Christopher Chandler
Kirbyville,TX
Summary
Proven leader and skilled Journeyman Lineman with a solid safety record from IBEW Local 2286, adept in electrical distribution systems and business management. Excelled in administrative oversight, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Demonstrates exceptional work ethic and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
509 Equine
01.2010 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled meetings and set up training events.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts and supplies.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Groomed horses to prepare for exhibitions.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 2286
08.2008 - Current
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed overhead and underground transformers.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- 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.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with existing power lines to correct shorts and weak signals.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- 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.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Constructed powerlines using helicopters and cranes
- Changed out utility poles in isolated areas without equipment
- Well versed in rigging
Education
Journeyman Lineman - Lineman Apprenticeship
National Joint Apprenticeship Training SWLCAT
Beaumont, TX09.2012
No Degree - Ag Business
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2009
High School Diploma -
Kirbyville High School
Kirbyville, TX05.2005
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Management
- Business Development
- Electrical distribution systems
- Grounding Techniques
- Electrical system knowledge
- Bucket truck and digger truck operation
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Electrical diagrams
- Electrical power line installation
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- AED
- Current clear medical card
- OSHA 10
- Rigging
- Flagging
- Hurtman rescue
Timeline
Owner
509 Equine
01.2010 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 2286
08.2008 - Current
Journeyman Lineman - Lineman Apprenticeship
National Joint Apprenticeship Training SWLCAT
No Degree - Ag Business
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Kirbyville High School
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