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PETER SWAIM

Seminole,FL

Summary

Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments. Experienced with skills such as sagging, guying and tower erection. Dependable, hardworking and safety-focused. Well-versed in handling tasks such as pole replacements and reconducting with little oversight. Skilled at building circuits, replacing hardware and installing transformers. Dedicated and proficient in both ground-based and helicopter work. Attentive and detail-oriented. Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Proficient at lifting heavy items, working indoors and outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions and assisting crews.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Lee Electric
Greenville , SC
04.2024 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

MEARS
Greensboro , NC
09.2023 - 04.2024

Journeyman Lineman

Pike Electric
Seminole , FL
05.2023 - 09.2023

Journeyman Lineman

Utility Lines Construction Services
Greensboro , NC
12.2022 - 05.2023

Journeyman Lineman

SPE Utilities
Richmond , VA
08.2022 - 12.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Thayer Electric
Roanoke , VA
02.2022 - 08.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Metrotek
Easton , PA
07.2021 - 02.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Miller Bros
Washington , DC
05.2021 - 07.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Service Electric
Princeton , WV
04.2021 - 05.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Heliservice
Ocala , FL
02.2021 - 04.2021

Journeyman Lineman

BHI Energy
Big Pine Key , FL
12.2020 - 02.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Heli Services
Clemson , SC
08.2020 - 12.2020

Journeyman Lineman

Northline Utilities
Somers , NY
09.2018 - 07.2020

Journeyman Lineman

Richardson Wayland
Charlotte Court House , VA
05.2018 - 09.2018

Journeyman Lineman

L.E myers
Scottsville , VA
01.2018 - 05.2018

Journeyman Lineman

INTREN
Bowie , MD
10.2017 - 01.2018

Journeyman Lineman

Heart Utilities of Jacksonville
West Palm Beach , FL
07.2017 - 10.2017

Journeyman Lineman

Arc America
Miami , FL
04.2017 - 07.2017

Journeyman Lineman

Riggs Distler
Capitol Heights , MD
12.2016 - 04.2017

Journeyman Lineman

L.E Myers
Lynchburg , VA
04.2016 - 12.2016

Journeyman Lineman

Utility Lines Construction Services
Charlotte , NC
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
  • Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
  • Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
  • Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
  • Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.

Education

GED -

Dixie Hollins High School
St. Petersburg, FL
05-2009

Skills

  • Overhead Line Construction
  • Crossarm Installation
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Pole setting
  • Underground and overhead distribution
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Wire Splicing
  • Repair work
  • Work Order Management
  • Project Estimation
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Grounding procedures
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Crew assistance
  • Hand and power tools
  • Safety meetings
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Safety Procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Knowledge of Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Transformer Maintenance
  • Substation Maintenance
  • Conductor Splicing
  • Voltage Testing
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • Underground Line Repair
  • Line Stringing
  • Schematics
  • Steel tower erecting
  • Transformer removal

Custom

  • Short Haul/Skid Helicopter Work
  • Bare Hand Experience:

WORKING IN DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH AN ENERGIZED OVERHEAD LINE. WORKING EITHER ALONGSIDE, FROM A SUSPENDED PLATFORM, OR DIRECTLY ON THE LINE ITSELF.

Certification

  • OSHA 10:

10 HOURS COMPLETED OF TRAINING REGARDING

APPRECIATION, PREVENTION, AVOIDANCE AND REDUCTION OF SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE.

  • OSHA 10 ET&D

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Lee Electric
04.2024 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

MEARS
09.2023 - 04.2024

Journeyman Lineman

Pike Electric
05.2023 - 09.2023

Journeyman Lineman

Utility Lines Construction Services
12.2022 - 05.2023

Journeyman Lineman

SPE Utilities
08.2022 - 12.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Thayer Electric
02.2022 - 08.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Metrotek
07.2021 - 02.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Miller Bros
05.2021 - 07.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Service Electric
04.2021 - 05.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Heliservice
02.2021 - 04.2021

Journeyman Lineman

BHI Energy
12.2020 - 02.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Heli Services
08.2020 - 12.2020

Journeyman Lineman

Northline Utilities
09.2018 - 07.2020

Journeyman Lineman

Richardson Wayland
05.2018 - 09.2018

Journeyman Lineman

L.E myers
01.2018 - 05.2018

Journeyman Lineman

INTREN
10.2017 - 01.2018

Journeyman Lineman

Heart Utilities of Jacksonville
07.2017 - 10.2017

Journeyman Lineman

Arc America
04.2017 - 07.2017

Journeyman Lineman

Riggs Distler
12.2016 - 04.2017

Journeyman Lineman

L.E Myers
04.2016 - 12.2016

Journeyman Lineman

Utility Lines Construction Services
05.2013 - 04.2016

GED -

Dixie Hollins High School
  • OSHA 10:

10 HOURS COMPLETED OF TRAINING REGARDING

APPRECIATION, PREVENTION, AVOIDANCE AND REDUCTION OF SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE.

  • OSHA 10 ET&D
PETER SWAIM