Les Sommers
Red Deer,Alberta
Summary
Reliable Lineman known for troubleshooting issues and inspecting poles and lines for signs of danger. Dedicated employee willing to work any shift and offering a great attendance record. Promoting highly developed decision making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Powerline Technician
FortisAlberta
01.2000 - 12.2019
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Safeguarded environmental integrity during work activities by implementing proper waste disposal methods and adhering to local regulations.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Demonstrated expert troubleshooting skills in diagnosing electrical issues, leading to swift resolutions and minimal downtime.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing service inquiries professionally while maintaining open communication channels throughout repairs or installations process.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Streamlined work processes through clear communication with dispatchers regarding job status updates or additional resource requirements if necessary.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Powerline Construction And Operation
FortisAlberta Trades Training
Red Deer, ABSkills
- Customer Service
- Electrical system knowledge
- Safety Management
- Hand and power tools
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Power restoration
- Bucket truck operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Underground Distribution
- Equipment Maintenance
- Lockout/Tagout
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical distribution systems
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Powerline Technician
FortisAlberta
01.2000 - 12.2019
Powerline Construction And Operation
FortisAlberta Trades Training
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