Anthony Snyder
Boutte
Summary
Results-driven Foreman and General Foreman with over fifteen years of extensive experience in designing, installing, repairing, and maintaining power line configurations while prioritizing safety and efficiency on job sites. Recognized for exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, effectively training team members to enhance performance and uphold high-quality standards. Demonstrates a strong safety record and resourcefulness in coordinating resources, adeptly resolving challenges in both marsh and land environments with a diplomatic approach. Proven track record of implementing safe and reliable configurations that ensure optimal functionality of power lines, along with a history of accomplishments in line work oversight and problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical General Foreman
Bird Electric
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by analyzing material usage patterns and recommending alternative solutions when appropriate.
- Delivered successful projects on time and within budget through diligent planning, coordination, and execution of tasks.
- Improved overall project efficiency by coordinating with other trades to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion.
- Championed sustainable work practices promoting energy-efficient solutions contributing to overall company-wide environmental goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of each project ensuring clear communication amongst stakeholders.
- Exceeded client expectations consistently leading to positive reviews increasing company reputation within the industry.
- Increased team cohesion by fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections to guarantee adherence to specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Foreman Lineman
Utility Lines Construction Services
08.2017 - 07.2024
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as trade print articles, exposure to more experienced technicians and other relevant areas of business and networking.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
New Construction Foreman Lineman
Utility Lines Construction Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as trade print articles, exposure to more experienced technicians and other relevant areas of business and networking.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Apprentice Lineman
Delta Electric
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Maintained tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Kept street and security lights in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Used computer based software to configure metering and protection devices.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
Apprentice Lineman
Highlines Construction
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Maintained tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grenada High School
Grenada, MS05-2006
Lineman Certification Course - Apprentice Lineman And Climbing Training
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS03-2009
Skills
- Leading safety briefings
- Critical maintenance solutions
- Steel tower erecting
- Company radio usage
- Hand and power tools
- Installation point access
- Crew assistance
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Effective customer communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Construction principles
- Friendly, positive attitude
- PPE use
- Maintenance & repair
- Flexible schedule
- NCCO Crane Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Workforce planning
- Work site safety
- Electrical installations
- Crew leadership
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety awareness and reporting
- Contractor conflict mediation
Timeline
Electrical General Foreman
Bird Electric
07.2024 - Current
Foreman Lineman
Utility Lines Construction Services
08.2017 - 07.2024
New Construction Foreman Lineman
Utility Lines Construction Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
Apprentice Lineman
Delta Electric
06.2013 - 08.2015
Apprentice Lineman
Highlines Construction
04.2010 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Grenada High School
Lineman Certification Course - Apprentice Lineman And Climbing Training
Holmes Community College
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