Scot Merrick
Uxbridge,ON
Summary
Supervisor, Lead Hand and Journeyman Power line Technician with 25+ years of experience in utility operations, team supervision, and high-voltage maintenance. Skilled in coaching crews, coordinating outages, and resolving complex electrical issues safely and efficiently. Proven ability to improve productivity, support compliance, and strengthen customer and team outcomes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Lead Hand of Distribution Operations
Veridian/Elexicon Energy
Ajax, Ontario
12.2000 - 07.2026
- Supervised field crews supporting electric distribution and outage response operations.
- Led weekly staff meetings to track progress on key initiatives and align team goals.
- Supported productivity efforts while managing budgets, accounts, itinerary planning, and appointment scheduling.
- Identified gaps in systems and processes that could increase costs or reduce efficiency.
- Partnered with senior management on strategy development and process improvement to strengthen resource use.
- Followed laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to customer operations.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical systems for reliable service.
- Answered outage calls and restored power across Veridian and Elexicon Energy service areas.
- Inspected poles, transformers, and switchgear for safety and operating issues.
- Coordinated with dispatch and customers during scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Maintained compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards for electric utility operations.
- Expanded job knowledge through educational opportunities, trade print articles, experienced technicians, and business networking.
- Assisted with construction of new power lines by stringing wire, installing poles, and connecting cables to structures.
- Joined meetings with stakeholders to discuss project requirements and timelines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Journeyman Powerline Technician
Black and McDonald
Scarborough Branch
01.1994 - 12.2000
- Maintained energized and de-energized distribution equipment using industry safety practices.
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical issues, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous service delivery.
- Performed pole climbing to access overhead power lines for inspections and repairs and operated bucket trucks during line maintenance work.
- Supported emergency repairs during storms and natural disasters.
- Operated heavy machinery including bucket trucks, cranes, and diggers for efficient construction and repair of power lines.
- Coordinated with teams, dispatch, and supervisors on line outages.
- Worked closely with team members to coordinate installation and maintenance projects.
- Conducted periodic tests to check for voltage levels on the lines.
- Repaired electrical faults following Black and McDonald safety procedures.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Utilized GPS and mapping tools to locate and diagnose issues within the electrical distribution system.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Followed strict safety protocols when working around high voltage lines.
- Spliced wires and soldered connections to complete circuitry for effective power distribution.
- Conducted routine maintenance on transformers, insulators, and switches to ensure optimal performance.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Followed strict safety protocols when working around high voltage lines.
Education
Red Seal Powerline Technician Certification - Powerline Technician
The Mearie Group
Vaughan, ON04.1999
Skills
- Distribution operations
- Power line maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Outage management
- Safety compliance
- Project oversight
- Resource management
- Team leadership and development
- Employee coaching and supervision
- Team strategy
- Work planning and collaboration
- Problem solving skills
- Employee training
- Evaluating employee work
- Budget management
- Supervisory support
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Powerline Technician Trades Certification
- AZ Licence, Safety Courses up to date as Required
- Bare-hand Live Line , Utility Work Protection Code, Fall Protection Working at Heights
Timeline
Supervisor/Lead Hand of Distribution Operations
Veridian/Elexicon Energy
12.2000 - 07.2026
Journeyman Powerline Technician
Black and McDonald
01.1994 - 12.2000
Red Seal Powerline Technician Certification - Powerline Technician
The Mearie Group