John gray
Seminole,TX
Summary
Dedicated Journeyman Lineman with proven skills in electrical troubleshooting and safety management. Experienced in leading emergency response efforts and training teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Electrical professional with proven track record in maintaining and repairing electrical systems. Known for delivering high-quality work and ensuring safety standards are met on every project. Committed to team collaboration and achieving reliable results, equipped with strong problem-solving and technical skills.
Experienced with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems for residential and commercial applications. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and electrical standards to ensure reliable service delivery. Track record of effectively diagnosing issues and implementing solutions, ensuring minimized downtime and operational efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman Serviceman
Xcel Energy
Seminole, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Installed and maintained high-voltage power lines ensuring system reliability and safety.
- Diagnosed electrical issues in overhead and underground systems, implementing effective repairs.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment, identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex installations under tight deadlines.
- Trained apprentices on safety protocols, tools usage, and efficient work practices.
- Led emergency response efforts during outages, restoring service swiftly while prioritizing safety.
- Improved maintenance procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime significantly.
- Developed strategic plans for infrastructure upgrades aligning with company goals and regulatory standards.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Improved safety measures by conducting regular inspections of transmission and distribution systems.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics through clear communication, collaboration, and mutual support among fellow linemen.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Reduced outage durations by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in emergency situations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously under challenging conditions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in all work performed.
- Prioritized safety by participating in regular team meetings, addressing potential hazards, and adhering to established procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments of storm-damaged systems for prompt repair or replacement recommendations.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks through effective time management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service-related issues promptly and professionally.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power distribution systems.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Xcel Energy
Seminole, TX
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Supervised crew in installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational standards during high-voltage work.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow for projects, enhancing team efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new linemen on equipment operation, safety practices, and industry regulations.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues in electrical systems, implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Led emergency response efforts for power outages, restoring service with minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design upgrades for existing infrastructure, improving reliability.
- Mentored junior linemen in the development of advanced technical skills, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth coordination between planning, execution, and maintenance phases of projects.
- Utilized cutting-edge tools and technology to increase the efficiency of work processes, minimizing downtime and reducing labor costs.
- Coordinated emergency storm response plans, mobilizing personnel quickly to restore power during extreme weather events.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for powerline construction and maintenance.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to improve overall crew competence in areas such as safety protocols, equipment usage, and problem-solving techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations pertaining to electrical distribution system installations.
- Developed comprehensive job briefings to clearly communicate expectations, resulting in fewer errors on the job site.
- Improved client satisfaction by ensuring timely repairs during outages and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the crew by encouraging open feedback regarding work processes and procedures.
- Expedited outage restoration times by quickly diagnosing issues and coordinating repair efforts among crew members.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
- Troubleshot complex electrical systems, identifying root causes of issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Read and interpreted [Type] plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 20 employees.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism and transparent communication practices throughout project durations.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Sun Electric Services Inc.
Odessa, TX
08.2005 - 08.2009
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge of advanced tools and technologies used in fieldwork.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to OSHA guidelines.
- Led a diverse team of skilled professionals through various stages of powerline installation and maintenance projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by setting high expectations for performance, fostering collaboration among team members, and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets effectively while overseeing multiple simultaneous projects, meeting or exceeding financial targets consistently.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects by accurately estimating material requirements and labor needs.
- Increased project completion rates through effective delegation of tasks and close monitoring of progress.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 20 employees.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Supervised crew in installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Trained new linemen on equipment operation, safety practices, and industry regulations.
- Led emergency response efforts for power outages, restoring service with minimal downtime.
- Mentored junior linemen in the development of advanced technical skills, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth coordination between planning, execution, and maintenance phases of projects.
- Utilized cutting-edge tools and technology to increase the efficiency of work processes, minimizing downtime and reducing labor costs.
- Coordinated emergency storm response plans, mobilizing personnel quickly to restore power during extreme weather events.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations pertaining to electrical distribution system installations.
- Developed comprehensive job briefings to clearly communicate expectations, resulting in fewer errors on the job site.
- Improved client satisfaction by ensuring timely repairs during outages and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
- Expedited outage restoration times by quickly diagnosing issues and coordinating repair efforts among crew members.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
- Troubleshot complex electrical systems, identifying root causes of issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Read and interpreted blueprints plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues in electrical systems, implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational standards during high-voltage work.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Red Simpson
Odessa, TX
08.1999 - 08.2005
- Sought continuing education opportunities such as [Type] to refresh working knowledge and develop newest techniques such as [Type].
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Managed efficient teams of up to [Number] employees.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow for projects, enhancing team efficiency and productivity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for powerline construction and maintenance.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to improve overall crew competence in areas such as safety protocols, equipment usage, and problem-solving techniques.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the crew by encouraging open feedback regarding work processes and procedures.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism and transparent communication practices throughout project durations.
- Led a diverse team of skilled professionals through various stages of powerline installation and maintenance projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by setting high expectations for performance, fostering collaboration among team members, and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets effectively while overseeing multiple simultaneous projects, meeting or exceeding financial targets consistently.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects by accurately estimating material requirements and labor needs.
- Increased project completion rates through effective delegation of tasks and close monitoring of progress.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Supervised crew in installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Trained new linemen on equipment operation, safety practices, and industry regulations.
- Led emergency response efforts for power outages, restoring service with minimal downtime.
- Mentored junior linemen in the development of advanced technical skills, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth coordination between planning, execution, and maintenance phases of projects.
- Utilized cutting-edge tools and technology to increase the efficiency of work processes, minimizing downtime and reducing labor costs.
- Coordinated emergency storm response plans, mobilizing personnel quickly to restore power during extreme weather events.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations pertaining to electrical distribution system installations.
- Developed comprehensive job briefings to clearly communicate expectations, resulting in fewer errors on the job site.
- Expedited outage restoration times by quickly diagnosing issues and coordinating repair efforts among crew members.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
- Troubleshot complex electrical systems, identifying root causes of issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
Journeyman Lineman
Dixie Electric Company
Odessa, TX
08.1989 - 08.1999
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Repaired damaged equipment promptly with a focus on quality craftsmanship and long-lasting results for increased durability.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing routine maintenance on electrical equipment and power lines.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Installed and maintained high-voltage power lines ensuring system reliability and safety.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment, identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks.
- Trained apprentices on safety protocols, tools usage, and efficient work practices.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Improved safety measures by conducting regular inspections of transmission and distribution systems.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX05-1989
Skills
- Overhead line construction
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Reconducting
- Written and verbal communication
- Transformer banks
- Power distribution systems
- Three-phase experience
- Conductor splicing
- OSHA regulations
- Electrical distribution systems
- Line stringing
- Voltage testing
- Repair work
- Electrical power line installation
- Transformer maintenance
- Wire splicing
- Equipment inspection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Trenching
- Heavy lifting
- Crossarm installation
- Underground line repair
- Underground cabling
- Work order management
- Hole digging
- Electrical testing
- Electrical diagrams
- Fault location
- Substation maintenance
- Watt-hour meter installation
- Cable splicing
- Project estimation
- Schematics
- AutoCAD
- Cable installation
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Grounding procedures
- Substation expertise
- Troubleshooting
- Grounding techniques
- Transformer removal
- Hand and power tools
- System troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Emergency repairs
- Customer service
- Safety meetings
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment selection
- Crew assistance
- Blueprint analysis
- Electrical systems
- Effective customer communication
- Installation point access
- Steel tower erecting
- Company radio usage
- Construction principles
- Substation switching
- Voltage regulation
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Troubleshooting [equipment]
- Power restoration
- Decision-making
- Safety management
- Organizational skills
- Diagram interpretation
- Grid balancing
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Electrical safety
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Aerial lift operation
- Electrical systems installation
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Achieved DOL journeyman Lineman Certificate by completing 4 year Apprenticeship Red Simpson with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Journeyman Electrician Certificate by completing 10 year on the job training and electrician classes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Certification
- Certified journeyman lineman , Dixie Electric - 10 years
- Journeyman Electrician , Dixie Electric - 10years
- Journeyman lineman Foreman , Red Simpson - 5years
- Journeyman lineman Foreman , Sun Electric - 4years
- Certified Journeyman Lineman , Xcel electric - 17years
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman Serviceman
Xcel Energy
08.2015 - Current
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Xcel Energy
08.2009 - 08.2015
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Sun Electric Services Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2009
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Red Simpson
08.1999 - 08.2005
Journeyman Lineman
Dixie Electric Company
08.1989 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School