Edgar Estrada Loza
Irving,TX
Summary
Experienced Substation Technician with over eight years of hands-on experience in high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Strong background in substation construction, grounding systems, steel erection, concrete work, control wiring, and heavy equipment operation. Proven ability to read blueprints, follow OSHA safety standards, and work efficiently in demanding field environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Technician
Primoris PSC
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Constructed and assembled high-voltage substations ranging from 138kV to 345kV.
- Installed steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, conduits, and control cables.
- Installed cable trays and performed wiring in control rooms and circuit breakers.
- Installed jumpers, bus systems, and performed switch adjustments.
- Performed transformer and distribution terminations.
- Followed job site safety plans and OSHA regulations.
- Managed materials and supported job site planning activities.
- Substation Division
Electrical Technician
Texas Utilities Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Installed and maintained electrical distribution systems.
- Assisted with grounding installations, conduit installation, and cable pulling.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, benchmarks, and site layouts.
- Operated heavy equipment following safety procedures.
- Distribution
Electrical Technician
Practiservicio Aries
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted in electrical distribution and infrastructure projects.
- Installed grounding systems and supported concrete work.
- Performed material handling and job site preparation.
- Distribution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Tecnologico De Estudios Superior Valle De Bravo
Estado De Mexico, Mexico01-2018
Skills
- High-voltage substation construction (138kV–345kV)
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Site layout and foundation construction
- Concrete forming and finishing
- Steel layout and erection
- Ground grid installation
- Conduit and cable installation
- Control room wiring and circuit breakers
- Cable tray installation
- Material management and inventory
- Job site planning and safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Project planning
- Safety regulations compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Grounding systems
- Power distribution
- Circuit breaker repair
- Substation maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Safety procedures
- Transformer installation
- High voltage switching
- Circuit breaker maintenance
- Substation security
- Power system analysis
- Switchgear operation
- Grounding techniques
- Voltage regulation
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Transformer Termination Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Grounding Installation Certification
Personal Information
Title: Substation Technician
Equipment Operation
- Mini excavators
- Backhoe
- Skid steers
- Hole diggers
- Manlifts
- Digger derricks
- Trenchers
- Track forklifts
Timeline
Substation Technician
Primoris PSC
01.2021 - 01.2026
Electrical Technician
Texas Utilities Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Electrical Technician
Practiservicio Aries
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Tecnologico De Estudios Superior Valle De Bravo