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JEREMY HESTER

Raceland,LA

Summary

Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lineman

SLECA
Houma, LA
01.2010 - 07.2024
  • Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
  • Replaced defective or burned out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices.
  • Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
  • Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
  • Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
  • Utilized GPS and mapping tools to locate and diagnose issues within the electrical distribution system.

Electrician

Bollinger Shipyards
Lockport, LA
05.2005 - 12.2009
  • Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Maintained current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
  • Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
  • Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
  • Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
  • Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of readings.
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
  • Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding electrical malfunctions.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Thibodaux
05-2026

Skills

  • Crew assistance
  • Safety meetings
  • Installation point access
  • Hand and power tools
  • Electrical power line maintenance
  • Company radio usage
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Procedures
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Electrical system knowledge
  • Transformer removal
  • Troubleshooting [Equipment]

Certification

  • NCCER RIGGING
  • HAZWOPER
  • FALL PROTECTION
  • FORKLIFT
  • OSHA 10

Affiliations

  • TREE TRIMMING

Timeline

Lineman

SLECA
01.2010 - 07.2024

Electrician

Bollinger Shipyards
05.2005 - 12.2009

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College

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