OREMC is pleased to welcome two new linemen working out of the Kingsland district office: Andrew Scott from Hoboken and Ian Smith from Kingsland.

Scott grew up in Camden County. After graduating from Camden County High School he got his lineworker certification from Coastal Pines Technical College and then worked for electrical contractor Sumter Utilities for 10 years. When asked what motivated him to become a lineman, he explained, “My dad worked for the railroad, and I was encouraged not to do that.” As for coming to work for OREMC, Scott said he was ready to turn the lights on where he grew up—OREMC is home for him, his wife and four children.

Smith also graduated from Camden County High School, and worked as an electrician for a while—his dad works at a power plant for JEA. Then he went to South Georgia State College to play baseball and studied electrical engineering for a year and a half. Ultimately, he went into linework and worked for Sumter Utilities before coming to OREMC. Similar to Scott, he too was ready to work with, and for, people he is close to.

When they aren’t working, Scott stays busy with kids’ baseball games and they enjoy fishing. Smith also likes boating and fishing, as well as traveling, whether it be across the U.S. or internationally.