Jacob Dial
Fayetteville ,WV
Summary
I would like to consider myself a very organized and dependable candidate that is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am also very detail oriented and have great problem solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Foreman
Geoforce Utility Technologies
Iron Station North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Tested utility systems for leaks, breaks, or other irregularities.
- Inspected utility systems to confirm fully-functioning operation and to identify necessary repairs.
- Performed regular monitoring of utility systems to confirm proper functioning.
- Managed over 75 utility power poles per day
Welder
Murdock & Sons
Fayetteville WV
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Apprentice Lineman
Gudenkauf
Beckley WV
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 50 feet above ground.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
Education
No Degree - 40 Surface Mine Training Safety
Surface Apprentice WV
Beckley WV08.2021
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
Fayetteville WV05.2019
Fabrication - Automotive Fabrication
Fayette Institute of Technology
Oak Hill, WV05.2019
Skills
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Project Leadership
- Building Codes
- Safety Program Compliance
- Basic Tools
- Repair Coordination
- Self Control and Integrity
- Equipment Functionality
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Administration and Management
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Certified Class 29 clearing crew QCC-1646
- OSHA 40 HOUR
- Mig welding certification
- Class 04 Surface Apprentice 4-31888
References
Travis Trofy
304-640-0937
Kevin Mckinney
304-651-0856
Jude Browning
304-663-8073
Timeline
Utility Foreman
Geoforce Utility Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Welder
Murdock & Sons
08.2021 - 01.2022
Apprentice Lineman
Gudenkauf
08.2019 - 08.2021
No Degree - 40 Surface Mine Training Safety
Surface Apprentice WV
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
Fabrication - Automotive Fabrication
Fayette Institute of Technology