Myles S. Porter
Bunker Hill
Summary
To Whom It May Concern.
I am writing to express my strong interest in the CIRT Inspection Review Specialist position with PG&E (Atlas Field Services). As a Journeyman Lineman and seasoned General Foreman, I bring a deep, field-tested understanding of grid infrastructure, rigorous safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. Having managed high-stakes distribution and transmission operations, I am eager to transition this extensive frontline experience into a dedicated compliance and quality assurance role.
My background is defined by high-level operational responsibility. Most recently, I have directed all distribution work across the St. Louis metropolitan area for a multi-billion dollar utility infrastructure company. In this role, I successfully oversaw multi-million dollar projects, leading diverse crews through complex routine maintenance, major capital improvements, and emergency storm response. My day-to-day responsibilities required not only enforcing strict safety and regulatory standards on energized systems but also managing extensive documentation, auditing completed work for flawless quality, and maintaining precise compliance records.
I am uniquely positioned to support your team's objectives by translating my practical, large-scale leadership experience into rigorous inspection reviews. I excel at verifying that completed field tasks perfectly align with engineering and regulatory benchmarks, maintaining foolproof documentation trails, and analyzing metrics to drive process improvements. Furthermore, my time running major metropolitan operations has made me an expert at bridging the gap between field realities and corporate compliance expectations.
I am passionate about fostering a culture of accountability and ensuring the absolute safety and reliability of our electrical infrastructure. Thank you for your time and consideration. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my leadership background and technical expertise can add immediate value to the PG&E (Atlas) team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2
St. Louis
10.2014 - Current
Professional Experience
General Foreman / Lineman
IBEW Local 2 – St. Louis, MO | 2014 – Present
Career Foundation: Entered the trade at 18 years old, building a lifelong career in the electrical utility industry and successfully completing the Mo-Valley JATC Apprenticeship program.- Led a team as General Foreman, directly overseeing multi-million dollar capital projects and spearheading comprehensive utility maintenance operations across the Local 2 jurisdiction.
- Crew Management & Productivity: Led daily operations for teams of linemen and groundmen, planning material staging, scheduling, and field execution to meet aggressive deadlines while ensuring quality standards.
Critical Infrastructure & Storm Response: Commanded large-scale distribution and transmission initiatives as well as high-stakes emergency storm restoration, minimizing system downtime through decisive leadership.
Safety Excellence: Cultivated a zero-incident safety culture by leading comprehensive tailboard briefings, strictly enforcing OSHA, NECA, and IBEW mandates, and mitigating job-site hazards.
High-Voltage Technical Expertise: Executed complex installation, troubleshooting, and repair of both overhead and underground high-voltage transmission and distribution systems under energized and de-energized conditions.
Heavy Equipment Mastery: Directed and executed the safe operation of specialized fleet machinery, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, dozers, and tensioning equipment for complex line builds.- Cross-Regional Collaboration: Collaborated with utility providers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to enhance grid reliability across diverse regions from the West Coast to the East Coast.
Education
Linemen Apprenticeship - Electrical Line Workers Training
MoValley JATC
Indianola, IA 10.2014 - 07.2018
Skills
Technical and Leadership Skills
Leadership & Project Management (General Foreman)
Crew Leadership & Safety Supervision: Directing daily field operations, conducting safety briefings (tailgates), and enforcing OSHA, NESC, and company safety regulations
Project Scheduling & Resource Allocation: Managing project timelines, coordinating material deliveries, and strategically assigning manpower and equipment for maximum efficiency
Blueprint & Schematics Interpretation: Reading and executing construction prints, staking sheets, and one-line electrical diagrams
Cross-Functional Communication: Serving as the primary liaison between field crews, project managers, engineers, and utility clients
Conflict Resolution & Mentorship: Training apprentice linemen and resolving on-site operational challenges effectively
Heavy Equipment Operations
Utility Vehicles: Digger Derrick trucks, Bucket trucks, and Cranes
Earthmoving & Support Machinery: Skid steers, Dozers, and Backyard machines
Wire Stringing Equipment: Tension V-drums and Rope rigs
Overhead & Underground Installation
Transformers: Specialized installation via Boom, Digger Truck, and Bucket Truck methods
System Equipment: Reconductoring, Cutouts, Lightning Arresters, Cluster Mounts, and Wood/Fiberglass Cross Arms
Hardware & Rigging: Mechanical/Auto Dead-End Shoes, Insulators, Guy Wires, Pre-forms, and Hot Taps
Tools & Specialized Operations
Rigging & Line Work: Hand lines, Rope Splicing, Knot Tying, and Pulleys/Blocks (Conductor, Distribution, and Snatch blocks)
Hot Line & Tension Tools: Hot sticks, Hot grips, Armor Rod Assembly, and Wire Tying
Mechanical & Hydraulic Tools: Hoists (Hot, Chain, and Coffin hoists), Hydraulic Tamps, Hydraulic Presses, Hand Drills, and Chain Saws
Structural Work: Pole Setting and Pole Drilling
Certification
- CAST Test Recommended
- Class A CDL
- DOT Medical Card
- CPR/ First Aid
- Bucket Rescue
- Pole-Top Rescue
- Vault Rescue
- Wood Pole Climbing
- OSHA 20 T&D
- Bucket Truck Certification
- Digger Derrick Truck Certification
- Rigger Certification
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2
10.2014 - Current
Linemen Apprenticeship - Electrical Line Workers Training
MoValley JATC
10.2014 - 07.2018