Joshua Sanders
Maringouin,LA
Summary
Lead Lineman with extensive experience at Pointe Coupee Electric, excelling in electrical power line installation and storm damage repair. Proven track record of enhancing team productivity through effective communication and mentoring. Committed to safety and quality, consistently reducing outage times and improving customer satisfaction during emergencies.
Knowledgeable substation, technician, and locator with solid foundation in electrical infrastructure and project leadership. Successfully led teams in maintaining and repairing high-voltage systems, ensuring reliability and safety. Demonstrated expertise in safety protocols and team coordination.
Professional lineman with strong focus on safety, efficiency, and team collaboration. Adept at leading crews to complete complex projects, ensuring reliable power distribution. Skilled in troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for dependability, effective communication, and delivering results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lineman
Pointe Coupee Electric
11.2001 - Current
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- 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.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Sought continuing education opportunities such as [Type] to refresh working knowledge and develop newest techniques such as [Type].
- Reduced outage times with swift troubleshooting and repair of damaged transmission lines during inclement weather conditions.
- Expedited emergency response timeframes during natural disasters or severe weather events through close collaboration with utility providers and first responders.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns regarding power outages, voltage issues, or service interruptions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team by sharing best practices learned from conferences or industry publications.
- Improved power system reliability by inspecting and maintaining overhead and underground lines, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
- Utilized specialized tools, machinery, and equipment for the installation, maintenance, repair, or removal of electrical infrastructure components.
- Minimized property damage during line construction projects by carefully coordinating tree trimming activities with local utility partners.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentoring to less experienced linemen on proper safety procedures and work techniques.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure all completed work met internal standards as well as state and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of conductors, insulators, transformers, switches, fuses, and other critical components of electrical distribution systems.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to industry regulations and conducting regular safety audits of work sites.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective communication with other crew members during large-scale maintenance projects.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- 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.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Barre High School
Port Barre, LA05-1995
Skills
- Bucket truck operation
- Electrical power line installation
- Fault location
- Storm damage repair
- Power distribution systems
- Hole digging
- Electrical distribution systems
- Electrical testing
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Underground cabling
- Repair work
- Substation construction
- Cable splicing
- Heavy lifting
- Written and verbal communication
- Wire splicing
- Trenching
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Switchgear maintenance
- Crossarm assembly
- Grounding procedures
- Pole climbing techniques
- Transformer installation
- Underground cable installation
- Overhead line maintenance
- Transmission line construction
- Worksite organization
- Task delegation
- Electrical systems
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Safety meetings
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Electrical systems installation
- Electrical safety
Timeline
Lead Lineman
Pointe Coupee Electric
11.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Port Barre High School
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