Joel Cook
Kinistino,SK
Summary
Crew Foreman with extensive experience in power line construction, maintenance, and repair across transmission and distribution systems. Skilled in live line procedures, energized work, and overseeing projects with a strong emphasis on safety, productivity, and crew leadership. Proficient in operating digger trucks, heavy equipment, and heavy haul trucking. Recognized for promoting teamwork, ensuring compliance with utility standards, and delivering reliable results in high-demand environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Line Technician
Forbs Bros
05.2019 - Current
- Held a Journeyperson certificate Red Seal as a Powerline technician in September 2023
- Build and maintain the power grid.
- Supervise, coach and train staff.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents.
- Performed maintenance and new builds in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to outages for repairs.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in diagnosing powerline issues, leading to swift resolutions and minimal downtime.
- Contributed to team success by being a team leader
- Optimized crew efficiency through strong leadership qualities that fostered trust, cooperation, and accountability among team members.
- Follow through on tasks using a methodical approach to decision making
- Make recommendations to improve employee work performance, and improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service
- Safeguarded environmental integrity during work activities by implementing proper waste disposal methods and adhering to local regulations, following all BMPs
- Ensured efficient power distribution by performing transformer installations and upgrades.
- Enabled smoother project progression by coordinating with utility companies for proper permits, access, and outage scheduling.
- Implemented preventive measures for potential hazards, promoting a safe working environment for both technicians and the public.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by adhering to established industry standards and guidelines during all tasks.
- Bolstered overall powerline performance by proactively identifying potential issues and recommending improvements based on field observations and technical expertise.
Trucker/Yardman
AG World
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from breakdowns/downtime, protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions and followed signals from loading crew to safely load and unload goods.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Hauled oversize equipment to and from customers.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cook Farms (myself)
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Manage 2 trucks with drivers
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
Education
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Alf Cuthbert School
Manitoba01-2003
Skills
- Forman experience
- Drawing up live line forms, and doing live line work
- Holding permits (on the permit list)
- Drawing up switching plans, and switching
- Climbing poles
- Working at hight
- Digger operator
- Keeping crews on task
- Valid Saskatchewan Class 1A driver's license
- OSHA requirements knowledge
- Project Management
- Physically fit and agile
- DOT regulations
Certification
- Journeyperson Powerline Technician
- Live Line Certified
- Sask Powers Permit list to hold permits
- Class 1A license
Timeline
Power Line Technician
Forbs Bros
05.2019 - Current
Trucker/Yardman
AG World
05.2014 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cook Farms (myself)
05.2009 - 05.2014
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Alf Cuthbert School
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