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Mitchell Kostrova

Suring,WI

Summary

I've been lineman for more than 20 years.

Starting in the utility then moving to contracting working on the road in multiple states coast to coast in the USA.

I am well-versed and well-rounded. I have worked in a multitude of different work environments, with people that have different backgrounds

I work well as an individual or with a crew, and do my best to contribute my experiences to help accomplish goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Hotline Contruction
08.2023 - 03.2024

* New construction, maintenance, and re-conductor

* triple circuit transmission, sub transmission, and distribution under build

* Delta and Wye systems

* Bucket, crane, helicopter, and climbing work

* Voltages 12kv - 239kv



Journeyman Lineman, Foreman

Michels
07.2022 - 03.2023

* New transmission, dual circuit construction

* Setting mono steel and wood structures, stringing bundle conductors

* Helicopter and crane work

* Voltages 69kv - 345kv

Journeyman Lineman, Foreman

Henkels & Mccoy
02.2021 - 07.2022

* Transmission and distribution new construction, maintenance, with storm work

* lettice and mono steel transmission setting and re-conductor

* Inter city, back lot distribution URD, OH tree wire, 3 phase and single phase Wye automated systems

* served as general foreman in Wisconsin, although most of our work was in Illinois

Journeyman Lineman, Foreman

MJ Electric
10.2016 - 02.2021

* Transmission and distribution new construction, maintenance, storm

* Transmission and sub trans, bucket, crane, and helicopter long line work

* Voltages 4kv-500kv

* large, underground system, installation, trouble shooting, and rejuvenation

* commercial transformer installations

* distribution automation installation

* various storm work






Journeyman Lineman

Wisconsin Public Service
05.2004 - 10.2016

* transmission, substation, Dam, and distribution , new construction, maintenance

* minor transmission, work, installing osprey nests and replacing H frames

* large distribution work, including major projects, overhead, underground, distribution automation

* on-call Troubleman

* troubleshooting commercial, residential overhead and underground installations

* substation, rebuilds

* dam turbine rebuilds

* storm work

Helper

Griffin Industries
01.2000 - 05.2004
  • Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, reducing accidents and increasing overall productivity.

Education

Advanced Transformers - Trans Banker

Northwest Lineman College
Austin, TX
02.2020

Technical Degree - Electrical Distribution

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI
03.2004

High School Diploma -

Bayport High School
Suamico, WI
06.2002

Skills

  • Overhead Line Construction
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Pole setting
  • Transformer banks
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • Conductor Splicing
  • Three-phase experience
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Line Stringing
  • Repair work
  • Transformer Maintenance
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Trenching
  • Underground Line Repair
  • Work Order Management
  • Electrical testing
  • Fault Location
  • Electrical diagrams
  • Cable splicing
  • Helicopter work
  • Project Estimation
  • Schematics
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical system knowledge
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Safety Procedures
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Diagram interpretation
  • heavy equipment, hauling, and operation
  • class A CDL with tanker endorsement
  • MJ electric crane certification
  • Henkels and Mcoy crane certification
  • Rigging certification
  • tier 1 helicopter certification

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Hotline Contruction
08.2023 - 03.2024

Journeyman Lineman, Foreman

Michels
07.2022 - 03.2023

Journeyman Lineman, Foreman

Henkels & Mccoy
02.2021 - 07.2022

Journeyman Lineman, Foreman

MJ Electric
10.2016 - 02.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Wisconsin Public Service
05.2004 - 10.2016

Helper

Griffin Industries
01.2000 - 05.2004

Advanced Transformers - Trans Banker

Northwest Lineman College

Technical Degree - Electrical Distribution

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

High School Diploma -

Bayport High School
Mitchell Kostrova