Brian Chacon
Burlington,CO
Summary
At TriState Generation & Transmission, I enhanced substation reliability and streamlined interdepartmental communication, demonstrating my problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. By implementing preventative maintenance programs, I significantly reduced equipment failures, showcasing my expertise in maintenance and repair. Fluent in Spanish, I effectively collaborated across diverse teams, ensuring optimal substation performance and safety compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Technician Journey Level
TriState Generation & Transmission
2014.12 - Current
- Streamlined communication between departments by acting as liaison between substation operators, field technicians, and management teams during project planning phases.
- Performed switching operations inside of substations and coordinated operations between dispatch and field crews
- Managed construction projects and coordinated crews and material
- Maintained a Class A CDL
- Actively participated in emergency drills to ensure preparedness during critical situations, further improving response times and minimizing disruptions.
- Enhanced substation reliability by conducting routine inspections and maintenance tasks on electrical equipment.
- Safeguarded company assets through diligent monitoring of security systems at substations facilities, promptly addressing any potential threats or concerns that arose.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing substation issues in a timely manner.
- Expedited repair times for faulty equipment by maintaining an organized inventory of spare parts and tools readily available at each job site.
- Collaborated with engineers to design, install, and test new substation equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by implementing mandatory safety procedures during all substation work activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, contributing to improved record-keeping practices within the organization.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs that reduced overall equipment failures while extending their lifespan throughout substations under my responsibility. 23 substations in total.
- Improved the reliability of substations by identifying potential vulnerabilities.
- Continuously updated technical knowledge by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training programs, ensuring my expertise remained current with evolving technologies and best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive testing of high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear to ensure proper operation and minimize risks associated with equipment failure using Doble software.
- Supported emergency response efforts, quickly restoring power during outages and reducing inconvenience for customers.
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
- Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Constructed, tested and maintained substation relay and control systems.
- Analyzed test data to diagnose malfunctions and determine performance characteristics of systems.
- Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
- Prepared and maintained records detailing tests, repairs and maintenance using Cascade.
- Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Electrician
Daniel Electric
2012.07 - 2014.12
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within new builds.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS05.2011
Skills
MS Office
Timeline
Substation Technician Journey Level
TriState Generation & Transmission
2014.12 - Current
Electrician
Daniel Electric
2012.07 - 2014.12
Associate Of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Northwest Kansas Technical College
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