Connor Johnson

Plans, coordinates, and monitors performance of project design activities for Distribution Engineering. Directly responsible for the design of multiple and/or large complex overhead and underground electric distribution projects. Design projects include line relocations to facilitate state and municipal roadway relocations and bridge reconstruction, third party attachment and build out, reliability and obsolescence improvements and replacements and yearly capital plan and programming.

• Responsible for project management to ensure complex work is completed on time; designs, plans, allocates and coordinates all resources relevant to a project, including budget, staffing and materials; identifies and monitors projects requiring performance improvements and recommends adjustments to keep on track.
• Responsible for project design including material coordination, local, state and environmental permitting, rights, easements and petitions.
• Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure the proper design and efficient construction of distribution projects.
• Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish goals; plans proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Recommends changes to construction methods, standards, and the electric system.
• Designs layouts for Electric Reliability, Underground Network, System Automation, Target Equipment, Voltage Conversions, State Highway and Municipal projects, service additions and changes to the Company electric system using Company approved standards and policies. Performs technical calculations and prepares work orders.

I am responsible for the oversight of electric distribution construction projects completed by contracted crews, ensuring the appropriate scope, scale & project expectations are met. I confirm that all contracted crews are using the appropriate safety techniques and tools. I have the ability to take clearance and control for all work that I oversee. I ensure that each project meets its objected scope, scale, timeline and budget.

• Ensures Construction and team members are compliant with all Liberty company Safety policy and standards.
• Reviews and approves contractor invoices
• Inspects contractor jobsites to verify and ensure compliance with Company specifications for electric distribution system installations.
• Ensures construction consistency with plans, specifications and schedules, including scheduling contractor crews, and ensures materials are tracked throughout the life cycle of a project.
• Tracks and provides updates on project costs.
• Forecasts on Project Costs & provides periodic updates to leadership
• Creates in field as-built drawings and verifies GIS information
• Orders, receives, inventories and disburses materials associated with assigned projects
• Performs rotational on call duty.
• Emergency Response assignments as required

In my current position, I accept new applications for service and determine the best route to supply the particular Parcel with power. I  compose easements and create any additional costs that might be required for each job.

I have also been involved with several three-phase services, relocations, and rebuilds. I am very familiar with our underground facilities and have made strides in correcting several previously unknown issues with them.

On the other side of my job, I consistently assist in improving and rehabilitating the electrical system in the area.

Before  I can stake one of my jobs in the Futura software, I collect GPS shots  with all of the pertinent data to that particular structure and correct  the mapping software so that our staking sheets look correct.

Once  that job is built and the sheets returned to me, I am in charge of  mapping that job and confirming everything worked properly. I will input  the new location tag numbers as well as any information that was  previously missing and make sure that the map is a good representation  of what is actually in the field.

While in this position, 

• Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Diagnosed and repaired issues with electrical and mechanical systems
• Documented service repairs and parts used on customer invoices
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problemsolving skills
• Followed safety procedures and regulations in accordance with company policy

In my position at Carroll Electric, I have been exposed to multiple  different aspects of the job that I hadn’t been exposed to up to this point. I was assigned to a digger truck for a year. I was placed on an underground truck where I learned a large amount of material in a short amount of time concerning our underground system. I was then placed on a construction crew, assisting in constructing new and existing infrastructure. After reaching a point in my apprenticeship, I could perform energized work in the bucket by myself, and I assisted with many single-phase applications and several three-phase tasks. 

• Installed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground power lines, transformers, and associated equipment
• Inspected and tested overhead and underground power lines and equipment
• Worked with highvoltage equipment and hazardous chemicals
• Performed regular maintenance on transmission lines and associated equipment
• Assisted in troubleshooting and repair of power outages
• Developed and maintained good working relationships with customers
• Maintained and updated records of work completed

I  assisted in the construction and maintenance of multiple substations.  At Capital Electric, I was also placed on a transmission crew where we maintained and rebuilt multiple sections of transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 345kV.

Working on multiple different systems has given me a sense of how other companies perform the work, and it has also given me the chance to work in a  setting where everything that you do is under a microscope, which has given me a very detail-oriented outlook on the job.

I was taught how to read and comprehend construction prints and spec books in this position.

• Maintained existing lines and cables to ensure proper functioning and safety
• Completed repairs and replacements of existing lines, cables, and wiring
• Performed general maintenance and repairs on power lines, cables, and other related equipment
• Followed safety protocols and procedures while performing installation and repair work

I am responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the material yard and transformer pads surrounding the WESCO warehouse.

I am responsible for managing customer owned damaged and leaking transformers, including loadingtransformers that are being retired onto a disposal trailer. I perform monthly counts of transformers andmaintain records on transformers needing recycled or repaired.

I assist customer crews and supply trucks with loading and unloading of yard material.

Operation of multiple types of heavy machinery is part of my daily duties. I am certified to operate bothscissor lifts and forklifts. I also proficiently operate backhoes, mini-excavators, industrial street sweepers,and tractors.

I maintain cleanliness and overall organization of the yard.

I receive and organize material used for the construction and service of electrical components. Thisincludes poles, wire, pipe, transformers and the remaining pieces of material used.

Also, I am to help customers with needs and maintain a good seller-customer relationship.

• Managed daytoday operations of yard including hiring and training staff, ensuring safety regulations were followed, and scheduling

Duties include processing detainees, Intakes, bookings, pictures, fingerprints, and telephone calls, searching incoming detainees, accurately identifying them, and segregating them according to their classification. Responsible for the personal property of detainees. Complete other activities associated with incarceration in the County Jail. Secure the building and grounds, protect the rights and safety of detainees, jail checks, prisoner counts, and searching prisoner’s cells for contraband. Supervise between 1 to 35 detainees during the following activities: exercise, meals, visits, telephone calls, and criminal records changes of linen/uniforms. Maintained in excess of 15,000 records, including medical files for detainees, check criminalrecords and warrants of all incoming detainees. Responsible for detainees behavior with staff and visitors.Subdue disruptive detainee behavior and isolate problem detainees. Maintain a log of daily activities forthe detention center and trusties and maintain security of all weapons. Maintain accurate reports of allincidents and be prepared to testify in Federal Court on civil lawsuits filed. Maintain accurate reports ofall incidents and be prepared to testify in Federal Court.

• Monitored inmates’ activities and ensured that they complied with the rules and regulations
• Conducted regular searches of cells and other areas to ensure the safety of inmates and staff
• Maintained a secure and orderly environment in the facility
• Developed trust and strong relationships with inmates in order to motivate and encourage good behavior