Blake Sprinkles
Shepherd,TX
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 10 years of field experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transformer Technician
Saber Power
05.2021 - Current
- Basic knowledge, assembly and testing of power transformers
- As well components in the high yard such as GCB's , NGR's , lightning arrestors and CPT'S
- Also have some knowledge in testing medium and high voltage breakers , CT's and PT's
- Responsibilities include testing electrical components, keeping and maintaining a clean and safe work area, and communicating with fellow employees and customers
- Major projects include 6 XFMR swap at Formosa plastics, multiple new transformer assemblies and acceptance test, Golden Pass LNG power xfmr assembly, oil fill and acceptance test of 151 xfmr's, Venture global oil processing on 12 xfmr's, and Avangrid wind farm bushing replacement on several xfmrs. Emergency VFD XFMR swap at Venture Global LNG.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Journeyman/Foreman
IES
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Basic knowledge of electrical control and power systems
- Ran jobs with up to 10 men
- Responsibilities included assigning tasks appropriately to meet deadlines, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and communicating with customers and employees
- Major projects include PLC upgrade at Philips 66 in Nederland, Tx, replacing all GE logic to new upgraded Allen Bradley, and new vapor recovery unit at Phillips 66 in Pasadena, Tx which included a complete new MCC, 4 vapor stacks, 2 tanks, and one remote control room.
Apprentice Electrician
Brandt
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes during wiring installations, fostering a commitment to safety and quality within the team.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
Education
Industrial electrical NCCER -
Associated Builders & Contractors, ABC Training Ce
Nederland, TX07.2019
Highschool Diploma -
Shepherd High School
Shepherd, TX06.2013
Skills
- Assemble, test and commission power transformers
- Trouble shoot and repair transformers
- Perform degassing and cleansing of transformer oil via vacuum dehydrator
- Use of power and hand tools
- Communication with the customer and other trades in work area
- Excellent punctuation
Timeline
Transformer Technician
Saber Power
05.2021 - Current
Journeyman/Foreman
IES
10.2017 - 05.2021
Apprentice Electrician
Brandt
10.2013 - 10.2017
Industrial electrical NCCER -
Associated Builders & Contractors, ABC Training Ce
Highschool Diploma -
Shepherd High School
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