Overview
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Education
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James Allen

Lena,MS

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Lineman

Chain Electric
Jackson, MS
11.2023 - Current
  • Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
  • Minimized property damage during line construction projects by carefully coordinating tree trimming activities with local utility partners.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of conductors, insulators, transformers, switches, fuses, and other critical components of electrical distribution systems.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all work completed, including details on materials used, job progress updates, safety incidents, equipment maintenance logs.
  • Utilized specialized tools, machinery, and equipment for the installation, maintenance, repair, or removal of electrical infrastructure components.
  • Streamlined workflow processes through effective communication with other crew members during large-scale maintenance projects.
  • Improved power system reliability by inspecting and maintaining overhead and underground lines, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns regarding power outages, voltage issues, or service interruptions.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentoring to less experienced linemen on proper safety procedures and work techniques.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to industry regulations and conducting regular safety audits of work sites.

Lead Lineman

LineTec Services
Alexandria, LA
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of conductors, insulators, transformers, switches, fuses, and other critical components of electrical distribution systems.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure all completed work met internal standards as well as state and federal regulations.
  • Read and interpreted Type plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to industry regulations and conducting regular safety audits of work sites.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns regarding power outages, voltage issues, or service interruptions.
  • Expedited emergency response timeframes during natural disasters or severe weather events through close collaboration with utility providers and first responders.
  • 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.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Improved power system reliability by inspecting and maintaining overhead and underground lines, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.

Service Foreman

Pike Electric
Garden City, TX
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Implemented innovative solutions for complex challenges, leading to improved productivity and overall project success.
  • Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular training sessions and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines.

• Directed crew in tasks at hand , provided safe and effective training on the job.

• Called In utility locates for all jobs .

• Line the job out for the crew and tell them what material and equipment is needed for the job.

Class C Lineman

Chain Electric
Jackson, MS
10.2018 - 01.2021
  • Maintained accurate documentation of work performed, contributing to streamlined operations and easy reference for future needs.
  • Supported team members in completing complex projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Performed routine inspections on utility poles and structures, identifying issues that could compromise the integrity of the power grid.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.

• I operated equipment such as Digger Derrick , Excavator and Trenching machines.

Education

Marmantha High School
Greenwood, MS

Skills

  • Fault Location
  • Power restoration
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Safety meetings
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Diagram interpretation
  • Shortening and lengthening lines
  • Electrical system knowledge
  • Repair work
  • Electrical power line installation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Crossarm Assembly
  • Conductor Stringing
  • Pole climbing techniques
  • Underground cabling
  • Wire Splicing
  • Safety Management
  • Crew assistance
  • Switchgear Maintenance
  • Transformer removal
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Storm Damage Repair
  • Task Delegation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Equipment operation

Good work ethic

leader qualities

Timeline

Lead Lineman

Chain Electric
11.2023 - Current

Lead Lineman

LineTec Services
03.2022 - 11.2023

Service Foreman

Pike Electric
01.2021 - 03.2022

Class C Lineman

Chain Electric
10.2018 - 01.2021

Marmantha High School
James Allen