Thomas McLaughlin
Ladera Ranch,CA
Summary
Dynamic individual performing installations and maintenance on variety of electrical systems. Works knowledgeably with voltage, current and resistance under potentially stressful circumstances. Demonstrates proficient diagnostic abilities and implements resolutions for complex electrical system malfunctions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Wilson Electrical services
Mira Loma, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Hard money 60 pole change outs
- Followed strict grounding practices to safely work on Transmisson powerlines as well as Distribution and Secondary voltages
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Journeyman Lineman
HW Power
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Installed, maintained, removed power poles for overhead electrical distribution
- Installed and removed transformers, transformer banks, capacitor banks, gang switches, cut outs, pot heads, and pole top extensions
- Transferring, rigging, dead ending hot phases while following all safety procedures
- Following all safety protocol while deengerizing power lines that would be unsafe to work hot, such as testing hot, using make and break tool, testing again to make sure no voltage and then grounding deenergized wire procedures
- Backyard work climbing poles using bucksqueeze and secondary climbing belt, working in conjuction with crane crews that help with pole removal and replacment
- Terminating elbows, hammers, t bodys, and pot heads
- Using test equipment for voltage and rotation checks
- Operating bucket trucks, line trucks, skid steers, forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, easement machines, rope pulling machines, wire carts, manned lifts, excavators
- Brothers keeper
Journeyman Lineman
Alvah Contractors
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Installed, maintained, removed power poles for overhead electrical distribution
- Installed and removed transformers, transformer banks, capacitor banks, gang switches, cut outs, pot heads, and pole top extensions
- Transferring, rigging, dead ending hot phases while following all safety procedures
- Following all safety protocol while deengerizing power lines that would be unsafe to work hot, such as testing hot, using make and break tool, testing again to make sure no voltage and then grounding deenergized wire procedures
- Backyard work climbing poles using bucksqueeze and secondary climbing belt, working in conjuction with crane crews that help with pole removal and replacment
- Terminating elbows, hammers, t bodys, and pot heads
- Using test equipment for voltage and rotation checks
- Operating bucket trucks, line trucks, skid steers, forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, easement machines, rope pulling machines, wire carts, manned lifts, excavators
- Brothers keeper
Education
Journeyman Lineman - Electrical Construction
South West Line Constructors
Albuquerque, NM03.2021
Skills
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Grounding Procedures
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Transformer Banks
- Foreman Satisfaction
- Hardware Replacement
- Electrical Knowledge
- Safety Instruction
- Wire Splicing
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Rigging
- Hardworking
- Punctuality
- Great Attitude
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Wilson Electrical services
07.2023 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
HW Power
09.2021 - 04.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Alvah Contractors
04.2021 - 09.2021
Journeyman Lineman - Electrical Construction
South West Line Constructors
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