Nigel Washington
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Journeyman Lineman with over 17 years of experience in constructing, maintaining, and troubleshooting OH/UG electric facilities. Proven expertise in working with primary voltages up to 34.5KV, adept at operating a variety of heavy equipment, including bucket and derrick trucks, forklifts, and vac machines. Experienced in leading crews, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, delivering high-quality results, and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction. Seeking opportunities to leverage technical proficiency, extensive professional experience, and leadership skills in a challenging environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Journeyman Lineman
Entergy New Orleans
07.2023 - Current
- Lead crew in daily distribution line work, including bargaining unit employees.
- Access specific service areas to string lines and install powerline equipment, including transformers, re-closers, regulators, capacitor banks, switches, wood and fiberglass crossarms, and setting poles with the use of Derrick truck and vac machines.
- Complete meter reading and data acquisition to comprise accurate customer information and billing.
- Supervise and collaborate with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Improve safety measures by conducting regular inspections of line equipment, feeders, and laterals, using thermography infrared equipment and various technologies.
- Utilize process improvement and safety strategies to train apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Execute tasks as point of contact for customers, including providing excellent customer service, delivering well-informed answers to customer questions, and escalating customer concerns/inquiries.
Lead Journeyman Lineman
Chain Electric
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed daily work schedules and compensation for team members. Organized outage requests and switching/clearance orders necessary to initiate work.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Operated Derrick trucks and vac machines to perform installations.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles or towers (aerial and underground) and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring inventory levels and ordering necessary supplies in a timely manner when needed.
- Mentored junior journeymen, providing guidance on best safety practices, industry quality standards, and fostering professional growth.
- Generated daily reports from meter reads and equipment inspections.
- Maintained superior customer satisfaction and answered questions related to project timelines, billing, and requests.
Journeyman Lineman
Versa Tech/Versa Bar
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Constructed, built, and maintained OH/UG electric facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV.
- Installed, removed, and maintained OH primary lines, secondary services, and 277/480 lighting circuits.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, poles, and metering appliances.
- Responsible for switching in substations and routine maintenance including DC battery, high level alarm, and generator testing.
- Installed cable trays and conduits ranging from ¾ in - 5 in.
- Completed wiring and troubleshooting for various issues with sump pumps, 3 phase motors, lighting circuits, and electrical panels.
- Managed crew members, obtained work permits, and competed JAS' for colleagues.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex installations for major power distribution projects, ensuring adherence to industry safety and quality standards.
Lineman
Entergy Louisiana
02.2007 - 09.2019
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid. Worked at height on both dead and energized lines.
- Reduced outage durations and demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Read and interpreted job prints and maps in order to develop efficient project plans.
- Operated locating equipment for secondary cables.
- Developed proficiency in aerial work, including setting and climbing all sizes of poles for methodical access to high voltage lines/equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting for all distribution systems.
- Performed all field and substation switching.
- Worked with D.S.S., Service Suite, and GTViewer mapping system.
General Building Contractor
Independent Contractor
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Worked to efficiently rebuild residential and commercial properties after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to ensure best prices for materials and services.
- Developed construction plans, schedules, and budgets for timely project completion.
- Completed projects in carpentry, dry wall/insulation installation, flooring, plumbing, electrical, painting, design, and landscaping.
- Obtained and maintained accurate records of permits, inspections, change orders, invoices, and other necessary documentation throughout each project's duration.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to identify potential issues and developed proactive solutions, minimizing delays and additional costs.
- Negotiated labor contracts with subcontractors.
- Ensured safety compliance on all job sites, maintaining an excellent safety record, with zero incidents during tenure.
- Enhanced company reputation through exceptional customer service, leading to increased referral business from satisfied clients.
Lead Technician and Trainer
G.D.L Cable Contractors
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Installed and maintained residential cable, telephone, and high speed internet services through Cox Communications for residential and commercial buildings, including modems, amplifiers, and splitters.
- Installed aerial and underground feeder drops.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to onboard new technicians on installation procedures, new and existing quality standards, and safety procedures, while assuring all protocols were followed at job sites.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes, and conduits, by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Tracked, organized, and maintained weekly invoices, work orders/permits, and time sheets.
- Provided valuable input during team meetings by contributing ideas on process improvements and ways to elevate customer satisfaction.
Education
Technical Studies Degree - Electrical Technologies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12.2007
Skills
- Supervisory experience, w/ proficiency in employee schedule coordination, production optimization, and customer care operations
- Effective communication and process improvement skills w/ conflict management training
- Electrical power line installation, wire splicing
- Diagram interpretation, fault location, meter reading
- Electrical Thermography
- Derrick Truck Operator, Bucket Truck Operator, Rear Alley equipment operator
- Heavy equipment operation, including large and small Trac machine (swamp buggy), Back Hoe Operator, Vac machine Operator
- Skid Steer, Trenching machine, Tugger machine, 4 drum cable puller
- Certified Forklift operator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Click, and Maximo
- Climbing (w/hooks), Shoring
- General building contractor skills, including project planning, electrical work, carpentry, flooring, painting, dry wall/insulation installation, landscaping, and resource allocation
- Hurt man rescue
Certification
- EEI CAST test certified
- Class A CDL
- Certification level 1 Thermographer
- Up to date CPR certification
- Certified Ergonomics and Shoring Specialist
Timeline
Lead Journeyman Lineman
Entergy New Orleans
07.2023 - Current
Lead Journeyman Lineman
Chain Electric
04.2021 - 07.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Versa Tech/Versa Bar
11.2019 - 04.2021
Lineman
Entergy Louisiana
02.2007 - 09.2019
General Building Contractor
Independent Contractor
01.2006 - 02.2007
Lead Technician and Trainer
G.D.L Cable Contractors
06.2002 - 08.2005
Technical Studies Degree - Electrical Technologies
Delgado Community College
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