Orrin Lindberg
Port Deposit,MD
Summary
Lineman with a proven track record at AUI Power, enhancing learning environments and streamlining power distribution projects. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and worksite safety, I've led teams to complete tasks efficiently, ensuring project success and safety compliance. With expertise in transformer construction and commitment to continuous improvement have significantly boosted performance and operational standards. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ELP Instructor
Utilitrain
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Linemen 1st Class
AUI Power
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Completed complex installations for major power distribution projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted thorough pre-construction assessments to identify potential challenges before beginning work on-site, preventing delays during project execution stages.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Linemen 2nd Class
AUI Power
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Trained new team members in proper procedures, fostering safe and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Reduced outage durations with quick response times and effective troubleshooting skills.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Apprentice Lineman 2
AUI Power
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 120 feet above ground.
Equipment Operator
Elk Point Contracting
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Apprentice Lineman
AUI Power
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Assisted in the completion of complex projects, such as high-voltage transmission line installations and maintenance operations.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Ground Hand
AUI Power
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained clean work areas, promoting productivity and minimizing potential hazards for crew members.
- Enhanced project efficiency with timely material deliveries and accurate inventory management.
- Ensured proper use of tools and equipment, reducing the likelihood of accidents or injuries on the job site.
- Increased job site organization by maintaining an accurate record of materials used throughout each project phase.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities by following precise measurements and guidelines provided by supervisors.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
Sheridan, WY01.2018
Skills
- Expertise in subject matter
- Transformer Maintenance
- Cable splicing
- Lockout/Tagout
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Worksite safety
- Site preparation
- Excavation Techniques
Timeline
ELP Instructor
Utilitrain
08.2024 - Current
Linemen 1st Class
AUI Power
03.2023 - 08.2024
Linemen 2nd Class
AUI Power
03.2022 - 03.2023
Apprentice Lineman 2
AUI Power
09.2021 - 03.2022
Equipment Operator
Elk Point Contracting
09.2020 - 09.2021
Apprentice Lineman
AUI Power
01.2019 - 09.2020
Ground Hand
AUI Power
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
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