Lance Nigh

• Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
• Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
• Applied NEC standards and OSHA requirements and specifications to meet standards on 100% of jobs.
• Used information from meters and instruments to make decisions about work assignments.
• Read and interpreted plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
• Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
• Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
• Spotted NESC violations along proposed routes prior to construction.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
• Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
• Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
• Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
• Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
• Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Diagnosed and resolved problems with existing power lines to correct shorts and weak signals.
• Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
• Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.

• Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
• Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
• Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
• Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
• Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
• Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
• Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
• Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
• Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
• Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
• Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
• Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
• Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
• Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
• Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
• Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
• Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
• Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
• Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
• Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
• Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
• Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
• Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.

Started my career in the electricial field as an apprentice and continued throughout the years.