John Lewis

• Supervised tower crews during erection, maintenance, and retrofit work
• Enforced jobsite safety standards, fall protection, and climbing procedures
• Coordinated rigging, hoisting, and material staging for efficient tower operations
• Inspected tower components, hardware, and tools for compliance and readiness
• Documented daily progress, equipment needs, and field issues for accurate reporting
• Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.

• Trained crew members on proper ascent, descent, and work positioning techniques
• Led a team of tower technicians in performing maintenance tasks, resulting in increased network reliability.
• Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
• Identified issues with antenna system components and applied troubleshooting techniques.
• Maintained accurate records of completed work, providing transparency into the progress of ongoing projects.
• Conducted thorough site evaluations before each project commencement, identifying potential challenges early on to mitigate risks proactively.

• Inspected blade surfaces for defects, documenting issues and escalating quality concerns promptly.
• Operated robots for painting of both blade types
• Performed maintenance on computer and rail system for blades
• Maintained a safe working environment for factory foot traffic through paint tunnel

• Led tower climbing operations, maintaining safety compliance and clear crew communication.
• Inspected rigging, climbing gear, and tools before each tower job.
• Assisted crew with pole, antenna, microwave and hardware installation on elevated structures.
• Secured work areas by following fall protection and site safety procedures.

• Implemented safety policies aligning with OSHA requirements, federal regulations and company compliance standards.
• Led incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Trained employees on hazard recognition, emergency response, tower rescue and safe work practices.
• Monitored field operations to verify adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Performed safety audits of tower crews and implemented corrective action plans when needed

• Installed antennas, mounts, and transmission lines on communication towers.
• Inspected rigging, harnesses, and fall-protection gear before climbs.
• Began learning and teaching safety practices for elevated work. Implementation of federal regulations, industry standards & company guidelines.
• Followed strict safety procedures during elevated maintenance and installation work.
• Performed safety audits of tower crews

GPA 3.5