christopher Travis
Chico,Ca
Summary
To achieve the position of which has been applied for, while continuing to promote the company goals and values of safety and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
11.2021 - Current
- Completes all applicable documentation and test reports required to meet internal and Federal, State and local regulatory compliance
- Performs electrical power switching
- Performs applicable testing and troubleshooting and applies configurations to remote control and data acquisition systems
- Plans and schedules work, including submitting clearance applications to the Operations Control Center
- Tests and commissions integrated and non-integrated electrical systems, i.e
- Switchgear, network relays
- Performs programming, installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and installation of electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, automation, and control systems, including synchronized end to end protection systems
- Maintains and makes field revisions to engineering documents and drawings
- Utilizes SAP, Powerbase Electrical repository system for compliance and commissioning documentation
SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN B
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Job duties include testing of equipment and submitting of electronic test forms, receiving and inventory of new equipment, and assisting Sub-Foreman in day-to-day activities
- Runs remote jobs with a crew capacity of 3-9 depending on job size
- Works on equipment from 24vdc up to 500kv
- Assists with scheduling, resourcing, and job planning
- Clearances, Lean Sigma training, Temp Supervisor Rotation
HYDROMAINTENANCE/SUBSTATION SWITCHING ELECTRICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Job duties include Switching, routine station inspections, maintaining of power gen/substation equipment, identifying and correcting issues with equipment, performing annual maintenance and equipment testing, submitting corrective work tickets, LOTO (LOCK OUT, TAG OUT) AFW’s (CLEARANCE SUBMITTAL), responding to EOT callouts ensuring optimal system running conditions
- Accomplishments include, (TEMP ASSIGNMENT) as a Substation Enhanced Inspection Supervisor
- Job duties included, scheduling, long term forecasting, review and submittal of clearances, resourcing and scheduling with Transmission and Distribution departments, proper interpretation of job aids, and review and submittal through SAP
G.C. ELECTRICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
11.2008 - 06.2019
- Job duties include testing of equipment and submitting of electronic test forms, receiving and inventory of new equipment, and assisting Foreman in day-to-day activities
- Accomplishments include Rotational Construction supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, and temp Foreman over the duration of the last 9 years
- Rotation as Crew Lead for Green Jacket WSIP work
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
07.2005 - 11.2008
- Duties included Job related courses through learning Services, Basic Electricity, Power Circuit Breakers, Power Transformers, Load-No Load tap changers
- Testing and commissioning of equipment under supervision of Journeymen electricians
Education
AST DEGREE - WILDLIFE & FORESTRY
Thomson University
SCRANTON, PAWATER TREATMENT
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CATrade Vocational - Electrical Protection Relay Technician
PGE ACADEMY
Livermore, CA05.2024
Trade Vocational - Electrician
PGE ACADEMY
Livermore, CA11.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Powerbase
- RTS
- Leadership
- Job Management
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making Skills
- Public Speaking
- Training
- Education
- Rotational Instructor
- Co-Facilitator
References
Internal and external references available upon request.
Community Service
- Tehama County Special Olympics, Head Coach, Softball, Basketball, 2007 to 2017
- 14 Time Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Pinnacle Award Recipient, 2008 - 2020
- 5 Time Mielke Award Nominee, 2012 - 2017
Timeline
SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
11.2021 - Current
SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN B
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
06.2021 - 11.2021
HYDROMAINTENANCE/SUBSTATION SWITCHING ELECTRICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
06.2019 - 06.2021
G.C. ELECTRICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
11.2008 - 06.2019
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
07.2005 - 11.2008
AST DEGREE - WILDLIFE & FORESTRY
Thomson University
WATER TREATMENT
Sacramento State University
Trade Vocational - Electrical Protection Relay Technician
PGE ACADEMY
Trade Vocational - Electrician
PGE ACADEMY