Michael Windham
Hattiesburg
Summary
Skilled in continuous improvement and leadership, I excel in problem-solving and communication, demonstrated through my experience at Southern Company. Experienced in overhead and underground power systems, I've led safety protocols and emergency responses, demonstrating my competency in technical installations and team training.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Southern Company-Mississippi Power
05.2022 - Current
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Traveled to neighboring states as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms and wildfires.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Hung fiber optics in various places throughout the state on transmission lines.
Low Voltage Technician
Audio Video Specialist
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications ahead of time to fully understand all key details of job.
- Identified problematic components and wiring issues and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Achieved consistent accurate results with attention to detail when working with complex schematics or blueprints.
- Trained newly hired technicians on proper installation of low voltage wiring systems.
- Ran various types of cable such as cat 4 ,5, and 6.
- Installed in home theater audio and video components as well as home security systems.
Intern Substation Electrician
Southern Company-Mississippi Power
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Trained and exposed to multiple areas including the maintenance and construction of substations, installation of breakers, circuit switchers, power switches, generators, regulators, and conformed new leads and grounds.
- Exposed and trained on the basics of electricity and how it performs.
- Tools used: wrenches, crescent wrenches, Sawzall, wire strippers, drills, impacts, knockouts, man-lifts, and bandsaws.
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Constructed, tested and maintained substation relay and control systems.
- Disconnected voltage regulators, bolts and screws to connect replacement regulators to high voltage lines.
Low Voltage Technician
Talons Services Group, LLC
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed tasks to include but not limited to: cable management, wiring of patch panels, blueprint reading, disabling and reconfiguring terminals, security systems installation, maintenance and repair.
- Traveled to various states in company provided vehicle.
- Installed and serviced various security, fire alarm and closed circuit TV systems for both residential and business clientele.
- Use of basic hand tools and and specialized tools. Tone generator, view finder, volt meter, strippers, butt set, cable tester.
- Ran various types of cable such as fiber optics, cat 4, 5 and 6.
Education
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-2022
Skills
Continuous Improvement
Communication
Preparation
Problem Solving
Leadership
Certification
NCCER Certified, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CPR and First Aid Certification
CDL Class A Certification
Qualified to use all hand and power tools
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Southern Company-Mississippi Power
05.2022 - Current
Low Voltage Technician
Audio Video Specialist
10.2021 - 05.2022
Intern Substation Electrician
Southern Company-Mississippi Power
06.2021 - 09.2021
Low Voltage Technician
Talons Services Group, LLC
12.2020 - 05.2021
NCCER Certified, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CPR and First Aid Certification
CDL Class A Certification
Qualified to use all hand and power tools
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology -
Jones County Junior College
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