Experienced and Skilled Journeyman lineman with 17 years at New York State Electric and Gas. Specializing in knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and work on all aspects of overhead and underground Distribution and Transmission Electrical systems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Crew Chief
Nyseg
Geneva, NY
05.2024 - Current
Maintained records of work orders, materials used, and labor hours for each job.
Responded promptly to emergencies, coordinating crew actions to resolve issues safely and efficiently.
Coordinated daily operations and task assignments for crew members
Construct , repair and maintain energized and de-energized distribution and Transmission power lines. (conductors, structures and equipment)
Plan, Set up , Organize, and oversee construction jobs
Supervise and participate in the work with line crews
Work long irregular hours under unusual and special working conditions and all kinds of weather
Emergency first responder
Operate all types of equipment and trucks ( digger derricks, bucket trucks , wiring pulling, track machines, forklifts, backhoe etc.)
Qualified in switching and tagging
Strong working knowledge of job site safety
First Class Journeyman Lineman
Nyseg
Geneva, NY
09.2011 - 05.2024
Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Operated bucket trucks, diggers, track equipment and other equipment to erect poles and power lines
pole climbing, hot sticking, pole setting and changing of pole equipment.
Repaired or replaced damaged poles, anchors, and equipment following storm damage or vehicle accidents etc..
Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen
Performed ground work, setting up traffic work zones to secure work areas.
Perform the construction, maintenance, repair and trouble shooting of overhead and underground high and low voltage power lines
Equipment testing before putting into service
Work voltages from 120-34,500 energized
Understand and performed grounding on Distribution and transmission lines
Built, maintained, repaired, diagnosed all types of banks ( transformer, Regulator, capacitor, steps etc.)
Traveled out of town for storm duty
Qualified switching and tagging
Understand and performed sectionalizing , tying and back feeding of circuits.
Apprentice Lineman
Nyseg
Geneva, NY
05.2008 - 09.2011
Completed the 3 year 7 step on the job apprentice training program through Nyseg
Meter Reader Collector
Nyseg
Geneva, NY
05.2008 - 08.2008
Record readings from meters accurately in the appropriate database system.
Automotive Technician
Shepard Bros Ford
Canandaigua, NY
06.1997 - 05.2008
Performed repair and maintenance on all automotive systems.
Vehicle Alignments
Conducted drivability diagnostics.
Conducted thorough state inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
Performed mounting and balancing of wheels and tires.
Understanding Electrical schematic, testing, diagnosis and repair