WADE GUICE
Cantonment,Florida
Summary
Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience at Florida Power & Light Company, skilled in blueprint reading and high voltage equipment installation. Strong adherence to safety protocols and compliance standards, resulting in improved system performance and reduced downtime. Expertise in maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical infrastructure with a focus on excellence in all tasks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Florida Power & Light Company
Pensacola, Florida
08.2011 - Current
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
Service Technician
Florida Power & Light Company
Pensacola, FL
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Troubleshoot service calls.
- Assess damages to equipment, and stay in contact with the control room.
- Patrol lines during storms.
- Determine if the equipment is still operating properly, and what repairs need to be made to run efficiently.
Apprentice
Gulf Power
Pensacola, FL
08.2011 - 11.2017
- Safely repaired downed power lines, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and equipment for installations and repairs.
- Collaborated with team to install cables, poles, and transformers.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to mitigate electrical hazards.
Plant Operator
Gulf Power
Pensacola, Florida
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Conducted daily inspections of power plant equipment to identify wear or malfunctions.
- Adjusted monitoring parameters to ensure system integrity and optimize operations.
- Assisted in switching operations and various tasks to support plant functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2019
Associate of Arts -
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2017
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Service troubleshooting
- High voltage equipment handling
- Transformer installation, removal, and diagnosis
- Three-phase systems expertise
- Welding proficiency
- Electrical safety procedures
- Distribution and substation switching
- Recloser installation
Troubleshooting and operation
Certification
- Commercial drivers license
- Workzone traffic control
Timeline
Service Technician
Florida Power & Light Company
11.2017 - 05.2019
Journeyman Lineman
Florida Power & Light Company
08.2011 - Current
Apprentice
Gulf Power
08.2011 - 11.2017
Plant Operator
Gulf Power
11.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction
The University of West Florida
Associate of Arts -
Pensacola State College
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