Skyline Electric Company __________________________________________________________________________________
The company was founded in 1959, and construction was completely different then. We’ ve had to evolve a lot over the last 66 years; from diversifying our project portfolio to leveling up our customer support, it’ s all about staying one step ahead.
“ We’ ve been blessed with long-term success, and most of it comes down to adaptability. We’ ve been early adopters of new technology from the beginning, implementing new tools that make our services more effective and efficient, which has helped set us apart from the competition.
“ The company is also supported by an amazing team of employees. Since its inception Skyline Electric has been part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. We’ ve stayed true to our roots, protecting our people and ensuring they always have a voice.
“ The union allows us to retain top talent and focus on our craft. Our goal is always to provide the highest quality service- it’ s part of our culture. Coming from a long line of true craftsmen, our people take pride in what they do. We may approach things a little bit differently, but for us it’ s been a good balance. A little bit of history and tradition, mixed with a modern approach.”
Enhancing efficiency
The company’ s current strategy involves strategic streamlining through investment in new tools and equipment. Advancing technology allows the team behind Skyline Electric to boost efficiency without cutting corners. As Rhett discusses:“ This is just the latest step we’ ve made to be at the forefront of electrical innovation.
“ Electrical construction is an everchanging industry. It’ s our job to pick up any labor-saving technology and bring it into our processes as quickly as possible. Not only does this help us provide a better service, but it ensures we’ re always working at the cutting edge.”
In partnership with local governments, Skyline Electric manages the electrical needs for water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. Rhett and his team recognize the importance of their day-to-day work, as it keeps people across Utah safe and healthy in their homes.
“ Two things that define the modern age are clean water and electricity. Without it, people can’ t work or maintain proper hygiene- it’ s a basic service that no-one can really live without in our day and age.
“ Our services support the lives of nearly three million people throughout the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. It takes a lot of work to keep everything running smoothly. After 66 years, we’ re fully immersed in the culture and infrastructure of the city,” Rhett affirms.
Robust relationships
Alongside its core service offering, Skyline Electric also delivers special projects for a handful of public and private sector partners. The company has a general contracting license, meaning it can provide direct services as well as day-to-day maintenance and construction support. These works are undertaken by a separate division, which manages construction, contracting, and transportation related services.
As Rhett details:“ Our transportation division does a lot of work on streetlights, traffic signals, and signage for the Utah Department of Transportation, as well as any general contractors working on roadway infrastructure projects across the region.
“ Depending on the project, we either take the lead or work on a specific assignment. Our involvement varies, depending on the contractor’ s expertise, and how much of the task is electrical in nature. We’ ve also worked on projects that are more specific to the region, such as the copper mines at Kennecott Utah Copper.
“ The mines are owned by a British company, Rio Tinto, and we have agreements
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