Kyle Cushing
Journeyperson Powerline Technician
Sturgeon Falls,ON
Summary
Experienced, safety-oriented powerline supervisor with strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lines UTS 3 - TX North
Hydro One
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise staff involved in the construction and maintenance of transmission lines and associated apparatus
- Maintain power service to electrical customers, including troubleshooting and restoring of electrical power during emergencies.
- Supervise staff and organize material efficiently and ensure that the proper vehicles, tools and equipment are available and maintained in good working order.
- Train and further develop staff, monitor work for safety, production and quality.
- Cover for UTS 2 when needed
- Recently recertified to supervise work using live line tools and techniques
- Completed Z5L emergency tower erection course
Powerline Subforeperson - Civil
Hydro One
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervise and assist staff with receiving, storing and maintaining material
- Track material status reports and ensure correct material is ordered for planned work by cross referencing prints
- Assist line crews interpreting prints and identifying best practices
- Create purchase requisitions and source material not arriving in time for scheduled work
- Arrange testing and calibration of rigging equipment rubber gloves, live line tools and equipment
- Schedule and dispatch teamsters to efficiently move equipment and material
- Build, inspect and re-certify all temporary grounds for Northeast and Northwest Lines Construction
- Arrange with transport companies for shipping material and equipment as well as preparing bills of lading and creating PO's
Powerline Foreperson - Northeast Construction
Hydro One
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Supervise staff involved in construction and maintenance transmission lines on de-energized and live circuits
- Ensure staff are trained and competent tasks to be performed
- Ensure work is performed efficiently and safely following all Hydro One safety rules and OSHA regulations
- Follow HODS documents and consult with work methods when clarification needed
- Ensure adequate job plan is in place prior to commencing work
- Organize staff and material efficiently
- Ensure proper vehicles, tools and equipment are available and maintained in good working order as well as maintain inspection records
- Train and mentor staff
- Train and further develop staff, monitor work for safety, production and quality
- Conduct monthly safety meetings
- Complete quarterly apprentice reviews
- Complete bi annual employee evaluations (one on ones)
- Sign onto work permits and obtain hold-offs
Powerline Subforeperson - Northeast Construction
Hydro One
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Assist foreperson supervising crew
- Ensure work is performed efficiently and safely following all Hydro One safety rules and OSHA regulations
- Sign onto work permits and obtain hold-offs
Powerline Technician - Northeast Construction
Hydro One
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Assist crew with construction and maintenance of transmission lines
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations
- Worked on both de-energized and energized circuits
Education
Diploma - Powerline Technician
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ON 05.2001 -
Skills
Proven safety record with zero injuries as a supervisor
Time management abilities
Task Prioritization
Effective Communication
Proficient in SAP
Timeline
Lines UTS 3 - TX North
Hydro One
07.2024 - Current
Powerline Subforeperson - Civil
Hydro One
08.2023 - 07.2024
Powerline Foreperson - Northeast Construction
Hydro One
12.2020 - 08.2023
Powerline Subforeperson - Northeast Construction
Hydro One
12.2019 - 12.2020
Powerline Technician - Northeast Construction
Hydro One
06.2015 - 12.2019
Diploma - Powerline Technician
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2001 -