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Aaron Davies

Chester,Cheshire

Summary

Experienced Site Manager, Construction Supervisor and REDSEAL Linesman with a strong focus on detail and quality control, adept at construction scheduling and site management. Demonstrates expertise in risk assessment and mitigation, environmental compliance, and emergency response. Skilled in supervision, conflict resolution, organisation and time management, ensuring efficient job planning and supply requisition. Committed to delivering precise project estimation and maintaining high standards through effective quality control programmes. Career goals include advancing leadership roles within the construction industry to drive innovative solutions and sustainable practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Site Manager

Keltbray / Aureos
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
11.2024 - Current
  • SMSTS
  • TWC
  • Addressed issues promptly, maintaining uninterrupted work schedules.
  • Delegated tasks to appropriate personnel for increased productivity levels.
  • Upheld regulatory compliance at all times during project life cycle.
  • Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining project updates for stakeholder meetings.
  • Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills during challenging circumstances, ensuring team morale remained high.
  • Delivered projects within deadline by closely monitoring progress.
  • Handled procurement of materials for optimal resource utilisation.

Stringing Operations Technical Advisor

Voltage Power / Aecon
Canada, Canada
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • 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.
  • Provided expert advice to clients, resulting in improved business processes.
  • Offered training sessions to staff, ensuring optimal use of technology resources.
  • Served as primary point of contact for internal departments regarding tech support needs, facilitating smooth operations across the board.
  • Provided technical advice and support to technical project groups.

Construction Supervisor.

Tower Power Group Canada
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 Canada
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Live Line Maintenance, 72kv Stick Work
  • Followed construction plans accurately, ensuring projects met design specifications.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with strong leadership skills.
  • Managed subordinates' shifts to optimise workforce utilisation on-site.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Climbed poles or used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.
  • Constructed power transmission and distribution systems in alignment with requirements.
  • Created joints in overhead and underground cables.

Construction Supervisor

Tower Power Canada
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Painting Energized Transmission Towers, Supervisor and Safety Advisor.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Adhered strictly to industry standards during all phases of construction.
  • Led diverse teams to successful project execution.
  • Supervised on-site personnel, ensured optimal productivity.
  • Facilitated trainings to enhance worker skills and performance.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Rokstad Power USA, Emergency Storm/Fire Response
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Dismantle existing 230kv Transmission Line. Assemble and Erect new Lattice Towers.
  • String Single Wire 3 Phase Double Circuit Conductor, OHSW and OPGW.
  • Liaised closely with project managers delivering updates on project progress regularly.
  • Conducted daily briefings to enhance communication within the team.
  • Coordinated logistics for efficient material delivery and storage.
  • Allocated resources wisely to minimise waste.
  • Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
  • Performed maintenance tasks, increased efficiency of power distribution.
  • Responded to emergency repair needs and restored service.
  • Troubleshot defects to safely restore electrical services.
  • Installed electrical transmission and supply cables to meet project requirements.
  • Created joints in overhead and underground cables.
  • Constructed power transmission and distribution systems in alignment with requirements.
  • Inspected disturbed or fallen lines and attached grounding devices to facilitate repairs.
  • Climbed poles or used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power Canada
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assemble, Erect Steel Lattice Towers. String Bundled Triple Bundle 500kv Conductor, OHSW and OPGW.


  • Manitoba to Minnesota 500kv Transmission Project for Manitoba Hydro

RedSeal Journeyman Linesman

Holland Power Services USA (Storm)
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Storm Restoration.
  • Carried out emergency repairs under challenging weather conditions for uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Performed maintenance tasks, increased efficiency of power distribution.
  • Climbed poles and towers to perform necessary repairs or upgrades.
  • Offered technical support during major projects, ensured timely completion.
  • Created joints in overhead and underground cables.
  • Liaised with local officials to coordinate service in public spaces.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Quanta Services / Valard Telecom Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Ariel and Underground Cable placement. Setting and placing Vaults and Pedestals.
  • Coordinated logistics for efficient material delivery and storage.
  • Conducted daily briefings to enhance communication within the team.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively leading to improved workflow.
  • Reduced downtime through prompt resolution of issues.
  • Allocated resources wisely to minimise waste.

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power / Rokstad Power Canada
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Helicopter Stringing Triple Bundle 500kv Conductor and OPGW.


  • Bi Pole 3 500 KV Transmission Project for Manitoba Hydro.

Journeyman Foreman Linesman

PowerTel Utilities Canada
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Stringing Single Bundle 230kv Conductor OHSW and OPGW.
  • Climbed poles or used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.
  • Repaired overhead and underground electrical power and electric traction lines.
  • Constructed power transmission and distribution systems in alignment with requirements.
  • Created joints in overhead and underground cables.

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. Field Transit Sagging.
  • WATL 500kv Transmission Project for Altalink.
  • ILM Inner Lower Mainland 500kv Project BC Hydro



LE1 Linesman

Amec Power UK
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.
  • Climbed poles and towers to perform necessary repairs or upgrades.
  • Climbed poles or used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.
  • Created joints in overhead and underground cables.

LE2 Linesman

Eve Transmission / Babcock International UK
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 UK
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

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.

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.

SMSTS.

Temp Works Coordinator.



Timeline

Site Manager

Keltbray / Aureos
11.2024 - Current

Stringing Operations Technical Advisor

Voltage Power / Aecon
07.2022 - 11.2024

Construction Supervisor.

Tower Power Group Canada
03.2022 - 06.2022

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman

Rivard Enterprises Canada
01.2022 - 03.2022

Construction Supervisor

Tower Power Canada
04.2021 - 01.2022

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Rokstad Power USA, Emergency Storm/Fire Response
09.2020 - 02.2021

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power Canada
09.2019 - 09.2020

RedSeal Journeyman Linesman

Holland Power Services USA (Storm)
08.2019 - 09.2019

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Quanta Services / Valard Telecom Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018

RedSeal Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Voltage Power / Rokstad Power Canada
11.2017 - 05.2018

Journeyman Foreman Linesman

PowerTel Utilities Canada
03.2017 - 05.2018

Journeyman Foreman Linesman.

Celtic Power Canada / Forbes Bros Ltd
08.2013 - 05.2016

LE1 Linesman

Amec Power UK
01.2005 - 07.2013

LE2 Linesman

Eve Transmission / Babcock International UK
01.2004 - 01.2005

Trainee Linesman

Balfour Beatty Power Networks UK
02.2001 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

Ysgol Dinas Bran

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