Giovanni Salmeron
Spring,TX
Summary
Motivated and safety-focused Apprentice Lineman with hands-on experience supporting journeyman linemen in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power distribution systems. Skilled in climbing poles, operating line equipment, and following OSHA safety standards. Strong work ethic, physical endurance, and a proven ability to work in demanding environments, including emergency storm restoration. Seeking to continue developing technical expertise and advance toward journeyman status.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Osmose Utility Services
Houston, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Management of a team of 15 crew members and tracking team productivity
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Handled payroll and employee on-boarding process
- Safety audits and periodic pole, vehicle, and equipment inspections
- Pole inspections for safety, code, and operational compliance
- Data entry for building pole structures based on environment and current requirements
- CenterPoint database maintenance for GPS pole locations
Sales Representative /Student Instructor
Elite Mma
Kingwood, TX
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Answering phones, kid and adult check-ins
- New student registration
- Sales training
- Kids Brazilian jujitsu coach (ages 3-15)
- Adult Muay Thai instructor
- Storage inventory maintenance
- On and off mat cleaning experience
- Monitored intern progress and adapted trainings to support growth and development.
PROJECT ASSISTANT
L&N CONTRACTING
Houston
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Scheduling and project organization
- Assist in data compilation and rendering for job estimates
- Facilities and equipment pre-project preparations
- Project manager and customer relations 2
Apprentice Lineman
North Houston Pole Line
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted journeyman linemen with installation, repair, and maintenance of power lines and transformers.
- Climbed poles and worked at heights to support construction and maintenance of overhead and underground lines.
- Operated and maintained hand tools, climbing gear, and heavy equipment while ensuring adherence to OSHA and company safety protocols.
- Responded to outage calls and supported storm restoration efforts to restore service to affected communities.
- Completed [1500] hours of on-the-job training toward journeyman lineman certification.
Education
No Degree - Climbing School
SWLCAT
Albuquerque, New MexicoCdl Class A
Cdl Express
Houston, TX03.2023
FOREMAN TRAINING
Osmose Utilizes
Peachtree City, GA08.2022
High School Diploma -
Liberty Homeschooling
Houston, TX05.2020
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Load Cal – pole building
- And parameter software
- Strength Cal – pole
- Inspection data to
- Determine pole strength
- MS Outlook for scheduling
- IT SKILLS
- Troubleshooting and Assistance
- Windows 10
- Hardware Upgrades
- Data Recovery
- Issue Troubleshooting
- PC Component Diagnostics
- Onsite Installations
- Configuring Devices
- Data Entry
- MS Office
- Understanding of SQL
- Understanding of python
- SIEM tools
- LINEWORK SKILLS
- Pole climbing & bucket truck operation
- Electrical distribution systems (up to [kV])
- Safety compliance (OSHA, company standards)
- Blueprint & schematic reading
- Troubleshooting & outage restoration
- Heavy equipment & tool operation
- Team collaboration & communication
Certification
- OSHA 10/30 Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Pole Top Rescue Certified
- CDL
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
North Houston Pole Line
11.2024 - Current
Foreman
Osmose Utility Services
02.2022 - Current
PROJECT ASSISTANT
L&N CONTRACTING
06.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Representative /Student Instructor
Elite Mma
01.2019 - 02.2021
No Degree - Climbing School
SWLCAT
Cdl Class A
Cdl Express
FOREMAN TRAINING
Osmose Utilizes
High School Diploma -
Liberty Homeschooling