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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
Spindale,NC
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.
Forest City, NC
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
Shelby, NC
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