Gustavo Rios
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Riggs Distler
Staten Island, New York
08.2026 - Current
- Trained apprentices in line construction techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for all operations performed by linemen.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Foreman
Pike Electric
Orlando , Florida
09.2016 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily operations and coordinated crew activities on work sites.
- Facilitated daily site operations to ensure production team met project milestones.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Led work process improvements and trained team members to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all tasks.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize work processes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Oversaw project timelines for effective scheduling and resource allocation for electrical installations.
Lineman
P.R. Electric Power Authority
Santa Isabel , Puerto Rico
10.2005 - 08.2016
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Executed tasks efficiently to meet tight deadlines. and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Conducted repairs on overhead and underground electrical power lines. for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Executed replacement of transmission poles to maintain infrastructure integrity. and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Assisted team during busy periods by taking on additional shifts.
- Participated in company meetings and safety workshops, acquiring techniques to enhance workplace safety.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization, loading trucks with materials to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of all workers and members of public.
- Provided training to less experienced colleagues to enhance team skills. with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Trained less experienced colleagues, fostering their development and contributing to overall team growth.
- Operated multiple machines, including bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Volunteered for additional shifts during emergencies to support team efforts. during emergencies and outages in adverse weather conditions.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Education
Electric -
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio - Hato Rey
Hato Rey, PRSkills
- Line construction
- Pole erection
- Cable installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Voltage measurement
- Overhead distribution
- Equipment operation
- Equipment upkeep
- Safety management
- OSHA regulations
- Project coordination
- Work planning
- Materials estimating
- Problem solving
- Site management
- Communication skills
Experience
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Timeline
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Riggs Distler
08.2026 - Current
Foreman
Pike Electric
09.2016 - 06.2026
Lineman
P.R. Electric Power Authority
10.2005 - 08.2016
Electric -
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio - Hato Rey