The Santiago de Cuba Electric Company dismissed Ulises Cos Ferrer this Friday, a veteran lineman who made service, discipline, and the training of new generations the focus of his entire professional life, according to the announcement published by the company.
The statement highlights that Cos was Brigade Chief, a member of the Hot Brigade — a high-risk specialization that allows work on live electrical lines without interrupting the supply — and he completed an internationalist mission.
What distinguished his career was what he did after retiring: instead of stepping away from the profession, he took on the role of instructor at the company's Training School, where he continued to mentor young linemen.
"Although he had reached retirement, he never left behind the work he loved most. As an instructor at the Training School, he continued to train new generations of linemen, imparting not only technical knowledge but also a commitment to quality, responsibility, and a job well done," the company's text states.
His colleagues remember him as someone "always willing to help, demanding when it comes to a job well done, and opposed to improvisation," in addition to his simplicity and his "unforgettable quips," expressions that made him approachable and beloved among those who learned alongside him.
The management and employees of the company concluded the tribute with a promise: “His departure leaves a profound void, but also a legacy that will remain alive in every lineman who performs his work with professionalism, ethics, and love for this trade.”
The legacy of Cos Ferrer carries particular significance in the current context of the Cuban electricity sector.
The Santiago de Cuba Electric Company admitted in June that in some circuits it cannot guarantee even two hours of electricity per day, with blackouts exceeding 24 hours in certain areas.
In that scenario of collapse, the linemen brigades of Santiago de Cuba have worked continuously to try to maintain the system, making the contributions of those who, like him, dedicated their entire lives to the trade even more significant, even beyond retirement.
It is not the first time that the Cuban electrical sector mourns the loss of one of its workers. Last month, a worker from the Electric Company of Cárdenas passed away, and in previous years, there have been other fatalities among linemen under work-related circumstances.
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