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Chris Rowland

New London,OH

Summary

Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Staking and Engineering Representative position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Firelands Electric Cooperative
New London, OH
01.2008 - Current
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Spotted NESC violations along proposed routes prior to construction.
  • Read and interpreted specific plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.

Small Business Owner

Self-employed
New London, OH
01.2012 - Current
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions and purchasing.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of company.
  • Determined best courses of action for company based on regional market trends and demands.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty.
  • Drafted invoices for completed work.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace.
  • Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through satisfied customers.

Fire Captain

New London Fire Department
New London, United States
01.1996 - Current
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
  • Directed work of several firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Made inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
  • Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Trained, oversaw and corrected personnel fighting fires.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
  • Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
  • Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  • Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.

Education

Lineman - Lineman

Marion Technical College
Marion, OH
05.2012

High School Diploma -

New London Local Schools
New London, Ohio
06.1993

Skills

  • Working knowledge of electrical properties, equipment, and procedures
  • Significant computer experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Forklift operator
  • CDL qualifications
  • Driver's License Class A with endorsements for airbrakes and pulling trailers over 10,000 pounds
  • Speaking Clearly
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Providing Feedback
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Superior Organizational Skills
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Planning and Execution

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Appreciation for the installation of power to rural and isolated community individuals in Las Tortugas, Guatemala.
  • Achieved success by effectively restoring power to hundreds of local members of Fireland's Electric after severe storms had hit the area.
  • Collaborated with other Electric Co-ops in Ohio to restore power to their members after storms devastated the area.
  • Received the President's Volunteer Service Award for National and Community Service in recognition and appreciation for his commitment to strengthen our nation and communities through volunteer service.

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Self-employed
01.2012 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

Firelands Electric Cooperative
01.2008 - Current

Fire Captain

New London Fire Department
01.1996 - Current

Lineman - Lineman

Marion Technical College

High School Diploma -

New London Local Schools

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