ERNEST ANDREWS
Castle Hayne
Summary
Proactive leader focused on team supervision and process improvement. Known for implementing effective safety protocols and managing operational budgets, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement in the electrical utility sector.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Supervisor
Pike Electric
Mount Airy
02.2012 - Current
- oversight of team members and operational best practices to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
- Conduct regular equipment inspections to maintain operational readiness.
- identify process improvements and implement changes.
- Supervise daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Manage annual operation and capital budgets, ensuring cost control and fiscal accountability.
Superintendent
Sumter Utilities
Sumter
06.2008 - 02.2012
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
Class A Lineman
Progress Energy
Wilmington
07.1998 - 06.2008
- Followed safety protocols while working in high-risk environments.
- Climbed wooden poles and used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Assisted during emergencies and or outages in adverse weather conditions and or normal work
Class C Lineman
Four County EMC
Burgaw
07.1993 - 07.1998
- Followed safety regulations when working near energized circuits or equipment.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution power lines.
Education
Pike Leadership Academy
Mount Airy, NC01-2013
Progress Energy Craft Tech & Development
Raleigh, NC01-2001
Lineman Associate - Electrical Utility
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC02-1998
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Project scheduling
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
Pinnacle Award Progress Energy 2007
Timeline
Area Supervisor
Pike Electric
02.2012 - Current
Superintendent
Sumter Utilities
06.2008 - 02.2012
Class A Lineman
Progress Energy
07.1998 - 06.2008
Class C Lineman
Four County EMC
07.1993 - 07.1998
Pike Leadership Academy
Progress Energy Craft Tech & Development
Lineman Associate - Electrical Utility
Nash Community College