Wayne Van Soelen

Wayne has over 45 years experience in the power line transmission and distribution business. Wayne worked as a lineman, lines trade supervisor, a safety & training officer, in distribution engineering, and as an Operations Superintendent. As an Operations Superintendent Wayne was responsible for, Regional Line Crews, lines and forestry work methods, lines and forestry apprentice training crews, procedures, rules and safety pertaining to line work. In 1994 Wayne founded Utility Innovations, whose main products have been the preparation of work procedures. He is the author of three books pertaining to power line work published by Cengage in Albany NY. 1, Electrical Essentials for Powerline Workers 2nd edition ISBN 0766810801, which covers all electrical theory a Lineman needs to know. 2, Field Guide for Powerline Workers (replaced Field Manual for Powerline Workers) ISBN 1418014877 which covers work methods equipment and tools. A new edition is in the works. This book is meant for journeymen and intended to be on the truck. Wayne welcomes any suggestions for the new edition. 3. Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd edition ISBN 1111035016 which is used for apprentice training. The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee(NJATC) uses it as their core training text and the book is becoming the new Linemen's bible. Wayne has worked in association with Utility Risk Management Ltd since its inception. This work includes safety management training, audits, risk assessments and accident investigations. Wayne can be reached at waynevansoelen@gmail.com