TRINIDAD GALAN
Lubbock
Summary
Journeyman Lineman with 17 years experience.. Skilled in high-stress environments. Specialized in preventive maintenance. Collaborative team player. Utilized professional maintenance practices. Experienced in project leadership. Experience in transformer installation and overhead line maintenance. Worked closely with engineers and engineer blueprints for new facility power. Expert in troubleshooting faults. Achieved zero safety incidents in 15 years. Mentored new linemen. Accomplished lineman. Managed operations during peak periods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Operations
COJO POWER
Seminole
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Repaired and inspected power distribution lines.
- Called in One Calls.
- Staked out line for new construction.
- Placed orders for necessary materials to support ongoing projects.
- Mentored and trained several junior linemen.
- Taught proper techniques and safety precautions.
- Led bid projects for distribution lines, ensuring project timelines and budgets aligned with profitability goals.
- Managed power restoration efforts during multi-state storm damage, coordinating teams for efficient recovery.
- Worked in high-stress environments.
- Performed voltage regulation adjustments.
- Executed specialized work on energized lines.
- Collaborated with contractors to verify adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Consistently adhered to safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency calls to facilitate prompt restoration of power.
- Maintained consistent safety performance.
- Completed preventive maintenance tasks on electrical lines.
- Maintained and installed transformers, fuse devices, and meters.
- Responded to several after-hours calls.
- Used bucket trucks and digger derricks and other heavy equipment.
- Worked on live 13kV and higher voltage distribution lines.
- Trained in Hurt Man Rescue and Bucket Rescue.
General Manager of Operations
3W Energy Services
Lamesa
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Established and maintained vendor relationships.
- Negotiated with major vendors.
- Maintained operational efficiency.
- Maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) with employees and day to day operations.
- Oversaw field ticket entry and invoicing.
- Matched field tickets to payroll time sheets.
- Worked closely with executive leadership.
- Managed electrical and powerline departments.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and annual inspections.
- Assisted with monthly safety meetings.
- Coordinated cross-team efforts with neighboring utility service providers, successfully restoring power during hurricane season storm damage from Texas to Alabama.
- Collaborated in power restoration efforts during ice storm reducing grid downtime across Tulia Texas.
- Led team in erecting [High-Voltage/Distribution/Transmission] power lines.
- Performed detailed inspections of distribution and transmission equipment, identifying potential faults and preventing outages in coverage area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hereford High School
Hereford, TX05-2000
Skills
- Power line maintenance
- Vendor negotiation
- Operational efficiency
- Safety protocol adherence
- Field operations management
- Storm damage restoration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Project management
Certification
- National Electrical Code 2023 Changes Course Part 1 & 2
- Business and Law Course for Contractors Certificate
- Class A CDL
- New Mexico EL1J Journeyman License
- New Mexico EL1 Contractors License
- Texas Electrical Apprentice License
- PEC Safeland Certified
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Coordinated cross-team efforts with neighboring utility service providers, successfully restoring power during hurricane season storm damage from Texas to Alabama.
- Collaborated in power restoration efforts during ice storm reducing grid downtime across Tulia Texas.
- Led team in erecting [High-Voltage/Distribution/Transmission] power lines.
- Performed detailed inspections of distribution and transmission equipment, identifying potential faults and preventing outages in coverage area.
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
COJO POWER
05.2023 - 02.2026
General Manager of Operations
3W Energy Services
07.2018 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Hereford High School