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MICHAEL JONES ROSS

Hesperia

Summary

Detail-oriented Transmission Telecom Cable Splicer with 15+ years of experience working with contractors, Leading a Crew, or working as part of a crew. Expert in Edison's Transmission/Distribution underground inspections and applications with training in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, ARC GIS, SAP and multiple levels of equipment. Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure a safe, successful project. In addition, I am proficient in supervising and running large complex crews. Takes initiative and accountability for results, and the ability to work numerous projects in an environment with minimum supervision. Very comfortable with managing, supervising, and skill building with any sizable or diverse group of individuals.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Transmission Telecom Journeyman Cable Splicer

Southern California Edison
12.2020 - Current
  • Work as part of a crew under supervision to install, remove, maintain, and repair overhead and underground communication facilities. Construct fiber optics, install and remove structures and ancillary materials such as microwave antennas and dishes, cross arms, splice enclosures, and riser ducts. Install, operate, and maintain communication cables, including the removal, splicing, termination, and testing of copper and fiber optic cables. Use precautionary procedures, appropriate tools, and safety equipment to work on communication cables or equipment. Operate test equipment such as Simpson meters, Sidekicks, Time-Domain Reflectometers (TDRs), Optical TDRs, Power Meters, and Traffic Identifiers. Patrol cables, help investigate service interruptions, and make temporary or permanent repairs as needed. Operate construction vehicle auxiliaries and other powered equipment and perform related semi-skilled and unskilled work as required.

Quality Control Inspector

Southern California Edison
09.2017 - 12.2020
  • Manage projects and programs within the organization, including relocation of existing utilities
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to alleviate any issues related to project
  • Initiated and issued documentation including but not limited to contracts, letters, and work order requests.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and compliance, maintenance, grid and customer funded projects.
  • Evaluate and review project/program plan files for completeness, and following department associated processes and procedures.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams or acting as a team lead
  • Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues
  • Used ARCGIS to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications
  • Communicate with production team members about specific quality issues such as production and safety
  • Recommend strategies to prioritize work and develops alternatives to ensure that all project deliverables are met
  • Manage and facilitate the Construction Schedule Update Process, including the Engineering/Construction process
  • Recommend and execute process improvements, including workload management, scheduling methods and efficiency improvements
  • Report issues to supervisors, project managers and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems
  • Establish and standardize internal core processes for cost effectiveness, productivity, and improvement of work management with the use of SAP, Microsoft Project and remedy for Carrier Solutions as well as our sourced contractor
  • Manage and report all work related expenditures and expense reports
  • Experience working with construction management and/or project management principles and processes. Experience with transmission and/or distribution power systems and operations, relocation processes, transmission/distribution design/planning, policies and procedures, construction/maintenance /operations methods and processes.

Lead Contract Foreman

Herman Weissker Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Organized and delivered supplies for each job
  • Assigned tasks and monitored completion of all work to full satisfaction of company standards and customer requirements
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions
  • Set up and managed maintenance contracts with customers
  • Monitored installation teams to verify compliance with electrical system design parameters
  • Stayed up-to-date on state electrical and drafting regulations to maintain electrical systems compliance with every design
  • Worked with Planning department to design underground electrical structures in new and existing areas
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
  • Safe and efficient operation of backhoe, excavator, trencher, bore machine and all DOT rated vehicles
  • Managed team of 10-15 personnel focused on providing expert productivity to Edison customers
  • Removal and replacement of large underground SCE structures
  • Coordinate with SCE line crews and PSpec during outages
  • Execute pre-construction meetings with stakeholders in relation to each project

Lead Foreman

Arizona Pipeline Co
01.2004 - 01.2017
  • Started in gas division, from laborer to foreman
  • Moved to Edison division, driver/operator to foreman
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions
  • Assigned tasks and monitored completion of all work to full satisfaction of company standards and customer requirements
  • Monitored installation teams to verify compliance with gas/electrical system design parameters
  • Communicated with clients about ideas for innovative electrical systems and designs, budget constraints and use requirements
  • Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
  • Maintained documentation for areas such as work orders, work activities, schedules and employee performance
  • Operated equipment such as backhoe's, excavator's, side booms, trenchers and compaction machine
  • Set up and managed maintenance contracts with customers
  • Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley High School
Escondido, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Production expertise

  • Advanced problem solving

  • Strong work ethic

  • Knowledgeable in construction safety

  • Continuous learning attitude

  • Stress tolerance

  • Adherence to safety protocols

  • Schematic interpretation

  • Telecommunications systems

  • Optical power meter usage

  • Fusion splicing techniques

  • Problem-solving

  • Multitasking

  • Troubleshooting skills

  • Cable splicing expertise

Accomplishments

  • Sprat Certified
  • Journeyman Cable Splicer
  • Work with PGS scheduling outages to complete large priority projects.
  • Expert in GO95 and GO128 standards.
  • Nerc/CIP qualified.
  • Well versed in AS- builts, fim maps and cable maps
  • Received numerous letters of recommendation and overall appreciation from customers.
  • Reporting - Responsible for daily reporting on production equipment, including parts produced, downtime minutes, and any quality concerns.


Timeline

Transmission Telecom Journeyman Cable Splicer

Southern California Edison
12.2020 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Southern California Edison
09.2017 - 12.2020

Lead Contract Foreman

Herman Weissker Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2017

Lead Foreman

Arizona Pipeline Co
01.2004 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Valley High School

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