SANTIAGO GALLEGOS
Harlingen,TX
Summary
With 20 years of comprehensive experience as a supervisor/lineman my expertise lies in the intricate coordination of activities across various projects within the high voltage powerline construction and maintenance realm. My adeptness in orchestrating these activities has been honed through leadership roles, where I’ve consistently demonstrated the ability to synchronize efforts effectively. This proficiency ensures seamless operations across transmission line and distribution projects, resulting in optimized quality, productivity, and adherence to stringent timelines, scopes, and budgetary parameters. Moreover, my meticulous approach to coordination encompasses thorough due diligence, allowing for proactive monitoring of resources and adept management of project needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transmission line supervisor
American Electric Power
06.2021 - Current
- Conducts project forecasting and planning to ensure timely completion of large-scale transmission line projects.
- Analyzes workforce and material needs, optimizing resource allocation to meet project deadlines.
- Implements risk assessment strategies to anticipate and mitigate potential project delays.
- Collaborates with multiple crews to develop accurate project timelines and budgets, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinating large T-line construction projects with multiple crews
- Established open communication between dispatchers, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews
- Monitored day-to-day production operations and identified methods to improve quality and efficiency.
- Examined intricate job specifications, including detailed blueprints and data, to meticulously strategize and authorize the construction of projects
- Served as a liaison between management and frontline staff fostering open lines of communication ensuring timely resolution of issues and concerns.
- Conducted thorough analysis and interpretation of technical documentation, ensuring precise alignment with project objectives, regulatory standards
- Managed personnel effectively by providing clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and opportunities for growth and development.
- Knowledgeable on all material pertaining to transmission and distribution
- Identify hazards and variables to develop a plan
- Ensured timely completion of projects by tracking progress against established timelines, adjusting priorities as needed, and utilizing resources efficiently.
- Involvement
- CDL committee
- Heavy equipment committee
- Assisted in developing standardized training materials to ensure consistent instruction across all teams.
- Regional Safety committee
- Advised on equipment upgrades
- Developed a mentorship guideline for training and onboarding CDL drivers in the safe and efficient operation of transport equipment.
Transmission Line Mechanic-A
American Electric Power
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Trained others with less experience participated in growth of T-Line Crew with AEP
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance
- Maintained safety and high-quality workmanship by following company policies and procedures
- Learned all aspects of Transmission and Distribution to complete repairs according to up-to-date specifications and standards
- Troubleshot faults and devised successful solutions for Transmission issues
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment
- Prepared installations by analyzing Construction book and job sits, gathering required materials, equipment, and tools to complete job or task at hand
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles
- Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
Transmission Linman/Distribution Supervisor
Chain Electric
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Coordinated and managed 5-man crew
- Assessed outages and failures in order to implement strategies for stabilizing systems
- Operated Wagner Smith pulling equipment
- Reconduct distribution power lines
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Hot stick 69/138 Kv lines re-insulate and repair line
- Maximized project success using technical abilities with various structure & conductor sizes by dead ending stringing wire clipping in conductors
- Operated overhead line equipment bucket and boom truck
- Competencies in operating heavy hydraulic equipment, including hydraulic steel pole assembly jacks' compression equipment for dead end assembly
- Completed numerous certifications including climbing poles and steel structures Understanding proper pulling equipment set up
- Qualified to operate Aerial buckets, digger derricks, skid steers backhoes, Track equipment Dozers
- Monitored performance of team members, providing guidance and support.
- Scheduled employee shifts and managed time off requests, maintaining optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Maintained open lines of communication between upper management and frontline staff to address any concerns or issues promptly.
Distribution Lineman
Pike Electric
12.2005 - 01.2010
- Used equipment such as Digger derrick and Bucket trucks to complete jobs quickly and correctly
- Installed transformers air switches line re-closers, capacitors
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues
- Troubleshot and resolved malfunctions with equipment
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of any needed repairs
Education
Associate degree -
West Virginia University
05-2025
High School Diploma -
05.1995
Skills
- Project management
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Scheduling coordination
- T Line Construction
- T line Maintenance
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Distribution Construction/Maintenance
- Team leadership and training
- Workplace safety Adherence
- Project Planning
- Supply chain logistics
- Inventory control
- Staff development
- Equipment operation
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Certification
- Department of Labor Journeyman Transmission Line Mechanic
- OSHA 30 hour
- Class A CDL
- Endorsements/Tankers/Doubles/Triples
- CCO Crane Certified
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transmission line supervisor
American Electric Power
06.2021 - Current
Transmission Line Mechanic-A
American Electric Power
09.2016 - 06.2021
Transmission Linman/Distribution Supervisor
Chain Electric
01.2010 - 09.2016
Distribution Lineman
Pike Electric
12.2005 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Associate degree -
West Virginia University
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