William Lodwig
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Senior Line Mechanic with 20 years of experience. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent communication with others. Motivated to learn and teach the Burbank standards to others while keeping safety the utmost of importance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Line Mechanic
Burbank Water and Power
10.2021 - Current
- Over 1800 hours of acting Supervisor in their absence; managing crew members, Train and evaluate employees, written reports, and to do related work as required in the past three years
- Perform skilled electrical work in the construction, maintenance and repair of an overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systemSubmit and execute distribution and transmission switching procedures and schematic/print updates
- Job walk and assist engineering staff with project planning
- Fulfill all Line Mechanic duties
Line Mechanic
Burbank Water And Power
08.2010 - 10.2021
- Installs and maintains transmission, distribution and street lighting systems, both overhead and underground
- Provides written and verbal guidance and constructive feedback to apprentices daily and in monthly evaluations
- Switching of overhead and underground lines
- Job walk with engineering to plan jobs
- Knowledge of Lock out/tag out procedures
- Knowledge and grasp of The California Public Utilities Commission General Orders 95 and 128 concerning the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems; electrical theory; fundamental safety regulations and first aid
- Teach climbing school to new apprentices and Verdugo climbing school
- Acting Senior Mechanic and or Supervision in their absence; managing crew members
- Compete in local and international Linemen rodeos
Line Mechanic Apprentice
Burbank Water And Power
12.2006 - 08.2010
- Completed after-hour classes and on-the-job training and testing
- Assisted journey level Line Mechanics in overhead and underground construction and rigging
- Follow oral and written directions
- Installed and maintained of transmission lines, energized primary and low voltage systems, and street lighting systems
- Climb poles and worked in the underground
- Employ safe work practices
- Compete in local and international Linemen rodeos
Pipe Fitter Apprentice
Burbank Water And Power
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Obtained certifications issued by States of California Grade 2 (D2) Water Distribution Operator certificate and Grade 2 (T2) Treatment Operator
- Obtained Class A Driver License
- Assisted in performing all allied construction or maintenance work in the installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of the water system
- Operated trucks, backhoe, and other heavy construction equipment, including: jackhammers, tampers, pumps, and air compressors
- Used welding tools, Hand tools, oxygen and acetylene to assemble and secure pipes, tubes and fittings.
Education
Certified Line Mechanic - Line Mechanic
LA Trade Technical College
City of Los AngelesSkills
- BWP's Environment, Health and Safety Team(EHS) 3/2024 - Current
- Joint Apprentice Committee, Secretary 1/2018 - 2/2020
- Employee Safety Committee, Chair 1/2017 - 7/2018
Other Skills
- Strong communication skills with staff, other departments, residents, and customers
- Troubleshooting skills related to electrical outages and completing jobs
- Maintains successful working relationships with the public and co-workers
- First Aid/CPR certified
Certification
- Foreman Leadership Course (SCAPA)
- Assertiveness Workshop
- Supervisor 101 training
- Coaching skills for managers training
Additional Information
- Work with Hollywood inpact studios, 2022-24
- Helped multiple elderly homeowners in the community with house/yard maintenance to prevent fines, 2015-21
- Organized volunteers to help build a park and a student center at Grace Baptist Church, 2018-2019
Timeline
Senior Line Mechanic
Burbank Water and Power
10.2021 - Current
Line Mechanic
Burbank Water And Power
08.2010 - 10.2021
Line Mechanic Apprentice
Burbank Water And Power
12.2006 - 08.2010
Pipe Fitter Apprentice
Burbank Water And Power
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Foreman Leadership Course (SCAPA)
- Assertiveness Workshop
- Supervisor 101 training
- Coaching skills for managers training
Certified Line Mechanic - Line Mechanic
LA Trade Technical College
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