Michael Kegley
Mica
Summary
Results-driven utility construction leader with 15+ years of progressive experience as Superintendent, General Foreman, Line Crew Foreman, and Journeyman Lineman in overhead/underground electrical transmission and distribution. Expertise in managing multi-million-dollar projects, budgets, crews, schedules, bidding/estimating, safety programs, and emergency/storm response while ensuring regulatory compliance, profitability, and minimal service disruptions. Proven track record overseeing concurrent high-value jobs, resource allocation, client relations, and wildfire resilience/system hardening initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Potelco Inc.
Pacific Northwest
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Oversaw multiple concurrent transmission and distribution projects valued from $10,000 to $10 million, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and cross-site coordination to deliver profitable outcomes, full regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted power reliability for clients.
- Provided proactive support to general foremen and field crews by securing manpower, equipment, materials, and logistics; swiftly resolved issues to sustain high productivity and achieve project milestones across simultaneous jobs.
- Managed comprehensive job financials, including cost tracking, change order negotiations, invoicing, and profitability analysis; consistently completed projects under budget through efficient resource utilization and cost controls.
- Led bidding and estimating processes for new work, preparing accurate proposals, conducting site walks, analyzing project scopes, and securing contracts via competitive pricing and strong client relationships.
- Ensured 100% compliance with safety standards and job-related certifications for all personnel; led safety training, hazard recognition, safe work practices, tailboard meetings, and emergency response programs to cultivate a zero-incident, safety-first culture.
General Foreman
Potelco Inc.
East Bay
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed field crews on transmission and distribution construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects in high-risk and urban/suburban environments, ensuring safe, efficient execution while adhering to OSHA, utility, and company safety protocols.
- Coordinated daily operations, resource allocation, equipment usage, and crew assignments to meet project timelines, quality standards, and client expectations in challenging terrain and regulatory settings.
- Led safety briefings, tailboard discussions, and hazard mitigation efforts; mentored crew members on best practices for overhead/underground work, energized/de-energized techniques, and emergency response.
- Collaborated with superintendents, engineers, and stakeholders to interpret plans, resolve field issues, track progress, and support large-scale initiatives such as system hardening or reliability enhancements.
General Foreman
Underground Construction Co., Inc.
East Bay
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Directed 4-6 crews on large-scale transmission and distribution projects emphasizing wildfire resilience and system hardening, including fire-resistant pole replacements, conductor upgrades, and overhead-to-underground conversions in high-risk fire zones.
- Coordinated helicopter operations in remote terrain, managing long-lining external loads (poles, materials, equipment) and human external cargo (HEC) for lineman delivery; oversaw conductor stringing, aerial patrols post-shutdown, and ground support for damage assessment/restoration.
- Partnered with project managers on scheduling, resource allocation, outage windows, and progress monitoring to ensure on-time delivery, delay mitigation, and high customer satisfaction/service reliability.
- Enforced strict safety protocols and managed daily multi-site operations in high-stress, high-voltage environments.
Line Crew Foreman
Underground Construction Co., Inc.
East Bay
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Led 5-6 person line crews in safe construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead/underground electrical distribution systems, maintaining compliance with OSHA, utility, and IBEW standards.
- Conducted daily job briefings, tailboard meetings, and safety protocols; executed energized/de-energized line work, upgrades, troubleshooting, and emergency storm restoration.
- Collaborated with engineers, dispatch, customers, and general foremen to interpret staking sheets, plans/profiles, maps, and specs for precise installations and rapid issue resolution.
- Handled administrative duties including timesheets, work orders, incident reports, and progress track
Journeyman Lineman
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Various States
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Executed construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead/underground transmission/distribution systems to deliver reliable power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Operated heavy equipment (digger derricks, bucket trucks, backhoes, excavators) for pole installation/framing/setting, conductor stringing, and transformer/switch/regulator placement in energized/de-energized settings.
- Responded to emergency storm outages, minimizing downtime and restoring service quickly.
- Mentored apprentices on safe techniques including climbing, rubber gloving, hot sticking, and high-voltage practices.
Apprentice Lineman
North Houston Pole Line
Houston
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Completed IBEW-approved apprenticeship with 7,000+ hours of hands-on training and classroom instruction in electrical theory, safety, and power distribution.
- Acquired expertise in overhead/underground line construction/maintenance/repair, pole climbing, framing, conductor stringing, and transformer installation.
- Mastered safe practices in high-voltage environments, including rubber gloving, hot sticking, rigging, and heavy equipment operation.
Education
Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program - electrical theory, applied mathematics (algebra/trigonometry), safety protocols, pole climbing fundamentals, utility construction basics, entry-level lineworker skills
Spokane Community College / Avista Utilities Partnership
Spokane, Washington04.2011
Skills
- Project & Crew Leadership (Multi-crew / Multi-site Management)
- Transmission & Distribution Construction (Overhead/Underground)
- Budgeting, Cost Tracking & Profitability Analysis
- Bidding, Estimating & Contract Negotiation
- Safety Program Leadership (OSHA, Hazard Recognition, Tailboards)
- Helicopter Long-Line & HEC Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operation (Digger Derricks, Bucket Trucks, Excavators)
- Storm Restoration & Emergency Response
- Wildfire Mitigation & System Hardening
- Regulatory Compliance & Client Relations
- Resource Allocation & Scheduling
Certification
• Journeyman Lineman - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
• CDL Class A, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Helicopter External Load, Helicopter front seat patrol certified
• CDL Class A, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Helicopter External Load, Helicopter front seat patrol certified
Timeline
Superintendent
Potelco Inc.
07.2021 - 12.2025
General Foreman
Potelco Inc.
07.2020 - 06.2021
General Foreman
Underground Construction Co., Inc.
08.2018 - 06.2020
Line Crew Foreman
Underground Construction Co., Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2018
Journeyman Lineman
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
01.2014 - 06.2017
Apprentice Lineman
North Houston Pole Line
05.2011 - 12.2013
Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program - electrical theory, applied mathematics (algebra/trigonometry), safety protocols, pole climbing fundamentals, utility construction basics, entry-level lineworker skills
Spokane Community College / Avista Utilities Partnership