Ian G. Underdown
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Groundman with solid background in manual labor and hands-on construction work. Proven track record of contributing to various projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery and working collaboratively within team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Handler
U.S Navy-San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Conduct safe movement and securing of various aircraft.
- Performed aircraft firefighting, overhaul, prevention, and personnel extraction.
- Trained in fuel station firefighting procedures.
- Licensed shipboard mobile firefighting vehicle equipment operator.
- Knowledgeable in shipboard and portable fire suppression systems.
- Provided aircraft firefighting and equipment training increasing operational readiness.
- Supervised 12 personnel on a daily basis and delegated specific work and training tasks.
- Qualified in first aid training
- Maintained and troubleshooted tractors and forklifts on a daily basis
Laborer
TY Underground-Redlands, CA
Redlands, CA
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted in installing underground water pipelines
- Performed some light maintenance on equipment
Customer Service Assistant
Lowes Home Improvement-Highland, CA
Highland, CA
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Help customers find products and assist with their needs
- Inventory various products and tools
Groundman
DC Power Construction-San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Constructed concrete foundations for metal powerline poles
- Operated bobcat and mini excavator
- Assisted in drilling and excavating operations
- Assisted in pouring and finishing concrete
Groundman
Pro Energy Services-Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead, CA
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided general labor services for SCE
- Tasked with digging power line pole holes and installing anchors for power lines
- Operated digger trucks and auger equipment
Groundman
Southern California Edison-Redlands, CA
Redlands, CA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Worked daily on power line construction crews, maintaining overhead and underground power lines and equipment
- Knowledgeable of power line construction methods and standards
- Experienced with a wide range of tools and equipment, including boom trucks, augers, wire pulling dollies.
- Trained in reading power line construction maps and planning paperwork
Groundman
Rosendin Electric-Poway, CA
Poway, CA
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Constructed substations from the ground up, including pulling in underground cable
- Construction included setting steel structures, circuit breakers, switching equipment, bussing, and ground grid installation.
- Operated equipment including skid steer, skip loader, mini X, and telehandler.
- Frequently pulled in new control wire and high voltage cable inside underground conduit to new and existing substation components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redlands East Valley High School
Redlands, CA06-2012
FIRET-100, FIRET-101, EMT
Crafton Hills College
12-2019
Skills
- Adaptability and dependability
- Time management
- Site safety
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Punctual and reliable
Timeline
Groundman
Rosendin Electric-Poway, CA
12.2024 - 05.2025
Groundman
Southern California Edison-Redlands, CA
07.2022 - 07.2024
Groundman
Pro Energy Services-Lake Arrowhead, CA
04.2020 - 07.2022
Groundman
DC Power Construction-San Diego, CA
12.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Assistant
Lowes Home Improvement-Highland, CA
08.2018 - 12.2019
Laborer
TY Underground-Redlands, CA
06.2018 - 07.2018
Aircraft Handler
U.S Navy-San Diego, CA
06.2013 - 06.2018
FIRET-100, FIRET-101, EMT
Crafton Hills College
High School Diploma -
Redlands East Valley High School