Curtis MacFarlane
Sydney Mines,NS
Summary
Results-oriented Line Technician with sound knowledge of machines and power equipment. I have my own climbing gear as well as tools. I have acquired 1600 transferable Hours towards my apprenticeship. 800 Hours from line school as well as 800 hours from VistaCare. Dedicated to working safely and in accordance with safety practice regulations and procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Technician
VistaCare Communications
2023.04 - Current
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Working at heights climbing poles on spurs and running strand and fibre.
- Working from bucket to install new fibre or strand as well as dressing poles.
- Installed Guy wire for telecommunications.
- Build Guy wire heads and tails with preforms.
Vibe Operator
Eagle Canada
2021.01 - 2022.04
- Seismic vibrators transforms energy provided by diesel engines into vibration. It is performed by shakers, A movable element that generates vibration thanks to a piston-reaction mass device driven by an electro hydraulic servo valve. The shaker is applied to the ground for each vibration, then raised up so that the seismic vibrator can move to another vibrating point. .
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Monitored machine operations and observed control panels and gauges to identify malfunctions.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
Troubleshooter
Eagle Canada
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Traveling across the prospect to repair and maintain faulty line equipment to insure efficient and accurate data is being processed via the recording software.
- Used the proper equipment to tap into the line to diagnose the problem via " Line Viewer " and repair any faults.
Labourer
Celtic Creek RV
2019.04 - 2019.12
- Responsible for cleaning, maintaining and moving large RV trailers to clients in various locations throughout Cape Breton, as well as engaging with clients with repair and other customers assistance.
Spray Foam Installer
Ecohome Insulation
2015.04 - 2018.12
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Provided estimations and installed on tight deadlines.
Seismic Blaster
SAExploration
2011.12 - 2014.04
- Very safety Orientated position
- Responsible for handling explosives and setting of the charges to search for oil and natural gases.
- Responsible for being familiar with the safety in and around helicopters as well as moving to different sections of the prospect.
- Responsible for maintaining a SUV, ATV or Snowmobile.
Troubleshooter
SAExploration
2008.06 - 2011.04
- Traveling across the prospect to repair and maintain faulty line equipment to insure efficient and accurate data is being processed via the recording software.
- Used the proper equipment to tap into the line to diagnose the problem via " Line Viewer " and repair any faults.
Linecrew Lead
SAExploration
2006.06 - 2008.04
- Responsible for the positioning and safety of the line crew of 5+ people at a time.
- Completing working in a timely, effective and safe manner.
- Training new recruits such as how to use the CV radio's to communicate with other crew members and coordinator.
LineCrew
SAExploration
2004.06 - 2006.04
- Responsible for laying out and hooking up equipment, such as geo phones cables, batteries to record the ground motion to search for gases and oil.
- Walking 14 plus kilometers per day in harsh environments such as swamps, forests, mountains and parries in all weather conditions.
Education
Utility Line Work - Construction & Maintenance
Nova Scotia Community College
Springhill, NS06.2023
Academic Career & Connections
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS06.2019
Skills
- Personnel Records
- Customer Satisfaction
- Pole Setting
- Pole Climbing
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Reading Comprehension
- Insulator Replacement
- Transformer Installation
- Daily Logs
- Electrical Line Safety
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Company Safety Policies
Certification
- Temporary Workplace & Signage - 11/2022 - 11/2025
- Traffic Control Person - 11/2022 - 11/2025
- Fall Arrest - 09/2022 - 09/2025
- Standard First Aid, AED CPR"C - 08/2022 - 08/2025
- Supervising Ground Disturbance 201 - 03/2022 - 03/2025
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods - 03/2022 - 03/2025
- Canada Safety Council - Snowmobile Operators Course.
- Class 5 Driver's License With Air Brakes
- IBEW local 1928
References
Gregg Connell
Lead Line Technician
1(902)-237-9176
Line lead at VistaCare Communications.
Travis Giles
Senior Observer
1(604)862-4935
Travis was my supervisor at Eagle Canada.
Bert Savoie
Senior Observer
1(403)875-2750
Bert was my supervisor at Eagle Canada.
John D. Mackinnion
Observer
1(902)794-8044
John D. was my supervisor at Eagle Canada.
John David Weir
Temporary Workplace Signer
1(902)574-7532
John Weir was my signer at Mcleods safety.
Timeline
Line Technician
VistaCare Communications
2023.04 - Current
Vibe Operator
Eagle Canada
2021.01 - 2022.04
Labourer
Celtic Creek RV
2019.04 - 2019.12
Troubleshooter
Eagle Canada
2018.01 - 2020.01
Spray Foam Installer
Ecohome Insulation
2015.04 - 2018.12
Seismic Blaster
SAExploration
2011.12 - 2014.04
Troubleshooter
SAExploration
2008.06 - 2011.04
Linecrew Lead
SAExploration
2006.06 - 2008.04
LineCrew
SAExploration
2004.06 - 2006.04
Utility Line Work - Construction & Maintenance
Nova Scotia Community College
Academic Career & Connections
Nova Scotia Community College
- Temporary Workplace & Signage - 11/2022 - 11/2025
- Traffic Control Person - 11/2022 - 11/2025
- Fall Arrest - 09/2022 - 09/2025
- Standard First Aid, AED CPR"C - 08/2022 - 08/2025
- Supervising Ground Disturbance 201 - 03/2022 - 03/2025
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods - 03/2022 - 03/2025
- Canada Safety Council - Snowmobile Operators Course.
- Class 5 Driver's License With Air Brakes
- IBEW local 1928
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