Devin Meyers

Buda

Summary

Motivated Electrical Power & Controls Technician with hands-on experience in high-voltage systems and relay testing. Expertise in maintaining compliance with NETA, OSHA, and NEC standards while troubleshooting and commissioning equipment in demanding environments. Demonstrated ability to ensure operational readiness and reliability of substation equipment up to 345 kV.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Relay Technician

Austin Energy

Austin

01.2025 - Current

Relay Functional Testing - Validated relay functionality by testing trip outputs, control logic, interlocking schemes, and operational readiness prior to energization.
DC Control Circuit Verification - Performed DC checks after construction to verify polarity, continuity, and correct operation of relay and breaker control circuits.
Breaker & Relay Wiring - Wired circuit breakers, protective relays, and control devices using electrical prints and schematics, ensuring accurate terminations and compliance with design standards.
Conducted trip checks, point-to-point verification, circuit analysis, and in-service testing of relay schemes and substation equipment to ensure correct operation and system reliability.
Supported installation, troubleshooting, and operation of high-voltage substation equipment including circuit breakers, transformers, switches, grounding systems, and associated control wiring.
Facilitated installation of electrical systems in substations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Responded to on-call and after-hours outages caused by weather events, system disturbances, equipment failures, or damage; assisted in restoring service safely and efficiently.
Maintained ISO, ERCOT, and NERC compliance documentation, including system records, test results, and operational logs.
Supported safe operation of switching devices in transmission and substations, following established safety procedures. of transmission, substation, and distribution switching devices using proper PPE and established isolation/de-energization procedures.

Level 1 NETA Technician

POWER X

Austin

04.2025 - 11.2025

Performed primary and secondary injection testing on low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers to ensure accurate relay protection and reliable breaker operation.
Tested and validated power and current transformers, preparing detailed reports to support NETA compliance and client documentation.
Conducted insulation resistance, inductance, and continuity testing to verify electrical system integrity and compliance with safety standards.
Inspected and troubleshot busway systems, ensuring reliable connections between PDMCS, transformers, and distribution systems.
Assisted senior technicians in commissioning, diagnostics, and system upgrades, adhering to NETA, OSHA, and site-specific safety protocols.
Maintained precise field documentation to enhance reporting efficiency and ensure traceability.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Power & Controls

Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX

05-2025

Adobe Certification -

Warren Tech Central

Lakewood, CO

01-2023

Skills

Electrical Systems: AC/DC Circuits
Transformers
Motor Controls
Electrical Machines
Testing & Safety: Electrical Safety (LOTO)
Insulation Testing
NETA Standards
Field Diagnostics
Tools & Equipment: Megger
Fluke
Omicron

Multimeters
Injection Test Sets
Design & Drafting: AutoCAD
Electrical Schematics
Digital Fundamentals
Programming & Controls: PLCs
Relay Logic
NEC knowledge
OSHA Safety Standards
NERC/ISO/ERCOT Documentation

Timeline