Samuel Bump
Tampa,FL
Summary
Skilled in safely installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power lines. Experience includes working with both underground and overhead power line systems, ensuring reliable power supply. Strong problem-solving abilities, adept at diagnosing issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime. Contributed to improving system efficiency and safety protocols in previous roles, enhancing operational excellence. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Worker
TECO Energy
Tampa, FL
10.2003 - Current
- Assisted in troubleshooting outages by identifying problems with the electricity supply system.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations when working with live power lines.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding job progress and potential issues.
- Installed, maintained and repaired overhead power lines and underground cables.
- Performed pre-job safety checks on power line equipment.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Conducted routine maintenance on transformers, insulators, and switches to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Apprentice Lineman
TECO Energy
Tampa, FL
10.1999 - 10.2003
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
Field Credit Representative
TECO Energy
Tampa, FL
08.1998 - 09.1999
- Negotiated payment plans with customers experiencing delinquencies in order to minimize losses.
- Monitored customer accounts for any changes in payment status or account balances.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding their accounts, payments, and billing issues.
Account Service Representative
TECO Energy
Tampa, FL
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Record readings from meters accurately in the appropriate database system.
- Investigate customer complaints regarding discrepancies between actual and billed amounts of energy used.
- Train new employees on proper techniques for taking accurate readings from utility meters.
- Responded to customer questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations with professionalism and calmness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaither High School
Tampa, FL05-1991
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Extensive technical knowledge of distribution systems
- Positive attitude, team player
- Highly adaptable
- Excellent judgement/critical thinking skills
- Technical safety expertise
- Risk identification and mitigation
Affiliations
- Search and Rescue
- Joint Department Committee
- Chief Union Steward
- Line Crew Leader
- Union Election Judge
- Safe Work Practice Committee
- Multiple Mutual Assistance Trips (within the US, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas)
- Safety Committee Chairman
- Great American Teach In speaker
- Volunteer at various charity events (fishing tournament, Ronald McDonald House, TECO Barbecue, Hope Children's Home)
Timeline
Line Worker
TECO Energy
10.2003 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
TECO Energy
10.1999 - 10.2003
Field Credit Representative
TECO Energy
08.1998 - 09.1999
Account Service Representative
TECO Energy
08.1995 - 08.1998
High School Diploma -
Gaither High School
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