Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
References
Timeline
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Michael (Aaron) Davies

Calgary,AB

Summary

RedSeal Journeyman Linesman.

Stringing Operations Technical Advisor.

Hardworking Construction Lead Foreman with 22 years of experience in Power industry and proven leadership skills. Known for extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines and wholehearted commitment to employee and personal safety. Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without sacrificing quality.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stringing Operations Technical Advisor

Voltage Power / Aecon
07.2022 - Current

Advising Construction and Safety Departments on matters pertaining to Transmission Powerline Construction.

Certified 3M WAH Fall Protection Instructor.

Crosby Certified Rigging Instructor.

Field QA/QC for Conductor Stringing Operations.

  • Reviewed technical guidelines to verify compliance with information security standards and best practices.

Construction Supervisor.

Tower Power Group
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
  • Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
  • Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman

Rivard Enterprises
01.2022 - 03.2022

Live Line Maintenance, 72kv Stick Work

Construction Supervisor

TowerPower Ltd
04.2021 - 01.2022

Painting Energized Transmission Towers, Supervisor and Safety Advisor.

  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Rokstad Power US (Storm)
09.2020 - 12.2020

Dismantle existing 230kv Transmission Line. Assemble and Erect new Lattice Towers. String Single Wire 3 Phase Double Circuit Conductor, OHSW and OPGW.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2020

Assemble, Erect Steel Lattice Towers. String Bundled Triple Bundle 500kv Conductor, OHSW and OPGW.

RedSeal Journeyman Linesman

Holland Power Services US (Storm)
08.2019 - 09.2019

Storm Restoration.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Quanta Services / Valard Telecom.
05.2018 - 08.2018

Ariel and Underground Cable placement. Setting and placing Vaults and Pedestals.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power / Rokstad Power.
11.2017 - 05.2018

Helicopter Stringing Triple Bundle 500kv Conductor and OPGW.

Journeyman Foreman Linesman

PowerTel Utilities
03.2017 - 05.2018

Stringing Single Bundle 230kv Conductor OHSW and OPGW.

Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Celtic Power Canada / Forbes Bros Ltd
08.2013 - 05.2016

Helicopter Erection of Steel lattice Towers and Monopoles. Stringing Single and Bundled Conductor OHSW and OPGW.

Crew Foreman for Conductor , OHSW and OPGW with Field Transit Sagging method.

LE1 Lead Hand Linesman

Amec Power
01.2005 - 07.2013

Assemble and Erect Steel Lattice Towers with Crane. String Bundled Conductor OHSW and OPGW. Install Fibre Optic Wrap on Live 400kv Structures. Install Catenary System and String Conductor over Live Rail Lines for Network Rail. Terminate Conductor, OHSW and OPGW using a Tower Access Platform.

LE2 Linesman

Eve Transmission / Babcock International
01.2004 - 01.2005

Tower Safe Trials and development of the Tower Peak Replacement Derrek on Live 240, 400kv Lattice Towers.

Trainee Linesman

Balfour Beatty Power Networks
02.2001 - 01.2004

Grounding Party in preparation for Helicopter Stringing. Assembly and Erection Steel lattice Towers with Crane.

Salvage damaged and Obsolete 240kv Transmission Line.

Re Insulating Angle towers using ladders and Tower Access Platforms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ysgol Dinas Bran
Llangollen, Wales UK

Skills

  • Supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organization and Time management
  • Project foreman
  • Quality Control Programs
  • Detail Focused
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Job Planning
  • Supply Requisition
  • Project Estimation
  • Emergency Response
  • Site Management
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Environmental Compliance

Additional Information

NCSO Certification, I have completed all the Compulsory and Elective Courses for the National Construction Safety Officer Designation.

Certification

RedSeal Journeyman Certificate.

NVQ 2-3 Trade Cert Transmission Linesman UK.

3M Fall Pro Instructor AB, BC, ON.

Crosby Rigging Instructor.


Alberta Legislation Awareness.

Auditor Training.

Communications and Ethics for Safety Leader.

Construction Safety Admin.

Contractor Management.

Leadership for Safety Excellence.

Principles of Health and Safety Management.

St Johns Ambulance First Aid.

WHIMIS Train The Trainer.

Worksite Investigation Basics.

CSTS 2020.

Hazard Management.

Health and Safety Committee's and Representatives.

References

Ryan Waite.

Project Manager Double M Construction, formerly Valard Construction.

1 (5870 888-6981

Ryan1985w@gmail.com


Paul Gillespie.

Construction Manager, General Foreman Cormorant Utility. formerly Celtic Power, Forbes Bros and Amec Power UK.

1 (226) 755-2786

pgillespie@cormorantutility.com


Josh Gilmore.

Josh.gilmore@lgprojectsltd.ca

Owner LGProjects.

1 (403) 479-6674





Timeline

Stringing Operations Technical Advisor

Voltage Power / Aecon
07.2022 - Current

Construction Supervisor.

Tower Power Group
03.2022 - 06.2022

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman

Rivard Enterprises
01.2022 - 03.2022

Construction Supervisor

TowerPower Ltd
04.2021 - 01.2022

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Rokstad Power US (Storm)
09.2020 - 12.2020

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2020

RedSeal Journeyman Linesman

Holland Power Services US (Storm)
08.2019 - 09.2019

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Quanta Services / Valard Telecom.
05.2018 - 08.2018

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power / Rokstad Power.
11.2017 - 05.2018

Journeyman Foreman Linesman

PowerTel Utilities
03.2017 - 05.2018

Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Celtic Power Canada / Forbes Bros Ltd
08.2013 - 05.2016

LE1 Lead Hand Linesman

Amec Power
01.2005 - 07.2013

LE2 Linesman

Eve Transmission / Babcock International
01.2004 - 01.2005

Trainee Linesman

Balfour Beatty Power Networks
02.2001 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

Ysgol Dinas Bran
Michael (Aaron) Davies