Jason Smallwood
Tidewater,OR
Summary
Accomplished General Foreman with a proven track record at Cache Valley Electric Co., adept in construction management and leading teams to complete projects efficiently within budget constraints. Excelled in crew management, safety enforcement, and enhancing customer relations, achieving high-quality standards and timely project completions. Demonstrates strong supervisory skills and effective communication, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
Cache Valley Electric Co.
04.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
Line Crew Foreman
Cache Valley Electric Co.
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient task prioritization methods tailored to each specific project.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless project execution, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on best practices and applying them consistently across all projects.
- Enhanced customer relations through clear communication and timely updates on project status.
- Achieved timely project completion with careful resource allocation and efficient scheduling.
- Established a positive work environment by promoting open communication and encouraging feedback from team members.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, upholding high quality standards across all projects.
Line Crew Foreman
International Line Builders
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient task prioritization methods tailored to each specific project.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless project execution, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on best practices and applying them consistently across all projects.
- Achieved timely project completion with careful resource allocation and efficient scheduling.
- Established a positive work environment by promoting open communication and encouraging feedback from team members.
- Improved crew efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and providing clear communication of tasks.
- Enhanced customer relations through clear communication and timely updates on project status.
Journeyman Lineman
Pacific Power
01.2009 - 02.2019
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Repaired damaged equipment promptly with a focus on quality craftsmanship and long-lasting results for increased durability.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
Education
Completion of Lineman College - Electrical Lineman
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, ID04.1997
High School Diploma -
Waldport High School
Waldport Oregon06.1996
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Leading teams
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Coordinating tasks
- Crew Management
- Safety enforcement
- Daily Planning
- Blueprint Analysis
- Safety practices
- Effective Communication
- Project deadlines
- Project Planning
- Scheduling jobs
- Team leadership skills
- Construction management
- Customer Relations
- Job Planning
- Planning projects
Certification
Class A CDL with tanker endorsements
First Aid CPR trained
Crane certification
Hot stick and rubber glove certification
Helicopter long line certification
Flagger certification
Timeline
General Foreman
Cache Valley Electric Co.
04.2023 - Current
Line Crew Foreman
Cache Valley Electric Co.
04.2021 - 04.2023
Line Crew Foreman
International Line Builders
05.2019 - 10.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Pacific Power
01.2009 - 02.2019
Completion of Lineman College - Electrical Lineman
Northwest Lineman College
High School Diploma -
Waldport High School
Class A CDL with tanker endorsements
First Aid CPR trained
Crane certification
Hot stick and rubber glove certification
Helicopter long line certification
Flagger certification
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