John Hatcher
Havana,FL
Summary
Resourceful Line Crew Foreman experienced in managing crew operations and enforcing safety protocols. Achieved improved team performance and higher project completion rates through effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving strategies. Focused on fostering collaboration and driving efficiency in diverse project environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Crew Foreman
Fairway electric
Wilton, New Hampshire
10.2025 - Current
- Directed and coordinated activities of line crew personnel to ensure timely completion of work assignments.
- Supervised daily operations of line crew activities to ensure efficiency.
- Coordinated work schedules and assignments among team members effectively.
- Maintained safety protocols and conducted regular safety meetings for crew compliance.
- Trained new employees on tools, safety practices, and operational procedures.
- Monitored equipment functionality and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Facilitated communication between crew members and management for project updates.
- Assisted in quality control checks to uphold company standards and regulations.
- Implemented best practices for workflow management within the line crew team.
Line crew foreman
Heart Utilities of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Supervised line crew operations for electrical installations and maintenance tasks.
- Directed and coordinated activities of line crew personnel to ensure timely completion of work assignments.
- Coordinated daily work schedules and assignments for team members.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of line crew personnel, providing guidance, instruction and direction as needed.
- Trained new crew members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted toolbox meetings with line crews on a daily basis to discuss safety protocols, job progress updates.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to by line crew personnel at all times.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between team members and upper management.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding scheduled repairs or installations.
- Managed equipment usage, maintenance, and inventory control processes.
- Provided technical support and advice to line crew personnel regarding installation procedures and techniques.
- Inspected equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning prior to use in the field.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members in an efficient manner while maintaining team morale.
- Developed plans for emergency response situations such as storms or power outages.
- Adhered to company policies when making decisions about operations or personnel matters.
Electrical General Foreman
Michaels
Appleton, Wisconsin
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervised electrical installations and maintenance for retail projects.
- Coordinated with teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained staff on electrical systems and procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Troubleshot electrical issues to ensure minimal disruption in operations.
- Conducted inspections of completed work for quality assurance.
- Implemented best practices for electrical safety among team members.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for ongoing projects.
- Collaborated with contractors to execute project timelines effectively.
- Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
- Analyzed blueprints, diagrams, sketches, product specifications and verbal instructions to determine layout requirements for projects.
- Provided technical support to staff regarding design specifications or installation procedures.
Line crew supervisor
City of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
10.1990 - 07.2019
- Supervised daily operations of line crew activities and safety protocols.
- Supervised installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety measures.
- Assisted in training new members of the line crew on safety protocols and operating procedures.
- Ensured safe working practices were followed at all times by the line crew.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with the line crew to review new procedures and regulations.
- Coordinated work schedules and task assignments for team members.
- Communicated effectively with team to resolve issues promptly.
- Monitored work quality to ensure compliance with city standards.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss workflow and improvements.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained records of work orders, materials used, and labor hours for each job.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials for upcoming projects.
- Assisted in inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Worked closely with management team on long-term projects requiring extensive planning.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and the line crew in a professional manner.
- Audited invoices from contractors hired by the company for services rendered.
- Verified that all paperwork related to jobs was accurate and up-to-date.
Education
Amos P Godby
Tallahassee, FloridaSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical installations
- Crew supervision
- Technical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Project scheduling
- Customer communication
- Problem solving
- Workflow coordination
- Quality assurance
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Compliance adherence
- Storm damage repair
- Transformer installation
- Budget planning
- Incident reporting
- Switchgear maintenance
- Pole setting
- Power distribution
- Electrical systems
- Task delegation
- Load balancing
- Crew management
- Preventative maintenance
- Crossarm installation
- Fault location
- Circuit breaker testing
- Asset management
- Overhead line maintenance
- Grounding procedures
- Underground utilities
- Feeder line construction
- Voltage regulation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Electrical safety
- Safety inspections
Timeline
Line Crew Foreman
Fairway electric
10.2025 - Current
Line crew foreman
Heart Utilities of Jacksonville
09.2020 - 09.2023
Electrical General Foreman
Michaels
07.2019 - 08.2020
Line crew supervisor
City of Tallahassee
10.1990 - 07.2019
Amos P Godby