Martin Jr Romero

Substation Electrician

Xcel Energy

07.2019 - Current

Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical equipment in substations to ensure optimal performance.
Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of high-voltage systems for reliability and safety compliance.
Collaborated with engineers to implement system upgrades and improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
Mentored junior electricians on safety protocols, technical skills, and best practices in substation maintenance.
Led emergency response efforts during power outages, restoring service quickly and effectively while coordinating with team members.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to evaluate new technologies for integration into existing infrastructure projects.
Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits of substation operations and documentation processes.
Ensured accurate documentation of maintenance activities and updated technical databases accordingly.
Assisted in load management tasks, adjusting transformer settings to accommodate fluctuations in power demand.
Minimized risk of equipment failure by proactively identifying potential issues through visual inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
Increased safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of substation components and identifying potential hazards.
Facilitated timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors/vendors for material procurement, scheduling deliveries, and supervising installation work.
Collaborated with engineering teams to install new substations or upgrade existing facilities for optimized performance.
Performed grounding system tests to verify proper connections between the earth grid and various electrical components within the substation facility.
Adhered to strict industry standards and regulatory requirements for substation maintenance, ensuring compliance with OSHA guidelines and other safety protocols.
Regularly calibrated and maintained test equipment to ensure accurate measurements and safe working conditions.
Enhanced operational efficiency by repairing or replacing faulty electrical equipment, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
Maintained excellent communication with supervisors, control room operators, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations at the substation site.
Promoted a clean work environment by adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution prevention measures during maintenance activities.
Assisted in the commissioning of new substations, including energizing transformers, testing protection schemes, and verifying correct system functionality.
Improved substation reliability by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage equipment.
Participated in emergency response efforts, restoring power to affected areas after severe weather events or equipment failures.
Trained junior electricians in safe work practices and proper use of tools, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
Reduced downtime during outages by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
Conducted comprehensive testing of electrical systems using advanced diagnostic tools like thermographic imaging and ultrasonic detection devices.
Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
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.