Andrew Parris
Spindale
Summary
I am Skilled in many aspects of the Lineman Trade. I have a number of years with reconducting,new installation,ug repair and installation,crew leader and being able to adapt and teach safety procedures and work practices to ensure that the future Lineworkers that I have had the privilege of Training/working with will be able leave work daily as they came and have the ability to pass along the safe work practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineworker
Duke Energy
09.2016 - Current
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Crew Leader
Utility Lines Construction Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
Class A Lineman/Crew Leader
Williams Electric Co
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Class A Lineman/Crew Leader
Davis H. Elliot
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
Line Worker
Williams Electric Co
08.2006 - 02.2010
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Class C Lineman
Shaw
05.2004 - 02.2006
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Lineman Helper
Pike Electric
09.2002 - 05.2004
- 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.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Removed debris and material from job sites.
Education
High School Equivalent -
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC08.2016
Skills
- Lockout/Tag
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Switch Orders
- Repair Work
- Electrical Power Line Installation
- Pole Climbing
- Safety Procedures
- Construction Principles
- Cable Splicing
- Heavy Lifting
- Line Truck
- Back yard Machine
- UG Locating and test equipment
- Trouble shooting and repair
I like Riding side by sides and spending time with my family on the lake during the summer.
Im a simple person. I like going to Tennessee and West Virginia to ride sxs and see all that the world has to offer. I also like relaxing on the lake with my family during the summer and just relaxing while it can be done.
Timeline
Journeyman Lineworker
Duke Energy
09.2016 - Current
Crew Leader
Utility Lines Construction Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
Class A Lineman/Crew Leader
Williams Electric Co
06.2014 - 08.2015
Class A Lineman/Crew Leader
Davis H. Elliot
02.2010 - 06.2014
Line Worker
Williams Electric Co
08.2006 - 02.2010
Class C Lineman
Shaw
05.2004 - 02.2006
Lineman Helper
Pike Electric
09.2002 - 05.2004
High School Equivalent -
Isothermal Community College
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