Ryan Koudela
Red Bud
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in line crew operations and safety management. Known for effective team coordination and thorough inspections, contributing to optimal productivity and high-quality electrical installations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Crew Foreman
JW Didado Electric
Houston, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised line crew operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Coordinated daily work assignments for team members to optimize productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Trained new crew members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices in the field.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, upholding high quality standards across all projects.
Journeyman Lineman/Line Crew Foreman
IBEW
Multiple Locations
11.2017 - 11.2025
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Built substations and switching stations from 4KV to 345KV
- Worked on sub transmission lines from 34.5KV to 345KV
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently.
- Operated heavy equipment, including bucket trucks and digger derricks, crane, skid steer, backhoe, trencher
Journeyman Lineman
Ameren Illinois
Decatur, IL
03.2003 - 11.2017
- Troubleshot outages and Emergency calls
- Trainer for Apprentices at the training center, assisted in climbing school and all stages of the Apprentices training program. Gloving, sticking,and climbing
- Trained apprentices on safe work practices, tools, and techniques in lineman operations.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Rankin Technical College
St Louis, MOSkills
- Line stringing
- Overhead distribution
- Pole setting
- Power line installation
- Substation construction
- Underground distribution
- Job scheduling
- Transformer installation
- Storm restoration
- Voltage regulation
- Pole Climbing
- Gloving
Timeline
Line Crew Foreman
JW Didado Electric
11.2025 - Current
Journeyman Lineman/Line Crew Foreman
IBEW
11.2017 - 11.2025
Journeyman Lineman
Ameren Illinois
03.2003 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Rankin Technical College