Alex Burling
Williston
Summary
Dedicated Substation Electrician with expertise in high voltage switching and substation maintenance. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing transformers, circuit breakers, and AC/DC systems. Committed to safety compliance with a track record of executing emergency outage switching and energizing new substations. Ready to leverage hands-on experience as a Distribution Operator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Substation Electrician
Basin Electric Power Coop
Williston
09.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in transformers and circuit breakers.
- Performed preventive maintenance on substation equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems for safety compliance.
- Installed and maintained high-voltage electrical equipment in substations.
- Operated testing equipment to monitor system performance and reliability.
- Assisted in training new electricians on standard operating procedures.
- Prepared detailed maintenance reports to document activities and support future troubleshooting.
- Conducted emergency repairs during outages to restore service and minimize downtime.
- Performed switching with 3-way communication, including writing up clearances for outages, and making sure our clearance zone was safe for use to work on equipment in said zone.
- Reviewed testing data to identify and address issues with circuit breakers and transformers, enhancing system reliability.
Maintenance Technician
3m
Aberdeen
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and machinery for proper functionality.
- Performed preventive maintenance on various machines following established procedures.
- Coordinated with team members to complete maintenance tasks on schedule.
- Replaced defective parts and components to restore equipment performance.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for efficient maintenance operations.
- Recorded all maintenance activities to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Identified electrical and mechanical problems in equipment to facilitate repairs.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND12-2020
Skills
- Substation maintenance
- Circuit breaker maintenance
- Circuit breaker testing
- Circuit breaker repair
- Transformer installation
- Transformer repair
- High voltage switching
- Grounding systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Power distribution
- Switchgear operation
- High Voltage Equipment Testing
- SCADA systems
- AC/DC Systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Adaptable learning
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Heavy equipment operation: Cranes, Semi-truck, telehandlers etc
Certification
Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tanker
Timeline
Substation Electrician
Basin Electric Power Coop
09.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician
3m
02.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Bismarck State College