John Kuryla
Fulton,NY
Summary
Experienced Substation Foreman with expertise in concrete work, placing conduit, and cable pulling. Skilled in operating heavy equipment including skid-steer, excavator, and backhoe. Demonstrated ability to lead and train lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in coordinating activities with other departments and contractors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Mechainc C
National Grid USA
Syracuse, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired underground electrical systems using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues effectively.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, enhancing system reliability and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior mechanics on repair techniques, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Led emergency response efforts during outages, ensuring rapid restoration of services to customers.
- Instal major duct banks
- Heavy equipment operation
Substation Foreman
Syracuse Utilities
Brewerton, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- Assigned work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
- Conferred with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
- Trained workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
- Provided assistance to workers engaged in construction and extraction activities, using hand tools and other equipment.
- Located, measured and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Safely operate skidsteer, excavator and backhoe.
- Operate cdl dump truck with a trailer.
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Cicero North Syracuse High School
Cicero, NY06.2018
Skills
- Concrete Work
- Placing Conduit
- Cable Pulling
- Operating skid-steer, excavator, and backhoe
- National grid manhole and vault work
- Substation construction
Certification
- Passed national grid aptitude test august 2021
- CPR and first aid Certified
- Power industrial truck operator license
- OSHA 30 hour certification
- Unrestricted cdl A license
- Nys crane license
Timeline
Underground Mechainc C
National Grid USA
03.2025 - Current
Substation Foreman
Syracuse Utilities
05.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Cicero North Syracuse High School