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Julian Villarreal

Goldthwaite,TX

Summary

Dedicated, self motivated lineman at heart. Working professionally with a 12 plus years of safety work.

Leadership and team building and progressive responsibility.

Seeking leadership role in transmission work for long term employment and continued learning advancements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Lineman

Pike Electric
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Trained employees on wiring pulling equipment and EPZ zones and safe grounding techniques.

Lineman

Power Line Services
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Achieved higher efficiency rates through regular evaluation of team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement or training needs.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from crew members regarding process improvements or safety concerns.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through diligent material sourcing, inventory management, and equipment maintenance practices.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventative maintenance program and conducting regular inspections for wear or damage.
  • Led emergency response efforts during power outages or storm damage restoration operations to quickly restore electricity access for affected communities.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through timely completion of tasks and exceptional customer service skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders, daily logs, timesheets, and incident reports to ensure proper documentation.
  • Enhanced team performance with ongoing training, skill development, and mentoring initiatives.
  • Conducted comprehensive pre-job briefings to ensure that all crew members understood their roles in accomplishing the day''s objectives.
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship by adhering to industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Read and interpreted plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.

Lineman

Blattner Energy
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Training other employees how to set poles
  • Crew leader
  • Utilized specialized tools, machinery, and equipment for the installation, maintenance, repair, or removal of electrical infrastructure components.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of conductors, insulators, transformers, switches, fuses, and other critical components of electrical distribution systems.

Lineman

Saber
03.2017 - 02.2019

Building Substations

  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Helped line cut ins to new substations along with all frame, switch and bus work. then set them.

General Foreman

CSI
06.2016 - 01.2018

Lead completion of 6 69kv to 138kv rebuild/wreckout projects on AEP system

Performed turn around on 3 struggling projects, one of which was a 15 mile 345kv.

Double circuit, bundle circuit on 200 structures.

Transmission general Foreman in Caguas, Puerto Rico..Deployed and lead a storm response contingent of 60 transmission lineman workers.

Developed a cohesive team with 30 employees that came with me, including the 30 employees CSI assigned.

Zero Accidents, and no equipment damage.

  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Established open lines of communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Optimized resource allocation for increased productivity by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
  • Elevated team morale through the implementation of effective recognition programs that acknowledged outstanding individual contributions.

Lineman

Blattner Energy
01.2014 - 04.2016

Set poles, dead ending and clipping

Lineman

Great Southwestern Construction Inc.
04.2013 - 01.2015

Set structures

Deadend and clipping in structures

Apprentice Lineman

Irby
02.2011 - 02.2014

Broke out with Irby

Started as an apprentice in assembly of lattice towers.

Made crew leader

  • Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
  • Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
  • had two assembly crews
  • Established positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and clients by displaying professionalism, strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing high-quality service.
  • Supported successful project completions by collaborating closely with experienced linemen

and supervisors to execute assigned tasks effectively.

  • Went to Teeks lineman school, completed apprenticeship, made lineman.
  • Was the baddest mother fucker in my mind at the time.

Education

GED -

Windam Abilene Texas

Skills

  • Bucket truck operation
  • Electrical power line installation
  • Storm Damage Repair
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • Hole digging
  • Electrical testing
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Substation Construction
  • Electrical diagrams
  • Repair work
  • Conductor Stringing
  • Overhead Line Maintenance
  • Transmission Line Construction
  • Task Delegation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Safety meetings
  • Crew assistance
  • Emergency Repairs

Timeline

Lead Lineman

Pike Electric
10.2022 - 04.2024

Lineman

Power Line Services
06.2020 - 03.2022

Lineman

Blattner Energy
01.2019 - 10.2019

Lineman

Saber
03.2017 - 02.2019

General Foreman

CSI
06.2016 - 01.2018

Lineman

Blattner Energy
01.2014 - 04.2016

Lineman

Great Southwestern Construction Inc.
04.2013 - 01.2015

Apprentice Lineman

Irby
02.2011 - 02.2014

GED -

Windam Abilene Texas
Julian Villarreal