Brian W Jones
GLENWOOD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Lineman professional with comprehensive experience in electrical systems and infrastructure maintenance. Expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and installation of power lines and related equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Lineman
PSE&G
09.2022 - Current
- Lead a crew to perform all overhead linework tasks. Operate bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Assist in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Assist in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
Adjunct Overhead Instructor
PSE&G
05.2010 - Current
- Conduct lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance hands-on learning experience .
- Provide individualized instruction to students to improve their knowledge of transformer connections and theory.
- Encourage students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions regarding linework.
- Collaborate with other instructors on curriculum development ideas.
- Utilize multimedia technologies such as audio-visual equipment, computers or video projectors when teaching classes.
- Employ variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Attend meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
Lineman
PSE&G
08.2009 - 09.2023
- Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Installed transformers, switches and other electrical components.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
Lineman Instructor (CPR, Transformer & Climbing)
Northeast Apprenticeship and Training(N.E.A.T)
03.2003 - 08.2009
- Taught AC/DC electrical theory.
- Trained students Insolate/Isolate and proper handling of rubber PPE
- Instructed the proper free climbing technique.
- Taught different methods of pole top rescue
- Taught basic first aid/ CPR
- Instructed hot line tool methods.
- Taught basic linework industry safety practices and construction methods.
- Tested and quized students periodically to confirm their understanding the course work.
- Constructed simulated distribution systems at the training yard using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills and provided instruction on how to properly use those tools.
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW LU# 102
07.2000 - 08.2009
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 230KV.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ05.1999
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Crew Leadership
- Transformer Connections
- Climbing Ladders, Poles and Towers
- CPR and Basic First Aid
- Bucket truck operation
- Storm damage repair
- Electrical power line installation
- Digger derrick use
- Fall protection practices
Timeline
Chief Lineman
PSE&G
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Overhead Instructor
PSE&G
05.2010 - Current
Lineman
PSE&G
08.2009 - 09.2023
Lineman Instructor (CPR, Transformer & Climbing)
Northeast Apprenticeship and Training(N.E.A.T)
03.2003 - 08.2009
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW LU# 102
07.2000 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Sussex County Community College
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