Detail-oriented Apparatus Technician with over 14 years of experience in conducting complex tests and inspections on electrical systems. Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Apparatus Technician
Great River Energy
08.2011 - Current
Perform motion timing, Doble power factor, contact resistance, and SF6 gas purity test on gas, oil and vacuum circuit breakers ranging from 12KV to 345KV
Run Doble power factor, leakage reactance, and SFRA tests on transformers for a baseline and trend future tests results
Set up and run Sesco oil processing trailer to process new transformers for commissioning and after bushing replacements
Conducted monthly substation inspections by recording information and looking for issues in the field.
Install mobile substations per coops request
Install mobile battery trailer to perform load test on control house batteries
Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues on transformers, breakers, LTC's, MOD's in substations
Take yearly DGA oil samples on transformers, LTC's and oil breakers
Install MOD's for remote line swithces
Education
Associate of Science - Electric Utility Substation Technician
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Jackson, MN
05-2011
Associate of Science - Powerline Technology
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Jackson, MN
05-2011
Skills
Attention to details
Multitasking and organization
Works well in a team environment
Self starter and hard working
Timeline
Apparatus Technician
Great River Energy
08.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Electric Utility Substation Technician