Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
AEP Ohio Presidents Coin of Excellence
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John Kell

Mount Sterling,OH

Summary

With a proven track record at AEP, I excel in electrical system maintenance up to 34.5Kv and crew management, ensuring safe and efficient resolution of complex outages. As a Line Crew Supervisor and former Line Servicer, I've mentored through Ohio's VOLT program and significantly contributed to safety councils, blending technical expertise with leadership acumen.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Crew Supervisor

AEP
04.2012 - Current
  • Trained all team members on different troubleshooting methods.
  • Supervised Line Servicers (Troublemen) in the safe, efficient completion of their trouble cases.
  • Inspected and patrolled circuits for possible future issues. Installed various devices to more efficiently restore outages.
  • Managed team according to company standards and safety requirements.
  • Facilitated Columbus District Safety council for District Leadership.
  • Was a Mentor from 2019 to early 2020 on Ohio's VOLT program (valuing Ohio's leadership talent)

Line Servicer

AEP
03.2003 - 04.2012
  • Responded to customer outages and hazards, and safely mitigated the hazards and restored outages.
  • Was Union Steward from 2005 to 2012. Worked with the company to resolve company/union issues.
  • Represented my service center on the Columbus District Safety Council.
  • Represented my Columbus District on the Ohio State Safety Council.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

High School Diploma -

Westland High School
Columbus, OH
1984

Skills

  • Electrical system maintenance
  • Assisting in complex outage cases
  • Crew management

Certification

Class A CDL

First Aid/CPR

AEP Ohio Presidents Coin of Excellence

Awarded as founding member of AEP Ohio's Safety Trailer, used to train the public on Electrical Safety.

Timeline

Line Crew Supervisor

AEP
04.2012 - Current

Line Servicer

AEP
03.2003 - 04.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

The Ohio State University

High School Diploma -

Westland High School
John Kell