JEREMY ODIE
Baytown,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Entergy
Winnie, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Finance Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Polk, LA
02.2002 - 09.2019
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Researched and recommended new accounting software package to replace various non-integrated software packages.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Analyzed sales activity to identify and correct cost errors or price discrepancies.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Advised executive leadership on capital allocation decisions based on market conditions.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
Education
Electrical Utility Lineman Trainingg
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Multidisciplinary Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MSSome College (No Degree) -
Grantham University
Lenexa, KSSkills
- Heavy Lifting
- Microsoft Visio
- CADD
- Wire Splicing
- Equipment Inspection
- OSHA Regulations
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Work Order Management
- Crew Assistance
- Company Radio Usage
- Electrical Power Line Maintenance
- Safety Meetings
- Hand and Power Tools
- Emergency Repairs
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting [Equipment]
- Effective Customer Communication
- System Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical System Knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Customer Service
- Grounding Techniques
Affiliations
- Exercising and healthcare
- Outdoor activities
- Team or individual sports
- Travel
Accomplishments
- Army Arcom Medal
- Most Safety Minded Lineman( Bootcamp)
- Safety Driver Award (Entergy)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Union Approved Lineman Apprenticeship
- Journeyman Lineman 2024
Jeremy
- Hard working, Highly motivated Journeyman Lineman with electricity knowledge, attention to safety, dexterity, the ability to work in difficult conditions, teamwork, time management, and good communication skills.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Entergy
10.2019 - Current
Finance Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2002 - 09.2019
Electrical Utility Lineman Trainingg
Mississippi Delta Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Multidisciplinary Studies
Hinds Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Grantham University