Dustin Jones
South Beloit
Summary
Electrical professional with proven track record in maintaining and repairing electrical systems. Known for delivering high-quality work and ensuring safety standards are met on every project. Committed to team collaboration and achieving reliable results, equipped with strong problem-solving and technical skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Compliance Inspector
EPC Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Documented daily inspection activities by taking photos and filling out inspection reports.
- Streamlined audit processes by creating standardized checklists and procedures for consistent evaluation across all departments.
- Achieved greater understanding of regulatory requirements among staff members through tailored training sessions catering to varying levels of expertise.
- Maximized inspection coverage with efficient scheduling, prioritizing high-risk areas based on previous findings or industry trends.
- Enforced compliance with complex state and federal laws, rules and regulations for industry.
General Foreman
Wilson
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
Journeyman Lineman
Cache Valley
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
Journeyman Lineman
John Burns Construction
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
Journeyman Lineman
LeCom
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Foreman
INTREN
01.2012 - 10.2022
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Splice, terminate and switch new primary cables.
Journeyman Lineman
MJ Electric
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Rebuild and reconductor 138kV and 345kV transmission circuits.
Foreman
INTREN
02.2005 - 01.2011
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Reduced downtime for clients by swiftly diagnosing issues with faulty wiring or connections and implementing effective solutions.
- Locate, dig and repair primary and secondary cable faults.
- Plan and perform complex overhead and underground switching.
Education
GED -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL01-2005
Skills
- Health and safety
- Documentation review
- Policy enforcement
- Environmental compliance
- Ethical standards
- Corrective actions
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Pole setting
Certification
- OSHA Electrical Transmission & Distribution Construction Safety & Health Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Work Zone Traffic Control/Safety Training– State Departments of Transportation or equivalent bodies.
- Qualified Rigging and Signalperson Certifications – Nationwide Crane Training or similar accrediting bodies.
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Journeyman Lineman Certification - Department of Labor or State Apprenticeship Councils.
- Bucket Truck Operation and Safety Certificate – Equipment Manufacturers or Third-Party Trainers.
- Splicing Certification - Commonwealth Edison - October 2020
Timeline
Compliance Inspector
EPC Inc.
09.2024 - Current
General Foreman
Wilson
11.2023 - 06.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Cache Valley
09.2023 - 11.2023
Journeyman Lineman
John Burns Construction
06.2023 - 09.2023
Journeyman Lineman
LeCom
12.2022 - 06.2023
Foreman
INTREN
01.2012 - 10.2022
Journeyman Lineman
MJ Electric
01.2011 - 01.2012
Foreman
INTREN
02.2005 - 01.2011
- OSHA Electrical Transmission & Distribution Construction Safety & Health Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Work Zone Traffic Control/Safety Training– State Departments of Transportation or equivalent bodies.
- Qualified Rigging and Signalperson Certifications – Nationwide Crane Training or similar accrediting bodies.
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Journeyman Lineman Certification - Department of Labor or State Apprenticeship Councils.
- Bucket Truck Operation and Safety Certificate – Equipment Manufacturers or Third-Party Trainers.
- Splicing Certification - Commonwealth Edison - October 2020
GED -
Rock Valley College
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