MICHAEL MILLS
Evanston
Summary
Accomplished journeyman substation electrician with extensive industrial electrical experience, specializing in substation maintenance and equipment testing. Demonstrated expertise in job planning, problem-solving, and training apprentices. Proficient in safety compliance and circuit analysis, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Substation Electrician
Rocky Mountain Power
Evanston
2021.06 - Current
- Trained on various substation test equipment to ensure effective maintenance and testing.
- Operated Doble test equipment to assess electrical systems.
- Operated TTR test equipment to measure transformer ratios.
- Utilized Meger equipment to ensure insulation integrity on electrical systems.
- Utilized high pot equipment to perform dielectric strength testing.
- Conducted circuit breaker timing tests to ensure operational reliability.
- Led training sessions for new apprentices, fostering skills development and adherence to safety standards.
Journeyman Estimator
Rocky Mountain Power
Park City
2016.05 - 2021.06
- Managed capital maintenance projects to ensure system reliability.
- Collaborated with customers to identify and address specific project requirements.
- Implemented upgrades to facilities and circuits, optimizing performance.
- Developed job designs for distribution power system, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Journeyman Electrician
Wasatch Electric
Salt Lake City
2012.06 - 2016.05
- Supported electrical team by executing diverse tasks, including:
- Read blueprints and planned projects for electrical installations
- Wiring low, medium, and high voltage: instruments, panels, transformers, and motors
- Operated heavy machinery and drove semi-trucks to facilitate site operations
- Worked primarily in oil refineries and gas fields, with additional experience in power plants.
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Cedar City
2010.06 - 2012.05
- Sales associate in the sporting goods department.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Assumed additional responsibilities to improve team collaboration and efficiency.
- Assisted with order processing and scheduling to streamline operations.
- Training other sale associates how to deal with customers and other job requirements
Second Year Apprentice Electrician
Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Price
2008.10 - 2010.06
- Executed electrical installations to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Completed industrial electrical installations for coal mines and gas fields
- Constructed and maintained power lines to support energy distribution
- Operating heavy equipment including: backhoe, excavator, all-terrain forklift, and various other types of equipment
- Driving semi-trucks to transport equipment from job to job.
- With ECI the focus of work was industrial coal mines, hard-rock mines, oil shale, and gas fields.
Maintenance Technician
Savage Industries, Inc.
Price
2004.05 - 2008.05
- Maintained the Coal Terminal facility and equipment including:
- Operated heavy Cat equipment for efficient material handling and transport
- Applied hard-facing techniques to extend lifespan of blades and buckets on Cat equipment
- Executed welding tasks to ensure reliable operation and maintenance of equipment
- All belt line structures, hoppers, and feeders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UtahAssociates of Arts -
College of Eastern Utah
Price, UtahSkills
- Substation maintenance
- Equipment testing
- Circuit analysis
- Job planning
- Safety compliance
- Utility power design
- Cost estimating
- Substation operations
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical testing
References
Bevan Collard, Nelson's Construction, (435) 749-1768
Timeline
Journeyman Substation Electrician
Rocky Mountain Power
2021.06 - Current
Journeyman Estimator
Rocky Mountain Power
2016.05 - 2021.06
Journeyman Electrician
Wasatch Electric
2012.06 - 2016.05
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
2010.06 - 2012.05
Second Year Apprentice Electrician
Electrical Contractors, Inc.
2008.10 - 2010.06
Maintenance Technician
Savage Industries, Inc.
2004.05 - 2008.05
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Southern Utah University
Associates of Arts -
College of Eastern Utah