James McKenna
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Skilled at handling routine and emergency work in different environments to meet all power distribution needs. Expertise includes pole-climbing, splicing, stringing and piking. Professional, punctual and reliable at all times.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
NG Gilbert
12.2017 - 02.2024
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
Journeyman Lineman
Intren
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Journeyman Lineman
Intren
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
CW Wright
02.2012 - 12.2017
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- completed four year CW Wright apprenticeship program.
Journeyman Lineman
Ferreira Power West
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
Ijamsville, MD2010
Skills
- Overhead Line Construction
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Transformer banks
- Reconducting
- Power Distribution Systems
- Three-phase experience
- Conductor Splicing
- Repair work
- Electrical power line installation
- Equipment Inspection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Underground Line Repair
- Underground cabling
- Power restoration
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Ferreira Power West
08.2021 - 10.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Intren
05.2019 - 04.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Intren
06.2018 - 09.2018
Journeyman Lineman
NG Gilbert
12.2017 - 02.2024
Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
CW Wright
02.2012 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
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