thomas hawxhurst
*** ********** **, *********, *********, 70121, US
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Reliable Lineman with a reputation for troubleshooting problems and inspecting poles and lines for danger signs.
Aerial and underground line construction expert with a strong focus on safety. Stringing, splicing, and transferring wire in both energized and de-energized circuits is a skill that a determined Lineman possesses.
Worked in several Entergy networks. New Orleans East, Riverlake, Hammond, Luling and St.Rosalie. Strong mechanical skills
Driving commercial vehicles
Schematic diagram interpretation
General math skills
Extensive experience with [tools of trade]
Strong mechanical aptitude
Lockout/Tagout
Good multitasker
Electrical testing
Wire knowledge
Wire knowledge
Basic computer skills
Written and verbal communication
Bucket truck operation
Electrical power line installation
Computer proficient
Good communication skills
Electrical diagrams
Safety regulations
Electrical distribution systems
Working night shift
Hole digging
Wire Splicing
Underground cabling
Watt-hour meter installation
Chain hoist operation
Cable splicing
Electrical Construction - Associate of Applied Science - 1991 Delgado Community College - New Orleans, LA
High School - 1982
East Jefferson High School - Metairie, LA
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Lineman - January, 1996 to March, 2021
entergy - New Orleans, La
Kept a clean safety record, with no OSHA-recordable incidents. Followed company safety rules and regulations to reduce workplace accidents and electric shocks. Hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices were among the hand and power tools I used.
Ensured proper installation by reading blueprints accurately. Overhead and underground electrical power lines, as well as auxiliary equipment, were installed and maintained by me.
Overhead and underground electrical power lines, as well as auxiliary equipment, were installed and maintained by me.
Responded to emergencies and outages that necessitated extra labor and repair assistance. Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in a safe and efficient manner. Replaced the old poles and hardware with new equipment. Used various types of splices, connectors, and clamps to add or remove wire to shorten or lengthen lines. D O C operator - June, 2019 to July, 2020
entergy - Baton Rouge, LA
Observed production operations, identified safety hazards, and addressed issues to ensure the safety of all employees.
Preformed all duties of a distribution operator. Trouble calls,lights out and switching. Used SCADA system for Substation Switching and breaker operations. Also dispatched fire calls and accident emergency's. Used multiple kinds of computer programs.Service Suite, Arcos, Mobile Data, Am Fm Systems. Lineman - July, 2020 to March, 2021
entergy - New Orleans, La Luisiana
Went back in field As a Lineman in the St.Rosalie Network until retirement in March of 2021. Worked in several Entergy networks: New Orleans East, Riverlake, Hammond, Luling, and St Rosalie. Work History
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