Lineman Rodeo Download / File Link Download / File Link Lineman Rodeo SCE's Enoc Verdin competes in the Journeyman Pole Climb. His team came in first place and he was awarded the "Fastest Individual Lineman" with a time of 17.28 seconds. Download / File Link SCE's Enoc Verdin competes in the Journeyman Pole Climb. His team came in first place and he was awarded the "Fastest Individual Lineman" with a time of 17.28 seconds. Download / File Link Lineman Rodeo Download / File Link Download / File Link Lineman Rodeo Download / File Link Download / File Link Lineman Rodeo Download / File Link Download / File Link DSC_0114 (2) Download / File Link Download / File Link Since 1984, the international competition has attracted the best linemen from around the world. This year, SCE’s linemen had three first place finishes. October 25, 2013 | By Caroline Aoyagi-Stom With over 200 teams and 250 apprentices, utility linemen from around the world recently took part in the National Lineman’s Rodeo, an event that has grown exponentially since it first began in 1984. Skilled linemen from across the U.S. and various countries, including Canada and England, competed in a variety of traditional lineman tasks and skills such as pole climbing. Several linemen from Southern California Edison (SCE) took part in the international event, representing the utility well with three first place awards. “Our apprentices and journeymen represented Southern California Edison very well at this year's International Lineman's Rodeo,” said Ed Antillon, SCE’s DCM SE Division director. “Congratulations to all for their hard work, effort and for staying safe." Since the early 1980s the international rodeo has focused on safety and safe work practices that provide a forum for the public to better understand the technical skills of linemen. The event also provides linemen and apprentices an opportunity to share and learn more about their craft. The following is a list of the awards won by SCE’s linemen in this year’s international rodeo competition: Journeyman Hurtman Rescue Fifth Place Josh Regalado - T&D Safety Enoc Verdin - Redlands District - Distribution Steve Lekvold - Menifee District - Distribution Journeyman Pole Climb First Place Josh Regalado - T&D Safety Enoc Verdin - Redlands District - Distribution Steve Lekvold - Menifee District - Distribution Fastest Individual Lineman Enoc Verdin - Redlands District - Distribution 17.28 Seconds Journeyman Overall - IOU Third Place Ryan Araujo - Montebello District - Distribution Raudel Ruiz - Monrovia District - Distribution George Murillo - Montebello District - Distribution Journeyman Top Overall Fifth Place Ryan Araujo - Montebello District - Distribution Raudel Ruiz - Monrovia District - Distribution George Murillo - Montebello District - Distribution Apprentice Pole Climb First Place Steven Escamilla - Highland - Transmission Topics: People
