Jimmy Brown
Albertville
Summary
Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Currently licensed with strong safety record.
Skilled in safely installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power lines. Experience includes working with both underground and overhead power line systems, ensuring reliable power supply. Strong problem-solving abilities, adept at diagnosing issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime. Contributed to improving system efficiency and safety protocols in previous roles, enhancing operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
W2 energy IBEW local# 443
Alabaster
10.2024 - Current
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Reassembled equipment, completing inspections, testing or repairs.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Repaired storm damage in order to restore power to custimers.
Journeyman Lineman
Northline Utilities LLC
Au Sable Forks
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
Journeyman Lineman
Asplundh
Cabazon
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment for safe operation.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Inspected completed jobsites prior to energizing circuits or restoring service.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crews to review best practices and new developments in the industry.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for all operations performed by linemen.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Sparks energy
Hartselle
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
Journeyman Lineman
Lee Electrical ConstructionINC
Aberdeen
01.2019 - 10.2020
Ground Man Through Lineman
MDR Construction
Columbia
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Education
Training Certificates - Electrical Construction
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA08-2016
High School Diploma -
Albertville High School
Albertville, AL05-2006
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Reconducting lines
- Operating a line and bucket truck
- Performing Maintenance on powerlines
- Emergency response
- Voltage measurement
- Team collaboration
- Work order interpretation
- Customer service
- Technical training
- Problem solving
- Lockout/Tagout
- Preventative maintenance
- Power distribution systems
- OSHA regulations
- Pole setting
- Line stringing
- Overhead line construction
- Voltage testing
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
W2 energy IBEW local# 443
10.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Northline Utilities LLC
10.2023 - 06.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Asplundh
01.2023 - 08.2023
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Sparks energy
10.2020 - 01.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Lee Electrical ConstructionINC
01.2019 - 10.2020
Ground Man Through Lineman
MDR Construction
10.2016 - 01.2019
Training Certificates - Electrical Construction
Southeast Lineman Training Center
High School Diploma -
Albertville High School