Donnie Kent

Summary

Dependable Electrical Foreman bringing 35 years of superior industry performance. Ambitious and hardworking with a proven history of mentoring apprentice electricians in repair and installation.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Pike Electric

, FL

01.2017 - 02.2022

Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
Assisted workers with installation of RF components, which included antennas and diplexers.
Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates requiring use of gloves and insulating blankets for installation of high-voltage equipment.
Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.

Inspector of Distribution

Duke Energy (Sub-contractor)

, FL

01.2016 - 01.2017

Sourced suppliers and negotiated advantageous rates on track with company's budget and goals.
Improved distribution efficiency with design, development and testing of embedded software applications.

Head Inspector

Pulte Homes

01.2014 - 01.2015

Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
Collected samples and tested system components.
Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
Reviewed relevant blueprints and transportation paperwork.
Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.

Forman

SECO

, FL

01.1990 - 01.2014

Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.

Skills

Construction, Maintenance and troubleshooting on substations, transmission , distribution & underground
Live line Barehanded work
Pole top and bucket rescue
Small world, Scada, power on remote dispatch
Leadership 1,2 & 3
Altec trainer
First aid, cpr fmla & ada training
Microsoft word, excel, outlook & PowerPoint
Tvppa advanced training
Progressive discipline
Harassment training
Performance management
Arc flash protection
Accident prevention
Switching and tagging
Switchman on seco , Duke Energy & FPL
Back safety
Basic supervision training 1,2, & 3
Effective interviewing
AED training
Cdl self-certification
Chain saw care & safety
Confined/ enclosed spaces
Rubber goods care and cover up
Defensive / distracted driving

Dynatel underground fault location
Excavation/trenching
Switch gear training
Fire, barricade training
Ground straps primary & secondary
Hazard recognition
Heat related illnesses
High voltage safety
HIPPA, fmla and worker's compensation
Ladder and stairway training
Live line tool care
Load lifting care
Load buster training
Loop id training
Read maps and blueprints
Meter types & application
Oil spills reporting and clean up
Operational risk management training
Positive employee relationships
PPE
Grounding
Forklift, bucket truck, line truck, RO crane, bulldozer, backhoe, dump truck, semi-truck, excavator, pressure digger, puller, rope rig, trained in all
Rubber glove care
Ring bus ,regulators , power transformer, capacitor & relays
Slings & rigging

Timeline

General Foreman

Pike Electric

01.2017 - 02.2022

Inspector of Distribution

Duke Energy (Sub-contractor)

01.2016 - 01.2017

Head Inspector

Pulte Homes

01.2014 - 01.2015

Forman

SECO

01.1990 - 01.2014