John Hobson
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Crew Chief with extensive experience at Cuivre River Electric, excelling in training and mentoring teams. Proven track record in enhancing performance and implementing process improvements, leading to increased productivity. Skilled in daily job planning and schedule coordination, ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance in high-pressure environments. Have filled in Line superintendent when they were on days they were out of the office.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Chief
Cuivre River Electric
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored crew members on best practices and equipment usage.
- Coordinated project schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements leading to enhanced team productivity and service reliability.
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Mentored junior crew members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Journeyman Lineman
Cuivre River Electric
1994 - 07.2022
- Installed and maintained electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable service.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment and job sites to uphold compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve outages efficiently.
- Trained junior linemen on safe work practices and operational procedures.
- Managed emergency response efforts during severe weather events, restoring power swiftly.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MOSkills
- Coaching and guidance
- Efficiency enhancement
- Crew leadership
- Daily job planning
- Schedule coordination
- Workplace safety compliance
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Crew Chief
Cuivre River Electric
07.2022 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Cuivre River Electric
1994 - 07.2022
No Degree - Business Management
Missouri Southern State University