James Terry
Appomattox
Summary
Seeking promotional opportunity to further my career with Central Virginia Electric Cooperative as a working foreman with a goal of creating a safe, quality, proficient workplace environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
09.2005 - Current
- Enhanced system reliability by performing routine maintenance on electrical equipment and power lines.
- Improved safety measures by conducting regular inspections of transmission and distribution systems.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Reduced outage durations by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in emergency situations.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- 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.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously under challenging conditions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in all work performed.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Appomattox County High School
Appomattox, VA06.2001
Skills
- Electrical Diagrams
- Schematics
- Cable Splicing
- Electrical Testing
- Electrical Power Line Installation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Transformer Banks
- Repair Work
- Reconducting
- Underground Cabling
- Three-Phase Experience
- Grounding Procedures
- Equipment Inspection
- Cable Installation
- First Aid Certification
- Work Order Management
- Substation Maintenance
- Time Management
- Overhead Line Construction
- Quality Control
- Underground Line Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Record Keeping
- Safety Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Diagram Interpretation
Certification
- Successfully completed the VMDAEC Substation Technician Apprentice Program
Special Assignments/Accomplishments
- Served for two years as Chairman of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Safety Committee.
- Proved exemplary work commitment and time management by simultaneously providing high quality work for CVEC while coaching baseball for Appomattox County High School over the past eight years.
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
09.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Appomattox County High School
- Successfully completed the VMDAEC Substation Technician Apprentice Program
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