Nicholas Hickey

• Inspecting construction sites for compliance with current construction codes and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with contractors to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
• Conducted detailed assessments of materials and workmanship for project integrity.
• Prepared comprehensive reports documenting inspection findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Completed Field Maps data collection and compilation.
• Construction of excel workbooks and project tracking documentation.
• Mentored junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
• Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
• Assisted project managers in developing comprehensive inspection schedules that aligned with overall project timelines.
• Enhanced project efficiency by maintaining accurate records of all inspection activities and findings.
• Collaborated with construction teams to identify and resolve issues promptly, resulting in minimal delays and cost overruns.
• Prevented costly rework or repair efforts by identifying non-compliant installations early in the construction process.
• Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.

• Inspection of towers and tower assemblies
• Inspection of wire and stringing assemblies in transmission and distribution systems
• Inspection of wood, steel, and concrete poles
• Completion of Excel sheets and Microsoft office pages/sheets
• Creation of Excel spreadsheets
• Document review and submission
• Meeting with client officials to discuss and complete works as needed
• Working in groups and alone
• Overall inspections of project segments
• Visual inspection with aerial drone, long range lens cameras, use of offroad equipment from nodwels to sherps, snowmobiles, atv
• Remote helicopter access work
• Aerial lift work and climbing
• Meeting with Clients, taking multiple calls, and general overseeing of 1-2 crews

• Started October 2012, with some intermittent works off site with other companies and contractors, alongside some storm restoration work during hurricane season and the winter seasons.
• Installation and quality control of highline transmission lines via helicopter
• Transfer from skid (outside platform attached to helicopter) to transmission tower and other various poles/ towers as needed
• Install mid span materials ie. Marker balls for transmission lines and bird diverters
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Hickeys Structured Steel & Trim – Owner Operator Various Locations • 2021 - 2023

• Managed and operated a successful small business specializing in steel building and cladding operations, ensuring high-quality results and satisfied clients.
• Oversaw and completed contracts involving the erection of steel buildings and the installation of liner packages.
• Installed lapping seam roofing and standing seam roofing systems, utilizing both manual and electric roof seaming machines.
• Carried out installation of steel cladding and reinforcement structures on concrete and grouted surfaces, ensuring precise attachment and structural integrity.
• Expertly handled the installation of engineered grouted anchors and affixed steel cladding to concrete walls for secure, long-lasting outcomes.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving and time management to complete projects on schedule while maintaining safety standards and high-quality workmanship.

• Tree trimming and removal around existing communication and powerline fixtures
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

• Drive to and from state of Florida in bucket truck
• Perform repairs and maintenance to distribution lines after the most current hurricane "Ian"
• Travel and stay in various hotels and lay down yards
• Organization of tools and hardwear in trucks
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Use of live line gear - rubber gloves & sleeves
• Following safety instructions via birddogs from the local utility

• Managing & guide dutys at a fly in fishing lodge capacity of 16 plus 4-5 staff
• Maintaining gas, diesel , and electrical systems
• Maintaining plumbing and some septic systems
• Guiding guests for fishing
• Providing service and aid to guests
• Helping prepare cooked "shore lunch " daily for guests
• Handle emailing and in person fishing licences
• Handled tips and some small in house financials
• Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
• Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
• Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.

• Install / maintain/ transfer , new and existing telecommunication lines
• Installation of strand and lashing of fiberoptic cable
• Following service orders from various providers and applying each spec . Ie. Rogers , Telus , and bell communication
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Shop Foreman for 5-8 man workforce, delegating tasks for day to day work
• Arrived at company with 3+ months of workload behind, caught up and exceeded work goals in 3-4 month period, bringing company back on track for goals and expectations
• Install and repair telecom and powerline for various customers mainly oilfield sites
• Run new lines of telecom strand and fiber
• Wreck out and take down existing telecom and powerline infrastructure
• Install poles
• Framing poles
• Using hydro vac on sensitive oilfield areas
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.