JESSICA DOWNEY
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Professional lineman prepared for this role with solid field experience and strong commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapt to changing conditions, and achieve results. Skilled in electrical systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response, with reliable and flexible approach to work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
DJ's Electric
Kennewick, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports and inform of any potential delays.
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Implemented and improved processes to improve crew productivity and performance.
Shop Steward
Local 77
Spokane Valley, WA
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with members to address workplace concerns and ensure adherence to union policies.
- Facilitated communication between management and union members to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Conducted regular meetings to educate members on rights, benefits, and responsibilities under the collective bargaining agreement.
- Assisted in negotiating contract terms, ensuring fair representation of member interests.
Journeyman Lineman
Potelco Inc
George, WA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly troubleshoot and restore power.
- Mentored and trained apprentice lineman.
Journeyman Lineman
Ward Electric Company, Inc.
Evergreen, CO
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Spread energized wire safely and efficiently
- Framed and set new poles for project
- Pulled new wire for reconductor
- Safely and properly energized new conductor
Electrical Foreman
Holmes Electric
Kent, WA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Established objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Supervised crew and maintained a safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
Journeyman Lineman
Wilson Construction Company
Spokane, WA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained and upgraded existing structures
- Installed new underground padmount transformers
- Installed new underground cable, terminated, and energized.
Journeyman Lineman
Potelco Inc
Hillsboro, OR
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Restored power in emergency outages safely.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks
- Completed large underground projects to energize industrial buildings.
Apprentice Lineman
Magnum Power LLC
Manson, WA
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
Apprentice Lineman
DJ's Electrical, Inc
Portland, OR
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Traveled to various locations as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction from storms and wildfires.
Apprentice Lineman
Wilson Construction Company
Spokane, WA
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted Journeyman in emergency outages
- Operated equipment such as rope pulling machines.
- Changed out wood poles and safely moved energized overhead wire.
Apprentice Lineman
Wasatch Electric
Arlington, OR
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Set new transmission steel structures
- Pulled in new transmission wire for new substation
- Dead-ended 1272 ASCR on steel structures
- Clipped 1272 ACSR on tangent steel structures
Apprentice Lineman
Potelco Inc
Puyallup, WA
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Installed new underground padmount transformers for new housing developments
- Operated equipment such as an underdog for pulling underground wire, hydraulic capstan, and digger derrick.
Apprentice Lineman
Holmes Electric
Seattle, WA
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Installed duct banks for major city projects.
- Built rebar cages for duct bank.
- Poured Red CDF around electric duct banks.
- Read and understood project blueprints.
Apprentice Lineman
Potelco Inc
Hillsboro, OR
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted in pulling underground cable and terminating elbows
- Framed and set poles
- Operated machines such as digger derricks.
Education
High School Diploma - Powerline Mechanics
East Los Angeles Skills Center
Los Angeles12-2013
HS Diploma - undefined
Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore06-2009
Timeline
Shop Steward
Local 77
07.2025 - Current
Electrical Foreman
DJ's Electric
08.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Potelco Inc
04.2023 - 04.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Ward Electric Company, Inc.
03.2022 - 10.2022
Electrical Foreman
Holmes Electric
11.2021 - 02.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Wilson Construction Company
07.2021 - 11.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Potelco Inc
05.2021 - 07.2021
Apprentice Lineman
Magnum Power LLC
11.2020 - 04.2021
Apprentice Lineman
DJ's Electrical, Inc
01.2020 - 11.2020
Apprentice Lineman
Wilson Construction Company
09.2019 - 01.2020
Apprentice Lineman
Wasatch Electric
07.2019 - 08.2019
Apprentice Lineman
Potelco Inc
02.2019 - 06.2019
Apprentice Lineman
Holmes Electric
04.2018 - 01.2019
Apprentice Lineman
Potelco Inc
10.2017 - 04.2018
HS Diploma - undefined
Temescal Canyon High School
High School Diploma - Powerline Mechanics
East Los Angeles Skills Center