John Hill

Substation Electrician

Atlantic City Electric Company

06.2012 - Current

Learned and adhered to safety protocols for high-voltage electrical systems.
Assisted in installation and maintenance of substation equipment.
Operated tools and machinery safely under supervision.
Supported troubleshooting efforts for electrical issues in substations.
Conducted routine inspections of electrical components for optimal performance.
Collaborated with senior electricians to understand system operations and repairs.
Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to team members.
Participated in training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
Promoted a clean work environment by adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution prevention measures during maintenance activities.
Reduced downtime during outages by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
Regularly calibrated and maintained test equipment to ensure accurate measurements and safe working conditions.
Adhered to strict industry standards and regulatory requirements for substation maintenance, ensuring compliance with OSHA guidelines and other safety protocols.
Collaborated with engineering teams to install new substations or upgrade existing facilities for optimized performance.
Trained junior electricians in safe work practices and proper use of tools, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
Improved substation reliability by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage equipment.
Participated in emergency response efforts, restoring power to affected areas after severe weather events or equipment failures.
Maintained excellent communication with supervisors, control room operators, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations at the substation site.
Enhanced operational efficiency by repairing or replacing faulty electrical equipment, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
Ensured accurate documentation of maintenance activities and updated technical databases accordingly.
Increased safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of substation components and identifying potential hazards.
Assisted in load management tasks, adjusting transformer settings to accommodate fluctuations in power demand.
Assisted in the commissioning of new substations, including energizing transformers, testing protection schemes, and verifying correct system functionality.
Minimized risk of equipment failure by proactively identifying potential issues through visual inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
Performed grounding system tests to verify proper connections between the earth grid and various electrical components within the substation facility.
Facilitated timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors/vendors for material procurement, scheduling deliveries, and supervising installation work.
Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
Constructed, tested and maintained substation relay and control systems.
Analyzed test data to diagnose malfunctions and determine performance characteristics of systems.
Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.

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