Robert Douin
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Duke Energy
Crawfordville, FL
07.2001 - 03.2019
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contractor Oversite
Duke Energy
Crawfordville, FL
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and confirming observation of protocols and standards by workers.
- Evaluated contractor performance during contract lifecycles.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Advised management on appropriate actions when contract violations occur.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Work Ready Specialist
Duke Energy
Crawfordville, FL
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Completed and distributed accurate and informative progress reports and project records to management.
- Analyzed job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing progress made at the job site each week.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Inspected work performed by personnel to ensure accuracy and adherence to company standards.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding status of projects and any issues that arose.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and instructions as needed.
- Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Trouble Technician
Duke Energy
Crawfordville, FL
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Used computer based software to configure metering and protection devices.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
First Pentecostal Church of Inglis
Inglis, FL05-1991
Skills
- Pole Setting
- Equipment Inspection
- Grounding Procedures
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting [Equipment]
Timeline
Trouble Technician
Duke Energy
09.2022 - 01.2024
Work Ready Specialist
Duke Energy
02.2021 - 08.2022
Contractor Oversite
Duke Energy
04.2020 - 01.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Duke Energy
07.2001 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
First Pentecostal Church of Inglis