Joshua Hawkins
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Diligent journeyman sub tech with comprehensive knowledge in substation operations and maintenance. Successfully executed preventive maintenance and ensured minimal downtime in critical systems. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and technical proficiency in high-voltage equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Technician 3
Southeast Power Corporation
01.2020 - Current
- Extensive knowledge of reading blue prints for both Dominion Energy and Duke Energy systems.
- Have been apart of completing several green stations and various ad-on and maintenance jobs projects.
- I can confidently perform any task giving to me from the ground up.
- Reading the prints and laying out ground grids
- Finding elevation for foundations as well as laying them out and building the forms.
- Bracing up, pouring and finishing the foundations with precision.
- Running conduit anywhere from simple 2in to pipe in a box as flow fill ditches for 8 in for primary wire..
- Experience with installing concrete vaults.
- Hanging boxes
- Setting switches
- Running leads- starting from transmission lines to the low side bus and all in between.
- Grounding Transformers as well as the arresters on top.
- Complete understanding of installing oil containments from building the wall to the drain pit
- Extremely careful while doing any hotwork.
- Can operate all equipment safely and accurately.
- Forklifts, skid steers, front-end loaders, back hoes, dozers, rollers, excavators , man lifts, bucket trucks , line trucks.
Track Mechanic
US ARMY
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Cleaned around tracks and completed important repairs to achieve maintenance targets.
- Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.
- Ground ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints using portable grinders.
- Patrolled assigned track sections so damaged or broken tracks could be located and reported.
- Adapted schedules and work timelines to meet productivity targets and maximize railway safety.
- Set machines to make accurate and precise adjustments to various track parts for durability, functionality and safe operations.
- Continuously expanded professional skills by participating in ongoing training sessions, workshops, and trade shows relevant to track vehicle mechanics.
- Developed expertise in working with various types of track vehicles, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of each system''s unique requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Craven Community Collage
New Bern, NC05-2019
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
New Bern, NC06-2016
Skills
- High Voltage Switching
- Substation Maintenance
- Electrical schematics
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Procedures
- Power Distribution
- Grounding Systems
- Analytical Thinking
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 20 Certification
- Confine Space Certification
- Switching Certified
Timeline
Substation Technician 3
Southeast Power Corporation
01.2020 - Current
Track Mechanic
US ARMY
06.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Biology
Craven Community Collage
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
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