Nicholas Howe
Perth,WA
Summary
Glove and barrier linesman and crew leader with broad experience across live HV work, overhead line maintenance, and outage response. Trusted to plan daily tasks, guide crews, and complete jobs safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining strong communication with supervisors, engineers, and field teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Lineman
Ventia WA
Perth, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Installed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground electrical systems, contributing to optimal distribution system performance.
- Maintained overhead lines and pole infrastructure, enhancing network reliability for Ventia WA utility networks.
- Strengthened distribution assets by installing conductors, insulators, and crossarms.
- Restored damaged poles, fittings, and hardware to service across Ventia WA sites, ensuring operational continuity.
- Kept maintenance work progressing by operating elevated work platforms and line equipment.
- Supported outage and emergency response activities through close coordination with crews and supervisors.
- Improved site safety through compliant replacement of damaged poles.
- Assisted electrical linemen with technical support during projects.
Glove and Barrier Linesman
Service Stream Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Identified issues, reviewed information, and recommended solutions.
- Developed practical solutions that enhanced existing processes.
- Coordinated and executed projects from start to finish with effective planning.
- Managed multiple projects with strong organization and time management.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to achieve collective goals.
- Supported group projects by leading tasks and sharing feedback.
- Developed communication skills through regular interaction with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Acquired new skills rapidly through hands-on training and adjusted to new situations.
- Adjusted promptly to changing work conditions and learned new concepts efficiently.
- Built organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer work.
General Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Adhered to government mandates and state policies in relation to Victorian state rules around Covid-19 state health recommendations
- Planned and assigned daily work schedules to multiple G&B crews for both electrical and vegetation works
- Worked onsite alongside G&B teams to safely accomplish work goals according to the daily programmed schedule
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers, ensuring alignment of projects with network drawings and specifications
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing particular onsite hazards including network limitations in regards to network access
- Adhered to company and network policies including OH&S mandate requirements with working on and near live H.V
- Performed Job safety analysis daily to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites, including vehicle and equipment pre-checks
- Reviewed high-profile customer NGZ requests, implemented safe live H.V works and processes, and conducted final walkthroughs to ensure project closeout
- Verified safety credentials of electrical crew members and licenses for electrical crew members to comply with network non negotiables.
Glove & Barrier Linesman / Crew Leader
CBM Resources
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed teams of 4 - 8 employees for NBN fibre haul contracts, overseeing cable runs and fittings across South East Victoria.
- Developed and implemented strategies for performance improvement to drive continuous enhancement.
- Applied dedicated work habits and attention to detail to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable network standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe a safe working environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore masks/face shields.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to our project supervisor
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Adapted work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays to meet staffing needs.
Electrical
Citywide
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed live line maintenance safely
- Performed reactive maintenance for Knox, Yarra, and Stonington city councils to address urgent electrical issues
- Performed On call work for Whitehorse Council on a weekly basis
- Performed Power line Vegetation clearing for multiple council contracts
- Identified and resolved complex aborter problems on various Council contracts, ensuring project continuity and safety
- Assessed onsite storm damage on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting public and residential customers.
- Compiled and presented data reports for Council Open Space Consultancy to support decision-making
Glove & Barrier Linesman / Crew Leader
KEY H.R
Melbourne, VIC
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Completed skilled G&B work for state government fire mitigation program across Victoria.
- Addressed faults on Powercor network and supported Colac construction crews with maintenance and upgrades.
- Assisted with subcontracted projects for various clients for Powercor, Citipower, Colac Electrix, and Laverton.
- Operated plant equipment safely and efficiently, including EPV and HIAB crane machinery.
- Followed industry procedures to maintain safe work practices during daily operations.
- Achieved production goals by completing jobs efficiently within set time frames.
- Supported compliance with company standards while completing maintenance work.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to enhance service delivery.
Education
Certificate III in Electrical Distribution Electrical Distribution Linesworker Received ED Registration Certificate Received Hot stick and Glove and Barrier Completion Certificate - Electrical Distrubution
GippsTAFE Warragul Campus
Warragul, VICSkills
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Risk management
- Task prioritization
- Schedule planning
- Multi-project coordination
- Team leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
- Authorizations for the following Networks :
- Western Power Authorised
- United Energy / ZNX / Jemena Networks
- Citipower / Powercor Networks
- Ausnet Network
- Jemena Network
- Horizon Power Network
- ESI II in vegetation management around powerlines
- ESV Certificate III in Electrical Distribution
- Glove & Barrier up to and including 33kv
Additional Information
- Construction Card High Risk Card C6 Mobile Crane & slewing operations (Peru Operator) MR drivers License Doggman License Riggers License Energy Safe Victoria Registered DL Worker - 2021 Electrical Permits Queensland Electrical License Tasmanian Electrical License NZ Electrical License
Timeline
Electrical Lineman
Ventia WA
04.2024 - Current
Glove and Barrier Linesman
Service Stream Ltd
02.2022 - 04.2024
General Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
05.2021 - 02.2022
Glove & Barrier Linesman / Crew Leader
CBM Resources
06.2019 - 05.2021
Electrical
Citywide
09.2018 - 06.2019
Glove & Barrier Linesman / Crew Leader
KEY H.R
01.2015 - 08.2018
Certificate III in Electrical Distribution Electrical Distribution Linesworker Received ED Registration Certificate Received Hot stick and Glove and Barrier Completion Certificate - Electrical Distrubution
GippsTAFE Warragul Campus