Micheal Ketcherside
Bonifay
Summary
Dynamic Foreman with extensive experience at Pike, skilled in hazard mitigation and crew leadership. Proven track record in enhancing work site safety and enforcing OSHA standards, resulting in improved compliance and reduced incidents. Adept at electrical equipment installation and fostering team collaboration to achieve project goals efficiently.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Pike
12.2018 - Current
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Foreman
Byrd Electric
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Journeyman Lineman
Municipal Utilities
02.2008 - 02.2017
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
Lineman
C&H Powerline
05.2005 - 02.2008
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- 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.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Police Officer
Caruthersville Police Dept.
09.1998 - 08.2002
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Education
GED -
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar Bluff, MONo Degree - Law Enforcement
Missouri Wesstern State College
Saint Joseph, MONo Degree - Journeyman Lineman
Missouri Public Utility Alliance
Columbia, MOSkills
- Hazard mitigation
- Electrical schematics
- Work site safety
- Safety awareness and reporting
- Policy enforcement
- OSHA requirements
- Blueprint interpretation
- Electrical equipment installation
- Electrical maintenance
- Electrical installation
- OSHA standards
- Power tool operation
- Crew leadership
- Safety protocols
Certification
Journeyman Lineman Certificate
Timeline
Foreman
Pike
12.2018 - Current
Foreman
Byrd Electric
02.2017 - 09.2017
Journeyman Lineman
Municipal Utilities
02.2008 - 02.2017
Lineman
C&H Powerline
05.2005 - 02.2008
Police Officer
Caruthersville Police Dept.
09.1998 - 08.2002
GED -
Poplar Bluff High School
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Missouri Wesstern State College
No Degree - Journeyman Lineman
Missouri Public Utility Alliance
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