Joshua Arehart
Oregon City
Summary
Seasoned Power Lineman with a proven track record at Portland General Electric Co., excelling in emergency response and customer satisfaction. Expert in overhead and underground distribution, demonstrating top-notch electrical safety and effective communication. Achieved significant outage reduction and upheld stringent safety standards, showcasing a commitment to excellence and teamwork in the electric utility industry.
Offering strong foundation in leadership and organizational skills, eager to learn and develop in dynamic operations environment. Delivers insights into strategic planning and process improvement, ready to use and develop analytical and leadership skills in Presidential role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Lineman
Portland General Electric Co.
01.2020 - Current
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing critical needs while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Streamlined work processes with proficient use of specialized tools and machinery in daily tasks.
- Expanded technical expertise through continuous professional development opportunities in the electric utility industry.
- Reduced outage duration by swiftly identifying and repairing damaged lines and equipment.
- Coordinated with local authorities when necessary for road closures or traffic control measures during job site operations.
- Upheld high customer satisfaction ratings by providing prompt response to outages and service requests.
- Enhanced power line safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
- Promoted team cohesion through effective communication and collaboration on complex projects.
- Exhibited exceptional troubleshooting abilities, diagnosing issues quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Safeguarded public safety, addressing potential hazards related to overhead power lines and utility poles.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Power Lineman
Pacific Power
02.2006 - 01.2009
- Reduced outage duration by swiftly identifying and repairing damaged lines and equipment.
- Upheld high customer satisfaction ratings by providing prompt response to outages and service requests.
- Ensured consistent compliance with OSHA regulations by diligently following safety protocols at all times on job sites.
- Enhanced power line safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, adhering to all regulations during installations and repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Education
No Degree - Power Lineman
JATC
Portland, OR04-2002
Skills
- Overhead distribution
- Electrical safety procedures
- Hazard identification
- Power line installation
- Underground distribution
- Adherence to regulations
- Voltage regulation
- Transformer installation
- Bucket truck operation
- Electrical power line installation
- Hand and power tools
- Hole digging
- Crew assistance
- Repair work
- Written and verbal communication
- Chain hoist operation
- Safety procedures
- Transformer removal
- Shortening and lengthening lines
Timeline
Power Lineman
Portland General Electric Co.
01.2020 - Current
Power Lineman
Pacific Power
02.2006 - 01.2009
No Degree - Power Lineman
JATC
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