Brian Lehman
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Hardworking, dependable, motivated individual who possess the ability to perform well individually or within a group. I take pride in my work and safety is my biggest priority. I am a team player and enjoy teaching skills of the craft to young apprentices in the trade.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Austin Energy
11.2023 - Current
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
Journeyman Lineman
NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES
06.2021 - 11.2023
- DOL certified journeyman lineman
- Rubber glove work
- Overhead and URD knowledge
- Safely complete work orders and tasks
- Call out duty
- Drive equipment and buckets
- Teach and mentor apprentices
Electric Operations Training Administrator
NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES
05.2022 - 12.2022
- I oversee the DOL sponsored apprenticeship program
- I produce and conduct training modules
- I work hand in hand with apprentices everyday to guide them through the trade craft
- I log hours and maintain records involving apprentice reviews
Soldier/Reservist
217th transportation
03.2010 - 04.2022
- Prior service in the army reserves as a transportation operator
Journeyman Lineman
Sparks Energy
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Journeyman lineman
- Work mostly on reconducts and storm restoration out of state
- Multiple voltages and constant change of spec required the ability to accept change
Journeyman Lineman
MasTec Utility Services
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Build and maintain overhead/underground power lines
- Install/remove capacitors, regulators, transformers, switches, etc
- I ran a service truck/trouble-man under contract of pedernales electric kyle district
- I teach young apprentices on the job skills and lead them to be better
Apprentice Lineman
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Went through apprenticeship at Pedernales electric
- Learned heavy construction, small construction, service, trouble man
- Built both OH and URD
- Learned how to configure and build transformer banks
- Completed courses at northwest lineman college
- Learned rubber gloving on both 7200/12470 and 14400/24900
Education
High school diploma -
Apprenticeship in Linework -
Northwest lineman college/ Pedernales electric cooperative
Kyle, TX08.2019
Skills
- Bucket Truck Experience
- Climbing
- Construction
- Electrical Experience
- Restoration
- Grounding
- Troubleshooting
- Teaching/Training
- Switching
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Low Voltage
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Leadership
- Completion
- Blueprint Reading
- Load & Unload
- Sales
- Presentation skills
- Schematics
- Project management
Certification
- CDL A
- First Aid Certification
- CDL Line installer/repairer, 01/01/21
- Department of labor journeyman lineman
- Secret Clearance
- OSHA 10, 01/01/21
- OSHA 30, 06/01/22
Military Service
Army reserves, Specialist, 03/01/10, 04/01/21, Transportation operator in the army reserves, Currently drill monthly on a weekend and annual training once a year, Army reserve commendation medal
Assessments
- Sales skills, Proficient, 04/01/22
- Forklift safety, Proficient, 04/01/22
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 04/01/22
- Automotive maintenance, Proficient, 04/01/22
- Mechanical knowledge, Expert, 04/01/22
- Construction safety, Proficient, 04/01/22
Willingtorelocate
- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Austin Energy
11.2023 - Current
Electric Operations Training Administrator
NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES
05.2022 - 12.2022
Journeyman Lineman
NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES
06.2021 - 11.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Sparks Energy
01.2021 - 06.2021
Journeyman Lineman
MasTec Utility Services
08.2019 - 01.2021
Apprentice Lineman
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
03.2016 - 08.2019
Soldier/Reservist
217th transportation
03.2010 - 04.2022
High school diploma -
Apprenticeship in Linework -
Northwest lineman college/ Pedernales electric cooperative
Similar Profiles
Alia AguirreAlia Aguirre
Command Center Senior, E-Communications at Austin EnergyCommand Center Senior, E-Communications at Austin Energy
Jeffrey TalleyJeffrey Talley
Inventory Control Spec III at AUSTIN ENERGYInventory Control Spec III at AUSTIN ENERGY
Maria FalconMaria Falcon
Customer Service Representative at Austin EnergyCustomer Service Representative at Austin Energy
Francisco X. MaresFrancisco X. Mares
Apprentice Lineman 2nd Year at Austin EnergyApprentice Lineman 2nd Year at Austin Energy
Tammi KohlerTammi Kohler
RN Case Manager/Utilization Review RN at Northeast Baptist HospitalRN Case Manager/Utilization Review RN at Northeast Baptist Hospital