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POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
I am a talented electrician and instrumentation technician adept at tackling complex electrical and controls issues with accuracy and in a timely manner. I specialize in electrical and instrumentation system troubleshooting, calibration, and installation. I would love the opportunity to provide your company with the knowledge and work ethic that I have provided to my previous employers.
Skills
| Learns new skills quickly Confined Space Trained Knowledge of Hazardous Locations and Materials Trained in Proper PPE Identification and Use Reliable and Dependable Hard Worker |
Work History
Power Plant Instrumentation and Electrical Technician12/2011
San Antonio Water System – San Antonio , TX
San Antonio Water System – San Antonio , TX
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
- Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.
- Disconnected and removed motors pumps and fans.
- Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems.
- Installed, repaired tested and programmed electrical and electronic systems including programmable logic controllers, human machine interface systems and SCADA systems.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs and troubleshoot problems.
- Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
- Tested, troubleshot and calibrated pneumatic and electronic control equipment in the shop and in the field.
- Documented all maintenance and repairs performed on equipment.
- Monitored control system software and stored software in secure locations.
- Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
- Completed daily inspections of electronic and mechanical equipment.
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.
- Controlled and monitored mechanical equipment using a computer.
- Installed and maintained databases on the company's server.
- Performed vibration analysis on varying pieces of equipment within a power plant. Including, generators, steam turbines, gas turbines, pumps, motors, and fans.
- Troubleshoot, repair, install and calibrate regulators used for natural gas and pneumatics.
- Maintain and repair of high and low voltage electrical gear. Voltages range from 13,500 Vac down to 120 Vac.
- Maintain, repair, and installation on direct current batteries, gear and power supplies. Voltages range from 5 Vdc to 300 Vdc.
- Maintain, repair and installation of alternating and direct current generators and sub systems.
- Maintained and tested protective relaying equipment related to power plant and substation operation.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements.
- Recorded the respective measurements for each project.
- Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
- Planned motor starter and control installations using codes and specs.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of arc flash ratings and standards.
- Measured devices, including analyzers, amp meters and volt-ohm meters.
- Tested equipment tools such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and test lamps.
- Member of the production department safety committee responsible for analyzing plant safety issues and suggesting correction options to management.
Journeyman Electrician and Electrical Foreman07/2004
to 12/2011
Amco Electric Company – City , STATE
Amco Electric Company – City , STATE
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
- Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
- Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Troubleshot and repaired many different types of alternating and direct current equipment of varying voltages.
- Installed control systems for fresh water and sewage stations for multiple municipalities in the surrounding area.
- Installed, programmed and repaired variable frequency drives for motors.
- Installed line of sight radio communications for remote water well operations.
- Supervised and managed commercial and industrial electrical projects of varying size.
- Supervised up to 15 employees at one time.
- Put together estimates based on blueprints and specifications supplied by an engineer.
Apprentice Electrician04/2003
to 07/2004
Patrick Electric Service – City , STATE
Patrick Electric Service – City , STATE
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
- Consulted with the supervisor electrician regarding the likely risks associated with the assigned job.
- Planned motor starter and control installations using codes and specs.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters.
- Measured devices, including analyzers, amp meters and volt-ohm meters.
- Tested equipment tools such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and test lamps.
- Performed service work and troubleshooting on residential and commercial electrical systems.
Education
PLC logic and programming Level Two2013GE Proficy PLC Software Training-
City
Electrical Technologies Level Two2002The National Center for Construction Education and Research-
City,
StateLevel Two Certification
Electrical Technologies/OJT2000Branch Area Careers Center-
City,
State
High School Diploma: General Studies2000Coldwater High School-
City,
State
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School Attended
- GE Proficy PLC Software Training
- The National Center for Construction Education and Research
- Branch Area Careers Center
- Coldwater High School
Job Titles Held:
- Power Plant Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
- Journeyman Electrician and Electrical Foreman
- Apprentice Electrician
Degrees
- PLC logic and programming Level Two 2013
Electrical Technologies Level Two 2002
Electrical Technologies/OJT 2000
High School Diploma : General Studies 2000
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