Michael Barnes
Shafter,CA
Summary
Quality-oriented professional with 17 years of experience and a proven knowledge of power systems, distribution processes, and regulatory compliance. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Journeyman Lineman role at your company.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Electrical Inspector
Canus Corporation
Bakersfield, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Documented conditions thoroughly and photographed different areas.
- Wrote full reports outlining results of inspections.
- Took precise measurements using instruments and gauges.
- Reviewed technical documentation before inspections in order to learn about individual cases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW
Various, CA
08.2014 - 04.2021
- Understand and apply all company safety rules to job tasks
- Construction and maintenance of Overhead and Underground high voltage systems
- Distribution and Transmission power systems experience 60 kv to 500 kv substation construction and maintenance experience
- OSHA-10 certification
- First aid and CPR trained
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Journeyman Lineman
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
Bakersfield, CA
04.2006 - 11.2013
- Understand and apply all safety rules to job tasks
- Perform daily job tasks as a crew and as an individual
- Construction and maintenance of Overhead and Underground high voltage systems
- Distribution and Transmission power systems experience
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Education
A.A. Drafting/Engineer -
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
05.1997
Skills
- 200 and 600 amp cable splicing
- Quality Controls
- Documentation Skills
- Taking Photographs
- Data Entry
- Inspecting Properties
- Safety Awareness
- Technical Reviews
- Repair Procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- Organizational Skills
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES , Licensed Journeyman Lineman 8020673
Timeline
Distribution Electrical Inspector
Canus Corporation
04.2021 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW
08.2014 - 04.2021
Journeyman Lineman
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
04.2006 - 11.2013
A.A. Drafting/Engineer -
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE