Objective:
To obtain a position within a company that is interested in a person who is well-rounded in management and in both hands on and management of electric power transmission and distribution construction, operations and maintenance. My extensive knowledge in the electric utility industry would be an asset, as I plan to work another 10 to 11 year minimum in the industry. My management experience would also allow me to consider other options than strictly the electric utility industry.
Experience:
Sept. 2000 - Jan 2002: Manager, Field Operations; Xcel Energy, Lubbock, TX
May 1997 - Sept. 2000: Manager, Division Construction, Operations and Maintenance; New Century Energies, Lubbock, TX
Jan. 1997 - May 1997: Division Line Supervisor; Southwestern Public Service Co., Lubbock, TX
March 1991 - Dec. 1996: Division Line Supervisor; Southwestern Public Service Co., Roswell, NM
March 1982 - Feb. 1991: General Foreman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Carlsbad, NM
Nov. 1979 - Feb. 1982: Journeyman Lineman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Clovis, NM
Oct. 1972 - Oct. 1979: Working Foreman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX
June 1972 - Sept. 1972: Journeyman Lineman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX
June 1971 - May 1972: Fourth Year Apprentice Lineman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX
June 1970 - May 1971: Third Year Apprentice Lineman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX
June 1969 - May 1970: Second Year Apprentice Lineman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX
Nov. 1968 - May 1969: Groundman; Southwestern Public Service Co., Amarillo, TX
Education:
Company Vocational Schools
Apprentice Training
Management Classes
Western Republic College, Amarillo, TX; Completed courses in basic accounting, business math, basic bookkeeping and IBM 1401 computer
Graduated Panhandle High School, Panhandle, TX, May 1965
Safety and Training:
Thirty-three years of electric power line experience including hands on management of transmission and distribution construction, maintenance and operations.
Hands-on management responsibility for safety, training and well-being of work groups ranging from 3-189 people.
Certified Defensive Driving Instructor, 1987-1993
Certified "On The Line" Supervisor's School instructor, 1987-2001
In house Bare Hand School instructor, 1987-2001
In house Apprentice School instructor, 1983-2001
Proficient in accident investigation, including root cause methods
Teams and Committees:
Chairman of the Board; International Lineman's Rodeo Association, Kansas City, MO, Nov. 2000 - present
Event Coordinator; International Lineman's Rodeo, April 1996 - Nov. 2000
Board of Directors; International Lineman's Rodeo, April 1997 - present
Advisory Committee; International Lineman's Rodeo, Jan. 1993 - April 1997
Chief Judge; International Lineman's Rodeo, Sept. 1993 - April 1996
Event Judge; International Lineman's Rodeo, Sept. 1991 - Sept. 1993
Lineman's Rodeo Committee; Southwestern Public Service Co., 1991 - 2001; Chairman 1996 - 2001
Tool Standards Committe, 1991 - 2001
Transportation Standards Committee, 1991 - 2001
Fleet Parts Sourcing Team, 1998 - 1999
Team Lead, Vegetation Management Team, 1998 - 1999
Subject Matter Expert, Work Management Team, 1998 - 2001
Fleet Negotiating Team, 2000
Corporate Labor Relations Negotiating Committee, 1993 - 2001
Key Proficiencies:
Budgeting: including administration, managing and accountabilities
Transportation specifications: budgeting, pricing and purchasing
Electric transmission line construction, operations and maintenance
Electric distribution line construction, operations and maintenance
Computer literate in Word, Excel and Power Point
Extensive public speaking experience
Coordination of emergency storm repairs and logistics
References available upon request.
