Zachary Smith
Mannford,OK
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Lineman with a robust background in overhead line construction and exceptional leadership skills, honed at companies like PAR Electrical Contractors. Expert in transformer banks and proficient in troubleshooting, ensuring project completion with efficiency. Demonstrated ability to train apprentices, enhancing team capabilities and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
PAR Electrical Contractors
12.2024 - Current
- Foreman on 76 mile 345KV new construction job for PAR on AEP and OG&E system.
- In a leadership role. Able to plan and coordinate with multiple crews and work together to complete tasks.
- Crane certified through EICA with PAR
- Set up and safely operate cranes for picking or man basket applications.
- Frame and set steel structures for 345KV bundle conductor.
- Use proper rigging and lifting procedures
- Setting up equipotential mats for wire pull sites.
Journeyman Lineman
Rokstad Power
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Changed poles from wood to steel structures for 69KV line with 7620 distribution under-build.
- Became familiar with transmission systems and grounding procedures.
- Reconducted 4 miles of 477 to 795.
- Dead-ended wire, pressed dead-ends and jumpers with 60ton press.
- Operated rope rigs and tensioners. Heavy equipment.
- Set in-bed and foundation structures.
Journeyman Lineman
Pinnacle Power Services
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Worked all over Sonoma and Marin counties.
- Changed/upgraded poles for fire hardening and NFR projects.
- Became familiar with switching PG&E facilities. Replaced smart switches and put them online.
- Changed poles by digger derrick, crane, and helicopter. Long line certified at Pinnacle.
- Worked along side PG&E switchmen/trouble shooters.
- Completed multiple underground projects. Replaced/Installed UG cable. Operated pulling equipment. Terminated splices, T bodies, elbows, and pot heads. Megged and thumped UG cable to dig up and repair.
- Also was a crew forman, therefore learned to properly complete job packet paperwork.
Journeyman Lineman
Michels Pacific Energy
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned safety and construction standards of PG&E distribution systems.
- Changed/upgraded pole anywhere from San Francisco to San Jose. Single phase, three phase, double and triple circuit poles.
- Worked along side all different Lineman from across USA.
- Work on large underground projects, changed submersible transformer, interruptors, and switches.
- Replaced capacitor banks, transformer banks, viper switches.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
Journeyman Lineman
American Electric Power, AEP
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Started my apprenticeship in 2017 with AEP. During that time I was rotated in all departments within AEP Tulsa. (Overhead Line Crew, Underground, and also Service/Trouble) Before that, I also interned with AEP for 1 year
- Through apprenticeship, I learned, in detail, transformer banks and inner workings. Proper safety/grounding procedures.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Multiple overhead to underground conversions. Terminated T-Bodies, Elbows, and Potheads.
- Replaced/repaired capacitor banks, regulator stations, and multiple styles of smart switches.
- Learn to bank, parallel, and troubleshoot transformers.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously under challenging conditions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in all work performed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Maintained good customer relations, interacted with public daily when troubleshooting.
- Left AEP to contract out of IBEW 1245
Education
Associate of Applied Science - High Voltage
Oklahoma State University
Okmulgee, OK08-2017
Skills
- Overhead line construction
- Troubleshooting
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Transformer banks
- Written and verbal communication
- Wye and Delta Systems
- Climbing
- OSHA regulations
- Crane and digger derrick certifications
- Voltage testing
- Terminate UG cable
Certification
OSHA 10
Crane and Digger Derrick Certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
PAR Electrical Contractors
12.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Rokstad Power
10.2024 - 12.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Pinnacle Power Services
08.2024 - 10.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Michels Pacific Energy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Journeyman Lineman
American Electric Power, AEP
08.2017 - 05.2021
OSHA 10
Crane and Digger Derrick Certification
Class A CDL
Associate of Applied Science - High Voltage
Oklahoma State University
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