POMONA, CA, May 21, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Vance Thomas, Journeyman Lineman for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union #47, has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional in his field through Industry Experts Magazine. Vance Thomas will be featured in Industry Experts Magazine in 2016.
Employed with the worldwide organization of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), for Local Union #47 as a Journeyman Lineman, Vance Thomas and his colleagues helps to make peoples' lives easier by continuously making sure their electricity is flowing within their homes and places of employment. The seventh member of his family to achieve Journeyman Lineman status, Vance was initially inspired to work in the field by his uncle back in 1976, a former general foreman who, at the time, oversaw approximately 50 men.
"The electrical industry has a fantastic group of professionals with a great sense of camaraderie," Thomas noted. "The work keeps me at my best and my team work is phenomenal. We risk our lives everyday on the job so we have to take what we do very seriously."
Replacing existing or erecting new power lines and related equipment on the job, Thomas says the equipment is usually energized with at least 12,000 volts AC. His work can either be done from aerial basket equipment or on the pole or structure with the proper climbing equipment. Part of his duties also include building substations and works in underground vaults.
Beginning his career in electrical work 40 years ago, Thomas spent time in Local Unions #323, 222, 1245, and 47, and served as Recording Secretary for Local #222 in Florida for four years and for Local #47 for one year. Thomas attended Indian River Community College where he earned his AA in 1971 and also attended University of Florida where he is still an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
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