Frank Rue Jr _2015 Resume - Emergency Relief Skills.NC
1. FRANK RUE JR.
Charlotte, NC 28215 (718) 208-7198 frankierue@hotmail.com
EL ECTRICAL TECHN ICIAN
Skilled Electrical Technician with 10 years industry experience. I have a proven track record of
providing exceptional technical ability, stellar customer service and impeccable quality of work.
Extensive background in a broad range of electrical systems. I am a self-motivated, hard worker, able
to apply innovative and critical thinking to all tasks. I possess excellent interpersonal skills making me
both a great team member and effective team leader. Strong verbal and written communication skills,
strong Microsoft Office skills, along with the ability to read electrical schematics and effectively prioritize
work orders. Extensive experience in disaster recovery services, damage assessment, storm relief and
power restoration for both residential and commercial dwellings. Eager to increase my knowledge base
and further develop my skills.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Asbestos License
Hazmat
Hazmat First Responders
Tanker Endorsement
Disaster Recovery Services
Storm Relief
Respirator Fit Qualified
CPR
NYS Propane License
Crane Operator
Flush Truck Operator
Damage Assessment
Power Restoration
Bucket Truck Operator
Knuckle Boom Operator License
CDL Air Breaks
CDL Passenger Endorsement
Microsoft Office
Damaged Substation Repair
Repair & Restring Power lines
OSHA Trained
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UTILITY LINES CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES INC. MARCH 2016-PRESENT
Underground Maintenance and Construction Department, Underground Lineman
Charlotte, North Carolina
Comply with all safety and health rules as well as don proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Safely complete the job while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and
de-energized work
Proficient in use of utility locator to locate underground power lines.
Troubleshoot issue in primary and secondary systems.
Replace cut out fuses and cleared faulty circuits and systems
Knowledge of restoring and removing service.
Assist with setting pad mount transformers.
Equipped to work in underground manholes and trenches and in confined spaces
Performed work in all types of weather while completing work assignments, ie rain, sun , heat, or cold
Daily tasks include lifting , moving, and maneuvering fifty pounds or more on a frequent basis
Work during emergencies and power outages
Bucket truck experienced; performed work at heights from 20 to 30 feet to repair or install service.
THE CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. APRIL 2007-DECEMBER 2015
Installation and Apparatus Networks, Electrical Technician
Bronx, New York
2. Proficient in reading VisionMaps using mapping software.
Trained to read prints to locate underground utility lines and manhole structures.
Worked on transformers in confined space wearing proper PPE and installed, replaced, troubleshot network
switch protectors when damaged and or in need of repair.
Installed, removed, replaced and repaired old/damaged 500 and 750 cables and also performed phase and tie
connections.
Performed routine visual inspections in confined space in transformer manholes wearing proper PPE, 460 vaults
and vault submersible structures which housed network switch protectors .
Programmed and Installed Westinghouse relays for network switches; Obtained oil samples; tested,troubleshot
and updated network switch protectors by conducting test box routine inspections in confined space.
Programmed and Installed Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) as well as performed PTO (pressure temperature
and oil) conversions on transformers and network switches.
Drove and operated knuckle boom trucks for replacement of 500 and 1000 transformer units.
Restored power to both commercial and residential customers during power outages,severe storm conditions
including: flood, hurricane, tornados,blizzards, ice storms, blackouts, and burnouts while donned in proper
PPE. Provided damage assessment as well as supported all other departments during emergency detail.
THE CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. SEPTEMBER 2005-APRIL 2007
Environmental Flush Department, Environmental Technician
Bronx, New York
Drove and operated hazardous waste vacuumtanker truck, worked inside manholes and service boxes in
confined space while always donned in proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Dumped waste at environmental flush pit, cleaned and washed down flush (vacuum) truck, obtained oil samples
and tagged structures with environmental tags that contained oil.
Donned proper PPE to wash down manholes and TM's that had oil on walls, performed abatement procedures
on structures that held asbestos,worked on burnouts and stormduty,assisted otherdepts.during emergency
detail.
THE CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. APRIL 2005-SEPTEMBER 2005
Installation and Apparatus Services, Installation Technician
Bronx, New York
Performed Installation and disconnections ofnew and or existing service to customers and commercial
businesses,restored power to customers during power outages and burnout emergency detail.
Pulled cable, ran shunt boards,troubleshot shortage ofpower issues,worked in confined space inside manholes
donning proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) transformer manholes, and inside service boxes making
repairs and or installing new cable.
Drove and operated bucket truck.
Education
High School Diploma 1989
DeWitt Clinton High School Bronx, New York
Borough of Manhattan Community College 1992
Business Management New York, New York