Hunter Allen
Planet Forward Group
Middleville,MI
9
years of professional experience
Experienced Field Engineering Analyst and Distribution Design Technician skilled in utility design, GIS/GPS data collection, and pole loading analysis. Coordinated complex utility projects, led field teams, and trained personnel while ensuring high standards of safety and operational efficiency throughout project execution.
Work History
Field Engineering Analyst
1 Year 11 Months- Leveraged GIS and GPS technologies to collect as-installed asset information on gas projects, enhancing the accuracy of records development.
- Develop, maintain, and apply documentation processes associated with integrated systems including hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control associated with GIS and GPS technology implementation.
- Participated in meetings and demonstrations, including Operating Reviews and pre-construction meetings.
- Coordinate numerous projects at the same time to ensure complete collections of the projects.
- Documented field changes, including rationale and cost implications, to support project transparency.
Distribution Design Technician I / II, POD Leader & Distribution Technician
3 Years 8 Months- Provide make-ready design training for new hires.
- Coordinated workload for designated POD team, ensuring efficient task distribution and timely project completion.
- Managed and coordinated due dates for POD team deliverables, maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines.
- Review design decisions and production work for quality and accuracy.
- Maintain production and quality of projects, including field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, various departmental reports and databases; including file management of all documents and records as instructed by departmental guidelines
- Perform engineering calculations (pole loading, guying, transformer sizing, conductor loading / sagging, load studies, voltage studies).
- Create and be able to modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts & graphs, and construction drawing packages.
- Present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Communicate well in writing and utilize proper ethics with email and telephone communications. Keep supervisor and coworkers informed. Share complete and accurate information with others. Possess the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.
- Perform field data collection utilizing laptop computer, tablet device, GPS, and other electronic devices to collect data for input into database software as necessary.
- Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, and perform pole inspections.
- Perform environmental inspection of the job area to check for wetlands, contaminated soil, reserves, protected land, major pipelines, ect.
- Led preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and evaluations, contributing to informed requisition processes.
- Utilized software programs including PoleForeman, SPidaCalc, SAP, and various web applications to perform thorough inspections of poles and jobsites.
- Engaged with landowners and agents to negotiate easement agreements for utility installations, securing essential contact and tax map details..
- Identified and documented compliance violations to initiate necessary corrective actions..
- Design and prepare independently construction orders related to overhead and underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
- Follow Code of Safe Practices as outlined in company safety policies.
Benefits specialist
3 Months- Benefit Specialist. Assisted union members in obtaining life insurance coverage and health insurance riders. Resolved conflicts with members by exercising patience and professionalism. Served as a licensed insurance producer in Michigan for Life, Health and Accident insurance.
- Managed employee benefits inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new team members, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Analyzed benefit plan utilization data to identify trends and recommend enhancements for better coverage options.
Field Technician/ Field Trainer
1 Year 1 Month- Manage team for supervisor/ Manage Project teams
- Managed project teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Running multiple project crews of 2-5 workers to complete large jobs. Run day to day operations for the supervisor.
- Consulted with contractors, Home owners and Co-Workers to maintain a positive and productive relationship.
- Collaborated with contractors, homeowners, and co-workers to foster positive and productive working relationships.
- Provided immediate support for emergency 811 tickets to ensure timely resolution of utility incidents.
- Supported project management efforts by traveling to different locations to address work overload.
- Locate utilities such as CATV, Telecommunications, Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water
- Assisted in candidate selection by reviewing resumes and conducting ride-alongs to demonstrate job expectations.
Landscaper
2 Years 2 Months- Maintained customer properties through regular lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal, ensuring customer satisfaction and property upkeep.
- Trimmed hedges, trees and bushes using smooth and efficient pruning techniques. Safely used equipment such as mowers, tractors and leaf blowers to carry out quality landscaping work.
- Consulted with customers to understand their desires and suggest the best products to meet their needs.
- Maintenance to company equipment daily to ensure safety to crew and equipment
- Consulted with customers to identify their landscaping desires, recommending tailored products to enhance their outdoor spaces.
- Monitored time spent on tasks to ensure accurate billing and materials used for proper billing.
- Safely operate equipment on a daily basis to complete daily task efficiently.
Education
Diploma
Additional Education: CPR, AED & First Aid Certified, Consumers Energy Wire Guard Class, Consumers Energy Damage Assessor Class, Consumers Energy Electric Restoration Class, Osha 10, Consumers Energy Trench rescue and Excavation safety
Skills
Utility Design/Pole Loading Analysis in SpidaCalc & Pole Foreman
Utility Design Analysis
Utility Assessment
Pole loading training
GPS Collection
Data Collection
CAD Drawing
Project Budgeting
Damage Investigation
Management
Pole Loading
Talent Acquisition
Customer Service
Safety Compliance
Timeline
Field Engineering Analyst
Planet Forward Group
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Distribution Design Technician I / II, POD Leader & Distribution Technician
TRC COMPANIES
03.2021 - 11.2024Read More
Benefits specialist
American Income
09.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Field Technician/ Field Trainer
USIC
08.2019 - 09.2020Read More
Landscaper
Centre Landscaping
05.2017 - 07.2019Read More
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Diploma
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