1. Burt Henry
5019 45 Street Stettler AB T0C 2L2
Cell: (780) 554 -1152 •Email: burt.henry77@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and enthusiastic Journeyman Power Line Technician with over 15 years progressive
experience in the maintenance, construction and repair of transmission and distribution power line
systems who recognizes the significance of safety and teamwork. My strengths include excellent
communication and service delivery skillsas well as the abilityto work in high stress environments and
teamsof all sizes. Myhighregardforpersonal andpublicsafetyisdemonstratedbyanimpeccablesafety
record throughout my 15 year career.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Journeyman Lineman – ATCO Electric August2013 – December2015
● Perform activities related to the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution
power lines up to 25KV.
● Undertake live-line workutilizingavarietyof methodssuchaslive line hotstick androbberglove
technique.
● Trouble shoot and respond to customer service calls and power interruptions.
● Undertake the framing, erection,stringing and terminationof all wire buses and overhead lines
supported by strain type insulators in outdoor substations as required.
● Erect poles, install guy wires and operate hole digging attachments, pole setting and related
equipment on line trucks.
● Read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams and drawings.
● Performed underground locating for contractors and internal customers.
● Install undergroundcablesinducksandvaults.Alsoperformthe terminationandsplicingof these
cables.
● Work safely in accordance with safety practice regulations and procedures.
● Offer mentorship to apprentices and leadership to the team when the opportunity arises.
Journeyman Power Line Technician – Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd
September 1999 – June 2013
● Successfully performed duties related to the construction, maintenance and repair of
transmission lines for both overhead and underground lines.
● Performed de-energizedworkonwoodenpolesandsteellattice towerswithvoltagesupto138KV
● Performed energized work using rubber gloves technique up to 24KV
● Completedannual helicopterpatrolsof transmissionlinesacrossthe islandof Jamaica,checking
for defects and ensuring their structural integrity
● Undertook the framing, erection,stringing, sagging and terminationof all wires of all buses and
overhead lines supported by strain and suspension type insulators in outdoor substation as
required.
● Completed assigned jobs using hand tools such as blocks, jacks, grips and hot line tools
● Reroutedtransmissionanddistributionlinesalongthe NorthCoastHighwaycorridor in Jamaica.
● Participated in the successful construction of the Bogue Power Plant and Magotty Hydro Plant
expansion projects in Jamaica
● Respondedtosystemoutagesandperformedrestorationduringroutineemergencyanddisaster
outages caused by hurricanes and all island blackouts between 2004 and 2013.
2. Burt Henry
5019 45 Street Stettler AB T0C 2L2
Cell: (780) 554 -1152 •Email: burt.henry77@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Certificate in Engine Systems (Level 1 & 2)
Cornwall Automotive Institute, Jamaica 2008 - 2010
Certificate in Electrical Technology
Excelsior Community College, Jamaica 1997 - 1999
High School Diploma - Specialization in Electrical Technology
Vere Technical High School, Jamaica 1991 - 1995
CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
Power Line and Safety
● Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification in Power Line Technician Trade 2014
● CPR and First Aid Certificate 2014
● ChainSaw OperationCertificate 2014
● SkidSteerOperationCertificate 2014
● Live Line RubberGlovesTechniques up to 24 KVCertificate 2008
● Transmission de-energized lines Certificate 2002
● Distributionde-energized linesCertificate 1999