Justin Fountain
Summary
Journeyman Lineman with six years experience in overhead distribution and transmission. Employed in multiple states with exposure to Delta and Wye Systems. Dedicated to performing tasks with safety and craftsmanship as the top priority. Willing and eager to learn new skills and aspects of the electrical industry with proven dependability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Frontline Power Services
05.2022 - Current
- Maintain overhead distribution system on Centerpoint property
- Perform rotten pole change out for electrical system integrity
- Upgrade system circuits through reconducting of primary and system neutrals
- Be available for storm restoration and mutual assistance
- Observe company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents
- Prove successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Journeyman Lineman
Alvah Contractors
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintain overhead distribution system on Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) property
- Worked to bring Delta system in compliance with federal standards
- Perform fire hardening system upgrades to protect electrical system and the public from unintentional electrical fires
- Perform rotten pole change out for electrical system integrity
- Upgrade system circuits through reconducting of primary and system neutrals
- Be available for storm restoration and mutual assistance
- Observe company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents
- Prove successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Read and interpreted work plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work
Journeyman Lineman
Frontline Power Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintain overhead distribution system on Centerpoint property
- Perform rotten pole change out for electrical system integrity
- Upgrade system circuits through reconducting of primary and system neutrals
- Be available for storm restoration and mutual assistance
- Observe company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents
- Prove successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Lineman Apprentice (SWLCAT Apprenticeship)
Mesa Line Services
08.2017 - 02.2021
- 4 years Lineman Apprentice
- Splice service wire, perform live line work in primary
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques
- Operate a variety of large and small equipment
- Extensive work performing rotten pole change out
- Positioned equipment in order to perform overhead work
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment
- Hot stick Energized transmission lines to replace decaying wood poles with steel structures
Heavy Equipment Operator
Marlin Services
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Operate equipment such as excavators,bulldozer, skid steers, forklifts, slope mowers, tractors w/batwing, front end loaders, and man lift
- Pull and install valves on petroleum tanks and pipelines
- Expose pipelines and underground valves using excavator for maintenance or repair
- Using forklift to transport supplies, equipment, and tools around job site
- Load/unload pipe and other supplies needed for task off haul trucks
Heavy Equipment Operator
Primoris Service Corporation
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Operate equipment such as excavators, skid steers, forklifts, slope mowers, tractors w/batwing, front end loaders, and man lift
- Pull and install valves on petroleum tanks and pipelines
- Expose pipelines and underground valves using excavator for maintenance or repair
- Using forklift to transport supplies, equipment, and tools around job site
- Load/unload pipe and other supplies needed for task off haul trucks
Mill Laborer
Louisiana Pacific
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Clean various equipment vital to OSB mill operations
- Monitor machine operations to identify malfunctions and troubleshoot accordingly
- Operate various large and small equipment
- Assist In Normal Operation of OSB mill
- Perform daily maintenance to OSB mill equipment to ensure proper function
Pipeline Laborer
Midstream Pipeline Services
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Perform repairs on pipelines
- Install and remove midline and holding tank valves
- Bolt up flanges connecting pipe to other structures
- Maintain grass level around holding tanks and other pipeline structures
- Assist welders in welding operations
- Spot for equipment operators
- Lay out material and pipe to be welded
- Install new pipe to be connected to oil derrick
- Stack pipeline timbers
- Assist in transport of equipment
Pipeline Laborer
Clay and Domingue
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Assisted in welding operations
- Spot for equipment operators
- Secured equipment for jobsite travel
- General housekeeping
Education
High School Diploma -
Colmesneil High School
Colmesneil, Texas06.2014
Skills
- Pole Setting
- Reconducting
- Transformer Banks
- Wire Splicing
- Operate Various Equipment
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Experience with Complex Rigging Situations
- Ability to Perform Work Alone
Certification
- Journeyman Lineman
- Class A CDL
- TWIC Card
- CPR
- First Aid
- HASC Basic Plus
- Power Safe
- OSHA 10 Hour ET&D
Affiliations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Frontline Power Services
05.2022 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Alvah Contractors
06.2021 - 03.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Frontline Power Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
Lineman Apprentice (SWLCAT Apprenticeship)
Mesa Line Services
08.2017 - 02.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Marlin Services
02.2017 - 08.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Primoris Service Corporation
08.2015 - 02.2017
Mill Laborer
Louisiana Pacific
02.2015 - 06.2015
Pipeline Laborer
Midstream Pipeline Services
09.2014 - 12.2014
Pipeline Laborer
Clay and Domingue
06.2014 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Colmesneil High School
- Journeyman Lineman
- Class A CDL
- TWIC Card
- CPR
- First Aid
- HASC Basic Plus
- Power Safe
- OSHA 10 Hour ET&D
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