🇬🇧 Gareth Bell

Overhead Lines Professional / Chargehand / LV AP / HV Switching & Permit Holder / Rigging, Transmission & Renewable Energy

Washington, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an experienced LE1 Overhead Linesman and Chargehand with extensive knowledge of LV, HV and EHV overhead-line infrastructure and underground networks. My experience covers the maintenance, repair, refurbishment, rebuilding and construction of distribution and transmission networks, together with fault management and network restoration. I have worked in safety-critical environments where effective leadership, clear communication and strict compliance with operational procedures are essential. I also have extensive experience in rigging operations within the electrical construction industry, working in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, LOLER and PUWER. I am experienced in preparing, receiving, reviewing and completing job-specific safety and operational documentation. Key authorisations and competencies include: • NPG LE1 Overhead Linesman / Chargehand • Live working on overhead LV systems • LV switching, linking and fusing • HV switching up to and including 33 kV — City & Guilds • HV Permit Holder • Substation Key Holder • HV terminations on transformers, switchgear and pole-mounted equipment • Fault management across distribution networks • OPITO Rigger Competence Stage 3 • OPITO Banksman and Slinger Competence Stage 3 Additional qualifications and certifications include: • EUSR BESC • National Grid Person • Utility SHEA Power • GWO Working at Heights • GWO First Aid • GWO Fire Awareness • GWO Manual Handling • GWO Sea Survival and Sea Transfer • GWO Basic Technical Training — Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic • OPITO MIST • OPITO BOSIET • OPITO Additional Basic Safety Training for the Norwegian Sector • OGUK Medical • Chester Step Medical • Fit to Train Medical • ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport • IPAF • HGV Class 1 Licence • City & Guilds Chainsaw qualifications • City & Guilds Abrasive Wheels • Street Works Operative I am highly motivated, adaptable and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and professionalism. I am particularly interested in opportunities across overhead lines, transmission, rigging and the renewable-energy sector.

Experience

  • LE1 Overhead Linesman / Surveyor at Freedom
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Coordinate LV/HV overhead-line activities and support safe, efficient delivery in accordance with Northern Powergrid procedures and technical standards. • Carry out overhead-line surveys, asset inspections and work-scope assessments, identifying access, safety and delivery requirements

  • LE1 Overhead Linesman at Clancy
    Oct 2020 - Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    LE1 Overhead Linesman covering Northern Powergrid faults and restoration works

  • Overhead line surveyor at Gridworx
    Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Inspection of overhead power lines / poles to ensure compliance, safety and DNO regulations are maintained. Inputting all the data into the DNO system via an electronic device. Adhering to company Health and Safety regulations Maintaining internal systems and processes. Liaison with land or home owners for access permissions.

  • LE1 Transmission Overhead Linesman / Journeyman at PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
    Mar 2018 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    🇨🇦 Assembling, erecting, wiring, refurbishing transmission overhead power lines 🇨🇦

  • LE1 Overhead Linesman at Clancy
    Jun 2014 - Nov 2017 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Sub station replacement : HV earthing LV switching HV terminations Overhead dismantlement / refurb