Michael Studdard
Thomson,GA
Summary
Apprentice Lineman with training and experience installing electrical lines, transformers, switches and circuit breakers for municipal utility companies. Exceptional safety record and teamwork history. Knowledge of outage restoration, disaster response and service relocation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Sumter Utilities
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
Underground Lineman
ULCS
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards and defects.
- Performed underground electrical repairs and maintenance.
- Accurately reported details of all work completed
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- 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.
Industrial Electrician
Thiele Kaolin
05.2014 - 07.2022
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
Education
Certificate - Lineworker Apprentice
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA12.2011
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School
Thomson, GA05.2011
Skills
- Load Calculations
- First Aid Training
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Pole setting
- Electrical system knowledge
- Hazard Identification
- Traffic Control
- Electrical power line installation
- Chain hoist operation
- Shortening and lengthening lines
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Sumter Utilities
01.2023 - Current
Underground Lineman
ULCS
07.2022 - 01.2023
Industrial Electrician
Thiele Kaolin
05.2014 - 07.2022
Certificate - Lineworker Apprentice
North Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School