Richard Lucas
Leesburg,FL
Summary
Results-driven Overhead Line Foreman with expertise in task delegation, safety compliance, and project coordination. Proven ability to mentor teams and implement quality control measures, ensuring efficient operations and minimal downtime.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overhead Line Foreman
MasTec
Orlando, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and production standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment usage and best practices for efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow among crews to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product consistency and reliability.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during equipment failures, minimizing impact on production schedules.
- Ensured timely project completion through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- constructed, coordinated of overhead electrical lines
- set concrete and wood poles with digger Derrick truck
- step in to work overhead lines in the bucket as a lineman
Journeyman Lineman
Primoris T&D
Mt Dora Fl
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Conducted routine inspections ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated specialized equipment for power line construction and repair.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
Journeyman Lineman
Pike Electric
Palm Coast, FL
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Trained junior linemen on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts during outages or system failures.
- Implemented process improvements enhancing safety measures and work quality.
- lead lineman installed reclosers
- change out old electrical power poles
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Primoris T&D
Mt Dora Fl
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily operations and safety compliance for linemen team.
- Coordinated project timelines, ensuring timely completion of electrical installations.
- Mentored junior linemen in technical skills and safety protocols.
- Conducted site assessments to optimize work efficiency and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational workflows and reduce downtime.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism and transparent communication practices throughout project durations.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to improve overall crew competence in areas such as safety protocols, equipment usage, and problem-solving techniques.
- Expedited outage restoration times by quickly diagnosing issues and coordinating repair efforts among crew members.
- Mentored junior linemen in the development of advanced technical skills, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Troubleshot complex electrical systems, identifying root causes of issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Coordinated emergency storm response plans, mobilizing personnel quickly to restore power during extreme weather events.
- Developed comprehensive job briefings to clearly communicate expectations, resulting in fewer errors on the job site.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
Apprentice Lineman
Pike Electric
Orlando, FL
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Operated heavy machinery for installation and maintenance of utility poles and lines.
- Assisted senior linemen in troubleshooting electrical issues and performing repairs.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all operational tasks on-site.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical equipment to maintain reliability standards.
- Participated in emergency response efforts, restoring power during outages promptly.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Implemented best practices for efficient use of tools and materials in daily operations.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Supported successful project completions by collaborating closely with experienced linemen and supervisors to execute assigned tasks effectively.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Increased overall productivity by efficiently completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision from senior crew members.
- Traveled to [Location] as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms and wildfires.
- Developed strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, insulators, and other power distribution components.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as [Number] feet above ground.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
Underground Lineman
MasTec
Orlando, FL
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Installed and maintained underground utility lines to ensure reliable service delivery.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot electrical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Operated excavation equipment for safe trenching and line installation projects.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new hires on company procedures, safety regulations, and proper techniques for working with underground utilities.
- Optimized power distribution efficiency through skilled installation, repair, and maintenance of underground cables.
- Developed expertise in operating specialized equipment for excavation, cable pulling, and splicing tasks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following strict safety protocols and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tavares High School
Tavares, FL05.2008
Skills
- Construction
- Task delegation
- Material procurement
- Environmental awareness
- Workforce planning
- Scheduling coordination
- Electrical systems
- Materials handling
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment operation
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Flexible schedule
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- osha 10
- osha 20
- class A CDL
- work authorization
- switching and tagging 200 amps less duke energy
- switching and tagging FPL
- CPR first aid
- pole top and bucket rescue
Timeline
Overhead Line Foreman
MasTec
07.2023 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Primoris T&D
06.2022 - 06.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2022 - 06.2022
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Primoris T&D
02.2019 - 01.2022
Apprentice Lineman
Pike Electric
02.2015 - 02.2019
Underground Lineman
MasTec
02.2011 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Tavares High School