James Hernandez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Seasoned Underground Lineman Foreman with a proven track record at Primoris Services Corp, adept in cable splicing and leading teams to exceed project goals. Skilled in emergency response preparedness and electrical distribution systems, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA regulations. Demonstrates exceptional team coordination and communication, driving project completion with expertise and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Lineman
Revolution Power LLC.
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Inspected electrical components and cabling.
- Worked closely with engineers to ensure that all installations meet safety regulations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on underground power lines and equipment.
- Conducted safety tests to ensure quality assurance of all electrical components.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Maintained electrical prints and documentation.
- Wired residential and commercial locations for electrical systems and tested to ensure proper functionality.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained records of all work performed on underground power lines and equipment.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Inspected and identified any issues with transformer vaults, junction boxes and switchgear.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving downed power lines or transformers.
- Installed, spliced, repaired, tested and maintained electric cables and wires in underground conduits.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Documented daily activities for use in future job planning and scheduling purposes.
- Ensured proper grounding techniques are used when working near high voltage areas.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to safety procedures and industry standards.
- Assisted in the installation of new manholes or other underground structures.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Operated trenchers to dig trenches for installation of conduit systems.
- Read blueprints and schematics while following local codes and regulations during installations.
- Troubleshot problems in order to determine the cause of any malfunctions or failures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
Underground Lineman Foreman
Ward Electric
Fort Worth, TX
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Loaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites using forklifts or overhead cranes.
- Set up traffic control signs around construction sites in order to protect workers from hazards.
- Documented daily activities for use in future job planning and scheduling purposes.
- Constructed new transmission line circuits by installing poles, anchors and guy wire assemblies.
- Maintained electrical prints and documentation.
- Installed, spliced, repaired, tested and maintained electric cables and wires in underground conduits.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Repaired damaged cables using specialized tools such as cable cutters, crimpers, strippers.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Underground Lineman Foreman
Primoris Services Corp
Waco , Texas
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to identify and repair faults.
- Conducted routine maintenance on transformers, insulators, and switches to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pilot Point High School
Pilot Point, TX06-2008
Skills
- Emergency response preparedness
- Cable splicing
- Team coordination and communication
- Electrical distribution systems
- Electrical power line installation
- Riser and feeder terminations
- Lockout/Tagout
- OSHA regulations
- Cable splicing expertise
- Fault location identification
- Grounding procedures adherence
- Trenching
Timeline
Underground Lineman
Revolution Power LLC.
01.2023 - 10.2024
Underground Lineman Foreman
Ward Electric
03.2020 - 01.2023
Underground Lineman Foreman
Primoris Services Corp
07.2015 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Pilot Point High School
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