DALTON MERRICK
Uxbridge,Ontario
Summary
Reliable employee seeking Power Line Technician position. Offering excellent communication and great judgment. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization brand. Experience in many areas of the trade, from progressing and managing the underground and overhead with years of experience in the Line Industry. Have a clear understanding of Trouble Truck, Reactive, and Under Ground networking systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman Power Line Technician
Valard Construction
05.2020 - Current
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Power Line Technician
Black And McDonald
06.2012 - 05.2020
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions
- Worked on both dead and energized lines
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
Education
Diploma - Electrical Technician Instrumentation Control
Durham College
Whitby, ON04.2012
Skills
- Class DZ driver's license
- Toronto Hydro Contractor Hold Off
- Ability proficiently operate all equipment associated with trade
- Knowledge of IHSA rules, Utility Work Protection Code and other related safety regulations
- Strong organizational skills, leadership, and conflict resolution
- Approved holder of Toronto Hydro Clearances
- Safety Instruction
- Physically fit to perform position responsibilities and ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Emergency Repair
- Able to work effectively as part of team and able to solve moderately complex problems
- Underground Cabling
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Red Seal Power Line Technician 11/2017
Certification
- Red Seal, Power Line Technician, Certificate of Qualification- 11/2017
- Certificate of Apprenticeship, Electrical Utility Safety Asso - 09/2017
- Toronto Hydro Confined Space-Entry Certificate
Timeline
Foreman Power Line Technician
Valard Construction
05.2020 - Current
Power Line Technician
Black And McDonald
06.2012 - 05.2020
Diploma - Electrical Technician Instrumentation Control
Durham College
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