LOCAL 1245 IBEW Line Clearance Foreman at Mountain F Enterprises (2019-05 – Present)
Going over daily duties to my crew members, While managing their approach and efficiency on the job.
- Gathering equipment needed to perform high voltage power line clearance work.
- Climbing trees and operating bucket trucks ranging from 60-100 feet in size.
- Work directly with PG&E, And Smud lineman while on the job and on storm calls.
- Operating heavy machinery including, But not limited to Stump grinder, Jackhammer, Chainsaws, Power pole saw, Skid Steer, Power Drills, Excavator's and Commerical vehicles.
- Trained and experienced in minimum separation distance and safety on all high voltage power lines including - Hazard tree Climbing, All terrain climbing, Rigging, Static Load rigging, GRCS, Distribution Line Clearance, Power Line ROW clearing and Maintenance, Hazard Tree Removal, Locating power lines and circuits.
- Reading and knowledge of precise directions with map and forestry Geography.
- Very familiar with general electrical knowledge regarding high voltage power lines and Emergency work.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Withstanding long days in unforeseen weather conditions and working efficiently and effectively with a positive attitude to lead my crew.
Apprentice Tree Climber at Davey Tree (2018-10 – 2019-05)
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Inspection and Maintenance of all bucket trucks
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Communication Technician at USMC Camp Pendleton (2017-08 – 2018-03)
- Implemented security measures to protect network systems from unauthorized access and threats.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Provided training to customers to enhance use and understanding of network systems.
- Implemented training programs to improve knowledge and skills of new technicians.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
