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Paul Justice

Beckley ,WV

Summary

Dynamic Journeyman Substation Technician with extensive experience at Richardson Wayland Ferreira, excelling in substation maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and manage inventory effectively. Strong team collaborator with expertise in equipment installation and grounding systems, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to industry standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Substation Technician

New River Electrical
Cloverdale, Va, VA
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in performing routine maintenance on electrical substation equipment.
  • Learned safety protocols and procedures for working in high-voltage environments.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment under supervision during installations.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot basic electrical issues in substations.
  • Documented daily activities and maintenance tasks for record-keeping purposes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas at job sites.
  • Monitored power system operations for any irregularities or abnormalities.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining work completed during each shift.
  • Inspected substation equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.
  • Installed and tested new electrical components in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Tested circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
  • Ensured compliance with local codes and regulations pertaining to substations.
  • Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
  • Repaired damaged or defective components using specialized tools and test instruments.
  • Documented and maintained inventory of equipment and purchased new parts.
  • Replaced faulty parts or components as necessary.
  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, protective relays and metering devices.

Journeyman Substation Technician

Richardson Wayland Ferreira
Roanoke , VA
02.2022 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in performing routine maintenance on electrical substation equipment.
  • Learned safety protocols and procedures for working in high-voltage environments.
  • Participated in training sessions to understand substation operations and systems.
  • Documented daily activities and maintenance tasks for record-keeping purposes.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining work completed during each shift.
  • Inspected substation equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards.
  • Assisted in planned outages for updating or installing new equipment.
  • Replaced faulty parts or components as necessary.
  • Documented and maintained inventory of equipment and material with the foreman and project manager
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.

Journeyman Substation Apprentice

Service Electric Company
Dunbar, WV
02.2019 - 02.2025
  • Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
  • Completed paperwork related to daily activities and inspections.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while working in the substation environment.
  • Assisted in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and relays.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Provided training sessions on safe operating practices for new employees.
  • Operated heavy machinery, such as excavators, skid steers, and forklifts, safely and efficiently.
  • Inspected electrical connections for proper connection and continuity using test instruments.
  • Managed inventory of supplies needed for substation operations.
  • Participated in safety training sessions to enhance workplace safety knowledge.
  • Assisted in the installation of electrical equipment at substations.

Groundman/Operator

Richardson Wayland Ferreira
Roanoke, VA
06.2014 - 02.2019
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime and ensure safety.
  • Followed safety regulations and best practices in all operational activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Assisted in inventory management to support timely material supply for operations.
  • Grounded electrical equipment to the industry standard using blueprints.
  • Installed ground grid and ensured cad welding had solid connection points.

Education

Substation Electrician -

American Line Builders Joint Appreticeship Program
Medway, OH
01-2023

High School Diploma -

Summers County High School
Hinton, WV
06-2003

Skills

  • Equipment installation
  • Substation maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment operation
  • Inventory management
  • Problem solving
  • Grounding systems
  • Work order management
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Electrical schematics
  • Safety procedures
  • Grounding techniques
  • Blueprint reading
  • Communication protocols

Certification

  • American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee certificate for completing on-the-job training and related course material by the ALBAT JATC 0
  • The United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship for the occupation of Electrician, Substation
  • Electrical Training Alliance, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and ALBAT diploma for the Internationally recognized position of Substation Technician

REFERENCES

Charlie Bales - Power Engineers - Project Lead - 304-660-6614

Seth Wilkins -Superintendent- Richardson Wayland Ferreira - 804-572-7984

Tony Garza -Novec Coordinator/Richardson Wayland Ferreira Foreman - 304-671-9676

Thomas Smith -Service Electric Foreman - 423-680-2302

Tony Thomas -Superintendent Hooper Corporation/Service Electric Foreman

Timeline

Journeyman Substation Technician

New River Electrical
07.2025 - Current

Journeyman Substation Technician

Richardson Wayland Ferreira
02.2022 - 07.2025

Journeyman Substation Apprentice

Service Electric Company
02.2019 - 02.2025

Groundman/Operator

Richardson Wayland Ferreira
06.2014 - 02.2019

Substation Electrician -

American Line Builders Joint Appreticeship Program

High School Diploma -

Summers County High School

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