Leland Kelly
Dunwoody,GA
Summary
26 years of experience in the Electrical Utility industry, including 3.5 years at Georgia Power and 17 years at Great Lakes Energy. Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and increased responsibilities, successfully tackling challenges in metering, programming, and testing apparatuses. Strong background in member and customer service, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute positively to future employers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Estimator
Georgia Power Corporation
North Shallowford Office
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with customers to design and estimate residential service projects.
- Coordinated with Line department supervisors and trouble-men to address customer needs.
- I have been using the JETs, ARMS, OFS, Distview, Oracle BI, TCMS, Nitro pro, excel and Microsoft products daily.
- While here, I have earned my engineering level 1 certification. I am working to earn my level 2 currently.
- Completed one-year developmental rotation as Metering Specialist in Metro East.
Electrical Technician III
Great Lakes Energy
Newaygo, MI
04.2005 - 08.2023
- Deploying of the Aclara PLC AMI system, installation of Substation Equipment and commissioning.
- Testing, programming and troubleshooting of voltage regulators.
- Relay testing, programming and troubleshooting of SEL Vipers reclosers with SEL 651 controls.
- Distribution Automation Equipment, Build, test commission, maintain and troubleshoot.
- Resolved power quality complaints using power recorders and analyzers to address issues such as blinking lights, flicker, low voltage, harmonics (THD), and high consumption.
- SCADA, build RTU, commission into service, troubleshoot when required.
- Installed fiber, radio, and cellular communications for SCADA, distribution automation, midline and stand-alone apparatuses, enhancing system connectivity and performance.
- Alternative Energy Interconnection points. Ensured that members' locations complied with our clearing time and Harmonics requirements.
- Central Office Huts. Installation and wiring of all equipment for our company owned fiber optic system. Including all racking, hardware, security system and generator backup systems.
- Metering, testing, programming and installation of all polyphase metering. Building of both primary and secondary metering packages. Do phasor diagrams to ensure proper wiring.
Journeyman Meterman
Progress Energy/Duke Energy
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2000 - 04.2005
- Conducted testing of single-phase and polyphase meters to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Performed field testing of polyphase and single-phase meters for Progress Energy and PSC, verifying accuracy and reliability.
- Testing of PTs and CTs for accuracy. Also performing Buren testing in the field.
- Programming meters for load profile, Kvar and KYZ (customer pulses).
- Constructed primary and secondary metering packages, utilizing phasor diagrams to confirm proper wiring and functionality.
- Executed dielectric testing on rubber gloves, blankets, and bucket trucks to verify electrical safety compliance.
Education
Certificate - Electronics Technician
Walsh College
02-2004
General Studies -
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MIGeneral Studies -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MISkills
- Cost estimation
- Project management
- Oracle BI
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Fiber optics expertise
- Excel proficiency
- Programming skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Microsoft Office suite
- Effective communication
Activities
- Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
- Helping make repairs to a women's shelter
- Volunteering with the Human Society of West Michigan
- Teaching at the Great Lakes Electrical Metering School, in the hands-on lab, 2008-2011
- Staying healthy by running, hiking and working out often
- Enjoying time on the golf course
- Holding a hunting guide license for British Columbia, Canada
Timeline
Field Estimator
Georgia Power Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Electrical Technician III
Great Lakes Energy
04.2005 - 08.2023
Journeyman Meterman
Progress Energy/Duke Energy
01.2000 - 04.2005
Certificate - Electronics Technician
Walsh College
General Studies -
St. Clair County Community College
General Studies -
Grand Valley State University