Janiel Kiniel
Garfield Heights,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented [Transmission A Lineman] with a strong background in line installation and repair. Skilled in identifying and resolving operational issues, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of electric power distribution systems. Known for exceptional task prioritization and time management abilities, ensuring efficient project completion. A dedicated professional committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceeding expectations in every task undertaken.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transmission Lineman A
The Illuminating Company CEI
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: FirstEnergy Corporation, a company that provides electric utility services
- Visit our Web site at www.firstenergycorp.com
- FirstEnergy Corporation, a company that provides electric utility services
- Visit our Web site at www.firstenergycorp.com
- Hourly salary of $29.83/hour
- Eligibility to participate in the FirstEnergy Employee Short-Term Incentive Program with a target incentive opportunity of 6%
- Time off benefits including 5 VPADs after 6 months and 5 more VPADs after 1 year
- Eleven holidays observed by FirstEnergy
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Reduced outage durations with quick response times and effective troubleshooting skills.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Arhaus Furniture
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
CSI Hanson
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained new team members in company procedures, enhancing overall department performance through knowledge sharing.
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely processing of goods.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining processes and organizing the warehouse layout.
- Assisted with the preparation of international shipping documents, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure seamless coordination between procurement, warehousing, and distribution operations.
Terminal Operator
Norfolk Southern
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Handled emergency situations promptly and professionally, mitigating potential risks to personnel or property damage at the terminal facility.
- Followed industry developments to foster continued proficiency in operation of electronic shipping and distribution platforms and maintenance.
- Worked with colleagues to explain shipping and receiving processes, establishing sound knowledge of terminal procedures among facility staff.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting work schedules and priorities in response to changing operational demands or unforeseen disruptions.
- Ensured timely delivery of cargo by coordinating closely with transportation providers and customers.
- Received, stored and transferred transportation assets such as containers and trailers.
- Followed standard operating procedures, complying with related regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners, including shipping lines and trucking companies, to ensure smooth operations at the terminal.
Education
Class A CDL's - CDL's
Ohio Technical College
Cleveland, OH11-2005
Skills
- Bucket truck operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Storm Damage Repair
- Hand and power tools
- Fall Protection Practices
- Digger Derrick Use
- Electrical power line installation
- Hole digging
- Grounding Techniques
- Electrical system knowledge
- Repair work
- Power Line Installation
- Emergency Repairs
- Electrical testing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Conductor Stringing
- Steel tower erecting
- Power restoration
- Emergency Response
- Rigging skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Aerial lift operation
Compensationandbenefits
$41.83/hour, FirstEnergy Employee Short-Term Incentive Program, 6%, 5, 5, 3, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve
Contactinformation
1-800-543-4654, Laura Kelly, (440) 546-8637, www.firstenergycorp.com
Closing
Laura Kelly, HR Representative
Jobinformation
Transmission Lineworker A The Illuminating Company, Jason Forsty, 3601 Ridge Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44102, 09/13/21, 09/13/21, 7:00 am
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Ohio Class A Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Transmission Lineman A
The Illuminating Company CEI
09.2021 - 09.2024
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Arhaus Furniture
05.2017 - 09.2021
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
CSI Hanson
03.2015 - 05.2017
Terminal Operator
Norfolk Southern
02.2012 - 03.2015
Class A CDL's - CDL's
Ohio Technical College
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