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Trevor Jones

Leander,TX

Summary

Diligent Journeyman Lineman with a solid background in electrical infrastructure maintenance and repair. Proven track record of successfully executing complex installations and ensuring safety compliance in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Vast knowledge relating to AC/DC theory. Skilled at handling routine and emergency work in different environments to meet all power distribution needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
07.2023 - Current
    • Company Overview: Successful completion of DOL certified NLC apprenticeship
    • Regularly conduct independent troubleshooting of overhead and underground outages
    • Responsible for conducting routine and emergency switching of distribution circuits
    • Patrolling various types of line while communicating with SCADA to field verify status of structures, equipment, or conductor
    • Experienced with all types of overhead equipment and their operation, as well as 200amp and 600amp underground equipment and their operation
    • Vast understanding of NESC, current NEC, and OSHA guidelines
    • Work closely with SCADA and GIS mapping departments
    • Work on energized line and equipment in accordance with company safety policies in emergency situations when public safety is at risk
    • Respond to customer calls for disconnects, reconnects, or power issues
    • Work with customers, contractors, fire, and local police
    • Manage a work schedule that allows flexibility without supervision
    • Actively involved in the training of apprentices both in the field and the classroom
    • Help oversee and coach apprentice rodeo team
    • Independently maintain and operate an assigned service/trouble bucket truck
    • Participated in major energized re-conduct projects of large double circuit distribution lines
    • Accumulated 1,400 hours of after-hours callout work yearly since 2019, providing timely troubleshooting and support beyond regular shift duties
    • Successful completion of DOL certified NLC apprenticeship
    • Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
    • Reduced incident response times, leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and techniques for rapid fault detection.

Apprentice Lineman

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
07.2019 - 07.2023
  • Watching lineman as a qualified observer to ensure safe working conditions
  • Ensuring all line hoses and insulated blankets are inspected before each use
  • Use of class 3 rubber gloves and sleeves
  • Framing poles, setting anchors, and making up guy wire according to spec
  • Setting poles between energized distribution lines
  • Gained experience in energized re-conducts from 4/0 to 795 primary conductors
  • Use of tensioners and rope rigs to pull conductors
  • Proper use of hot arms and winch line to move them
  • Driving all types of trucks and equipment
  • Pulling material, wire, rope rigs, and pole trailers both loaded and unloaded in compliance with DOT regulation
  • Using proper cover up before working energized primary and secondary conductors
  • Inspecting rubber gloves and sleeves before every use
  • Climbing energized poles to perform work on secondaries
  • Performing both de-energized and energized work from a bucket under supervision of a journeyman lineman
  • Working on 24.9kv overhead and underground circuits daily
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
  • Developed strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, insulators, and other power distribution components.

Apprentice Lineman

Volt Power LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Routine performance of generic apprentice tasks such as truck stocking and entry-level lineworker tasks
  • Supported senior linemen in troubleshooting and repair of electrical distribution systems
  • Gained experience working on electrical grids for various utility companies, enhancing personal versatility
  • Worked with contracting crews under high-output expectations, consistently delivering efficient and effective results
  • Responsible for recording JSA safety logs daily before work
  • Making sure journeyman lineman have everything needed to complete work on all daily tasks
  • Proper grounding of trucks, equipment, and de-energized lines to ensure safety
  • Watching journeyman lineman as a qualified observer to maintain safety at all times
  • Ensuring all line hoses and insulated blankets are inspected before each use
  • Framing poles, setting anchors, and making up guy wire according to spec
  • Setting poles between energized distribution lines of 7.2kv to 24.9kv and under transmission lines from 69kv to 112kv
  • Provided storm restoration assistance across the country after hurricanes, tornados, etc

Lead Underground Electrician

So-Cal Electric
08.2017 - 06.2018
    • Gained further proficiency in troubleshooting secondary voltages and diagnosing underground outages
    • Oversaw manpower and logistics for out-of-town projects
    • Routinely installed switchgears of various sizes, up to 2,000 amps
    • Prepared work orders and managed material procurement to support project needs
    • Extensive underground work such as trenching by hand or with digging equipment, running conduit (2" - 4"), duct banks/conduit banks, underground wire pulls with tuggers up to 1,500
    • Live equipment testing using the proper PPE such as a 40cal arc flash suit and rubber gloves
    • Terminating wires from 250mcm - 750kcmil using a hydraulic press to crimp
    • Responsible for safety and proper clearance when energizing in a confined space or enclosure
    • Ensured safety during underground electric installations by following strict industry guidelines and protocols.

Apprentice Electrician

O'Bryant Electric
06.2012 - 05.2016
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground transformers, ranging in size from 45KVA to upwards of 500KVA
  • Installed and maintained switchgears, fuses, distribution panels and metering panels
  • Conducted troubleshooting of large three-phase motors
  • Analyzed circuits and equipment for voltage or current presence before performing work to ensure safety and accuracy
  • Terminating or splicing wires from 12awg - 750kcmil
  • Pulling wire either by hand or using pulling equipment such as tuggers, pulleys, and snorkels
  • Testing and startup of electrical equipment including motors
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Installed conduit systems effectively for better wire protection, contributing to overall system longevity and reliability.

Education

4-year DOL Apprenticeship Program -

Northwest Lineman College
Marble Falls, TX
10-2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, ID

IBEW Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program -

IBEW Local 11
Commerce, CA
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Mayfair High School
Lakewood, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Vast 200 and 600 amp underground experience
  • Written and verbal communication
  • NEC, NESC, OSHA
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Company radio usage, three-way communication, SCADA communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Self Motivation

References

  • Joshua Herrick, Regional Operations Supervisor, (530) 957-1470
  • Brandon Offutt, Regional Operations Supervisor, (936) 329-3358
  • Joshua Hanawalt, PEC Training Department Manager, (512) 694-1076

Accomplishments

  • Two top-10 Texas lineman rodeo finishes
  • 2nd overall apprentice at International Lineman Rodeo 2021
  • Most overtime/call-out from 2020-present
  • Perfect safety record
  • Overseen and managed major distribution system upgrades and re-routes

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - DOT medical Certification
  • Journeyman Lineman Certification - Department of Labor (Northwest Lineman College)
  • Electrical Lineworker Certification (ELC) - Northwest Lineman College
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • OSHA Electrical Transmission & Distribution Construction Safety & Health Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
07.2023 - Current

Apprentice Lineman

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
07.2019 - 07.2023

Apprentice Lineman

Volt Power LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019

Lead Underground Electrician

So-Cal Electric
08.2017 - 06.2018

Apprentice Electrician

O'Bryant Electric
06.2012 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Mayfair High School

4-year DOL Apprenticeship Program -

Northwest Lineman College

Some College (No Degree) -

Northwest Lineman College

IBEW Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program -

IBEW Local 11

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