Christopher Latour
Xcel Energy
Princeton
15
years of professional experience
Reliable lineman with 15 years of extensive experience in overhead and underground distribution. Proven track record in responding to emergency outages to get power back on quickly and safely at any time day or night. Well known for being patient and polite with customers. Always willing to learn.
Work History
Line Crew Foreman
2 Years 10 Months- Directed line crew for overhead distribution maintenance and outage restoration.
- Coordinated switching, tagging, and clearance procedures for safe field work.
- Supervised crew accomplishment of work orders and emergency trouble calls.
- supervised proper use of PPE, and safe work practices.
Lineman
10 Years 6 Months- Responded to emergencies and outages that required immediate attention.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, by restoring power to affected areas as quickly as possible.
Apprentice Lineman
2 Years- Performed maintenance on overhead and underground powerlines.
- Constructed and built new overhead and underground power lines.
- Responed to emergency outages after hours to restore power.
- Continued education through on the job training as well as formal classroom education.
Apprentice Lineman
1 Year 8 Months- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power distribution lines.
- Climbed poles and operated bucket trucks to perform repairs and upgrades.
- Performed storm work across the state of Iowa.
- Installed and performed maintenance on transmission lines and towers.
Education
Line School Diploma - Line Work
Skills
Overhead distribution
Underground distribution
Storm work
Responding to emergency outages at all times of the day
Safe work practices
Works well in adverse conditions
Attention to detail
Secondary fault locating
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