Resume - CD Thayer

Contact email: resume[ at ]cdthayer.com (replace the bracketed text with an ampersand)

LAST UPDATE: 07/28/06

SUMMARY
Worked in Power Line Maintenance & Construction exclusively since 1976.  Have work experience in Rubber Glove and Hotstick Methods on Distribution Voltages, and work experience in Hotstick Methods on Transmission Circuits.  Have Gloved 4KV from the pole, Barehanded 69KV from a bucket truck, and spent extensive time Gloving 15-25KV and Hotsticking 69-138KV during my career.  I have supervised crews of various sizes, with very good results.  I am proficient in field and office computer record keeping pertaining to Powerline work and GPS/GIS, and have developed computer applications using common software to aid in maintenance activities and asset damage recovery.  I used my Power Line knowledge to create a comprehensive Geographical Information System for a major generation and transmission cooperative in Oklahoma.


WORK HISTORY
May2005-Present - MARDE Enterprises LLC, DBA: ThayerRags Fabric Center, Frederick, OK.  Co-owner and Bookkeeper.  Fabric and Sewing Notions Retail and Internet Store.

May2000-May2005 - Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Anadarko, OK.  Powerline Coordinator.   Developed and administered GPS Asset Management, Vegetation Management, and Mapping of 3600 miles of transmission power lines spanning three states.

May1988-May2000 - Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Frederick, OK.  Senior Power Line Technician. Performed all aspects of Transmission Power Line Maintenance Crew as Working Foreman in an outpost crew setting.  Supervised crews in 15KV to 138KV Hotline and De-energized Line Maintenance.  Supervised three crewmen full-time, and up to 20 crewmen as needed for projects.  Maintained building facilities and a modest fleet of vehicles & equipment.  Planned crew activities for both routine maintenance and special projects.  Supervised and assisted a crew in troubleshooting transmission line and substation problems.  Was instrumental in establishing PCs and workable computer applications at 6 Outpost Crew locations.

Oct1985-May1988 - Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Elk City, OK.  Journeyman Power Line Technician.   Performed all aspects of Transmission Power Line Maintenance as Journeyman Lineman in an outpost crew setting.  Supervised one other crewman in 15KV to 139KV Hotline and De-energized Line Maintenance.  Maintained a small building facility and a small fleet of vehicles & equipment.  Performed troubleshooting of transmission lines and substations.

May1985-Oct1985 - Metts Brothers Inc., Durant, OK.  Journeyman Lineman.  Performed all aspects of Distribution Maintenance Journeyman Lineman on 15KV-25KV Hotline & De-energized circuits.

May1976-May1985 - La Plata Electric Cooperative, Pagosa Spgs., CO.  Journeyman Lineman.  Began work history as Warehouseman (for 2 yrs.), advanced to Apprentice Lineman (for 4 yrs.), advanced to Journeyman Lineman (for 3 yrs.).  Performed all duties pertaining to those positions.


COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS
Desktop Use:
    Microsoft Windows (3.1, 95, NT, 2000, XP) Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Notepad
    ESRI ArcView3.x, ArcGIS8.x w/Publisher, ArcReader, ArcIMS4.x, ArcPad6.x - Avenue & VB Scripting
    Trimble PathFinder, Asset Surveyor, Aspen
    GarTRIP Garmin, WayPoint+, Text Export (GPS coordinate conversion)
    Cimmetry AutoVue (Redline graphic software)
    ACDSee (Digital photo software)
Network Access:
    Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (Administer GPS Map & Data)
    Oracle (Post & Export only)
    SQL (ODBC Link)
    Xerox Scanner & Plotters
    HP Plotter


COMPUTER HARDWARE SKILLS
    Basic Desktop PC Troubleshooting - R&R Components
       (Motherboard, CPU, Memory, Power Supply, HDD, CD-ROM Drive, Floppy Drive, Peripheral Boards, Cabling).
    Trimble ProXRS GPS Receiver


EDUCATION & TRAINING
    Basic PC Troubleshooting, CompuMaster, Kansas City, MO. 1999
    Basic ArcView, ESRI, Mesa, AZ. 1999
    Trimble ProXRS GPS Receiver Training 1998
    Apprentice Lineman 4-Year Course, Colorado Joint Apprenticeship Council 1978 - 1982
    Hotline School, Mesa College, Grand Jct. CO., 1979 - 1980 - 1981
    High School Diploma, Pagosa Springs High School, Pagosa Spgs., CO., 1970


INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES - HOBBIES
    Enjoy creating original images and graphics on PC.
    Maintain website domain and pages.
    Enjoy motorcycling with spouse.


LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
    Basic ESRI ArcView
    Trimble ProXRS GPS Receiver Trainer
    Licensed CDL Motor Vehicle Operator - Oklahoma - Endorsements: XTM
    Certified Oklahoma Pesticide Applicator - Category: Right-of-way.  (Expired 12/05)
    Licensed Texas Pesticide Applicator - Category: Right-of-way.  (Expired 12/05)
    Certified Journeyman Lineman - IBEW 111, Denver, Co. - 1983
    Certified Journeyman Lineman - Colorado Apprenticeship Council - 1982


PERSONAL
    Married 31 years with three grown children
    Yo hablo un poco español.