Joshua Napier
Pineville,KY
Summary
Substation Technician with over 7+ years of substation construction experience as well with 1+ year being involved directly with LGE-KU Substation Department daily operations. Proven skills in testing, substation construction, maintaining substation equipment, troubleshooting, while ensuring good performance and safety while doing tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Technician
MidSouth Power Services
Middlesboro, KY
10.2018 - Current
- Enhanced substation reliability by conducting routine inspections and maintenance tasks on electrical equipment.
- 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.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of substation equipment to ensure operational integrity.
- Conduct testing on station equipment such as the Hi-Pot, Ductor, Doble, and P3 Trip test.
Electrical Apprentice
Patterson Electrical Heating & Air
Rose Hill, VA
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of electrical systems and components.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with senior electricians on troubleshooting and problem-solving tasks.
- Utilized hand and power tools effectively for various electrical projects.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
Education
Associate of Science -
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Middlesboro, KY09-2018
Skills
- High voltage switching
- Substation maintenance
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- Class A CDL
- CPR Certified
- Confined Space Entry Certified
- LGE-KU Trans,Distribution & Substation LOTO Certified
- Bucket Truck & Steel rescue Certified
Timeline
Substation Technician
MidSouth Power Services
10.2018 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Patterson Electrical Heating & Air
06.2015 - 09.2018
Associate of Science -
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College