Merlin Gordon
Summary
Electric lineman with 28 years of experience in high-voltage environments. Expertise in problem-solving, time management, and leadership. Proficient in operating digger derrick trucks, dozers, bucket trucks, backhoes, and pressure diggers. Skilled in various work methods, including bare hand practices, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Working Foreman
Bird Electric Enterprises
Hickory, North Carolina
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated team activities, ensuring timely project completions while maintaining strict safety compliance.
- Supervised daily operations for electrical installation projects, contributing to improved workflow and adherence to timelines.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Inspected work sites to verify compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared and organized worksites to facilitate smooth job execution.
Class A Lineman
Utility Lines Construction Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Operated bucket trucks and heavy equipment to enhance efficiency in line construction projects.
- Inspected power lines and equipment for integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Responded to service calls for power outages and line repairs efficiently.
- Trained new linemen on safety standards and operational procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from customers.
- Utilized hot sticks to perform safe operations on energized power lines during emergency repairs.
Class A Lineman
Pike Electric
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.1997 - 10.2019
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Operated bucket trucks and heavy equipment to accomplish line construction tasks.
- Responded to service calls for power outages and line repairs, ensuring quick restoration of service.
- Addressed emergency repair requests from customers, minimizing downtime and improving customer satisfaction.
- Trained new linemen on safety standards and operational procedures, enhancing team compliance and readiness.
Education
JL - JL
Pike Electric
Mount Airy, NC05-2011
High School Diploma -
Chase High School
Forest City, NC06-1982
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Digger derrick
- Bucket truck operation
- Wire Pulling Equipment
- Quality assurance
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Crew management
Time management
Problem solving
Wire Pulling Equipment
Timeline
Working Foreman
Bird Electric Enterprises
06.2022 - Current
Class A Lineman
Utility Lines Construction Services
10.2019 - 06.2022
Class A Lineman
Pike Electric
09.1997 - 10.2019
JL - JL
Pike Electric
High School Diploma -
Chase High School