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RANDY MURDOCK
*************@*****.*** 757-***-**** Newport News, Va 23606 WWW: Bold Profile
Detail-oriented investigator highly familiar with occupational health and safety standards. Highly skilled in overhead and underground distribution and mainteance.Focused on protecting workers by verifying employer compliance and training employees to manage own safety by following proper policies and procedures and wearing right gear. History of improving protections with hands-on approach. Hardworking Lead Lineman focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Dependable lineman construction industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Skilled team player with strong background in new construction and maintenance environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Risk assessments
Regulatory compliance
Testing
Recommend protections
Investigate accidents
Evaluate practices
Inspect workplaces
Check equipment
Customer relations
Teamwork
Verbal communication
Read blueprints
Field and substation switching
Troubleshooting outages
Lead crews
Vehicle safety
Fall protection
Safety Auditing
Hazard Identification
Incident Reporting
Lockout and tagout procedures
Safety Training
Accident investigation
Personal Protective Equipment
First-aid and CPR
CWWright Construction South
Chesterfield, Va
Safety Professional
01/2022 - Current
Provided reviews and assessments of system hazard analyses, anomalies, and compliance with industry standards
Evaluated and analyzed ongoing safety program effectiveness Developed, assessed, and reviewed systems safety management plans Maintained awareness and understanding of updates and changes to system safety instructions, policies, and directives Provide Safety audits
Provide and ensure that workers are wearing proper PPE. Ensure that job hazard analyses are being completed before the scope of any work is performed.
Maintained updated records of all relevant safety information within an organization's database.
Generated, reviewed, and analyzed systems safety risks and risk mitigation Professional Summary
Skills
Experience
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Researched best practices from industry peers regarding worker protection strategies.
Coordinated employee return-to-work programs following medical leave due to injury or illness.
Participated in regular meetings with management teams to discuss safety initiatives.
Utilized various software programs related to safety topics including hazard analysis tools.
Monitored industrial hygiene conditions and identified potential health hazards in the workplace.
Created reports detailing safety activities, such as incident investigations, audits, and training sessions.
Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
Conducted safety inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Performed post-accident drug testing according to company policy guidelines.
Suggested corrective solutions to reduce accidents and near-miss occurrences.
Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations. Dominion Energy Hampton, Va
Lead Lineman
07/1990 - 12/2021
Tested conductors, following electrical diagrams and specifications to identify the correct connections
Climbed poles and used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment Used truck-mounted buckets or straps to safely climb poles and correct problems or install new lines
Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines
Grounded lines and open switches to eliminate electrical hazards at fallen lines and coordinate safe repairs
Insulated and fireproofed conductors and joints to prevent safety hazards Repaired or replaced damaged poles and added new ones as part of continuous maintenance effort on system
Drove vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites Tested conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections Verified the safety of equipment regularly and erected barriers around work areas to protect team members and the general public String cables and wire conductors between poles, towers and buildings, operating winches to adjust the tension on the lines Followed established guidelines and procedures
Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement Kept work area organized and clutter-free
Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills
Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays Reviewed incoming orders for mistakes to maintain accurate inventory levels
Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
Qualified in performing and supervising 15 kv gloving. Qualified in all field and substation switching
Assist in training all lineman apprentices
Lead all workers in completing jobs safely and productively. Perform foreman role as needed.
Developed plans for emergency repairs to restore service quickly after outages or disasters.
Responded promptly to requests from management for additional information or assistance.
Analyzed and troubleshot complex problems with power lines. Identified potential hazards in the workplace and took corrective action as needed.
Conducted safety inspections of job sites before beginning work. Maintained detailed records of work completed using computer-based programs such as SAP or Oracle.
Trained apprentices in proper safety procedures while working on high voltage lines.
Performed preventive maintenance on power line equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and other related equipment. Supervised a team of linemen during daily operations. Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Marsh Fork High School Montcoal, WV
High School Diploma
Additional Courses: Completed leadership classes, Completed lineman apprentice school, Completed field and substation classes
Education