Brian Villegas
Camarillo
Summary
Inspirational leader with nearly three decades of progressive experience in electric utility field operations, specializing in the oversight of line crews, troublemen, and streetlight repairmen for the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical distribution systems. Expertise in ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures, including GO 95, GO 128, and the Accident Prevention Manual. Skilled in optimizing crew cost efficiency, managing overtime, conducting field visits, resolving operational issues, and engaging with customers, city officials, and external agencies to effectively meet project timelines. Strong background in applying the IBEW collective bargaining agreement while mentoring personnel and driving safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance in both underground and overhead construction projects. Committed to safeguarding physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets while delivering exceptional service that supports clean energy goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Specialist
RokPower T&E/ Southern California Edison
Santa Barbara
03.2025 - Current
- Managed job coordination for electric distribution systems, ensuring compliance with GO 95/128 design standards and electrical service requirements.
- Provided strategic recommendations to field supervisors and directed e-crews to optimize resource allocation and productivity by evaluating fatigue impacts and work order feasibility.
- Collaborated with supervisors to identify and implement project improvement opportunities, driving operational excellence and team effectiveness.
- Facilitated on-site assessments of complex construction projects to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with environmental and health regulations.
- Executed overhead and underground electric facility projects, focusing on wildfire mitigation and operational excellence in transmission and distribution.
Qualified Electrical Worker
Hotline Construction
Santa Paula, CA
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked alongside Civil Crews to ensure Safety and proper procedures while working in proximity to energized electrical equipment and components.
- Supported crew performance and development by educating civil crews to help identify hazards and safety concerns. Trained crews on identifying different voltages, cable and component types.
- Responsible for taking “No-Test” Orders for the civil crews while working in proximity to energized conductor and equipment.
Area Manager
Hampton Tedder Electric
Moorpark CPS
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw field construction and maintenance operations as tier 1 contractor in north coast region. Managed the operation and maintenance of SCE equipment and facilities. Liaised with SCE distribution contract organization to communicate project progress and completion status of tier 1 contractors.
- Oversaw a workforce of 150 line crew personnel and 50 back office employees to uphold safety standards and operational procedures. Coordinated timely communication and updates to SCE on the status of all assigned projects. Managed accurate documentation and completion processes to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Directed manpower allocation and resource management to optimize construction processes, ensuring compliance with design specifications and site accessibility.
- Supported crew performance and development by educating contract superintendents, general foremen and electrical crew foremen on key metrics such as throughput, cost efficiency, and productivity; delivering feedback and coaching to promote high-quality work; identifying project improvement opportunities.
- Conducted on-site job visits during construction of large or complex projects to identify efficiency opportunities, integrate lessons learned, and apply updated construction processes, environmental/health regulations, and the latest design and construction standards to optimize outcomes.
- Ensured safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of overhead and underground electric facility work, contributing to grid reliability, wildfire mitigation efforts (e.g., covered conductor installations), and overall operational excellence in distribution operations.
- Collaborated with SCE Regional Construction Manager (RCM), Resource Planning and Performance Management (RPPM) and Project General Supervisors (PGS) about job tasks and execution. Communicate with SCE personnel about updates for all types of work assigned to the contractors. Make sure the timely paperwork and closures have been reported to SCE.
Project General Supervisor
Southern California Edison
Moorpark CPS
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Provided functional direction, guidance, and oversight to vendors, contractors, and crews engaged in the daily construction, maintenance, and restoration activities of Southern California Edison’s electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure.
- Inspected ongoing construction and project work to ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company specifications.
- Managed project scope at the field level, validated accuracy of project documentation, and ensured alignment with established timelines, budgets, and objectives.
- Delivered regular and timely updates on project status for distribution or transmission initiatives to stakeholders, leadership, and internal teams.
- Promoted and enforced safety protocols, observed work practices, and contributed to a culture of safety and security while reporting potential hazards or incidents.
- Coordinated resources, monitored contractor performance, and facilitated efficient execution of projects to support reliable power delivery, grid reliability, and clean energy goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address operational issues, implement corrective actions, and drive cost efficiency in field operations.
- Upgraded to Regional Construction Manager (RCM) From 3/2021 – 05/2023
Field Supervisor
Southern California Edison
Thousand Oaks District
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Supervised line crews, troublemen, and streetlight repairmen in day-to-day operations and assignments, ensuring crews adhere to safety policies and procedures in all applicable areas while maintaining 100% compliance with SCE standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted field visits and observations to monitor job progress, corrected unsafe working conditions in the field as they arose, inspected job sites to validate work met standards, and resolved operational issues promptly to implement corrective actions.
- Provided mentoring, leadership, training, and development to employees, building strong working relationships, adapting leadership style to bargaining unit personnel, and delivering coaching and feedback in alignment with the IBEW collective bargaining agreement.
- Optimized crew cost efficiency by managing overtime, crew size, accurate tailboarding, and effective resource utilization while verifying accuracy of crew timesheets and work order documentation in the WorkIT electronic work order system.
- Interacted with customers, city officials, and other external agencies to complete work on schedule and adhere to project timelines for medium-to-large underground and overhead construction, maintenance, and restoration projects on the electrical distribution system.
- Applied GO 95, GO 128, and Accident Prevention Manual rules, along with environmental regulations and hazardous waste management protocols, to ensure full regulatory compliance and safe execution of work activities.
- Strategically structured work activities within the work unit to optimize safety, productivity, and cost efficiency while reviewing work and leading execution to guarantee on-schedule completion.
- Upgraded to Operations Supervisor July 2016 - November 2018
Electrical Crew Foreman
Southern California Edison Ventura / Santa Monica Districts
07.2007 - 06.2014
- Performed and supervised construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration activities on the electric distribution system, including planning, design support, and field operations that directly supported later supervisory responsibilities.
- Led cross-functional teams during storm response and planned outages, applying knowledge of collective bargaining agreements to maintain high standards of safety and performance.
- Managed work order plans and documentation while interacting with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve customer issues and ensure timely project delivery.
- Maintained compliance with all safety policies and procedures, conducting daily tailboarding and hazard assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fillmore High School
Fillmore, CA06-1994
Skills
- Crew Supervision & Leadership (Line Crews, Troublemen, Streetlight Repair, Contractor Crews, T&E Line and Digging Crews)
- Safety Team Leader, Safety Oversight Council Member, Regional Supervisor Sponsor for Safety Team
- Operations Supervisor Sponsor for Regional Field Supervisor Core Team – North Coast
- Compliance (GO 95, GO 128, Accident Prevention Manual, OSHA, Environmental Regulations)
- Electrical Distribution System – Underground & Overhead Construction, Maintenance & Restoration
- WorkIT Electronic Work Order System & Documentation
- IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement & Bargaining Unit Personnel Management
- Cost Efficiency, Overtime Management & Tailboarding
- Customer & Stakeholder Interaction (City Officials, External Agencies)
- Click Schedule – Operations
- Mentoring, Coaching & Employee Development
- Safety Team Leader, Safety Oversight Council Member, Regional Supervisor Sponsor for Safety
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction, CPR/First Aid, Utility Safety Certification
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License
Timeline
Production Specialist
RokPower T&E/ Southern California Edison
03.2025 - Current
Qualified Electrical Worker
Hotline Construction
10.2024 - 03.2025
Area Manager
Hampton Tedder Electric
05.2023 - 10.2024
Project General Supervisor
Southern California Edison
11.2018 - 05.2023
Field Supervisor
Southern California Edison
06.2014 - 11.2018
Electrical Crew Foreman
Southern California Edison Ventura / Santa Monica Districts
07.2007 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Fillmore High School