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Tavaris Thompkins

Warrenton,GA

Summary

Detailed and dedicated worker for 19 years with Georgia Power, skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman (Developmental Role)

Georgia Power
Augusta, GA
10.2023 - Current
  • Prepared work orders and work requests through STOMP for completion of projects in a timely manner.
  • Prepared job sites locations by gathering required materials and supplies and calling in locates of existing gas lines and other utilities.
  • Supervised daily activities of linemen working in the field.
  • Assessed job sites to determine equipment needs, labor requirements, and safety concerns.
  • Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crews to review best practices and new developments in the industry.

Lineman Transmission Maintenance

Georgia PowerAugusta
Augusta, GA
04.2018 - 10.2023
  • Construction and maintenance of high voltage lines (46Kv to 500kv)
  • Hot stick work on energized lines
  • Utilities bare hand work for energized line work.
  • Operation of ariel lift buckets devices and digger derrick trucks to maintain high voltage lines
  • Assists in trouble situations to repair damaged lines due to storm situations
  • Operation of marsh master and polaris ranger

Platoon Sergeant

Georgia Army National Guard
Hartwell, GA
05.1998 - 12.2020
  • Supervised trained and instructed section personnel in the M109A6, M777, or M119A3 cannon artillery unit procedures.
  • Directly responsible for the morale, welfare, discipline, and accountability of over 25 personnel
  • Directed battlefield maneuvers according to predetermined battle plans or changing conditions on the ground.
  • Led pre-combat checks before deployment into hostile environments.
  • Coordinated with allied forces in order to coordinate joint operations between units.

Lineman Distribution

Georgia Power
Augusta, GA
09.2004 - 05.2018
  • Construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines
  • Installed and terminated overhead and underground secondary lines
  • Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components
  • Operated aerial bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks and mini excavators to complete jobs
  • Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents
  • Utilized ARMS system to route work and complete work orders

Education

High School Diploma -

Warren County High School
Warrenton, GA
05-1998

Skills

  • Supervisor Pipeline Program
  • Career and leadership dimension
  • NERC CIP, low and medium substation physical access
  • Computer skills to include the use of STOMP, TransGIS, Transview, DistView, Transmission MOBI app
  • Able to prepare and approve daily time sheets
  • Substation 200 qualified
  • Worksite Safety

Accomplishments

  • Supervisor Pipeline Program 2024
  • Career and Leadership dimension
  • Completion of lineman development program
  • Bronze Star recipient
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal

Timeline

Foreman (Developmental Role)

Georgia Power
10.2023 - Current

Lineman Transmission Maintenance

Georgia PowerAugusta
04.2018 - 10.2023

Lineman Distribution

Georgia Power
09.2004 - 05.2018

Platoon Sergeant

Georgia Army National Guard
05.1998 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Warren County High School

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