David Hughes
Saint Paul,KS
Summary
Have been Superintendent, forman and Dedicated Laborer ready to help crews succeed by working hard and fast to complete all required tasks. Clearly understands and follows orders, reads technical manuals and uses hand and power tools. Excellent physical stamina. Skilled in operating equipment. Has OSHA 10 & 30, trenching and shoring training, CPR trained. Competent person for signaling and Excavation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Technician (Forman)
Conductor Power
Brainerd, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Managed projects consisting of construction and pre-commissioning of multiple structures and substations.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Recorded information to document repairs, maintenance and tests performed.
- Documented and maintained inventory of equipment and purchased new parts.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Assisted in the commissioning of newly installed substations.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding substation operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all tests performed on equipment within the substation.
- Identified areas that require improvement in terms of efficiency or safety protocols.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with engineers to design new systems for installation in the field.
- Trained personnel on proper use of equipment at the site level.
Substation Technician
Great Southwestern Construction Inc.
Alvarado, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed projects consisting of construction and pre-commissioning of multiple structures and substations.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Recorded information to document repairs, maintenance and tests performed.
- Documented and maintained inventory of equipment and purchased new parts.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Substation Technician
Conductor Power
Brainerd, MN
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Repaired equipment by troubleshooting and applying information learned from reading wiring diagrams, manuals and schematics.
- Managed projects consisting of construction and pre-commissioning of multiple structures and substations.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Documented and maintained inventory of equipment and purchased new parts.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Substation Technician
Brink Construction
Rapid City, SD
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Repaired equipment by troubleshooting and applying information learned from reading wiring diagrams, manuals and schematics.
- Managed projects consisting of construction and pre-commissioning of multiple structures and substations.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
Assembly Line Worker
Industrial Crating, Inc
St. Paul, KS
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Orchestrated organizational assembly strategy to produce products to conform to design specifications.
- Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work.
- Adjusted equipment, including Viking Turbo and Viking Champion to maintain optimal performance.
- Calculated materials consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details using mathematical skills.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs in efficient and accurate manner.
Construction Foreman
All Concrete
St. Paul, KS
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Worked with suppliers to keep materials flowing and meet demanding timelines.
- Built residential and commercial buildings for projects with budgets in excess of $200,000.00.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
- Reviewed documentation, including safety materials and implemented work site procedures that met compliance.
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
- Checked crew timesheets and logs for accuracy and submitted on schedule.
- Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
- Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans.
- Inspected, serviced and repaired equipment such as company vehicles and equipment to maintain functionality and project timelines.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated backhoe, excavator and skid-steer equipment to perform earthmoving in support of utility infrastructure build activities.
Mechanic
West Side Automotive
St. Paul, KS
03.2009 - 10.2012
- Kept detailed records of all repairs, labor involved, and parts used and input data to customer database.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various models of equipment.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
- Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans.
- Examined all critical vehicle systems and parts to determine appropriate repairs and costs.
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
K.W. Trucking
St. Paul, KS
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on heavy equipment, including excavators and dozers.
- Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
Autobody Repair
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KSAuto
Coffeyville Community College
Columbus, KSHigh School Diploma -
St. Paul High School
Saint Paul, KS05.2002
Skills
- Basic welding skills
- Residential and commercial concrete
- Blueprint interpretation understanding
- Construction management
- Wiring for commercial and residential projects
- Heavy equipment operator
Timeline
Substation Technician (Forman)
Conductor Power
07.2022 - Current
Substation Technician
Great Southwestern Construction Inc.
01.2022 - 06.2022
Substation Technician
Conductor Power
08.2021 - 12.2021
Substation Technician
Brink Construction
09.2020 - 07.2021
Assembly Line Worker
Industrial Crating, Inc
05.2018 - 08.2020
Construction Foreman
All Concrete
10.2012 - 06.2019
Mechanic
West Side Automotive
03.2009 - 10.2012
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
K.W. Trucking
02.2007 - 03.2009
Autobody Repair
Coffeyville Community College
Auto
Coffeyville Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Paul High School
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