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Work History
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Tyson Marsh

Quanah,TX

Summary

The electrical industry as a whole is a passion of mine. I am a dedicated electrical worker with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I am currently a Journeyman Lineman with substation, transmission, and generation experience. I consider myself very adaptable, resilient, and patient.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

AEP Texas
06.2016 - Current
  • Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.

Substation Craftsman

Black & McDonald
01.2016 - 05.2016

During this job I worked as a foreman. I oversaw/ and worked on grade leveling, duct bank runs, steel work, transmission ties, and P&C wiring. I also helped receive and coordinate shipments for each project as material and equipment arrived.

  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Electrician Trainee

Preferred Industrial Contractors
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Applied knowledge of trade tools and reads and follows blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
  • Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of arc flash ratings and standards.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Worked on repairing and replacing steam/combustion turbine electrical components

Substation Craftsman/Electrical Apprentice

The Industrial Company
11.2013 - 08.2015
My duties included all general construction of substation work. I worked on substations ranging from 13.8 kv-345 kv. I was trained and performed all concrete pours, form building, tie rebar, run pvc conduit, install ground grid and grounding systems, install cable trench, pull cable, mount electrical equipment, terminate all electrical cabinets (excluding fiber optics), and connect static wires. Also, during my tenure at TIC, I completed my first year in journeyman electrical work.

Laborer

North Houston Pole Line
08.2013 - 11.2013
I assisted in the construction of 345 kv transmission lines. My job required me to work with Journeyman Lineman as the groundman. I would ready all tools and assist in material handling. 

Groundman

Service Electric Company
05.2013 - 07.2013
I was a groundman for Journeyman Lineman in the new construction of 345 Kv transmission lines. I gathered tools and material for the Journeyman I worked for and also worked for the material crew staging out any material needed in front of the crews as needed to assure work continued per schedule.

Laborer/Electrical Apprentice

The Industrial Company
01.2013 - 05.2013
I assisted in the installs of electrical equipment in substations. I worked on ground grid, grounding systems, installing cable trench, underground pvc conduit, pulling cable, and wiring lighting.

Forklift Operator

Agility Project Logistics
03.2012 - 12.2012
I loaded and unloaded material trucks. My job was to help distribute material out of a lay down yard for a substation and transmission line project. I received truck loads and organized said loads into certain purchase orders for contractors, and as needed said contractors would load out material as needed. I operated both a 12k standard forklift and 35k standard forklift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Quanah High School
Quanah, TX
2011

Skills

  • 8 Years of Distribution Work
  • 3 Years of Transmission Work
  • 1 Year of Heavy Equipment Operating
  • 40 hours of OSHA construction training
  • Class A CDL Drivers License
  • Cultural awareness
  • Computer proficiency
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership

Certification

  • 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certified
  • 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certified
  • Journeyman Lineman AEP Texas 2016- Current
  • CPR/ First AID Certified
  • Class A CDL Drivers License
  • Certified Forklift Driver AEP Texas 2019- Current

Additional Information

Work References/Immediate Supervisors:

AEP Texas-

Tory Smith- (940) 261-0151

Black & McDonald

Gary Fluet- (936) 203-2392

Preferred Industrial Contractors-

Chris Roper- (830) 857-5262

The Industrial Company

Gary Fluet- (936) 203-2392

North Houston Pole Line/ Service Electric Company

Randy Maddy- (304) 619-4770

Agility Project Logistics

Eric Calderon- (217) 320-9183

The list above contains Immediate supervisor contact information from my previous and current employers.

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

AEP Texas
06.2016 - Current

Substation Craftsman

Black & McDonald
01.2016 - 05.2016

Electrician Trainee

Preferred Industrial Contractors
08.2015 - 01.2016

Substation Craftsman/Electrical Apprentice

The Industrial Company
11.2013 - 08.2015

Laborer

North Houston Pole Line
08.2013 - 11.2013

Groundman

Service Electric Company
05.2013 - 07.2013

Laborer/Electrical Apprentice

The Industrial Company
01.2013 - 05.2013

Forklift Operator

Agility Project Logistics
03.2012 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Quanah High School
Tyson Marsh