Shane Bruckelmyer
North East,MD
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
City Light &Power
Edgewood, MD
10.2019 - Current
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Journeyman Lineman
AUI Power
Elkton, MD
10.2012 - 11.2018
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- 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.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.
- Assisted in constructing fiber optic networks by pulling cables through conduit runs.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Sky High School
Minneapolis, MN06-2012
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Grounding procedures
- Equipment Inspection
- Schematics
- Repair work
- Heavy Lifting
- Written and verbal communication
- Wire Splicing
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Pole setting
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Safety meetings
- Emergency Repairs
- Transformer removal
- Hand and power tools
- Safety Procedures
- Grounding Techniques
- System Troubleshooting
- Electrical system knowledge
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
City Light &Power
10.2019 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
AUI Power
10.2012 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Sky High School
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