John Martinez
Substation Technician
Montrose,CO
Summary
Nationally Certified Substation Technician, skilled in the operation and maintenance of disciplines associated with the transmission of electrical energy. Professional with background and hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment. Consistently follows protocols and uses logic when testing, troubleshooting, and completing repairs. Thorough experience and knowledge of the generation and transmission of electrical energy. Demonstrated a high degree of aptitude in monitoring operations, documenting data, submitting timely reports, while logging updates for analytical research for past, current, and future documentation. Well-versed in scheduling and carrying out preventive, predictive, operative, and corrective maintenance. Familiar with completing routine inspections and correcting abnormalities or escalating system concerns. Pride in ownership is an important trait of character I am proud to possess, self-motivated, and eager to take advantage of every opportunity presented to me.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Technician
Tri State Generation and Transmission
Montrose , CO
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all tests performed on equipment within the substation.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding substation operations.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored power system operations for any irregularities or abnormalities.
- Inspected substation equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards.
- Isolated defective relays performed repairs and completed adjustments by opening and closing switches.
- Evaluated test data to identify malfunctions, performance problems and system modification effects.
- Ensured compliance with local codes and regulations pertaining to substations.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, batteries, capacitors, and metering devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving electrical faults or breakdowns.
Heavy Apparatus Technician
Tri State Generation and Transmission
Montrose , CO
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
Control Room Operator
Tri State Generation and Transmission
Nucla , CO
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures, reporting any violations or potential hazards immediately.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by monitoring trends in performance data.
- Operated a variety of control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems.
- Maintained accurate records of data related to production processes and ensured quality control standards were met.
- Monitored and tracked the progress of equipment in process, ensuring that all operations were running smoothly.
- Responded quickly to alarms and system failures, taking appropriate action to resolve them promptly.
- Replied to production floor requests, responded to machine stoppage alerts and conducted emergency operational procedures when necessary.
Education
GED -
Telluride High School
Telluride, CO05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Power And Technology
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, NDSkills
- Familiar with NERC and FERC Regulations and Compliance
- Extensive Knowledge of OSHA Safety Regulations, Compliance, and Procedures
- Comprehensive Knowledge in AC/DC Theory
- Power Distribution
- Electrical schematics
- System monitoring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Certification
- Certified Electrical Technician awarded by State of Colorado Apprenticeship Agency recognized by The United States Department of Labor
- Certified Control Room Operator(Switchboard Operator)(Utility) awarded by The United States Department of Labor
- Certified Plant Operator awarded by The United States Department of Labor
- United States Class A Commercial Driver's License with multiple endorsements
- Nationally Certified Crane Operator in the disciplines of Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane: Boom Truck-Telescoping Boom, Rotating Controls awarded by NCCER
- Awarded Certificates of Completion by Tri State Generation and Transmission in the completion of Substation Technician, Control Room Operator, Plant Operator Apprenticeship's
Accomplishments
- Served 6 years on ROCO certified High Angle and Confined Space Emergency Rescue and Response Team and maintained all certificates associated with that discipline
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substation Technician
Tri State Generation and Transmission
07.2021 - Current
Heavy Apparatus Technician
Tri State Generation and Transmission
10.2020 - 07.2022
Control Room Operator
Tri State Generation and Transmission
11.2013 - 10.2018
GED -
Telluride High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Power And Technology
Bismarck State College
- Certified Electrical Technician awarded by State of Colorado Apprenticeship Agency recognized by The United States Department of Labor
- Certified Control Room Operator(Switchboard Operator)(Utility) awarded by The United States Department of Labor
- Certified Plant Operator awarded by The United States Department of Labor
- United States Class A Commercial Driver's License with multiple endorsements
- Nationally Certified Crane Operator in the disciplines of Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane: Boom Truck-Telescoping Boom, Rotating Controls awarded by NCCER
- Awarded Certificates of Completion by Tri State Generation and Transmission in the completion of Substation Technician, Control Room Operator, Plant Operator Apprenticeship's
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