Austin Gafford

• Completed TVPPA Substation Maintenance Apprenticeship (2024): Substation Basic Math & Electricity, Fundamentals of AC, Substation O&M, Electrical Metering & Instrumentation.• Inspect, test, and maintain 20 + substations; log SCADA readings, oil/gas levels, relay targets for proactive reliability.

• Follow switching orders and perform lockout/tagout isolations; zero lost‑time accidents.

• Calibrate 3‑phase revenue meters and protective relays using specialized testing equipment.

• Lead small crews and supervise contractors during transformer/breaker overhauls, ensuring NESC & TVA standards compliance.

•Conducted regular audits of inventory levels stored in warehouses to ensure accuracy while supervising shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion
of tasks.
•Maintained records of all outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and completion while following safety protocols during the loading and unloading of trucks or containers.

• Conducted unit walk‑downs, responded to alarms, and coordinated with control‑room for load changes.

• Operated D9 dozers, loaders, and GE locomotives to manage coal and ash‑handling systems.