DEREK CLAXTON
Gibbons
Summary
I am highly motivated to work collaboratively with others to ensure work is completed on time, on budget, and in the safest way possible. I am hoping to use my work experience to gain a powerline technician apprenticeship.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator 3
EPCOR D&T (Material Support)
02.2015 - Current
- Operating the Digger and Aerial crane as well as the backyard digger and various stringing equipment
- Installing Aerial and Underground transformers
- Installing GI and Cubicle Switches
- Installation of Wood and fiberglass power poles
- Installing Downhaul Anchors
- Removal of old wood poles and other electrical equipment
- Responding to damages and emergency work
- Transporting various sizes of wood poles through the city and surrounding areas and alleyways
- Operating the double bucket truck
- Splicing house services, installing ground rods, terminating 1/0 cable
- Review of drawings, first calls, OSCAM, and other site permits
- Booking on and off system control as required
- An understanding of the different voltages in our system
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing service inquiries professionally while maintaining open communication channels throughout repairs or installations process.
- Extensive training of new and current employees with ground related tasks and operating equipment
Relief Equipment Operator 1 and 3/ Relief U3
EPCOR Technologies
04.2012 - 12.2021
- Operated skid steer, polecat, and knuckle boom in a safe, efficient, and effective manner
- Various types of underground work involving streetlights and traffic lights (including cabinet work)
- Installed traffic and street light poles, davit arms, and bases
- Mentored new employees and showed them how to do job tasks safely and efficiently
- Maintained proper housekeeping of work sites and vehicles
- Followed safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents
- Analyzed the first calls and the engineered blueprints for each project
- Relief U3 duties including daily tail gate talks, coordinating with PMs, and managing workloads/schedules
- Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
Education
Grade 12 Graduate -
Eastglen Composite High School
01.2012
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite
- Proficient with E Scheduler
- Proficient with Alberta 1 Call
- Proficient with Dig Shaw
- Proficient with Ivara
- Proficient with Oracle
- Punctual
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Leadership experience
- Organized
- Follows procedures
- Completes work in a safe manner
- Good customer service skills
- Works well independently
- Works well in team settings
- Exceptional communication skills
- Problem solving
- Wire splicing
- Electrical power line installation
Accomplishments
- Class 1 License
- Certified Digger, Aerial Crane, Backyard digger, skid steer, and knuckle boom operator
- Utility Worker Switching School
- CSTS
- WMHIS
- First Aid
- Ground disturbance
- Vehicle Trip Inspection
- Cargo Securement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Equipment Operator 3
EPCOR D&T (Material Support)
02.2015 - Current
Relief Equipment Operator 1 and 3/ Relief U3
EPCOR Technologies
04.2012 - 12.2021
Grade 12 Graduate -
Eastglen Composite High School
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