Richard Potts
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Hardworking Journeyman Lineman and Technical Training Manager at Par West, with over a decade of experience as a crew Forman building and maintaining power line systems for diverse clientele. Currently directing the training department within three of Quanta Western region Op-Units. Knowledgeable in crew leadership and technical training development. Skilled and certified instructor with current documentation specializing in a range of subjects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman/Technical Training Manager
Par West
Escondido, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Developed and implemented technical training courses for both internal and external personnel.
- Directed technical training department within three distinct operating units of the Quantas Western region.
- Ten plus years as a Distribution Crew Foreman on diverse customer properties. SDG&E, SCE, PG&E, IDD, PSE, Duke Energy, and Georgia Power.
Journeyman Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
Chino, CA
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Crew Forman
Journeyman Lineman
Diversified Utilities services
Bakersfield, CA
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Crew Forman
Journeyman Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
Chino, CA
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Crew Forman
Journeyman Lineman
Asplundh Line Construction
Corona, CA
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Crew Forman
Journeyman Lineman
Henkels & Mccoy
Pomona, CA
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Crew Forman
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Apprentiship Lineschool
Avista Utilites Line School
Spokane, WASome College (No Degree) - Lineman Apprentiship
Cal Nevada JATC
Riverside, CASome College (No Degree) - Apprentiship Training
Camp Rilea
Warrenton, ORSome College (No Degree) - Continued Education Linework
Lazy Q Ranch
La Grange, TXSkills
- Crew leadership
- Aviation, Helicopter H1, H2, and H3
- Grounding and bonding
- Transformers
- Storm restoration
- Underground and overhead distribution, and transmission
- Experienced crew foreman
- Written and verbal communication
- Capacity Model
- Class A CDL
- First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor
- OSHA Instructor
Affiliations
- Married for twenty six years, father of three children, third generation lineman in my family. My son is also a journeyman Lineman.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman/Technical Training Manager
Par West
12.2019 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
02.2019 - 12.2019
Journeyman Lineman
Diversified Utilities services
11.2018 - 01.2019
Journeyman Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
09.2017 - 10.2018
Journeyman Lineman
Asplundh Line Construction
02.2017 - 09.2017
Journeyman Lineman
Henkels & Mccoy
05.2014 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Apprentiship Lineschool
Avista Utilites Line School
Some College (No Degree) - Lineman Apprentiship
Cal Nevada JATC
Some College (No Degree) - Apprentiship Training
Camp Rilea
Some College (No Degree) - Continued Education Linework
Lazy Q Ranch
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