Shawn O’Brien
Tewksbury,MA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Dedicated and adaptable with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overhead Electric Lineman
Eversource energy
Somerville, MA
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment prior to use.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
Substation Operator
Nstar Electric and Gas Co.
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Maintain and upgrade electrical systems, understand safe work practices, work with crews, work in extreme weather conditions.
- Inspected electrical equipment for signs of wear or damage.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new personnel regarding operating procedures for the substation's systems and equipment.
Assistant Manager
Awards Unlimited Inc
05.2005 - 01.2010
- Assembled awards to customer satisfaction, helped customers with in-store and over the phone orders, delivered orders and picked up clothing in the North and South Shore area.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
Education
Associates degree: Science Technology - Electric power utility technology
Bunker Hill Community College
06.2011
Diploma -
Somerville High School
06.2009
Skills
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Written and verbal communication
- Emergency Repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Steel tower erecting
- Safety meetings
- class A CDL
- System Troubleshooting
- microsoft word/excel
Certification
- CPR and AED
- Bucket Truck Safety and Rescue
- Man Hole Safety and Rescue
- Class A CDL
- Aerial boom lift
- D.O.T medical card
Accomplishments
- Captain of high school hockey team
- M.V.P senior year of high school for hockey and baseball
- Dean’s List two consecutive semesters
Additional Information
Two years on job training in utility work for Nstar, while attending Bunker Hill Community College. Several years of finished carpentry work.
Activities
- Teach children how to ice skate and play hockey
- Referee a street hockey league
- Referee youth ice hockey
- Participating in baseball and hockey leagues
References
References upon Request
Timeline
Overhead Electric Lineman
Eversource energy
05.2024 - Current
Substation Operator
Nstar Electric and Gas Co.
07.2011 - 05.2016
Assistant Manager
Awards Unlimited Inc
05.2005 - 01.2010
Associates degree: Science Technology - Electric power utility technology
Bunker Hill Community College
Diploma -
Somerville High School
- CPR and AED
- Bucket Truck Safety and Rescue
- Man Hole Safety and Rescue
- Class A CDL
- Aerial boom lift
- D.O.T medical card
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