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Richard J Vasquez Jr

Venus,TX

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Southwire Company, excelling in project management and operational efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving, I lead teams to successfully complete complex projects while ensuring safety and quality standards. Committed to customer service and effective data reconciliation, I drive results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Southwire Company
Arlington, TX
01.2016 - Current
  • Currently managing 4 Area Managers, 2 Project Coordinators, and 80+ Linemen, Apprentices, and Operators as a Contractor for Oncor.
  • Track and report on planned cure work, fault locate and repair jobs, and live front transformer change-out projects.
  • Work closely with my team to ensure all data, material reconciliation, reclamation, documentation, and billing are completed for each project.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure safety, quality, production, and efficiency standards are met.
  • Follow up with customer concerns and issues relayed from the Oncor Claims Dept and the FCC's.
  • Perform root cause analysis on crew incidents and accidents. Send a formal report to Oncor.
  • Schedule fleet and equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Schedule fleet di-electric and DOT testing, handle registration renewals, and toll tags.

Journeyman Lineman

El Paso Electric
El Paso, TX
04.2012 - 10.2015
  • I would build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the overhead and underground distribution system.
  • Respond to outages and restore power as safely, efficiently, and productively as possible.
  • Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
  • Read distribution maps.
  • Take clearance on feeders.
  • Set reclosures to 1-shot operations. Restore to normal when work is completed.
  • Perform switching procedures, communicating with dispatch.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
  • Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.

Journeyman Lineman

Great Southwestern Construction Inc.
El Paso, TX
07.2000 - 04.2012
  • Groundman Helper for 2 years
  • Apprentice Lineman for four years.
  • Lineman in 2007.
  • I would build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the overhead and underground distribution system.
  • Respond to outages and restore power as safely, efficiently, and productively as possible.
  • Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
  • Read distribution maps.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
  • Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
  • Natural disaster power restoration.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
El Paso, TX
05-2000

Skills

  • Project management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Project planning and development
  • Customer service
  • Data reconciliation
  • Emergency response
  • Underground and overhead distribution
  • Electrical safety procedures

Timeline

Operations Manager

Southwire Company
01.2016 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

El Paso Electric
04.2012 - 10.2015

Journeyman Lineman

Great Southwestern Construction Inc.
07.2000 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

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