Michael Carr
Summary
Results-driven utility professional with over 12 years of experience in power line construction, maintenance, and emergency response. Recognized for strong problem-solving, safety-first leadership, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Proven record of managing crews, training new team members, and ensuring reliable service delivery for residential, commercial, and cooperative customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Field construction coordinator
Think power solutions
Fort Worth, Texas
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for construction activities.
- Managed communication between contractors, clients, and team members.
- Oversaw material procurement and inventory management processes.
- As a Field Construction Coordinator, I assist in identifying and resolving issues that could impact project success, including design, material, contractor performance, access, and customer issues. My duties will involve maintaining project schedules, coordinating field activities, and providing regular updates on construction progress to multiple stakeholders. work on several projects simultaneously, which may be at different stages of activity.Overseeing crews from 5-13 at a time. Schedule daily outages and one shots for crews.
Patrolman
Brazos Electric Cooperative
Denton, USA
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Ensure safe and efficient utility operations by conducting patrols, inspections, and emergency response across service areas.
- Apply critical thinking to quickly troubleshoot outages, reducing downtime for customers.
- Collaborate with crews during night, weekend, and holiday shifts to maintain continuous power supply.
- Balance independent fieldwork with team coordination, adapting to changing conditions and urgent needs.
Land Clearing Foreman
Childers Elite Services
Decatur, USA
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Supervised land clearing operations for utility projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental guidelines.
- Trained and mentored new employees, reducing onboarding time and increasing crew efficiency.
- Managed heavy equipment operations, improving project completion rates and minimizing delays.
- Built strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, contributing to repeat business and successful project delivery.
Service Man
Standard Utility Construction
Fort Worth, USA
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Installed, spliced, and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial clients.
- Responded to emergencies and outages, restoring power quickly under high-pressure conditions.
- Contributed to storm restoration efforts, helping communities regain power rapidly.
- Conducted maintenance and reconductoring to extend system life and reliability.
Lineman Helper
Tri County Coop
Azle, USA
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of power lines and substations.
- Maintained tools and equipment, improving crew productivity.
- Enhanced workplace safety by performing site inspections and reporting hazards.
- Gained expertise in pole climbing and energized line work, supporting team efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Haslet, TXBasis Pole Climbing College - Completed Training
Basic Hot Line School - Completed Training
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Storm Restoration
- Electrical Line Installation
- Electrical Line Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Hazard Mitigation
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Physical Fitness
- Endurance
Timeline
Field construction coordinator
Think power solutions
12.2025 - Current
Patrolman
Brazos Electric Cooperative
02.2022 - 12.2025
Land Clearing Foreman
Childers Elite Services
02.2018 - 02.2022
Service Man
Standard Utility Construction
01.2015 - 02.2018
Lineman Helper
Tri County Coop
03.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Homeschool