GAVIN SMITH
Lake Forest
Summary
Experienced apprentice lineman looking for a growth-oriented role in electrical systems maintenance and repair. Strong focus on safety, efficiency, and team collaboration. Skilled in operating and maintaining line equipment, troubleshooting electrical issues, and adhering to industry standards. Reliable and adaptable, capable of meeting the dynamic needs of this job!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transmission Line Inspector - Sunzia Project
Aegean Energy Group
09.2024 - Current
- Manage and oversee 15+ crews for compliance standards for customer.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by adhering to strict inspection guidelines and protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly inspecting a variety of products on different lines within the project.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by reporting unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions during inspections.
- Performed quality assurance in collaboration with QISG through weekly project inspections and walk-downs.
- Inspect existing conditions and compare to planned civil works including roads, grading, drainage, culverts, gates and concrete foundations to ensure design documents and specifications comply with permit and leases.
- Inspect all new build mono-pole and lattice tower construction.
- Inspect and monitor all wire stringing operations.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards per construction specifications.
- Monitor all aerial operations.
- Proficient in reading blueprints, auditing and navigating In-Eight programs, Maps to Megawatts and Blue Beam.
- Input and utilize tracking data on multiple tracking platforms.
- Communicate and deliver compiled data for daily calls.
- Maintain upcoming and future project locations.
- Report all environmental observations.
- Operate and maintain company equipment.
CLASS B LINEMAN
MDR Construction
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered consistent quality in workmanship through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to specified procedures during installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Streamlined project completion by efficiently organizing materials, tools, and equipment required for each task at hand.
- Installed and maintained electrical distribution systems, safely and efficiently, based on job site requirements.
- Assembled and set new poles, positioned hole digging equipment, and removed poles.
- Installed sleeves, elbows, cross arms, hardware and
transformers. - Operated bucket trucks and other specialized equipment to include: track machines, dozers, skid steers, backhoes, semis, lowboys, loaders, and diggers/pressure diggers.
- Identified and troubleshooted electrical issues to ensure continuity of service.
- Responded urgently to state of emergency/natural disaster/power grid failure calls, which required me to travel immediately to wherever help was needed without forenotice.
- Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient project completion.
CLASS B LINEMAN
Carolina Power and Signalization, Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Safely installed and maintained electrical distribution system infrastructure.
- Installed cover up on hot 3 phase, moved hot wire out on spreader arms,
operated the digger derrick to spot poles, dug holes and set poles through hot primary. - Conducted routine inspections and repairs on power lines and equipment.
- Operated any machinery and tooling necessary for the job to include: concrete saws, chainsaws, skid steers, buckets, diggers etc.
- Performed numerous reconducts.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently .
- Completed specialized training in line work and equipment operation.
CLASS B LINEMAN
FB Timberline
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Completed transmission on lattice towers, steel poles, concrete poles, cambian poles, H structures, dead ends and running angles.
- Worked between live 230 lines while sagging wire, cutting out spacers, and changing out poles.
- Installed 130 cambian poles inside sub stations
- Performed numerous reconducts.
- Changed out insulators and transferred wire.
- Operated bucket trucks and other specialized equipment to include: Track
machines, dozers, skid steers, backhoes, semis, pole climbers, lowboys, loaders, diggers/ pressure diggers. - Installed, repaired, and maintained overhead electrical lines safely and efficiently.
- Identified and troubleshooted electrical issues to ensure continuity of service.
- Adhered to safety and industry regulations for optimal performance and reliability.
CLASS C LINEMAN
Sentry Electrical Group
03.2020 - 09.2020
GROUNDHAND
Linetec Services LLC
09.2019 - 03.2020
SANITATION SUPERVISOR
Kraft
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Started as a general laborer and quickly moved into the Supervisor role.
- Oversaw all sanitation processes and procedures for the food processing department of 200 employees. Additionally, provided training to the department's leadership.
- Coordinated, planned, trained and implemented programs to educate
employees about food processing sanitation, cleaning techniques and
safety. - Inspected facility and work areas to meet or exceed cleanliness expectations.
- Lead by example by performing cleaning in accordance with established guidelines and specifications, and ensured equipment is operational for production runs.
- Prepared and handled sanitation chemicals and equipment.
- Reviewed current procedures and made updates/changes/modications as appropriate.
- Obtained forklift and walkie rider certifications, and experience working with harmful chemicals (caustics).
Education
Automotive Technology
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-2014
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
Springfield, MO05-2014
Skills
- Overhead line construction
- Power line installation
- Hazard identification
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Detailed Safety Assessments
- Bucket truck operation
- Risk management
- Leadership and training
- High voltage safety
- Tree-trimming
- Emergency response
- Line inspection
- Blueprint analysis
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Electrical Transmission & Distribution Construction Safety Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
- Class A CDL (unrestricted)
- AC Voltage Generation Certification
- Impedance and Voltage Drop
- ARC Flash Certification
- 3 Phase Power Systems
- Overhead Line Certification
- Basic Rigging Certification
- Advanced Rigging 1 and 2 Certification
- Hot Stick Training Certificate
- Electrical Lock Out/Tag Out
- Bucket Truck Rescue
- Forklift stand up and sit down Certified
- Rubber Glove Certified
- Powersafe Certified
- Silica Certified
- Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Transmission Line Inspector - Sunzia Project
Aegean Energy Group
09.2024 - Current
CLASS B LINEMAN
MDR Construction
03.2023 - 08.2024
CLASS B LINEMAN
Carolina Power and Signalization, Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2023
CLASS B LINEMAN
FB Timberline
09.2020 - 07.2022
CLASS C LINEMAN
Sentry Electrical Group
03.2020 - 09.2020
GROUNDHAND
Linetec Services LLC
09.2019 - 03.2020
SANITATION SUPERVISOR
Kraft
05.2014 - 09.2019
Automotive Technology
Ozarks Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
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