Dalton Donalies
Entergy Louisiana
Grayson,LA
10
years of professional experience
Relay technician with deep technical expertise and safety driven mindset. Skilled in diagnosing, testing, and maintaining protection systems. Strong belief on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable, organized, and focused on ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
Work History
Relay Technician
7 Years 9 Months- Conducted relay testing and diagnostics to ensure system reliability and compliance(Serc) and entergy standards.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on protective relays and associated equipment such as scada rtu systems, breakers,transformers,etc.
- Interacted with engineering teams to implement relay upgrades and setting changes(SEL,DFRS,Electromechanical)etc .
- Trained and is still training new technicians in best practices for relay configuration and maintenance procedures.
- Developed training materials for junior technicians on relay operations and safety protocols.
- Participated in emergency response efforts, quickly restoring power after outages due to natural disasters or technical malfunctions as call outs and storm-related work in other work groups across the Entergy grid(Transmission and Distribution).
- Led install jobs as lead tech for relay installation and maintenance for new installs or troubleshooting purposes.
- Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams,test plans and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine equipment functioning.
- Performed switching orders in both distribution and transmission substations to isolate equipment and lines.
E&I Technician
5 Months- Installed and maintained electrical systems for drilling operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on electronic equipment, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency (PLC, Turntable, etc.).
- Supported project completion by reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and specifications to ensure accurate installations of E&I components.
- Performed rig specific checklists and walkthrough to ensure functionality
- Was part of rig downs and moves for oversight and maintenance
Electrical Technician
1 Year 11 Months- Troubleshot complex electrical issues, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Conducted electrical system installations and repairs to maintain operational efficiency.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and improving equipment lifespan.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure timely completion of projects and tasks.
- Only electrical tech on 12 hour night shifts
Education
Technical Diplomia - Instrumentation
- 3.6 GPA
High School Diploma
Skills
Relay calibration
NERC and SERC compliance
SCADA systems proficiency
Electrical troubleshooting
Substation maintenance
Relay install
Switching operation
Print reading
Technical documentation
Communication protocols
Timeline
Relay Technician
Entergy Louisiana
11.2018 - CurrentRead More
E&I Technician
Cactus Drilling Co
06.2018 - 11.2018Read More
Electrical Technician
Weyerhaeuser
07.2016 - 06.2018Read More
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Technical Diplomia from Instrumentation
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Caldwell Parish High School
High School Diploma
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