Bryan Merritt
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated tradesperson looking to further my career in other industries. 14 years of experience in the electrical utility industry. Adaptable and eager to learn at any possible opportunity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Technician
Summit Line Construction
Salome , AZ
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Repaired damaged or defective components using specialized tools and test instruments.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks on various pieces of electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, switches, batteries, capacitors and other related items.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Documented and maintained inventory of equipment and purchased new parts.
- Fabricated and prepared switchboards, terminal boards, barriers and insulating material for power system.
- Tested circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
Lighting Technician
Level 5 Lighting
Chandler, AZ
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Programmed lighting consoles to achieve specific visual effects and ambiance.
- Adjusted focus points on lights through manual techniques and remote controls.
- Maintained and troubleshot lighting systems during performances and rehearsals.
- Organized inventory of lights, gels, cables, dimmers, and controllers for efficient access.
- Installed custom track to secure permanent outdoor lighting system.
- Installed lighting control system to manufacture standards, and trained customers on how to properly use system
Substation Technician
BDI
Gilbert, AZ
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Pull and terminate high-voltage cable.
- Build steel support structures.
- Build time and adjust high-voltage switchgear.
- Pull and terminate the substation control cable.
- Install station insulators and arrestors.
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure the substation is being built to code and specifications.
- Pull and sag overhead strain bus using proper tools and sagging techniques.
- Install high-voltage station breakers.
- Install and test various substation equipment including, CT's, SSVT's, VT's, and station transformers.
Substation Technician
American Power
Mesa, AZ
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Pull and terminate high-voltage cable.
- Build steel support structures.
- Build time and adjust high-voltage switchgear.
- Pull and terminate the substation control cable.
- Install station insulators and arrestors.
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure the substation is being built to code and specifications.
- Pull and sag overhead strain bus using proper tools and sagging techniques.
- Install high-voltage station breakers.
- Install and test various substation equipment including, CT's, SSVT's, VT's, and station transformers
Education
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, AZ05-2007
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- High-voltage installation
- Preventive maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- High voltage switching
- Power distribution
- Equipment inspection
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Safety procedures
- Switchgear maintenance
- Grounding systems
- Substation maintenance
- Arc flash safety
- Electrical schematics
- High voltage safety
- Grounding techniques
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Multimeter Use
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
Affiliations
- Avid hunter and fisherman
- Family life
- outdoor activities
Certification
- OSHA 10
- CPR certified
- First aid certified
Timeline
Substation Technician
Summit Line Construction
03.2025 - 05.2025
Lighting Technician
Level 5 Lighting
04.2024 - 01.2025
Substation Technician
BDI
02.2024 - 04.2024
Substation Technician
American Power
02.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
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