Ethan Boles
PowerGrid Services
Florala
15
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented professional with a background in utility management. Known for effective communication and critical thinking, consistently achieving high-quality outcomes through team collaboration and process enhancement.
Work History
Foreman
4 Years 6 Months- Conducted safety inspections to comply with regulatory standards.
- Trained junior linemen on operational best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Resolved technical issues during electrical installations in a collaborative environment.
- Collaborated with engineers to review project specifications and designs for feasibility.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Maintained exceptional safety record through consistent adherence to industry regulations and best practices.
- Led daily safety briefings, resulting in a significant reduction of workplace incidents.i
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
Foreman Lineman
4 Years 1 Month- Supervised installation and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines.
- Coordinated crew activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Led daily safety briefings, resulting in a significant reduction of workplace incidents.
- Oversaw materials procurement and inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies were available for each project phase.
- Contributed to the successful bidding process for new contracts by accurately estimating labor costs, material requirements, and time frames for completion.
- Coordinated with utility companies to ensure efficient power restoration efforts during outage events.
- Improved crew efficiency by implementing new safety protocols and streamlining work processes.
Lineman
6 Years 11 Months- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure reliable electrical service.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to identify maintenance needs and prevent outages.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex installations safely and efficiently.
- Trained junior linemen on safety protocols, tools usage, and equipment handling techniques.
- Expedited power restoration efforts after natural disasters, mobilizing and directing emergency response teams.
- Reduced downtime during outages, swiftly locating and repairing faults in power distribution network.
- 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.
- Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all work met quality and safety benchmarks.
- Enhanced public safety by promptly responding to emergency outages and hazardous situations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Crew leadership
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Dedicated work ethic
Workplace safety
Teamwork and collaboration
Equipment operation
OSHA compliance
Construction supervision
Job planning
Work Planning and Prioritization
Safety oversight
Employee training
Timeline
Foreman
PowerGrid Services
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
Foreman Lineman
Volt Power
03.2018 - 04.2022Read More
Lineman
Musgrove Construction
04.2011 - 03.2018Read More
Paxton Highschool
High School Diploma
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