Joshua Hirner
Palmyra,MO
Summary
Motivated, experienced Journeyman Lineman with 13 years of experience, pursuing a career in Safety, to be a contributing team member, and to aid in the delivery of Safe, Affordable and Reliable electricity. Skilled in all Safety aspects of the power industry. Professional, punctual and reliable at all times. Ready and willing to do what is asked of me.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Northeast Power Electric Cooperative
2022.05 - Current
- Prioritized safety by participating in regular team meetings, addressing potential hazards, and adhering to established procedures.
- Operated Live Line Demo's(LLD), in cooperation with MDC's, to promote and prioritize Electrical Safety and Public Educate.
- Performed routine maintenance and upkeep on the LLD.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing routine maintenance on electrical equipment and power lines.
- Improved safety measures by conducting regular inspections of transmission systems.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to expansions and improving of electrical grids.
- Assisted in training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- 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.
- Performed monthly inspections on Cooperative equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Journeyman Lineman
Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative
2020.06 - 2022.04
- Safely perform work on energized and de-energized conductors out of an aerial bucket
- Install, terminate, and splice overhead and underground conductors
- Installed and wired power supply devices, including regulators, transformers, meter bases, switches and circuit breakers
- Assist in routine maintenance on substation apparatus'
- Build and install PT and CT metering for single and three phase services
- Locate underground conductors
- Perform routine line maintenance
- Play the role of crew leader when needed
- Complete the necessary paper work associated with a job (i.e. work orders, maintenance sheets, time sheets, trans./meter sheets)
- Participate in monthly safety meetings
- Adhere to all OSHA and Company safety guidelines and policies
- Operated diggers, buckets, back hoe, trencher, skid steer, fork lift, and mini excavator
Journeyman Lineman
Yampa Valley Electric Association
2019.12 - 2020.06
- Installed new urd services
- Repaired faulted urd cable
- Tagged and remarked urd facilities
- Changed out bad poles
- Performed other jobs associated with overhead and underground, distribution and transmission
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with motivating and constructive approaches.
- Lead crews when needed
- Participated in crew evaluations
- Coordinated planned outages
- Assisted in the improvement of public safety
- Assisted Foreman in job planning
- Created switching orders
Journeyman Lineman
Missouri Rural Electric Co-Op
2016.10 - 2019.11
- Safely perform work on energized and de-energized conductors out of an aerial bucket
- Install, terminate, and splice overhead and underground conductors
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including regulators, transformers, meter bases, switches and circuit breakers
- Assist in routine maintenance on substation apparatus'
- Build and installed PT and CT metering for single and three phase services
- Locate underground conductors
- Perform routine line maintenance
- Play the role of crew leader when needed
- Complete the necessary paper work associated with a job (i.e. work orders, maintenance sheets, time sheets
- Have played an active role as Secretary of the Safety Committee
- Participate in monthly safety meetings
- Adhere to all OSHA and Company safety guidelines and policies
Apprentice Lineman
Missouri Rural Electric Co-Op
2011.10 - 2016.10
- Worked on overhead and underground electrical systems
- Performed work out of aerial devices
- Performed work while climbing poles
- Performed routine maintenance in substations
- Worked extended hours on call to restore power
- Learned safe work practices and procedures through an apprentice program
- Participated in monthly safety meetings
- Completed a certified Apprentice Program
Summer Intern
Missouri Rural Electric Co-Op
2011.05 - 2011.10
- Performed ground work for line crews daily and when needed assisted Maintenance/Shop Mechanic with grounds keeping.
- Gained experience in working large outages
Education
Powerline Certification - Powerline Systems
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA2010
Skills
- Safety oriented
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Strong and agile
- Diligent worker
- Adaptable to changing conditions
- Enthusiastic learner
- Critical thinker
- Work with hand and power tools
- Pole climbing
- Equipment Operation
- Transformer theory
- Constructing distribution circuits
- Overhead distribution
- Underground distribution
- Time Management
- Reconductoring skills
- Metering installations
- Read blueprints and schematics
Certification
- Adult First Aid, CPR and AED 3/11/21
- OSHA 10-hour Course, AMEC (OSHA 1910.269) 11/19/14
- Flagger Training(MODOT)
- Pole-top/bucket Rescue(7/8/21)
- Class A CDL (Missouri)
- Journeyman Electrician Lineman Certificate(AMEC)
- Line Installer/Repairer Certification(US Dept. of Labor)
Professional References
- Ben Martin, Operations Manager, Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative, bmartin@morec.org, (573)406-8913
- Perry Baker, Foreman, Yampa Valley Electric Association, pbaker@yvea.com, (970)819-5207
- Justin Roberts, Substation Manager, Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative, jroberts@northeast-power.coop, (573)795-4535
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Northeast Power Electric Cooperative
2022.05 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative
2020.06 - 2022.04
Journeyman Lineman
Yampa Valley Electric Association
2019.12 - 2020.06
Journeyman Lineman
Missouri Rural Electric Co-Op
2016.10 - 2019.11
Apprentice Lineman
Missouri Rural Electric Co-Op
2011.10 - 2016.10
Summer Intern
Missouri Rural Electric Co-Op
2011.05 - 2011.10
Powerline Certification - Powerline Systems
Northwest Iowa Community College
- Adult First Aid, CPR and AED 3/11/21
- OSHA 10-hour Course, AMEC (OSHA 1910.269) 11/19/14
- Flagger Training(MODOT)
- Pole-top/bucket Rescue(7/8/21)
- Class A CDL (Missouri)
- Journeyman Electrician Lineman Certificate(AMEC)
- Line Installer/Repairer Certification(US Dept. of Labor)
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