Hunter Bass
Troy,AL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent Transmission Construction
Irby Construction
Richland, MS
09.2022 - Current
- Successfully managed a team of approximately 70 electricians and linemen in the installation and completion of electrical transmission construction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for procurement of necessary supplies and materials.
- Drafted detailed specifications for design changes before implementation by engineering staff.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed conflicts between staff members or departments by providing clear direction on resolving issues efficiently.
- Ensured all training materials were up-to-date and distributed appropriately across departments.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs for equipment and systems.
- Monitor safety practices among personnel working on projects to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Provided technical assistance to engineering staff when designing new power distribution systems.
- Adhered to established budget guidelines while managing costs associated with projects.
Line Crew Foreman
PowerGrid Services
Hartselle, AL
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Supervised and trained a team of industrial electricians on proper installation techniques and maintenance procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to identify potential hazards or issues that need attention.
- Designed electrical systems per local codes and regulations.
- Oversaw the installation of new electrical transmission construction and upgrades to existing systems, as needed.
- Monitored the progress of ongoing projects to ensure they remained within budget limits set by management.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documents for accuracy before implementing any project.
- Inspected newly installed systems for quality assurance purposes.
Journeyman Lineman
UtiliCon Solutions
Davisboro, GA
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.
Education
Lineman Certification -
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL01-2015
Skills
- Safety oversight, including OSHA 10, OSHA 20, CPR and AED certification, and Bloodborne Pathogen prevention
- CDL Class B certification and forklift operation certification
- Control optimization
- Bid preparation
- Compliance with specifications and standards
- Resource management
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent Transmission Construction
Irby Construction
09.2022 - Current
Line Crew Foreman
PowerGrid Services
05.2019 - 09.2022
Journeyman Lineman
UtiliCon Solutions
01.2015 - 05.2019
Lineman Certification -
Wallace Community College