Omar Zapata
El Paso,TX
Summary
Hard-working Substation Technician effective at completing projects and tasks on schedule. Quick learner who is physically fit and able to work in any conditions. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Work well in a team setting. Able to lift and carry heavy objects repeatedly and for prolonged periods of time. Have general knowledge of machinery, and am safety oriented.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Technician
DD Grid
19351 S Washington St Canyon, TX 79015
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted inspections and maintenance of high-voltage substation equipment.
- Terminate Ac & Dc Panels. Run cable into control house. Read pull schedule and landing sheets and inner-connects. Meg Cable, and wire up lights.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques and tools.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, improving equipment reliability and performance.
- Led safety audits and compliance checks to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Coordinated with utility companies for efficient outage management during repairs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, contributing to improved record-keeping practices within the organization.
- Use testing instruments like ohmmeters and multimeters, to diagnose problems.
- Assemble and install electrical equipment, wiring, and control panels in substations. Work from blueprints and schematics to lay out and install systems. Install conduit, cable, and control apparatus like relays and switchgear.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical issues in coordination with other technicians.
Substation Groundsman
Power line Services
09.2019 - Current
- Meet and consult with supervision and crew members to discuss potential risks associated with the task, as well as ways to discuss mitigate and respond to such risks.
- Installing underground conduits.
- Set and assembled electric equipment (switch gear, transformers, and panels).
- Operated various types of aerial lifts.
- Worked on energized conductors and equipment.
- Operated and assisted on the man lift.
- Read and interpreted blueprints.
Driver
Premier Courier
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Sing heavy equipment motors to receive and store away product on pallets to assigned storage slots in the warehouse.
- Unloading /Loading 50+ pounds of furniture from the warehouse or the delivery truck using a forklift.
- Responsible for distributing packages and documents for institutions, businesses, government agencies, and individuals
Driver
Pizza Hut
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Followed driving security and protection policies and procedures.
- Helped with taking phone calls, placing orders and performing prep work for pizzas.
- Drive safely and promptly to customers homes.
Groundsman
AAA Rodriguez Construction
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Maintained tools, equipment, and work sites.
- Removed debris and trash.
- Dug trenches and placed pipes or cables for drains and extra services.
- Efficiently operated various types of machines to ensure parts are completed within specified tolerances.
- Loaded, unloaded and identified building materials, machinery, and tools, and distributed them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Austin High School
01.2015
Skills
- High voltage switching
- Substation maintenance
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Control wiring
- System monitoring
- Work order management
- Power distribution
- Switchgear maintenance
- Grounding systems
- Equipment inspection
- Load management
- Circuit breaker repair
- Transformer installation
- System upgrades
- Preventative maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Grounding techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Circuit testing
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Supervisory skills
- Blueprint reading
- Time management abilities
- Safety procedures adherence
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment installation
- Circuit board repair
- Voltage regulation
- Cable and wiring specialist
- Repair documentation
- Electrical measurements
Certification
OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
Class C DL
Equipment Operator
Timeline
Substation Technician
DD Grid
07.2024 - Current
Substation Groundsman
Power line Services
09.2019 - Current
Driver
Premier Courier
02.2017 - 08.2019
Driver
Pizza Hut
06.2015 - 06.2016
Groundsman
AAA Rodriguez Construction
06.2012 - 03.2015
Diploma - undefined
Austin High School