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Preston Hill

Babson Park

Summary

Experienced construction lead, QA/QC Manager, Safety Manager, and Journeyman Lineman with a strong background in transmission and distribution line construction, high-voltage inspections, and crew leadership. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, overseeing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, and managing crews in high-risk environments. Skilled in final inspections, documentation, critical lifts, underground terminations, and storm restoration. Extensive experience with 69kV-500kV transmission lines, substation projects, battery energy storage systems, and distribution voltages ranging from 4kV to 34.5kV across multiple states. Committed to maintaining safety, efficiency, and achieving project success in the power industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

FPL Construction Lead

FPL Subcontractor
02.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Collaborated with engineers and project managers during job site evaluations.
  • Increased client satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns, promptly resolving issues, and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Established a strong reputation for quality workmanship by consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on finished projects.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
  • Oversaw daily construction activities, ensuring work was performed according to specifications and industry standards.
  • Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on overall project timelines.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Managed reclosure and clearance requests with accuracy.
  • Engaged with FDOT to discuss and plan road closures.

Site Safety Manager

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated regular toolbox talks, reinforcing key safety concepts among employees on a consistent basis.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization by holding individuals responsible for their safety performance and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Mentored junior safety personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a strong commitment to workplace safety throughout the organization.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Developed emergency response plans that effectively addressed potential hazards on-site while minimizing downtime during crises.
  • Improved employee awareness of safety protocols by creating informative presentations, handouts, and visual aids.
  • Maintained detailed records of all safety-related activities, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop and implement site-specific safety plans for various projects.
  • Reduced accident rates through consistent safety inspections and employee training sessions.
  • Provided ongoing support to supervisors in managing their teams'' adherence to established safety standards and guidelines.
  • Required subcontractors and site visitors to follow safety rules, regulations and OSHA standards.
  • Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.

QA/QC Manager

Brink Subcontractor
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • QA/QC for the FPL 500kv project
  • Ensured consistent completion of 500kv structures to precise specifications.
  • Handled inspection documentation, including photos and records of material deficiencies.
  • Performed top-to-bottom evaluations of completed structures to confirm full compliance with design guidelines.
  • When the structure passes inspection I notify FPL of completion for them to inspect.
  • Notified crew foreman of inspection findings for necessary corrective actions.

Safety Manager

Brink Subcontractor
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Safety oversight for substation crews maintaining safe work habits by using all Ppe and following all company procedures
  • Oversight included setting steel, hanging insulators, bus work, switches Setting transformers with critical crane lifts, pulling communication cable and terminations
  • Safety oversight for Bess (Battery energy storage system) crews maintaining safe work sites and upholding company and osha standards
  • Oversight included trenching excavations, pvc pipe install, proper concrete Ppe standards, critical lifts for battery storage containers and Inverters, ground grid insulation, pulling and terminating primary underground, testing primary underground
  • Oversight for 200 underground primary terminations, 1600 dc terminations and a total of 80000 ft of primary underground and dc cable pulled
  • Safety oversight for brink subcontracted 345kv transmission line 9 miles new construction
  • Oversight includes proper installation of steel structures, all hardware, and proper wire installation procedures

Journeyman Lineman

IBEW Local 222
01.2019 - Current
  • Traveling Journeyman Lineman working in multiple states; Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, California, Iowa, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut
  • Crew lead and/or foreman on multiple jobs
  • Worked on distribution; pole change out reconduct, 4KV to 34.5KV conversion with underground dips and terminations, storm restoration and PG&E inspections
  • Worked on Transmission; new line construction from 69KV to 500KV lines, double & triple bundle wire pulling, insulator change outs on 230KV, setting steel structures, framing and pulling wire as well as running heavy equipment

Journeyman Lineman – Crew Lead

IRBY Line Construction
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Crew lead on steel stacking, back bolting and mid-span sleeving for high tension let ups

A Class Lineman

Higher Power
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Puerto Rico transmission storm work; double bundle wire repair, sleeving wire, pulling wire, dead ending and setting towers
  • Helicopter long-lining to reach and setup inaccessible structures

A Class Lineman

Powertown Line Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Distribution pole change out, new line construction, primary underground wire pulling and terminations, pad mount transformer change outs
  • During the two-year period achieved the title of A Class Lineman
  • Promoted to crew lead running a three-man crew
  • Working trouble outages on Teco property

Education

Lineman College Certificate - A.A.S degree in electrical distribution and technology

south Florida community college
06.2013

HIgh school deplomia - Graduated with honors and leadership skill awards

Lake wales senior high
06.2010

Skills

  • Safe work skills
  • Leadership
  • Job completion
  • OSHA 10 hour E,T&D
  • OSHA 20 hour E,T&D
  • OSHA 30 hour construction safety and health
  • Overhead Distribution Work
  • Transmission Work
  • Underground work
  • Helicopter Long-lining

Work Related Contacts

  • Lynda Golden, Quality Department Manager QISG, (435) 315-5212
  • Shane Yoder, Senior Safety Manager QISG (863) 446-3887
  • Robbie Pardee, Construction lead Duke Energy, (386) 566-8711

Timeline

FPL Construction Lead

FPL Subcontractor
02.2025 - Current

Site Safety Manager

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
04.2023 - 01.2025

QA/QC Manager

Brink Subcontractor
01.2022 - 04.2023

Safety Manager

Brink Subcontractor
08.2021 - 11.2021

Journeyman Lineman

IBEW Local 222
01.2019 - Current

Journeyman Lineman – Crew Lead

IRBY Line Construction
01.2018 - 01.2019

A Class Lineman

Higher Power
01.2017 - 01.2018

A Class Lineman

Powertown Line Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017

Lineman College Certificate - A.A.S degree in electrical distribution and technology

south Florida community college

HIgh school deplomia - Graduated with honors and leadership skill awards

Lake wales senior high

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