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John Ward

Little River,SC

Summary

Professional seasoned lineman/foreman with more than 40 years of experience. Excellent leader with an exemplary safety record with achieving outstanding results in linework and troubleshooting.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Ariel Distribution Inspector

C2 Group
San Diego
10.2023 - Current
  • Inspections of drone footage of PG&E Distribution Assets
  • Deciding the time table of when structures need to be replaced

Line Inspector

United Engineering & Construction
Laguna Niguel, CA
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
  • Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.

Line Inspector

Canus Corporation
Laguna Niguel, CA
03.2019 - 10.2022

Oversee job progress while communicating with dispatch to ensure all safety and guidelines are being observed. Perform job audits at the completion of work.

  • Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
  • Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.

Safety and Compliance Specialist

Imperium Utility Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
07.2018 - 03.2019

Inspect electric utilities for safety and compliance.

Foreman

Foreman Electric Co
Odessa, Texas
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Oversee linework by directing safe work.
  • Organize daily work and conduct pre-job briefing.

Foreman

SEC
, MS
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Promoted effective communication with workers, providing direction on  repairs power line repairs and installations. 

Foreman

Pike Electric
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Direct and develop lineman.
  • Prepare for future jobs.

Distribution Line Technician

Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
08.1987 - 06.2017
  • Routine job audits and observations for Scope,  Utilities and Pike performers.
  • Subject matter expert on line work.

Exterior/Electrician Lineman

United States Air Force
03.1983 - 04.1987
  • On base lineman, maintained and constructed power lines.
  • Non-commissioned officer in charge of the shop.

Education

Skills

  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Project Management
  • Complex Problem and Operations Analyst
  • Operation/Control and Troubleshooting
  • System Analyst
  • Troubleshooting

References

Forrest Gallahair  United Engineering & Construction 256-698-1232

Mike Adams  Duke Energy  336-479-1635

Roland Robinson  Duke Energy  704-773-1448

Timeline

Ariel Distribution Inspector

C2 Group
10.2023 - Current

Line Inspector

United Engineering & Construction
10.2022 - 10.2023

Line Inspector

Canus Corporation
03.2019 - 10.2022

Safety and Compliance Specialist

Imperium Utility Services
07.2018 - 03.2019

Foreman

Foreman Electric Co
03.2018 - 06.2018

Foreman

SEC
12.2017 - 03.2018

Foreman

Pike Electric
06.2017 - 12.2017

Distribution Line Technician

Duke Energy
08.1987 - 06.2017

Exterior/Electrician Lineman

United States Air Force
03.1983 - 04.1987

John Ward