James Burns
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Dedicated Technician with 13 years of experience maintaining and repairing sewer systems. Qualified industry expert at identifying root causes of issues to quickly complete repairs. Instrumental team player when maintaining safety by following procedures, staying alert and communicating with teammates. Performance history of finishing jobs correctly to eliminate service call-backs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transformer Builder
electrical engineering enterprises
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Scheduled routine inspections to assess condition of structure.
- Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
- Complied with quality requirements to meet or exceed production service levels.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Used hand tools and power tools to reinforce builds.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Reported equipment maintenance needs, injuries or mishaps to facilitate follow-up.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Executed agreements, work orders and change orders to establish work to be performed and payment terms.
- Drove various lifting devices to move products, equipment of materials around warehouse or yard.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
Substation Technician
North American Substation Services
Orlando, FL
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Recorded information to document repairs, maintenance and tests performed.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Tested connectivity and signal quality for individual cables and documented results.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Utility Technician
Manatee county go
Bradenton, FL
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Answered emergency calls and responded quickly to repair urgent issues.
- Drove and operated utility trucks and other equipment.
- Used hand tools, such as shovels to access lines and prepare area for work.
- Maintained, repaired and installed water and wastewater lines, fire hydrants and valves.
- Submitted job status reports for recordkeeping.
- Arranged traffic cones, drums and other equipment to direct traffic and barricade work areas.
- Operated pumps, backhoes, jackhammers and other equipment to repair or install lines and systems.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Responded to customer questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations with professionalism and calmness.
Education
High School Diploma -
MTI
Bradenton, FL01-2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Meeting attendance
- Positive client rapport
- Public safety and security
- Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Database updates
Certification
- Class A drivers license with tanker endorsement
- OSHA 30
- 20+ years construction experience
- 5 years substation experience
- MSHA safety certificate
Timeline
Transformer Builder
electrical engineering enterprises
01.2024 - Current
Substation Technician
North American Substation Services
07.2019 - 01.2024
Utility Technician
Manatee county go
07.2007 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
MTI
- Class A drivers license with tanker endorsement
- OSHA 30
- 20+ years construction experience
- 5 years substation experience
- MSHA safety certificate
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