Justin Anderson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Skilled Lead Lineman with 19 years of experience in line installation, repair and maintenance. Implements safe configurations to achieve and maintain functional lines. Meticulous Lineman who brings exceptional expertise to job sites.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
NV Energy
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Oversaw stand-by crews during storm season and as needed in the yard.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards/procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Assisted clients during times of power outages and emergencies by maintaining a positive, professional attitude and meeting tangible needs.
- Trained others with less experience by supporting and participating in the growth of co-workers for the benefit of the company.
- Operates multiple machines including bucket trucks, line trucks, pulling equipment, mini excavators, snow cats, side by side (UTV) and powered hand tools all safely with efficiency.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed lines to facilitate repairs.
- Communicate with Dispatch and perform switch logs.
- Currently holding CDL Class A License.
- Mentored junior linemen in the development of advanced technical skills, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by setting grand expectations for performance, fostering collaboration among team members, and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated emergency storm response plans, mobilizing personnel quickly to restore power during extreme weather events.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to improve overall crew competence in areas such as safety protocols, equipment usage, and problem-solving techniques.
- Annual and bi-annual training classes for CPR/First Aid, pole top/bucket rescue, hazmat, confined space, vault discharge, and railroad safety.
- Hold Union Journeyman Lineman Card
Journeyman Lineman Trouble Shooter
NV Energy
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Performs work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Works quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Attaches transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Completes re-sagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assists in various capacities during construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Helped by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages require additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Handles repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Shortens or lengthens wires by using several types of splices, connectors, and clamps.
- Adheres to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of the community.
- Assesses power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage then report deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Trained others with less experience by supporting and participating in the growth of co-workers for the company.
- Opens switches and attaches grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed lines to facilitate repairs.
- Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor.
- Maintained CDL class A 15 years' experience.
- Participates in Helicopter work such as: Public Safety Powerline Safety Patrols, Qualified front seat Passenger.
- Qualification in: CPR/First Aid, Pole Climbing, Pole Top/Bucket Rescue, Hot Sticking, Rubber Gloving up to 21,000 volts off wood, platform, and isolated Bucket
- Voltages familiar in ranging from, but not limited to, 120/240, 480V, 4KV, 12KV, 13,8KV, 17KV, 21KV, 69 and 70KV, 115 and 230KV, and limited 500KV such as, test and ground, reconduct and re-insulate.
- Delta and Wye configurations.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in accessible and non-accessible situations.
- Hold Union Journeyman Lineman A Card
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Journeyman Lineman
Seattle City Light
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Operates overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Maintains all tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Climbs wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Assists with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Assists in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Helps out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Handles repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Assess job sites for cleanliness and organization.
- Repair wires by removing or adding different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adheres to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of the public.
- Assesses power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage then report deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Complete resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Performs installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Works successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritizes and organizes tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Works quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Held outstanding CDL class A
Journeyman Lineman
Tacoma Public Utilities
Tacoma, WA
08.2009 - 07.2017
- Locate and clear trouble in primary and secondary conductors; make repairs or replace related equipment.
- String, splice and tie-in transmission and distribution power lines, conductors, and insulators and operate tensioning equipment.
- Fabricate, erect and repair towers and structures.
- Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers and members of the public.
- Splice underground cables; make taps, terminations and connections for power and lighting services
- Attach transformers, cutouts, and switches; install capacitor banks and line fuses, energize, and run testing.
- Install and maintain underground distribution conduits and buried cable, pad-mounted or sub-surface transformers, taps, junction boxes and switches.
- Patrol power lines and made repairs as needed.
- Troubleshoot and make repairs to transformers, fuses and replacing lines.
Apprentice Lineman
Tacoma Public Utilities
Tacoma, WA
06.2005 - 08.2009
- Enhanced team efficiency by consistently meeting deadlines for power line installations and repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Strengthened communication skills while coordinating with team members during emergency response situations to quickly restore power after outages.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- I traveled to California and Oregon as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms and wildfires.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new buildings either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in power line work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calhoun County High School
St. Matthews05.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
WyoTech - Laramie
Laramie, WY04.2005
Skills
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Customer service
- Planning
- Maintenance & Repair
- Driving and operating wide variety of Line Equipment
- Build new construction using Company Standards
- Excellent ability to retain and apply Company Standards/Procedures
- Organizational skills
- People skills
- Decision-making
- Working collaboratively
- Computer skills
Certification
Certifications, Documents, and Refferals are available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
NV Energy
10.2021 - 11.2023
Journeyman Lineman Trouble Shooter
NV Energy
08.2019 - 10.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Seattle City Light
07.2017 - 08.2019
Journeyman Lineman
Tacoma Public Utilities
08.2009 - 07.2017
Apprentice Lineman
Tacoma Public Utilities
06.2005 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Calhoun County High School
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
WyoTech - Laramie