ERIC P. BLANCO
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Looking for a challenging position as a Lineman in the reputed company with a view to use my wide experience, to gain new skills, and allows me to grow along with the company for the benefit of the organization and to be able to work safely and in standard manner when working on or near high voltage lines. Ensuring myself and others that they are competent and capable to do the worked ask to do so. Ensuring that all work and safety procedures are being followed
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stringing Supervisor/ Linesman
Renewable Technical Services
11.2024 - Current
- Supervision of crews in line with Stringing such as Strung Quad Bundled Conductors, Jumpering, Installation of Cross Arm Support Bracing, Back hanging and Sagging of Quad Conductors, Pressing/Terminating of Dead end Joints, Midspan Joints, Jumper Palms, Overhead Earth Wire & OPGW Termination, Removal of Midspan Joint Covers using EWP or Ladders, Installation of Stringing Pulleys on Suspension Towers & Tension/Strain Towers, Hanging Insulators on both Line & Strain Towers
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Balfour Beatty
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Overhead Line Maintenance, Re-insulating on Tension and Suspension Towers, Working on HIATCO Platform and Mobile Elevated Working Platform, Blocking and Clipping in, Spacerering / De spacerering Using Motorized / Manual Spacer Trolleys, Refurbishment on OHL, Maintaining safe access and egress on work areas, Refurbishment on OHL, Understanding the Safety standards and methods of works, Tractors, Winch and Bollard Operation, Installation and removal of drain earths in standard manner, Able to identify and manage line hazards and communicating them to team members to keep them aware of any hazards. And reporting the incidents, accidents, and near misses in our work area. Acts as a safety personnel for improving safety from the system for us to have a room for improvement.
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Omexom Power and Grid
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Overhead Line Maintenance, Re Conductor of Earth Wire and Phase Conductor using OPGW on Earth Wire and AAAC/ACSR/ACCC on Phase Conductors, Blocking and Clipping in, Steel Changing, Tower Strengthening, Replacement of Step Bolts and ACD, Refurbishment Works, Fibre Optic Wrapping and de Wrapping.
Tower Painter on Pylons
OCS Fountains
02.2019 - 03.2019
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Balfour Beatty
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Overhead Line Maintenance, Re-insulating on Tension and Suspension Towers, Working on HIATCO Platform and Mobile Elevated Working Platform, Blocking and Clipping in, Spacerering / De spacerering Using Motorized / Manual Spacer Trolleys, Refurbishment on OHL, Maintaining safe access and egress on work areas, Refurbishment on OHL, Understanding the Safety standards and methods of works, Tractors, Winch and Bollard Operation, Installation and removal of drain earths in standard manner, Able to identify and manage line hazards and communicating them to team members to keep them aware of any hazards. And reporting the incidents, accidents, and near misses on work area. Acts as a safety personnel for improving safety from the system for us to have a room for improvement.
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Gridworks Ltd.
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Overhead Line Maintenance, Re-insulating on Tension and Suspension Towers, Working on HIATCO Platform and Mobile Elevated Working Platform, Blocking and Clipping in, Spacerering / De spacerering Using Motorized / Manual Spacer Trolleys, Refurbishment on OHL, Maintaining safe access and egress on work areas, Refurbishment on OHL, Understanding the Safety standards and methods of works, Tractors, Winch and Bollard Operation, Installation and removal of drain earths in standard manner, Able to identify and manage line hazards and communicating them to team members to keep them aware of any hazards and reporting the incidents, accidents, and near misses on work area.
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Advantage-NRG Ltd.
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Overhead Line Maintenance, Re-insulating on Tension and Suspension Towers, Working on HIATCO Platform and Mobile Elevated Working Platform, Blocking and Clipping in, Spacerering / De spacerering Using Motorized / Manual Spacer Trolleys, Refurbishment on OHL, Maintaining safe access and egress on work areas, Refurbishment on OHL, Understanding the Safety standards and methods of works, Tractors, Winch and Bollard Operation, Installation and removal of drain earths in standard manner, Able to identify and manage line hazards and communicating them to team members to keep them aware of any hazards and reporting the incidents, accidents, and near misses on work area.
Transmission & Distribution Lineman
Davao Light and Power Company
02.2006 - 08.2012
- Able to work live on 8KV-13.8KV using hotline gloves, and hot sticks. And hot sticking on 13.8KV-138KV hot sticking methods. Experienced in Live line works using Hot Sticking or Rubber Gloving. Responsible for storm clean up and emergency customer service calls as an Emergency Lineman. Install, build, and refurbish of Overhead Distribution and Transmission lines up to 138KV. Regular on call duties, as well as covering shifts to relieve co-workers. Confident working independently and in group settings. Replacement and maintenance of rotten Transmission pole such as 69KV and 138KV.ABS installation on 69KV and 138 KV Transmission line structures. Replacement and maintenance of poles, guy wires, anchors and associated line hardware. Participating in different team roles including safety officers and conducting tailgate sessions from team members and team leaders. Line clearing and vegetation control. Cut out & Surge Arrester Installation & Replacement through Rubber Gloving. Troubleshooting on Distribution Transformer (Primary & Secondary side). Man Lift/Bucket Truck Operation, Ampact Tool Operation, Load Buster Operation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Mindanao
Philippines01.2005
High School - undefined
Deeper Life Academy
Philippines01.2000
Certification
- NPG
- WPD
- EUSR id #: 222142
- Basic Electrical Safety Competence: Lines
- Utility SHEA (Power)
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Tesmec Operator
- Cert III in ESI Transmission Overhead
- High Risk Work Licenses:
- Dogging
- Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Rigging
- EWP Operation 11+ meters or above
- C6
Timeline
Stringing Supervisor/ Linesman
Renewable Technical Services
11.2024 - Current
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Balfour Beatty
07.2022 - 10.2024
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Omexom Power and Grid
04.2019 - 07.2022
Tower Painter on Pylons
OCS Fountains
02.2019 - 03.2019
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Balfour Beatty
04.2018 - 10.2018
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Gridworks Ltd.
02.2017 - 04.2018
Transmission Lineman (OHL/LE1)
Advantage-NRG Ltd.
09.2012 - 01.2017
Transmission & Distribution Lineman
Davao Light and Power Company
02.2006 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Mindanao
High School - undefined
Deeper Life Academy