Jerry Cooper
Ben Wheeler,TX
Summary
Careful, efficient Lead Lineman with 17 years successfully installing equipment at job sites. Experienced in all stages of installations.
Results-driven professional leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of mechanics. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Hideaway Lake
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
Foreman
Pike Electric
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
Lineman Foreman
Orbital
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the recruitment of qualified linemen for the team by conducting interviews and evaluating candidates based on skills assessment tests.
- Led emergency response efforts during power outages or storm damage restoration operations to quickly restore electricity access for affected communities.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by adhering to industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Optimized workflow by coordinating closely with other departments and contractors for seamless task execution.
- Collaborated effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders for project success.
- Supervised crews in diverse weather conditions while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
Lineman Foreman
J&L Utilities
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by adhering to industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Optimized workflow by coordinating closely with other departments and contractors for seamless task execution.
General Foreman
Byrd Electric Service
03.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
Lineman Foreman
BHI Energy
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Led emergency response efforts during power outages or storm damage restoration operations to quickly restore electricity access for affected communities.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by adhering to industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Optimized workflow by coordinating closely with other departments and contractors for seamless task execution.
Journeyman Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- 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.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
North East Texas Power
06.2013 - 01.2018
- Utilized cutting-edge tools and technology to increase the efficiency of work processes, minimizing downtime and reducing labor costs.
- Coordinated emergency storm response plans, mobilizing personnel quickly to restore power during extreme weather events.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth coordination between planning, execution, and maintenance phases of projects.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects by accurately estimating material requirements and labor needs.
- Managed budgets effectively while overseeing multiple simultaneous projects, meeting or exceeding financial targets consistently.
- Developed comprehensive job briefings to clearly communicate expectations, resulting in fewer errors on the job site.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canton High School
Canton, TX05.1998
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Grounds Maintenance
- Work Order Management
- Bucket truck operation
- Line Stringing
- Digger Derrick Use
- Crossarm Installation
- Conductor Splicing
- Overhead Line Construction
- Pole setting
- Reconducting
- Written and verbal communication
- Journeyman distribution and transmission lines
- Leading teams
- Supervisory skills
- Crew Management
- Coordinating tasks
Certification
OSHA 10
Bucket truck rescue
Pole top rescue
CPR and first aid
Rigging and hoisting
grounding and bonding
bucket truck operation/backhoe/skid steer
lockout/tag out
chainsaw
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Hideaway Lake
10.2023 - Current
Foreman
Pike Electric
03.2023 - 09.2023
Lineman Foreman
Orbital
02.2022 - 12.2022
Lineman Foreman
J&L Utilities
05.2021 - 02.2022
General Foreman
Byrd Electric Service
03.2020 - 05.2021
Lineman Foreman
BHI Energy
01.2019 - 03.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2018 - 01.2019
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
North East Texas Power
06.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Canton High School