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GENERAL FOREMAN
Summary

Veteran General Foreman bringing 18 years of experience. Excellent critical thinking and communication skills along with firm grasp of recordkeeping, inventory management and safety requirements. Dedicated to accurate, high-quality and cost-efficient work. Well-versed in project planning, inspections. Proficient in training, guiding and motivating employees, managing safety standards and achieving demanding targets on different Electrical Construction projects. Detail-oriented crew leader skilled at arranging supplies, interpreting orders and coaching new crew members in proper procedures. Driven and responsible manager with superior work ethic and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Over 18 years of hands-on experience running crews on large-scale industrial projects. General Foreman accomplished in leading teams handling multiple jobs at once. Disciplined and well-coordinated with methodical approach and superior work ethic focused on achieving challenging crew objectives. Proficient team leader experienced in managing crews to accomplish demanding, deadline-oriented work. Skilled in assigning jobs, coordinating schedules and managing resources. Top-notch planner, multitasker and problem-solver.

Skills
  • Accurate reporting
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Construction management
  • Supply ordering
  • Construction liaison
  • Crew direction
  • Clean driving record
  • Materials estimating
  • Managing supplies
  • Company safety procedures
  • Onboarding and coaching
  • Improved field methods
  • Report writing
  • Tie-off expertise
  • Electrical controls
  • Job site management
  • Project deadlines
  • Tower crew management
  • Crew oversight
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Replacement and repair work
  • Blueprint reading
  • Employee training
  • Training experience
  • Construction processes
  • Safety meetings
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Supervisory skills
  • Securing permits
  • Job planning
  • Site inspections
  • Forklift operation
  • Construction safety
  • Climbing abilities
  • Team supervision
  • Documentation skills
  • Electrical safety
  • JSA writing
Experience
Company Name | City, StateGeneral Foreman08/2020 - Current
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look-ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
  • Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
  • Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Generated checklists to minimize errors decreasing re-work costs.
  • Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
  • Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits, and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter, and oscilloscope.
  • Provided technical supervision and support to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisors, Instrument and electrical planners, and contract personnel.
  • Generated highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment and materials, identifying and evaluating job cost reduction strategies.
  • Reviewed and monitored cost and man-hour budget for installation process to develop staff facilities, equipment and tool requirement plan.
  • Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
  • Provided empowering leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale.
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Supervised electrician control room modifications, maintaining complete understanding of work scope, safety and documentation requirements.
  • Developed improved training protocols in alignment with company goals.
  • Evaluated job requirements based on client needs and provided estimates of labor and supply costs.
  • Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
  • Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
  • Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
  • Resolved production challenge including supply shortages and inclement weather delays.
  • Performed testing and troubleshooting of Transmission and Distribution systems.
  • Managed and mentored highly effective team of Line crews, (JL, HEO, Apprentices, Groundmen
Company Name | City, StateGeneral Foreman02/2017 - 08/2020
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look-ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
  • Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
  • Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Generated checklists to minimize errors decreasing re-work costs.
  • Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
  • Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits, and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter, and oscilloscope.
  • Provided technical supervision and support to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisors, Instrument and electrical planners, and contract personnel.
  • Generated highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment and materials, identifying and evaluating job cost reduction strategies.
  • Reviewed and monitored cost and man-hour budget for installation process to develop staff facilities, equipment and tool requirement plan.
  • Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
  • Provided empowering leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale.
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Supervised electrician control room modifications, maintaining complete understanding of work scope, safety and documentation requirements.
  • Developed improved training protocols in alignment with company goals.
  • Evaluated job requirements based on client needs and provided estimates of labor and supply costs.
  • Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
  • Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
  • Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
  • Resolved production challenge including supply shortages and inclement weather delays.
  • Performed testing and troubleshooting of Transmission and Distribution systems.
  • Managed and mentored highly effective team of Line crews, (JL, HEO, Apprentices, Groundmen
Company Name | City, StateJourneyman Lineman12/2003 - 03/2017
  • Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
  • Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
  • Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
  • Adhered to safety requirements and maintained stellar record with 0 incidents in 18 years.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of all workers and members of public.
  • Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Participated in all company meetings and workshops on safety to learn different techniques that could alleviate accidents.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Performed Energized Hot Stick work on 230KV for 3 1/2 years
Education and Training
Trinity High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Trinity High School

Job Titles Held:

  • General Foreman
  • Journeyman Lineman

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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