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Mackenzie W. O'Donnell

Goodland,IN

Summary

Qualified Journeyman Lineman who stays current with OSHA and construction standards. Safely operates and maneuvers a diverse range of heavy duty powerline equipment. Over 12 years in the electrical lineman trade. Hardworking,dependable and reliable. Motivated to get along well with others and exceed expectations. Physically fit Laborer effective at completing difficult projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in a team setting. Competent electrical professional experienced working with dead and high-voltage lines. Adept at operating at heights, lifting heavy loads, helicopter experience and using equipment such as forklifts to move materials. Outstanding safety record spanning 12 years of utility work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Michels Corporation
11.2023 - 02.2024

Storm work; restoring power on distribution and sub-transmission.

  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Read and interpreted engineered plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.

Journeyman Lineman Foreman

Henkels & Mccoy
08.2020 - 10.2023
  • Performed high voltage helicopter work in various areas on PG&E property
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.

Journeyman Lineman

Source Power
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Journeyman Lineman

Henkels & Mccoy
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Performed high voltage helicopter work in various areas on PG&E property

Journeyman Lineman

L.E. Myers
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • 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.
  • Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Journeyman Lineman

DANELLA Construction
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • 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.
  • Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
  • Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
  • Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.

Journeyman Lineman

Par Electric
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • 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.
  • Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
  • Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
  • Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.

Journeyman Lineman

Asplundh Line Construction
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
  • Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.

Journeyman Lineman

Arc American
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • 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.
  • Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
  • Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.

Education

Certificate - Electrical Lineworker Program

American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training
Medway, Ohio
11.2015

High School Diploma - General

Winamac Community High School
Winamac, IN
05.2009

Skills

  • Class A CDL
  • Transmission and distribution construction
  • CPR-First Aid Certified
  • Journeyman of IBEW Union Local 1393
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Helicopter Work
  • Underground Cabling
  • Electrical Power Line Installation
  • Hole Digging
  • Repair Work
  • Constructing Distribution Circuits
  • Transformer Banks
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Powerline machinery operation
  • Sticking and rubber gloving experienced
  • Climbing
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Accurate measurements and estimates
  • Capable of setting poles in backyards and rough terrain
  • Strong communication skills
  • Pole top rescue
  • Helicopter work experience
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Wire Splicing
  • Pole Setting
  • Electrical Testing
  • Reconducting
  • Three-Phase Experience
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Bucket Truck Operation
  • Cable Splicing
  • Trenching

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Michels Corporation
11.2023 - 02.2024

Journeyman Lineman Foreman

Henkels & Mccoy
08.2020 - 10.2023

Journeyman Lineman

Source Power
01.2020 - 08.2020

Journeyman Lineman

Henkels & Mccoy
05.2019 - 01.2020

Journeyman Lineman

L.E. Myers
12.2018 - 05.2019

Journeyman Lineman

DANELLA Construction
08.2018 - 12.2018

Journeyman Lineman

Par Electric
01.2018 - 08.2018

Journeyman Lineman

Asplundh Line Construction
10.2017 - 01.2018

Journeyman Lineman

Arc American
02.2017 - 10.2017

Certificate - Electrical Lineworker Program

American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training

High School Diploma - General

Winamac Community High School
Mackenzie W. O'Donnell