Daniel Chanla
Summary
Skilled Lineman and Operator with extensive experience. Proven ability to enhance safety and efficiency through rigorous inspections and compliance with OSHA regulations. Skilled in rigging and energized electrical maintenance, demonstrating strong leadership and critical thinking in high-pressure environments. Committed to safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator/Construction Rigger
Day And Zimmerman Intl, Robinson Nuclear Plant
03.2024 - Current
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Performed work in and around High risk areas at Robinson Nuclear Plant.
Barehand Lineman
Carolina Power and Signalization
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as trade print articles, exposure to more experienced technicians and other relevant training courses such as QES hot stick and barehand training.
- Developed liveline procedures for various energized projects, including switch installation and repair, sectionalizing lines for other work groups to perform de-energized work, insulator replacement, structure replacement, inline equipment installation such as wave traps, and many other projects.
Lineman
Sumter Utilities
10.2013 - 05.2021
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in the growth of co-workers and company.
- Trained and performed work aloft, from Bucket work, climbing wood/ steel poles, and towers.
- operated multiple machines, including bucket trucks, cranes, backhoes, forklifts, digger derricks, and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- kept equipment and liveline tools, in good operating condition by following operating instructions, trouble shooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Driving long distances, driving in inclement weather, hauling equipment, hauling poles, material, and tools.
Vehicle Customization/mechanic
Pee Dee Customs
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Education
General Knowledge
Cheraw High School
Cheraw, SCSkills
- Work plan development
- Leadership training along with Crew assistance
- Energized electrical power line maintanace
- Hand and power tools, including liveline tools/ Hot sticks
- Parts inspection
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Problem resolution
- Work ethic
- Coordination
- Critical thinking, active listening
- Liveline work procedure development
- Class A CDL, Defensive Driving training
- Rigging
- Excavation operations
Certification
- NCCCO - Certified Crane Operator
- Cpr, Aed, First aid
- Temporary grounding and bonding
- Bucket and Pole top rescue
- Job hazard analysis
- Osha 10
- Hot Stick/Live line tools
Timeline
Crane Operator/Construction Rigger
Day And Zimmerman Intl, Robinson Nuclear Plant
03.2024 - Current
Barehand Lineman
Carolina Power and Signalization
05.2021 - 03.2024
Lineman
Sumter Utilities
10.2013 - 05.2021
Vehicle Customization/mechanic
Pee Dee Customs
08.2011 - 10.2013
General Knowledge
Cheraw High School
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