New Journeyman Lineman Max Salazar

Sangre de Cristo Electric Association’s Max Salazar has earned journeyman status as an electrical lineworker. For those unfamiliar, a journeyman is a professional who has mastered the essential skills and competencies required for their trade.

Becoming a journeyman requires rigorous training and hands-on experience. To attain journeyman status, Salazar logged more than 8,000 hours of work in specific areas, completed specific tasks outlined in apprenticeship coursework, and passed 40 competency tests.

Based in Westcliffe, Max now works in his community while enjoying life with his wife, Shallyn, and their young family.

Congratulations, Max, on this well-earned achievement!