Ritchie Ledesma
Bryan
Summary
Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience at Bryan Texas Utilities, excelling in overhead line construction and emergency repairs. Proven ability to restore power swiftly, minimizing downtime for thousands. Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at training apprentices and enhancing team efficiency while adhering to safety regulations and electrical standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Bryan Texas Utilities
10.2018 - Current
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Reduced outage durations by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in emergency situations.
Education
Bryan High School
Bryan, TXSkills
- Overhead line construction
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Written and verbal communication
- Reconducting
- Transformer banks
- Power distribution systems
- Three-phase experience
- Conductor splicing
- OSHA regulations
- Electrical distribution systems
- Voltage testing
- Repair work
- Electrical power line installation
- Transformer maintenance
- Lockout/Tagout
- Chain hoist operation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Underground line repair
- Crossarm installation
- Work order management
- Fault location
- Watt-hour meter installation
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Grounding procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Grounding techniques
- Transformer removal
- Hand and power tools
- System troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Emergency repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- Crew assistance
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Grid balancing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Electrical safety
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Bryan Texas Utilities
10.2018 - Current
Bryan High School
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