Neil Givans
Aydlett,NC
Summary
Experienced Resource Specialist II with strong background in coordinating and managing resources to support construction efficiency and success. Skilled in daily oversight of multiple contract crews working multiple projects with effective decision making skills through vast experience with electric delivery construction. Seeking a career as Construction and Operations Supervisor where I can leverage my experience of building a safe and reliable product for Dominion Energy and their customers while maintaining a team-oriented and safe work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist II
Dominion Energy
02.2021 - Current
- Daily oversight of contract crews working multiple small and large projects on Dominion Energy system.
- Working closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Construction and Operations Managers, Construction and Operations Supervisors and Customers throughout projects.
- Working closely with ROC on switching orders and headway for projects. Executing switching orders safely and proficiently.
- Holding contract crews to a high standard on safety, productivity and building a quality product for Dominion Energy.
- Critiqued completed as-builts to ensure they reflect the product provided.
- Managed crews during storm restoration events on Dominion Energy System as well as other Electric Utility systems.
T/A Construction Operation Supervisor
Dominion Energy
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Used industry expertise and customer service skills to resolve customer concerns.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- In rotation with duty weeks responding to customer outages for two offices during and after hours.
- Supervised crews on restoration events out of district.
- Approved 40kv gloving supervision, pending submission by safety.
Lead Lineman
Dominion Energy
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for crew during construction and completion of daily job packages in a safe and timely manner.
- Ensure crew is using proper work methods and safe and effective work practices.
- Demonstrated and educated the Lineman trainee and Groundman daily on jobs.
- Worked numerous hours on emergency and pre-arranged work outside my regular scheduled hours.
- Assist Lineman and Trainees in daily completion of electric distribution tasks.
- Making up material, pulling conductors, dig splice and pole holes.
- Temporarily assigned as Construction Supervisor when needed.
- Leadership program completed November 2020.
Lineman
Dominion Energy
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Daily distribution of overhead and underground electric work.
- Developed leadership skills with hands-on roles when performing daily tasks.
- Troubleshooting overhead and underground electric utilities during emergency and restoration events.
- Active in safety committee and advocate for safe work practices.
- Occasional temporary assigned Supervisor when needed.
- Qualified switchman and 15KV unsupervised gloving.
Lineman Trainee
Dominion Energy
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Assist Lineman and crew daily in completion of electric distribution tasks.
- Climb poles, set poles, operate auger truck, various tasks while completing lineman training program.
- Conducted pre-job and post-job briefings to promote safe work practices for task at hand.
Groundman
Dominion Energy
10.2007 - 03.2013
- Worked numerous hours on emergency and pre-arranged work outside my regular scheduled hours.
- Assist Lineman and Trainees in daily completion of electric distribution tasks.
- Making up material, pulling conductors, dig splice and pole holes.
Education
Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector -
Dominion Energy
Chesapeake, VA07.2023
Leadership Training - undefined
Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA11.2020
Lineman Development Program - undefined
Dominion Energy
Chester, VA08.2014
Skills
- Vast knowledge of overhead and underground electric delivery
- Oversee multiple contract crews on Dominion system
- Qualified 15kv gloving supervision
- Qualified 40kv gloving supervision
- Proficient in executing field switching orders
- Proven leadership skills with strong emphasis on safety
- Proficient with Work Manager
- Proficient with TRSI
- Proficient with NMS
- Proficient with MIMS
- Proficient with SAP
Job Title
Resource Specialist II
Timeline
T/A Construction Operation Supervisor
Dominion Energy
06.2025 - 01.2026
Resource Specialist II
Dominion Energy
02.2021 - Current
Lead Lineman
Dominion Energy
10.2019 - 02.2021
Lineman
Dominion Energy
08.2014 - 10.2019
Lineman Trainee
Dominion Energy
03.2013 - 08.2014
Groundman
Dominion Energy
10.2007 - 03.2013
Leadership Training - undefined
Dominion Energy
Lineman Development Program - undefined
Dominion Energy
Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector -
Dominion Energy