Melvin Kurt Ellis
Hobgood, ,NC
Summary
Objectives To seek meaningful, long-term employment from an individual or company that can utilize my various skill sets to their benefit and to further learn and progress in my career. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations.
In addition to being well qualified as a Foreman & General Foreman, I am looking to expand my skill sets to include Project Oversight as well as inspections.
Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Van Wyk Trucking
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Transported refrigerated loads from the East Coast to the Midwest and back weekly.
Responsibilities Crew Leader
Storm Restoration Various Companies
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for 3-5 man crews restoring power in various locales from MA to FL
- Responsible for organizing and supervising these crews as well as ensuring safe work practices and work environments
- The completion of comprehensive job briefings and job safety analysis, as well as securing MISS DIG clearances..
- Planning & coordinating with Power Company representatives the installation of protective measures such as headways, one-shots & grounding clearances
- Assessing damage and providing an accurate estimation of restoration
Foreman
Thayer Power & Communication
07.2022 - 10.2022
- For Thayer Power & Comunication
- Duties consisted of running a five man crew doing T&E work on Dominion grid hardening project.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Communicated with Dominion oversight daily as well as participated in weekly Teams meetings to discuss project needs & goals.
- Interacted with Dominion ROC to establish protective measures such as Headways or one shots as well as grounding clearances and equipment outages.
- Often was the first point of contact with customers in the field.
General Foreman
Thayer Power & Comumication
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Duties consisted of supervising two
- Yards and nine 5 man crews on Dominion Energy T & E projects in Charlottesville VA
- I was responsible for locating and setting these yards up as well as coordinating work with Dominion
- In addition I kept Thayer advised of project progress, scheduled training for my crews, scheduling rubber goods change outs, procuring various equipment for jobs, and conducting weekly safety meetings with crews as well as performing a minimum of four crew field audits a week to ensure safety compliance.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for completion of work
Assessor
P & G Power
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for assessing each job, for different levels of completion
- Photographing poles and providing a detailed description of each to include voltage, access points, materials needed to company management, and being the first point of customer contact
- In addition the procurement of MISS DIG tickets for each job requiring excavation
- Documented condition and special features to provide accurate estimations.
Foreman
Mariachi Brothers
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Responsible for supervising 4 man crew, working for PECO in Philadelphia & surrounding areas
- Job responsibilities include completing job tailboards and safety inspections of work practices
- Communicating with DOC & ROC to install one-shots, headways and grounding clearances
- Customer relations and interactions with power company representatives
- Instructing & training of apprentices with varying levels of experience
- Securing MISS DIG tickets
Journeyman Lineman / Foreman
Riggs Distler
03.2005 - 07.2020
- As a lineman for Riggs I was responsible for construction, maintenance and repair of distribution powerlines on BG&E, Dominion Power and PEPCO electric systems with voltages ranging from 4kv to 34.5 kv
- Duties included digging pole holes & setting poles in energized circuits as well as transferring conductors over to new pole
- Installing various types of anchors & guys
- Outrigging poles & conductors as well as setting up stringing and tensioning equipment.
- As a foreman for Riggs, I was responsible for supervising a five man crew on Dominion Power & PEPCO property
- Duties included detailed job briefings, tailboards and communicating with DOC & ROC for the procurement of protective one-shots and headways.
- Locating work sites and determining best way to access structures.
- Ensuring that equipment was set up properly and due diligence was taken to prevent damage to customers as well as public property.
- Read and interpreted job prints, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
Journeyman Lineman
New River Electric
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Responsibilities included, layout of new concrete forms, pouring concrete, erecting new bus work, installation of power transformers, switchgear & associated equipment
- Removed old substation equipment and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Foreman
Miller Brothers
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for supervising 4 man crew, working on PECO in Conshohocken PA & surrounding areas
- Communicating with DOC & ROC to install protective one-shot headways and grounding clearances
- Job responsibilities include the filling out of comprehensive job tailboards, conducting daily safety briefings, holding and releasing protective headways and clearances and providing guidance on proper work practices
- Instructing & training apprentices with levels of experience ranging from 4th to 7th step
- Securing MISS DIG tickets for various jobs
Journeyman Lineman
WA Chester LLC
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Responsible for building, maintaining and repairing 19.9-34.5kv powerlines for Dominion Power
- Duties include operation of aerial devices up to 70ft in length, digger derricks, wire tensioners and brakes
- Digging holes and setting new poles in energized lines and transferring all facilities to new pole
- Instructing new apprentices in proper work practices
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
Foreman / General Foreman
NG Gilbert 1015
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Duties as a foreman included supervising a five man crew working for Potomac Edison in Frederick MD
- Responsibilities included locating worksites, planning pole change outs, completing concise detailed job & safety briefings, and working with Potomac Edison oversight
- Duties as a General foreman consisted of supervising four overhead and one underground crew along with daily and weekly meetings with Potomac Edison & company representatives
- I also conducted weekly safety audits on these crews
- I was responsible for scheduling maintenance on all equipment as well as procurement of same.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work & completion of projects
Superintendent of Utilities
Town of Hobgood
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Among some of the responsibilities of this job, was the supervision of personnel involved in maintaining the Town of Hobgood electric and water systems
- The Town maintained approximately 13 miles of 7200/12470 kv electric distribution line and 12 miles of water distribution pipe
- Planning pole change-outs, outages, employee scheduling along with customer relations were also required
- Extensive record keeping was required to keep track of crucial data such as PCB testing, transformer testing & data, electric meter testing with the Town electronic test board and equipment die-electric testing.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Lineman
Town of Hobgood
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Job requirements were the replacement of wooden poles, conductor, transformers and associated line hardware
- The operation of heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers & backhoes were also required
- During this time I participated in & oversaw several large projects involving the re-location of one of the Town’s main 3phase feeders and the construction of large transformer banks with associated metering
- In addition I supervised & trained beginning ground-men & linemen
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Ground man & intermediate Lineman
Town Of Hobgood
01.1987 - 01.1991
- Job consisted of learning the names and purposes of electrical hardware, the proper use of Equipment such as bucket trucks & digger derricks, setting and framing poles & an introduction to climbing wooden poles
- In 1991 I completed the apprenticeship program, sponsored by the NC Dept Of Labor & administered by Electricities of NC titled the Lineman Career Development Program
Owner operator
Ellis Machine & Tool
01.1997 - Current
- I have owned and operated my own machine shop since 1997 when I took it over from my father
- Prior to that I worked in the same shop for him learning to cut, weld and operate precision machine tools such as milling machines, lathes & surface grinders
- Experience in custom metal fabrication, arc plasma cutting, and heat treating was also acquired
- Contracts with Black & Decker USA were held, producing parts for plastic injection molding machines as well as custom repair jobs for local farmers & small industry.
Education
GED -
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC06.1986
Skills
- Employee Relationships
- Company Safety Procedures
- Incident Management
- Routine Inspections
- Ability to Be a Leader
- Mechanically adept
- Quick Learner
- Take constructive criticism well
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Van Wyk Trucking
05.2023 - 08.2023
General Foreman
Thayer Power & Comumication
10.2022 - 01.2023
Foreman
Thayer Power & Communication
07.2022 - 10.2022
Assessor
P & G Power
11.2021 - 01.2022
Foreman
Mariachi Brothers
03.2021 - 05.2021
Responsibilities Crew Leader
Storm Restoration Various Companies
10.2020 - 07.2022
Journeyman Lineman
New River Electric
03.2020 - 04.2020
Foreman
Miller Brothers
11.2019 - 01.2020
Journeyman Lineman
WA Chester LLC
02.2019 - 10.2019
Foreman / General Foreman
NG Gilbert 1015
05.2016 - 09.2017
Journeyman Lineman / Foreman
Riggs Distler
03.2005 - 07.2020
Superintendent of Utilities
Town of Hobgood
01.1998 - 01.2005
Owner operator
Ellis Machine & Tool
01.1997 - Current
Lineman
Town of Hobgood
01.1991 - 01.1998
Ground man & intermediate Lineman
Town Of Hobgood
01.1987 - 01.1991
GED -
Edgecombe Community College
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