Tucker Lien

Journeyman Lineman

Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative

Williston, ND

05.2018 - Current

Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents
.Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.