Christopher Crump
Bakersfield,Ca
Summary
To work for a company where i can utilize my knowledge and skills and where my abilities are appreciated and recognize. I'd like a career that has the capability for advancement and on going education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
PG&E
03.2023 - Current
- Assist with ground work
- Maintain tools and material on the truck in good order
- Prepping cable for pulling, climbing utility poles, working in trenches, framing poles and building cross arms.
- Operate hydraulic equipment, including tamper, ground rod, driver and spade, as well as a line truck, crane, and forklift.
- Use computer to complete field clerical duties
Journeyman Lineman
Braun Electric
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.Worked on both dead and energized lines.Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.Read and interpreted Type plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Apprentice lineman
CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC IBEW
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Assisting Journeyman with construction, maintenance and completion of power lines toenergize oil wells, buildings and substationsClimbing utility poles to construct overhead arms-Conducting basic advanced ground-man skills, sending and receivingmaterials, tools, and equipment via hand lineDig hand holes with use of spoonSet guy wires drive ground rodsAdvancing at various rigging applications and rigging scenariosLearning basic framing builds, knowledge and the understanding of overhead constructionClean bins, keep tools/equipment in good condition on trucksOperate equipment on trucks, digging, setting poles.
Wireman
Witcher Electric
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Plc programming on vfd/plc drives-Pulled wire through conduit, trench digging on trenches for conduit runsTroubleshooting on Electrical equipmentHeavy liftingWorked inside tank settings and water treatment plant facilities
Apprentice lineman
Braun Electric Company Inc
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Assisting Journeyman with construction, maintenance and completion of power lines toenergize oil wells, buildings and substationsConducting basic advanced ground-man skills, sending and receiving materials, tools, andequipment via hand lineDig hand holes with use of spoonSet guy wires drive ground rodsAdvancing at various rigging applications and rigging scenariosLearning basic framing builds, knowledge and the understanding of overhead construction,-Clean bins, keep tools/equipment in good condition on trucksOperate equipment on trucks, digging, setting poles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Bakersfield, CA2011-01-01
Skills
- Competent always open to feedback in order to deliver the best product possible
- Reliable customer focused at all times, with 100% customer satisfaction goals in mind
- Enthusiastic for any assignments given to me
- Job scheduling with maintenance related situations
- Creative/innovative
- Self motivated and always open to furthering my education
- Accountability, I take responsibility for any assignments given to me
- Team player, diversity and inclusion by taking all opinions into account prior to making or supporting any proposals
- Computer skills that include Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and some Excel exposure
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
PG&E
03.2023 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Braun Electric
09.2021 - 01.2023
Apprentice lineman
CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC IBEW
05.2016 - 06.2021
Wireman
Witcher Electric
01.2015 - 02.2016
Apprentice lineman
Braun Electric Company Inc
02.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School