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Christopher Wheeler

Forest City,NC

Summary

-Reliable Lineman willing to assist in emergency restoration,training of newer employees to current safety standards. Try to maintain a positive atmosphere within the work group. Tackle any job safely and efficiently, while teaching newer employees.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Duke Energy
09.2017 - Current

-Follow current Work Methods,Safety Rules,Switching and Tagging Procedures.

-Train new employees to current Distribution Standards, proper I&I cover up.

-Signing off on Apprentice's in Progression.

-On call on a scheduled call-out rotation.

-Assist in storm restoration local and traveling on &off system.

-Up to date on all Jouneyman Lineman Certifications(Pole Top,Bucket Escape,etc.)

-22 Years Linework experience.

Volunteer Fire Chief

Sandy Mush Vol. Fire Dept.
10.1999 - Current
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Directed work of 25-30 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
  • Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections, and performance evaluations.
  • Maintaining good working atmosphere.

Working Foreman

Williams Electric Co
11.2008 - 09.2017

-Followed all company safety rules.

-Made sure crew had all proper safety gear.

-Lead a 6 man reconducting crew.

-Finished all jobs before Company deadlines.

-Made sure crew had all materials to work efficiently.

-Trained new groundman and Apprentice Lineman.

-Called in Locates and maintained up to date Locates.

-Keeping up with all units on the job.


Education

High School Diploma -

Chase High School
Forest City, NC
06.2000

Skills

  • Repair Work
  • Understanding Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Ability to work at night and inclement weather
  • Electrical Knowledge
  • Understanding safety rules

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Duke Energy
09.2017 - Current

Working Foreman

Williams Electric Co
11.2008 - 09.2017

Volunteer Fire Chief

Sandy Mush Vol. Fire Dept.
10.1999 - Current

High School Diploma -

Chase High School
Christopher Wheeler