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Robert Lanier

Dunn,NC

Summary

General Foreman bringing 32 years of experience in the Transmission/ Distribution Industry. Excellent critical thinking and communication skills along with firm grasp of recordkeeping, inventory management and safety requirements. Dedicated to accurate, high-quality and cost-efficient work. Skilled at organizing and overseeing jobs, including building teams, arranging materials and performing inspections. Familiar with safety standards, documentation requirements. Fluent in coaching new crew members in proper procedures. Driven and responsible manager with superior work ethic and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Over 32 years of hands-on experience running crews on large-scale projects.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Cianbro
Columbus, OH
03.2025 - Current

Distribution Foreman

Infratech
Burlington, Nc
10.2023 - 03.2025

Distribution Foreman

Primoris Services Corp
Raleigh, NC, Nc
09.2022 - 08.2023

General Forman

Volt Power
Kinston, NC
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.
  • Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
  • Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
  • Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
  • Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for multiple construction crews.
  • Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly run jobs.
  • Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
  • Followed all rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
  • Performed final walkthrough of each job and prepared reports.

Safety Coordinator

Volt Power
Kinston, NC
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
  • Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
  • Instructor/Trainer for First Aid/CPR/AED, OHSA, and all other safety protocols for Volt Power.

Safety Director

Bulk Power
Wilmington, NC
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked with operations leadership to maintain safe and effective protective gear.
  • Established and managed tracking, training and safety coordination programs for Bulk Power.
  • Trained and mentored all employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
  • Kept facilities in compliance with Poletop/Bucket rescue, FirstAid,CPR and OSHA standards.
  • Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits, which addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems.
  • Created and compiled all safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to all staff members.
  • Held safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which led to marked improvements in safety culture throughout the company.
  • Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into accidents/ injuries issues.
  • Authored, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational mishap trends and prevention.
  • Orchestrated and led occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
  • Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
  • Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
  • Minimized safety infractions through teaching and training in risk management, record keeping, hazard identification and quality assurance.

Transmission/Distribution Foreman

Bulk Power
Wilmington, NC
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for transmission crew.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and other contractors.
  • Upheld schedule requirements and quality demands with hands-on project supervision.
  • Checked project details to verify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Communicated positively with employees, demonstrating high company standards and mitigating issues immediately.
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.

A-Lineman

CW Wright
Wilmington, NC
01.2019 - 08.2019

A-Lineman

* Built and repaired 115 and 230 Transmission lines for Dominion Energy.

* Maintenance, Repaired hot 230 and 115 KV line for Duke Energy.

Transmission Foreman

LineTec Services
Alexandria, LA
11.2017 - 06.2019
  • Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for multiple construction crews.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and other contractors.
  • Upheld schedule requirements and quality demands with hands-on project supervision.
  • Checked project details to verify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Communicated positively with employees, demonstrating high company standards and mitigating issues immediately.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
  • Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
  • Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
  • Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly run jobs.

Safety Coordinator

T&D Solutions
Knightdale, NC
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Provided line employees, managers and company leaders with detailed information about successful safety plans.
  • Led trainings on safety initiatives and emergency management procedures.
  • Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote safe and productive workplace.
  • Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
  • Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
  • Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations on accidents and injuries, examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
  • Made recommendations to company policies and overall culture to improve worker safety.

Distribution Foreman

T&D Solutions
Knightdale, NC
06.2014 - 09.2016

* Built, repaired and maintained distribution system under Duke Energy.

* Repaired damaged broken poles during and after normal work hours.

* Repaired damages and restored power on many storms.

A-Lineman

T&D Solutions
Knightdale, NC
12.2012 - 06.2014

Built and repaired 3-Phase, B-Phase and single phase distribution line for multiple coops and power company's.

A- Lineman

Four County EMC
Burgaw, NC
12.2003 - 11.2006

Requirements:

* Build and repair Distribution and Transmission line through out their system.

* Service calls during and after normal work hours.

* Underground new construction and repair calls during and after normal work hour.

* Maintain, service and operate substation equipment.

A-Lineman

Camp Lejeune/Civil Service
Jacksonville, NC
10.2000 - 11.2003

Repaired and maintenances on distribution system on Marine Cor base.

A-Lineman

Sumper Builders
Burgaw, NC
06.1990 - 01.2000

Built and repaired Transmission and Distribution lines for Four County EMC Coop.

Education

Over Head And Under Ground 1,2,3,4 - Distribution, Over Head And Underground Training

Rocky Mt CC
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2004

First Aid, CPR, AED - Instructor

Red Cross
Raleigh, NC
03.2016

OSHA 500, 501 - Instructor/ Trainer

OSHA
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2017

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance
  • Cost control policies
  • Project deadlines
  • Report writing
  • Crew direction
  • Construction safety
  • Electrical safety
  • JSA writing
  • Onboarding and coaching
  • Site inspections
  • Clean driving record
  • Company safety procedures
  • Employee training
  • Strategic planning
  • Blueprint reading
  • Team supervision
  • Supervisory skills
  • Fall protection
  • Timesheet management
  • Job site management
  • Climbing abilities
  • Tower crew management
  • Troubleshooting abilities
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Safety meetings
  • Documentation skills
  • Electrical controls
  • Structural limits
  • Securing permits
  • Training experience
  • Blueprint analysis
  • Replacement and repair work
  • Crew oversight
  • Company safety policies
  • Job planning
  • Accurate reporting

Timeline

General Foreman

Cianbro
03.2025 - Current

Distribution Foreman

Infratech
10.2023 - 03.2025

Distribution Foreman

Primoris Services Corp
09.2022 - 08.2023

General Forman

Volt Power
11.2021 - 11.2022

Safety Coordinator

Volt Power
09.2020 - 11.2021

Safety Director

Bulk Power
01.2020 - 09.2020

Transmission/Distribution Foreman

Bulk Power
08.2019 - 01.2020

A-Lineman

CW Wright
01.2019 - 08.2019

Transmission Foreman

LineTec Services
11.2017 - 06.2019

Safety Coordinator

T&D Solutions
10.2016 - 10.2017

Distribution Foreman

T&D Solutions
06.2014 - 09.2016

A-Lineman

T&D Solutions
12.2012 - 06.2014

A- Lineman

Four County EMC
12.2003 - 11.2006

A-Lineman

Camp Lejeune/Civil Service
10.2000 - 11.2003

A-Lineman

Sumper Builders
06.1990 - 01.2000

Over Head And Under Ground 1,2,3,4 - Distribution, Over Head And Underground Training

Rocky Mt CC

First Aid, CPR, AED - Instructor

Red Cross

OSHA 500, 501 - Instructor/ Trainer

OSHA
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