Danny Ard
Jasper,TX
Summary
Have been in the industry for over 40 years, two small companies which are no longer in business from 1981-1989. Able to identify and resolve issues quickly and professionally. Strong background in leadership, communication, construction assignments, team management, and achieving results. Works well independently. Contain numerous certifications as well as abilities. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/Lead Lineman
Dacon Industries
10.2002 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Foreman responsible for the construction and maintenance of T&D lines. Accountable for productivity, quality and safety performance. Ensure compliance of safety and construction standards/procedures and work practices.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Collaborated with subcontractors for seamless coordination of work scopes, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving disputes between team members, facilitating constructive dialogue that led to amicable solutions.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before commencing projects, identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly.
Traveling Journeyman Lineman/General Foreman
Red Simpson
01.1992 - 10.2004
- Worked as a Traveling Journeyman Lineman/Foreman as well as two plus years as a General Foreman. Worked on various projects across the United states. Responsible for the construction, maintenance and storm restoration work on OH/UG distribution, transmission, and substation.
- As a General Foreman was responsible for providing direct supervision, technical guidance and conflict resolution to the foreman, line crews and sub contractors. Monitored the progress of the job to ensure project efficiency and completion.
- Worked to keep progress on track with overall schedule, customer expectations, and safety standards.
- Also responsible for the Quality Control of work performed by crews. Maintained time reporting records from the crew foreman.
Journeyman Lineman
Gulf States Utilities (Now Entergy)
02.1989 - 01.1992
- 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.
- Journeyman Lineman responsible for the overhead/underground line construction and maintenance work on the electrical transmission, substation, and distribution systems.
- Journeyman Lineman performed construction, construction, maintenance, operations of OH/UG distribution system. Performed after hour call outs for power restoration.
- Accountable for productivity, quality and safety performance. Maintained proper records pertaining to time and materials for the assigned jobs.
- Journeyman Lineman Performed energized and de-energized line work in the construction, maintenance, installation, and restoration of OH/UG lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Warren, TX05.1982
Skills
- Crew Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Workplace Safety
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Fabrication
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Quality Control
- Electrical Experience
- Bucket Truck
- Leadership
- Excavator
- Utility Locating
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Supervising Experience
- Project Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- OSHA
- Data Collecting
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- QA/QC
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- CPR and First
- Raychem Termination
- 3M Terminator
- Certified Lineman
Timeline
Foreman/Lead Lineman
Dacon Industries
10.2002 - 03.2024
Traveling Journeyman Lineman/General Foreman
Red Simpson
01.1992 - 10.2004
Journeyman Lineman
Gulf States Utilities (Now Entergy)
02.1989 - 01.1992
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
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