Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Robert Mills

Buchanan,MI

Summary

Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to safety and the training and progression of Apprentices in the Electrical Construction Field.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

CC Power LLC
09.2021 - 09.2023
    • Worked shoulder to shoulder with Apprentices to ensure proper progression
    • Conducted monthly evaluations of Apprentices to pin point areas for improvement
    • Trained new Apprentices to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
    • 46Kv maintenance

Journeyman Lineman

CC Power LLC
02.2021 - 09.2023
    • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
    • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
    • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
    • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.

Foreman

American Electric Power
03.2017 - 02.2021
    • Attended Line school training as a guest instructor to assist in training of Apprentices
    • Worked shoulder to shoulder with Apprentices to ensure proper progression
    • Conducted monthly evaluations of Apprentices to pin point areas for improvement
    • Trained new Apprentices to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Troubleshooter

American Electric Power, AEP
02.2014 - 03.2017
    • Maintained documentation and resources regarding problem resolution for reference in future instances.
    • Culled technology knowledge to perform troubleshooting, restoration and maintenance services to maintain organizational performance levels.
    • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance in person.
    • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware and network issues.

Journeyman Lineman

American Electric Power, AEP
07.2008 - 02.2014
  • Assisted in the Teaching and Progression of Line Mechanic Apprentices
  • Performed maintenance and new construction while working shoulder to shoulder with Line Mechanic Apprentices
  • 34.5Kv maintenance

Line Mechanic Apprentice

American Electric Power, AEP
03.2004 - 07.2008
  • Assisted in Construction and Maintenance of Overhead and Underground Electrical Lines and Equipment
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.

Education

Journeyman Lineman - Distribution Line

American Electric Power Training Center
Baer Field, Ft Wayne IN
07.2008

High School Diploma -

Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MI
06.1989

Skills

  • Underground Repair, Maintenance and Installation
  • Overhead Distribution Repair, Maintenance and Installation
  • 46kv Maintenance
  • 345kv Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Foreman Briefing
  • Monitor Safety Procedures
  • Onsite Visits
  • Site Inspection

Accomplishments

    9/2021-Overhead Construction Foreman CC Power

    3/2017-Underground Foreman AEP

    4/2014-Troubleshooter AEP

    7/2008-Graduate of the Distribution Line/Service Mechanic Training Center AEP

    2006-3rd Place Pole Top Rescue, International Lineman's Rodeo

    2006-2nd Place Overall, Mountain States Rodeo

    2005-4th Place Overall, International Lineman's Rodeo

    2005-2nd Place Overall, Mountain States Rodeo


References

Bill Mottl, General Foreman CC Power 269.357.3833

Todd Boyd, Construction Manager, Mass Electric Construction Co, 269.281.1116

Jay Clark, Sr Construction Coordinator/Site Manager for AEP Project Solutions, 269.332.3863

Timeline

Foreman

CC Power LLC
09.2021 - 09.2023

Journeyman Lineman

CC Power LLC
02.2021 - 09.2023

Foreman

American Electric Power
03.2017 - 02.2021

Troubleshooter

American Electric Power, AEP
02.2014 - 03.2017

Journeyman Lineman

American Electric Power, AEP
07.2008 - 02.2014

Line Mechanic Apprentice

American Electric Power, AEP
03.2004 - 07.2008

Journeyman Lineman - Distribution Line

American Electric Power Training Center

High School Diploma -

Benton Harbor High School
Robert Mills