Paul Gumbs
Christiansted,St. Croix USVI
Summary
Line Supervisor with 31 years of experience in the communication and electrical distribution industry. Manages team of 25 employees. Develops and mentors employees to maintain high retention rate and outstanding skill levels. Closely follows procedures and best practices to maximize efficiency and meet aggressive production goals. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Line Supervisor
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
Christiansted , St. Croix
2008.07 - Current
- Prepared reports to evaluate workflow and production output to identify areas for targeted improvement.
- Maintained employee schedules to cover weekday, evening and weekend shifts.
- Followed safety procedures according to OSHA and Lock Out, Tag Out guidelines and properly handled hazardous materials.
- Evaluated employee performance in quarterly reviews and recommended strategies for improvement.
- Coordinated with other supervisors within facility to manage operations between departments.
Certified Lineman First Class
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
Christiansted , St. Croix Usvi
2007.09 - 2008.06
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Certified Second Class Lineman
Virgin Island Water And Power Authority
Christiansted , St. Croix Usvi
2006.08 - 2007.09
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Second Class Lineman
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
Christiansted , St.Croix Usvi
2005.03 - 2006.07
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Apprentice Lineman
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
Christiansted , C
2004.04 - 2005.03
- Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
Combination Line and Cable Lineman
Virgin Islands Telephone Company
Christiansted , St. Croix
1991.07 - 2004.03
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Operated equipment, vehicles and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High Vocational
St. Croix 06.1987
Skills
- Electrical power line installation
- Integrated electrical systems understanding
- Power equipment operation
- Electrical circuits
- Electrical troubleshooting
Certification
Confined space entry
First-aid
Loader
Bucket truck operation
Digger Derrick safety operation
Overhead Hotline School
Supervision of Overhead Hotline work
OSHA 30 hour
Ground man school
ECG LAB-A,B & C
Timeline
Line Supervisor
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
2008.07 - Current
Certified Lineman First Class
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
2007.09 - 2008.06
Certified Second Class Lineman
Virgin Island Water And Power Authority
2006.08 - 2007.09
Second Class Lineman
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
2005.03 - 2006.07
Apprentice Lineman
Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority
2004.04 - 2005.03
Combination Line and Cable Lineman
Virgin Islands Telephone Company
1991.07 - 2004.03
High School Diploma -
Central High Vocational
Confined space entry
First-aid
Loader
Bucket truck operation
Digger Derrick safety operation
Overhead Hotline School
Supervision of Overhead Hotline work
OSHA 30 hour
Ground man school
ECG LAB-A,B & C
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