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Shelby Walker

Trinidad,TX

Summary

Proficient team leader experienced in managing overhead line crews to accomplish demanding, deadline-oriented work. Skilled in assigning jobs, coordinating schedules and managing resources. Top-notch planner, multitasker and problem-solver. General Foreman accomplished in leading 5-10 crews handling multiple jobs at once. Disciplined and well-coordinated with methodical approach and superior work ethic focused on achieving challenging crew objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

ferreira power south
Haltom City, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
  • Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
  • Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.

Journey Lineman

Pike Electric
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in the installation of new services for customers including street lighting systems.
  • Responded to emergency calls in order to restore power outages quickly and safely.
  • Connected new overhead and underground lines with transformers using proper techniques such as soldering or crimping connections.
  • Replaced defective parts on power distribution systems using appropriate hand tools.
  • Set up traffic control measures around job sites in order to ensure public safety during operations.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on power lines, poles, and other related equipment.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions in existing services using specialized testing devices.

Superintendent

Power standard
Arlington, TX
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Performed final walkthrough of each job and prepared reports.
  • Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
  • Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
  • Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.
  • Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
  • Studied project specifications to plan sequence and schedule for pipe installations.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.

General Foreman

BHI Energy
Waxahachie, TX
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.

Foreman

PSC
Everman, Tx.
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures and process improvements to align with company goals and objectives.
  • Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
  • Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
  • Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.

Foreman

Irby Construction
San Angelo, TX
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.
  • Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.

Foreman

B&B
San Angelo, TX
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures and process improvements to align with company goals and objectives.
  • Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
  • Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
  • Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
  • Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.

Journey Lineman

TVEC
Athens, TX
10.2011 - 11.2017
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
  • Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
  • Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crossroads ISD
Crossroads Tx.
05.2010

Skills

  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Problem Solving
  • Daily Reporting
  • Job Planning
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Construction Management

Timeline

Foreman

ferreira power south
03.2024 - Current

Journey Lineman

Pike Electric
10.2023 - 03.2024

Superintendent

Power standard
07.2022 - 09.2023

General Foreman

BHI Energy
05.2021 - 07.2022

Foreman

PSC
03.2020 - 05.2021

Foreman

Irby Construction
10.2019 - 03.2020

Foreman

B&B
11.2017 - 10.2019

Journey Lineman

TVEC
10.2011 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Crossroads ISD
Shelby Walker