Dennis Kuligin
Lincoln,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with over 7 years in substation experience. Detail oriented team player. Calm and collective with good multitasking and communicating abilities. Experienced with stressful emergency work environments. Eager and determined to pursue further knowledge of the electric grid system by becoming a part of the electric grid operator team, where my current substation experience be can be utilized in a positive and helpful way.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Switchman/Electrician
PG&E
08.2020 - Current
- Communicated with grid control centers to carefully and safely execute switch logs to de-energize or restore power, both in emergency and routine settings.
- Switched on different bus configurations to energize or de-energize substation and line equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, regulators, bus sections and feeder lines.
- Responded to substation emergency alarms. Consulted manuals, schematics and single line diagrams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.
- Tested substation equipment during routine and after fault events. Prepared and maintained records detailing test results, repairs and maintenance using different software programs.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
Substation Switchman/Electrical Apprentice
PG&E
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Successful completion of JATC courses such as basic electricity, circuit breakers, transformers, LTC's, grounding, schematics and switching.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electricians to learn trade and develop substation electrical knowledge.
- Assisted journeyman with trouble shooting, inspecting and testing electrical equipment.
- Communicated with DCC and GCC to carefully execute switch logs under journeyman supervision.
- Completed full apprenticeship program to become a qualified Substation Switchman/Electrician.
Field Man-Gas Ops.
PG&E
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Listened carefully to supervisors and foreman to understand directions and then carried out all work safely, responsibly and efficiently.
- Assisted with upgrading and new installation of natural gas pipes. Safely connected and disconnected high and low pressure gas pipelines, regulators, meters and other production equipment.
- Maintained and repaired production equipment and gas pipelines to support safe and reliable operations.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing assignment duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Efficiently working together as a team with numerous co workers to succeed in job assignment.
Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CAHigh School Diploma -
Washington High School
Fremont, CA05.2001
Skills
- Substation Switching
- Single line/ Schematic interpretation
- Relays/ selector switches/ SCADA comprehension
- Substation emergency response
- Substation alarm trouble shooting
- Substation equipment maintenance, testing and repairs
Certification
- Substation Switchman/ Electrician Journeyman
- Power Pathway graduate
- IST completion
- PTB completion
- WOI completion
Timeline
Substation Switchman/Electrician
PG&E
08.2020 - Current
Substation Switchman/Electrical Apprentice
PG&E
03.2017 - 08.2020
Field Man-Gas Ops.
PG&E
12.2012 - 03.2017
California State University - Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Washington High School