Gilbert Soto
Summary
Construction inspector with extensive experience at CPS Energy, excelling in electrical systems inspection and technical oversight. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure safety compliance while supervising contractors. Strong team player with a focus on achieving project goals and improving operational reliability. Skilled in site inspections and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Inspector
CPS Energy
05.2025 - Current
- Learned safety protocols and procedures for construction site inspections.
- Supervised and delegated work to tree trimming contractors
- Supported senior inspectors in monitoring construction activities and progress.
- Patrol and inspected work performed by contractors
- Worked with system operator on creating outages on circuits to be worked on
- Patrolled and inspected distribution circuits.
Distribution Journeyman
CPS Energy
03.2013 - 05.2025
- Restore power lines and service lines to residential and commercial customers
- Coordinate with trainee and coworkers on various job tasks, to include : rebuild meter loops, closing electrical switches and communicate with system operator
- Read underground and overhead circuit sketches
- Round the clock storm restoration and call duties.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Relieved office forman duties to include coordinate and inspect jobs and order required job material.
- Installed and operated overhead and underground switches : R-switches, P- switches & RE -switches.
- Worked hand in hand with the pole crew, setting and pulling poles.
- Installed conduit and pulled in overhead and underground conductor
- Worked hand in hand with cable pulling crew
Distribution Apprentice
CPS Energy
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Trained in overhead, service and meter and underground distribution crafts
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical systems, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime.
- Maintained and constructed CPS distribution lines.
- Monitored energy consumption metrics, identifying patterns for efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Successfully cross trained in all three crafts
Distribution Trainee
CPS Energy
11.2001 - 01.2010
- Make ready material for distribution construction.
- Supported team in executing project timelines, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted lineman/serviceman in daily tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
- Assisted in hurricane power restoration.
- Maintained trees and vegetation around powerlines, using pole saws and extendosticks.
- Assisted with construction, maintenance and testing of distribution equipment.
- Operated and drove bucket truck.
Skills
- Electrical systems inspection
- Technical inspections
- Site inspection
Accomplishments
2023 Safety Service Reward (20 Years)
Oasha 30 Course
Safety Circuit Committee Member of NWC 2022 - 2025
CPS Energy foreman leadership 2024
Timeline
Construction Inspector
CPS Energy
05.2025 - Current
Distribution Journeyman
CPS Energy
03.2013 - 05.2025
Distribution Apprentice
CPS Energy
01.2010 - 03.2013
Distribution Trainee
CPS Energy
11.2001 - 01.2010
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