Description
Over twenty years of experience working with distribution and transmission lines, as a Journeyman Lineman, crew Leader, foreman, Project Manager and an Engineer. I have proven expertise in design, planning, construction, inspection, installation, maintenance and leadership skill. I have a strong knowledge of safety codes and OSHA regulations, managed crews and ensured standards and deadlines were met. As an Assistant Resident Engineer and Consultant with Caltrans I was responsible for the delivery of high profile, multi-discipline transportation improvements with complex environmental and controversial public issues. Delivering projects for Local, State and Federal Agencies throughout southern California on within approved scope, schedule and budget. SPECIALIZES PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE * Electrical Engineering * Protection Management * Contractor Management * Contract Management * Budgeting/Scheduling * Personnel Management PROFESSIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE Department of Transportation, US - - -210 Freeway Improvement and Re-surfacing : Assistant Resident Engineer/Consultant for the construction and replacement of a electrical system, sidewalks, landscaping Control Building and Tunnel Light facilities. Managed utility relocations, historic resource clearances, drainage and public outreach. Participate in coordination meetings with clients, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies and monitor construction schedule and review progress I-10 Freeway Improvement: Assistant Resident Engineer/Consultant for the upgrading of Traffic MVDS, Ramp Metering and CTV camera. Project consisted of design, construction& calibrations of MVDs and Ramp Metering traffic control for 46 on and off ramps. Kenneth R. Clarke 28000 S. Western Ave, unit 328, San Pedro, CA 90732 (310) 981-8355 kclarke508@yahoo.com Novinium, Inc. High Voltage Cable Rejuvenation: Evaluating the effectiveness of projects, including monitoring progress, reallocating resources, reporting on status, and implementing changes as needed. Document installed facilities locations on as-built drawings and preparing supporting documentation. Managed multiple crews, developed business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, influence negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. Southern California Edison Technical Scientist II: Used Outage Management System (OMS) to writing switching programs for overhead and underground distribution circuits. Assisted with switching procedures during emergency situations. Jamaica Public Service Co Ltd Project Manager/Engineer : Responsible for upgraded 235 miles of 12Kv to 24Kv distribution circuit in which the project was finished a weeks ahead of schedule and within budget. Managed multiple projects including multiple disciplines and completing diverse project tasks and public outreach. Developing and managing critical path schedules, budgets and negotiating contracts, claims and change orders Participate in coordination meetings with clients, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies and monitor construction schedule and review progress Journeyman/Lineman Performed construction and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution circuit both underground and overhead. Duties included: installed and replaced various types of transformers, capacitors and switches banks and connections splices and terminate cables (200-600amps). Installed meters, service drops and repaired conductors, patrolling circuits, live line work on voltage ranging 110v to 12400v and street light maintenance. Regularly interpreted diagrams and maps to determine electrical sub-systems. Patrolled lines, investigated service interruptions and made temporary or permanent repairs as needed.