Kenneth Cawthon
Binger,OK
Summary
Dynamic Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience at Ckenergy, skilled in overhead and underground line construction and electrical troubleshooting. Proven ability to restore power swiftly after severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety and compliance with OSHA regulations, contributing to the efficient execution of complex projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Ckenergy
Binger, OK
05.2013 - 07.2025
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for high-voltage work environments.
- Operated various lineman tools, including bucket trucks and cable pullers.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
- Conducted inspections of power lines to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Supported senior linemen in executing routine maintenance tasks on utility poles.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations during operations.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rain’s High School
Emory, TXOSHA 30 - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL02.2025
Power Delivery Programs - Power Delivery
Northwest Lineman College
Oklahoma City, OK09.2020
Skills
- Overhead line construction
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Written and verbal communication
- Three-phase experience
- Conductor splicing
- OSHA regulations
- Wire splicing
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Trenching
- Underground line repair
- Underground cabling
- Hole digging
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Ckenergy
05.2013 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Rain’s High School
OSHA 30 - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Florida
Power Delivery Programs - Power Delivery
Northwest Lineman College