Thomas Morgan
Summary
IBEW Journeyman Lineman with eight years of trade experience in transmission and energized distribution work as a union contractor and utility lineman. Has performed construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lead crews on multiple utility properties with a career long focus on the right safety practices. Seeking opportunity to employ skills, trade experience, and work ethic towards a long, fulfilling, and safe career with Met-Ed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, IBEW Local 1289
09.2019 - Current
- Constructed new power lines (distribution, underground, sub-transmission), contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Spent time working as a Crew Chief leading and coordinating work efforts for construction and troubleshooting/ outages.
- Performed work such as energized distribution reconductors in industrial areas on military contracts, transformer banks, sub-transmission construction, substation maintenance, and underground distribution.
Apprentice Lineman (6th Period)
I.B. Abel (IBEW Local 1319)
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked on 3rd shift 10pm-6am (WEV) performing construction and maintenance for PPL Corp.
- Safely performed troubleshooting, switching, energized crossarm/ transformer/ cutout changes, underground fault location/ isolation, storm restorations, etc. Under low light conditions.
- Coordinated efforts with additional crews and utility system operators.
Apprentice Lineman (5th Period)
Harlan Electric (IBEW Local 1319)
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed energized distribution work on contracts for PPL Corp. and Met-Ed.
- Worked on crews doing pole transfers, transformer/ transformer banks, three phase recloser installations, underground distribution, and storm restorations.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
Apprentice Lineman (5th Period)
Elecnor Hawkeye (IBEW Local 1049)
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Performed energized distribution work upgrading the infrastructure of the PSEG Long Island's system on FEMA contract.
- Set and transferred energized distribution poles, upgraded pole mounted equipment such as cutouts, transformers, as well as primary/ secondary conductor.
- Worked off PSEG dock assisting in trouble calls, car-pole accidents, and storm restorations.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
Apprentice Lineman (4th Period)
Henkles & McCoy
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed energized distribution and sub-transmission construction for Pennelec/ First Energy Corp.
- Set and transferred distribution/ sub-transmission poles, performed new right of way construction climbing poles and operating various track machines/ off-road equipment, assisted in storm restorations in various locations for First Energy.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
Education
Apprenticeship Certificate - Lineman Apprenticeship
NLC 4th Year Program (IBEW Local 1289)
Sussex, NJ09.2020
6th Step - Lineman Apprenticeship
NJATC Apprenticeship Program (IBEW Local 1319)
Douglassville, PA09.2019
Trade School Diploma - Climbing/ Powerline Construction
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA08.2015
High School Diploma -
Delaware Valley High School
Milford, PA06.2011
Skills
- IBEW Journeyman Lineman 'A' Ticket
- Class A CDL
- OSHA 10 T&D
- First Aid/ CPR
- Pole Top Rescue
- Qualified Rigger/ Signal Person
Additional Information
John Harsch, Journeyman Lineman (Met-Ed Starting 7/1/2024)
(570) 776-6258
Joey Underwood, Journeyman Lineman (Jersey Central Power & Light)
(862) 268-3665
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, IBEW Local 1289
09.2019 - Current
Apprentice Lineman (6th Period)
I.B. Abel (IBEW Local 1319)
07.2019 - 09.2019
Apprentice Lineman (5th Period)
Harlan Electric (IBEW Local 1319)
04.2019 - 07.2019
Apprentice Lineman (5th Period)
Elecnor Hawkeye (IBEW Local 1049)
01.2019 - 04.2019
Apprentice Lineman (4th Period)
Henkles & McCoy
05.2018 - 01.2019
Apprenticeship Certificate - Lineman Apprenticeship
NLC 4th Year Program (IBEW Local 1289)
6th Step - Lineman Apprenticeship
NJATC Apprenticeship Program (IBEW Local 1319)
Trade School Diploma - Climbing/ Powerline Construction
Southeast Lineman Training Center
High School Diploma -
Delaware Valley High School
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