Robert Clark
Dunlap,TN
Summary
With a proven track record at throughout my career I have excelled in crew management and electrical system maintenance, enhancing productivity. Skilled in bucket truck operation and adept at fostering team collaboration, my focus on safety and efficiency drives superior project outcomes and customer satisfaction. Strongly demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman/Foreman
Valley Storm Services
01.2024 - Current
- All storm services needed by utilities and power providers to their customers and facilitate all power needs.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Read and interpreted plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
Transmission and Distribution Troubleshooter
EPB - Electric Power Board
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintenance and trouble shoot system from transmission through distribution all the way into customer.
- Help shift load and swapped circuits to maintain even loads.
- Repaired storm damage to all circuits on system.
- Resolved computer and system networking problems to maintain user productivity.
- Maintained documentation and resources regarding problem resolution for reference in future instances.
- Tracked issue resolution policies to maintain compliance with internal standards.
- Monitored hardware, software, and peripheral performance against organizational expectations.
- Stayed up to date on software and hardware updates to optimize efficiency and productivity for management of clients.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Lineman
Hotline Construction
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
General Foreman
Sparks Unified
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed storm restoration and procedures including men, equipment, materials and time schedules and requirements.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and rebuilding of existing systems.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates requiring use of gloves and insulating blankets for installation of high-voltage equipment.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Service Electric
07.2005 - 02.2020
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Sought continuing education opportunities such as OSHA 20 and OSHA 30 to refresh working knowledge and develop newest techniques such as Pole top rescue and BLS with First Aid.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Read and interpreted plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 12 employees.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Education
Lineman - Electrical
SELCAT
Newnan, GA11-2012
Skills
- Worksite organization
- Crew management
- Bucket truck operation
- System maintenance
- Permit acquisition
- Transformer installation
- Job estimation
- Fault detection
- Voltage regulation
- First aid and CPR
- Task delegation
- Electrical testing and diagrams
- Electrical systems
- Underground cabling
- Electrical distribution systems
- Cable splicing
- Lockout/Tagout
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lineman/Foreman
Valley Storm Services
01.2024 - Current
Transmission and Distribution Troubleshooter
EPB - Electric Power Board
11.2022 - 01.2024
Lineman
Hotline Construction
07.2022 - 11.2022
General Foreman
Sparks Unified
02.2020 - 07.2022
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Service Electric
07.2005 - 02.2020
Lineman - Electrical
SELCAT
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