Shawn Cox
Rockwell,VA
Summary
Results-driven Foreman specializing in crew leadership, workplace safety, and quality control. Enhanced team productivity and optimized workflows through effective communication and training. Focused on safety, efficiency, and reliability while overseeing project completion and maintaining high standards in electrical systems troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Power Grid Services
Concord, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on equipment handling and site procedures.
- Collaborated with project managers to optimize workflow and project timelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated resource allocation to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating daily tasks and optimizing workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Installed and repaired overhead and underground power lines efficiently.
- Operated bucket trucks and specialized equipment for line maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in training new linemen on tools, safety practices, and workflow processes.
- Upgraded electrical infrastructure with the installation of new transformers, switches, and conductors.
- Improved system reliability by performing regular maintenance on electrical lines and equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Carolina Power & Signalization
Charlotte, NC
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted site assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements during construction and maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations pertaining to electrical distribution system installations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by setting high expectations for performance, fostering collaboration among team members, and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Supervised team of linemen to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.
Journeyman Lineman
PSC
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Implemented safety protocols during high-voltage operations, minimizing risk to personnel and equipment.
- Led restoration efforts during outages, coordinating resources for timely power restoration.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues effectively.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Connected transformers to electrical poles and lines for operational functionality.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
Journeyman Lineman
Lee Electrical Construction
Aberdeen.NC
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and implemented effective solutions to enhance system performance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Operated heavy machinery, including bucket trucks and digger derricks, for efficient line work.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Journeyman Lineman
Williams Electric
Lexington.NC
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Led emergency response teams to restore power quickly following outages or natural disasters.
- Trained junior linemen on best practices in installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical equipment to identify potential hazards or failures.
- Developed strategies for optimizing workflow efficiency during project execution phases.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Operated heavy machinery, including bucket trucks and digger derricks, for efficient line work.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
EAST ROWAN HIGH
Granite Quarry, NC06-1994
Skills
- Overhead distribution
- Power line installation
- Underground distribution
- Transformer installation
- Bucket truck operation
- Electrical distribution systems
- Underground cabling
- Cable splicing
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Equipment operation
- Workplace safety
- Crew leadership
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Dedicated work ethic
- First aid training
- Crossarm installation
- System maintenance
- Crew management
- Storm restoration
- Electrical distribution
- Power line construction
Timeline
Foreman
Power Grid Services
01.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Carolina Power & Signalization
07.2022 - 01.2024
Journeyman Lineman
PSC
02.2021 - 07.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Lee Electrical Construction
02.2018 - 02.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Williams Electric
07.2016 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
EAST ROWAN HIGH