Brandon Allen
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Focused Groundman proudly offering a strong work ethic and a great attendance record. An adaptable employee willing to follow instructions to ensure safety and committed to maintaining equipment. Known for assisting others whenever needed. Mechanically Inclined. Hard worker and reliable individual who demonstrates outstanding skills and expertise in operating and maintaining heavy equipment, teamwork, possessing exceptional communication, safety, leadership, and problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under high pressure and stress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Powerline Technician First Year Apprentice
Hudgeon Power Systems
Swan Hills, AB
11.2023 - Current
- Installed new powerlines in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, cranes and diggers to construct and repair powerlines.
- Assisted with emergency repairs during storms or other natural disasters.
- Climbed poles to inspect, install or repair overhead distribution systems.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting, tightening nuts and bolts.
- Followed strict safety protocols when working around high voltage lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
Type 1 Wildland Firefighter HELITACK Crew Leader
Government of Alberta
High Level, AB
04.2019 - 11.2023
- Perform initial attack and sustained action fire suppression, chainsaw operation, and prescribed burning response operations
- Lead a four-person crew in successfully extinguishing wildfires with zero incidents
- Train new recruits to industry standards
- Promptly accomplish and file fire reports, pay hours, and incident forms in a timely manner
- Attend flood relief and community events
- Medivac acutely ill and injured workers out of the fire line while recording and monitoring vital signs and overall status
- Oversee and direct multiple crews while effectively utilizing different department resources during wildfire operations.
LINE FIREFIGHTER
Castor Volunteer Fire Department
Castor, AB
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Drove/operated fire apparatuses, including engine, tanker, and rapid response
- Maintained gear/tools to industry standards
- Suppressed and mitigated forest/wildland fires
- Performed and assisted in vehicle extractions and high-angle and trench rescue
- Assisted in medical emergencies, providing first aid, CPR, and lifesaving measures to acutely ill and injured individuals/crew.
GROUNDSMAN
Arbor Tech Utility Service
Leduc, AB
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed technical tree-falling activities around live utility lines using ropes and proper falling techniques and strategies
- Operated a bucket truck for over 150 hours to cut and remove trees and tree limbs growing in and around power lines
- Staged and cleared brush piles for chipping and disposal
- Maintained safety by wearing proper PPE and following protocols.
FARM HAND/GENERAL LABOUR
Nelson Creek Cattle Company
Brownfield, AB
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Operated and maintained light and heavy-duty farming equipment
- Repaired farm buildings, fences, and other properties
- Tended to livestock/animals by providing them with food and water and herding them into grazing pastures as necessary
- Cleaned and disinfected animal living areas, including hutches, cages, and pens
- Provided seasonal service during winter.
Education
Wildland Fire Training -
Hinton Fire Centre
01.2019
Diploma -
Gus Wetter School
Castor, AB01.2015
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Company radio usage
- Transformer removal
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Repair work
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- CIFFC Wildland Firefighter Leader and member
- Unrestricted Alberta Driver's License Class '5' with 'Q' Air Brake Endorsement
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Certificate, St. Johns Ambulance
- Defensive Driving Course
- Alberta Chainsaw Course Level 3 Fallers
- Canadian Radio Operators Certificate
- Storm Water Damage Operator (Australia SES)
- Open Water Diver, PADI
- Fire Investigator 110 Certificate
- Firefighter Training Course (FFTS S-300), SCBA
- Firefighter Training Course (FFTS S-900)
- Incident Command System ICS 100 2019
- Incident Command System ICS 200 2021
- IC 4 (Alberta)
- ChemCert Training
- WHMIS Training
- TDG Training
Volunteer Experience
- Castor Fire and Rescue, 2015-2023
- State Emergency Services, Bathurst, NSW, 2022-2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Powerline Technician First Year Apprentice
Hudgeon Power Systems
11.2023 - Current
GROUNDSMAN
Arbor Tech Utility Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
Type 1 Wildland Firefighter HELITACK Crew Leader
Government of Alberta
04.2019 - 11.2023
FARM HAND/GENERAL LABOUR
Nelson Creek Cattle Company
01.2017 - 01.2020
LINE FIREFIGHTER
Castor Volunteer Fire Department
01.2015 - 01.2023
Wildland Fire Training -
Hinton Fire Centre
Diploma -
Gus Wetter School
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