Austin Tallman
Plymouth,NH
Summary
Electrical Lineman with extensive experience at New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, skilled in installing and troubleshooting overhead and underground power systems. A proficient climber and avid learner, I enjoy storm restoration and safety compliance, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Lineman
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
2021.09 - Current
- Learned electrical safety protocols to ensure compliance and minimize workplace hazards.
- Preform setup and maintenance of power distribution systems and tools.
- Shadowed experienced linemen to understand installation and repair techniques for overhead/underground lines
- Preformed switching and tagging in our 8 substations and field devices/equipment
- Currently lead lineman on overhead distribution bucket truck
- Familiar with staking sheets and construction specifications
- Installed overhead/underground lines
- Worked on trouble shooting truck
- Familiar with street light circuits
- Have transferred 15kv single phase and 3 phase circuits with various wire sizes and construction assembly’s
- 15kv rubber gloving experience
- Worked 25kv and 34.5kv systems de energized and grounded
- Set poles in energized single phase and 3 phase circuits
- Operated excavator and Digger Derrick
- Have been apart of many storm restorations and take on call every 4 weeks
- Removed trees off lines, on the ground and out of the bucket
- Climbed poles frequently to restore power and build new construction
- Obtained Class A CDL and First aid/CPR certification
Tree Trimmer
Lucas Tree Experts
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for efficient tree trimming and removal tasks.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all tree care operations.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment, performing routine inspections
Education
Additional Apprenticeship Training
Northeast Power Public Association
Littleton, MAPre Apprentice Certificate -
Northwest Lineman Collage
Edgewater, FL12.2020
High School Diploma -
Plymouth Regional High School
Plymouth, NH06.2020
Skills
- Good communicator
- Work well with others
- Proficient climber
- Avid learner
- Good work ethic
- Problem solving
Additional Information
Completed apprenticeship at New Hampshire Electric co op May 2025, looking to re locate to a warmer climate and closer to family. Looking to work for another co-op, I enjoy the co op culture and providing for the membership.
Timeline
Electrical Lineman
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
2021.09 - Current
Tree Trimmer
Lucas Tree Experts
2021.03 - 2021.09
Additional Apprenticeship Training
Northeast Power Public Association
Pre Apprentice Certificate -
Northwest Lineman Collage
High School Diploma -
Plymouth Regional High School