Miguel Valencia
montebello
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience at Southern California Edison, adept in overhead and underground line construction and customer service. Excelled in restoring power post-severe weather, enhancing the electrical grid's expansion, and mentoring apprentices. Proven track record in collaborative projects, emphasizing safety and efficiency. Skilled in conductor splicing and fostering positive customer interactions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
City Light and Power
03.2023 - Current
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Repaired damaged equipment promptly with a focus on quality craftsmanship and long-lasting results for increased durability.
Journeyman Lineman
Southern California Edison
07.2014 - 11.2022
- Installed, removed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground distribution and communication systems.
- Installed and removed equipment such as poles, cross arms, towers, enclosures, ducts and piping and electrical or other apparatus such as transformers, switches, capacitors, pot heads, protective devices, cooling or insulating equipment, emergency gear and automatic cooling or insulating equipment, emergency gear and automatic reclosers.
- Installed, removed, splices, bonds, terminates, and tested conductor and cable.
- Connected, tested, adjusted, repaired, and maintained electrical equipment and apparatus.
- While using precautionary procedures, necessary tools, and safety equipment to work on or near energized lines or equipment.
- Operated and tested equipment such as amp, volt and ohm meters, phasing and cable test sets, fault finders, and cable locators.
- Operated construction vehicles in addition to vehicle auxiliaries and other powered equipment.
- Worked well with others, collaborating, instructing, and directing apprentices and helpers.
- Maintained a safety "own it" mindset where you choose to be safe for what and who you value.
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 47
01.2007 - 07.2014
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Education
No Degree - Climbing School
East Los Angeles Skill Center
Los Angeles, CA12-2006
Skills
- Overhead line construction
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Reconducting
- Transformer banks
- Three-phase experience
- Conductor splicing
- Underground line repair
- Helicopter work
- Grounding procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Emergency repairs
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
City Light and Power
03.2023 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Southern California Edison
07.2014 - 11.2022
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 47
01.2007 - 07.2014
No Degree - Climbing School
East Los Angeles Skill Center
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