Shane Lewis
Spindale,NC
Summary
My name is Shane Lewis I've been in linework for 25 years. I have built towers, steel poles, concrete poles, strung wire, single and double circuit, single, double, and triple wire bundle. I have done reconduct jobs on distribution. I have built sub-stations. I have run all equipment necessary from cranes, dozers, skid steers, to buckets.
Diligent lineman with solid background in electrical infrastructure maintenance and repair. Successfully executed complex installations and ensured safety compliance in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, along with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Union IBEW
11.1999 - Current
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NCSkills
- Overhead line construction
- Bucket truck operation
- Pole setting
- Written and verbal communication
- Reconducting
- Transformer banks
- Power distribution systems
- Three-phase experience
- Conductor splicing
- OSHA regulations
- Electrical distribution systems
- Line stringing
- Voltage testing
- Repair work
- Electrical power line installation
- Equipment inspection
- Transformer maintenance
- Wire splicing
- Lockout/Tagout
- Chain hoist operation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Trenching
- Heavy lifting
- Underground line repair
- Crossarm installation
- Hole digging
- Electrical testing
- Fault location
- Substation maintenance
- Helicopter work
- Project estimation
- Substation expertise
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Troubleshooting
- Grounding techniques
- Transformer removal
- Hand and power tools
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Emergency repairs
- Equipment selection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety meetings
- Crew assistance
- Blueprint analysis
- Company radio usage
- Electrical systems
- Installation point access
- Troubleshooting [equipment]
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Construction principles
- Substation switching
- Voltage regulation
- Steel tower erecting
- Power restoration
- Decision-making
- Safety management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Electrical safety
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Electrical systems installation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Union IBEW
11.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wilkes Community College
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