Northwest linesman college? From the oil industry?
Hello All, thanks for taking the time to read this. I am 38 years old, have spent the last 15 years in the offshore gulf of mexico on ships and oil rigs, making a good living. Well, its all coming to an end due to the oil market crash. My background is a ships engineer, dealing with all types of repairs, including electrical up to 11kv.
My plan is now to go to Northwest Lineman College, but not necessarily to be a linesman, I just need certification and training in high voltage, and it seems very difficult to find other programs(that only take 15weeks). I have the cash, and am registered, but can back out if needed.
My goal is to work for PG&E, in power plants, or testing relays, but not to be a linesman. Can anyone tell me if this is a good plan? Or turn me on to better coursework in the US? I support a family of 5, so I cant afford to do a two year program, not enough savings.
Any suggestions are highly appreciated!! Thanks in advance.
Northwestern Lineman College
Hello again, I realize I am replying to my own thread here, but has anyone gone to this school?
Has it helped anyone get a job other than Apprentice Lineman? Or is it a waste of money for anything else?
Any ideas at all on other schools for power distribution and equipment?
Thanks
northwest linemans college
I can tell you from personal experience it is a waste of time and money. I have been with pg&e for 30 years,my son went through the school, graduated in the top 5%. he also did all the extra tasks and won several merit recognitions. I took him to the pge assessments day,introduced him to several management people,he passed with flying colors. well, that night he got an e mail saying he did not get a job because there was a man more qualified. so my advice to you is save your money and find a different route.