Skyler Sumner
Maize,KS
Summary
-Journeyman lineman with 12 years of experience looking to help a company grow and Benefit as well as growing and benefiting from the company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman/ Foreman
Fusion
Guthrie, Oklahoma
11.2024 - Current
- Supervise a crew of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of power lines.
- Pole change outs. -back yard sets with track machine.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Provided technical guidance and support to linemen during difficult tasks.
- Trained new employees on proper safety protocols and procedures for working near power lines.
- Monitored crew progress to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Assisted with troubleshooting electrical problems related to power lines.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
Journeyman Lineman/Construction Foreman
Amp utility
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Ran crews while doing reconducts ranging from 1 mile to 10 miles
- Doc work
- Supervised a team of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric power lines.
- Pole change out
- Reconducts
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
Foreman Lineman
Mid-Con Services
Ponca, OK
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Ran crews while doing reconducts ranging from 1 mile to 7 miles
- Doc work pole change outs
- Supervised a crew of linemen in performing daily activities related to line construction projects
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems by conducting tests and inspections of circuits, components, and apparatus
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally when necessary
- Installed power distribution lines in accordance with applicable codes
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on energized high voltage lines
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding power outages or other service issues
- Maintained accurate records of labor hours and materials used for each project
- Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions and violations of procedures and safety rules
- Repaired damaged cables or wiring as necessary following established safety guidelines
- Coordinated with local utility companies regarding any changes needed in existing infrastructure due to new development
Foreman Lineman
Custom Energy Services
Woodward, OK
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Ran crews while doing reconducts ranging from 1 mile to 7 miles
- Doc work pole change outs
- Schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on work priority
- Inspected, tested, and measured completed work, using devices such as hand tools and gauges to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements
- Maintained accurate records of labor hours and materials used for each project
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally when necessary
- Repaired damaged cables or wiring as necessary following established safety guidelines
- Supervised a crew of linemen in performing daily activities related to line construction projects
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding power outages or other service issues
- Inspected and maintained electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on energized high voltage lines
- Installed power distribution lines in accordance with applicable codes
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems by conducting tests and inspections of circuits, components, and apparatus
Groundhand/Operator
Custom Powerline Construction
Blackwell, OK
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures
- Framed poles
- Set poles
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks
- Contributed to safety-first culture by consistently using personal protective equipment
Ground Hand
Powerline Inc.
Guymon, OK
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Framed poles
- Set poles
- Bucket hand
Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - EPT (ELECTRICAL POWER TECHNOLOGY)
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS05.2012
ASSOCIATE LIBERAL ARTS -
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS05.2012
Certification
- Journey lineman license
- Electrical Power Technology
- CDL
- Pole Top Rescue
- Hurtman Bucket Rescue
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Flagger
- DOT Cargo Securement
- Fall Protection for Construction
- Arc flash
- Complacency on the job
- Driver Saftey
- Electrical Saftey
- Emergency action plans
- Hand and power tools
- Hazard communications
- House keeping
- PPE
- stop work authority
- Spotter Saftey
- Ladder safety
- Manual lifting
- JSA
- Forklift Saftey
References
- Waylon Wyrick, Custom Energy/Force Electric, Owner, (405) 519-3129, waylonwyrick@yahoo.com
- Judd Brown, Titan/Force Electric, Owner/Superintendent, (405) 695-8668, jbrown@icloud.com
- Cameron Schicke, CDL Electric, Head Of Operations, (620) 330-6756 Cameron.schicke@cdl-electric.com
Internship
Pratt Community College, Pratt, KS, 05/01/12, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Electrical Power Technology
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman/ Foreman
Fusion
11.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman/Construction Foreman
Amp utility
10.2023 - 11.2024
Foreman Lineman
Mid-Con Services
03.2021 - 07.2023
Foreman Lineman
Custom Energy Services
07.2015 - 03.2021
Groundhand/Operator
Custom Powerline Construction
09.2013 - 06.2015
Ground Hand
Powerline Inc.
06.2012 - 01.2013
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - EPT (ELECTRICAL POWER TECHNOLOGY)
Pratt Community College
ASSOCIATE LIBERAL ARTS -
Pratt Community College