Guy Renzello
Panguitch,UT
Summary
Experienced Crew Foreman with excellent project management, testing and decision-making abilities. Proficient in assessing day-to-day operations and preparing crews for a days work. Ready to bring 27 years of experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Foreman
Garkane Energy
Hatch, UT
03.2019 - Current
- Perform daily tasks as a working crew forman to ensure the jobs are done safely and in a timely manner.
- Supervised crew members during daily operations at Garkane Energy.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Facilitated communication between team members and management during projects.
- Monitored workflow to optimize resource allocation and task completion.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment and job sites to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Directed and supervised crew activities, ensuring that work was completed in accordance with established guidelines.
- Participated in regular meetings with other foremen in order to discuss best practices and process improvements.
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding work-related issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted with budgeting by keeping track of labor hours and expenses.
- Provided training sessions for new hires on safety procedures, job duties, responsibilities.
- Helped recruit, hire and train crews for project needs.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance to crew members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
- Communicated closely with customers about project status updates throughout the duration of the job.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies such as tools, materials, parts; ordering items as needed for crews.
- Developed project plans for crews, including coordinating resources and scheduling timelines.
- Ensured proper maintenance of tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skillset while delegating authority appropriately.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Diagnosed and corrected malfunctions with equipment and machinery.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout all phases of project completion.
Journeyman Lineman
Garkane Energy
Hatch , UT
03.2007 - Current
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical lines.
- Conducted routine inspections of power distribution systems.
- Operated bucket trucks and digger derricks for line work.
- Collaborated with team members on safety protocols and procedures.
- Responded to outages and emergency repair requests promptly.
- Trained apprentices on tools, techniques, and safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
- Assisted in the planning of new electrical installations and upgrades.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in constructing fiber optic networks by pulling cables through conduit runs.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Spliced wires and soldered connections to complete circuitry for effective power distribution.
- Adhered to local, state, and federal regulations governing electrical transmission and distribution.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Utilized GPS and mapping tools to locate and diagnose issues within the electrical distribution system.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Apprentice Lineman
Springville City Power and Light
Springville, UT
08.2004 - 03.2007
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Kept street and security lights in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Telecommunications Lineworker
Neils Fugal Construction
Pleasant Grove, UT
06.1999 - 08.2004
- Dug hand holes for anchors and poles for installation of fiber and copper phone lines.
- Continuously applied quality-improvement methodologies to improve work processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, UT05.1998
Lineman Technology
Utah Valley State College
Orem, UT04.1999
Journeyman Lineman -
IPSA
Orem, UT Night School And OJT09.2007
Skills
- Line construction
- Inspecting equipment
- Staff leadership and direction
- Installing overhead and underground facilitys
- Managing materials
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Crew management
- Work task assignments
- Safety and compliance
- Hiring and recruitment
Timeline
Crew Foreman
Garkane Energy
03.2019 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Garkane Energy
03.2007 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Springville City Power and Light
08.2004 - 03.2007
Telecommunications Lineworker
Neils Fugal Construction
06.1999 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Lineman Technology
Utah Valley State College
Journeyman Lineman -
IPSA