Steven Melo
Hayward,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Substation Electrician
City of Palo Alto
08.2024 - Current
- Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair simple and complex protective relays, regulator control and operating devices, power transformer protective and safety devices and maintain appropriate records for calibration, testing and maintenance.
- Install, test, maintain and repair 115KV, 60kV, 12kV and 4kV power circuit breakers; perform periodic trip testing.
- Perform substation high-voltage switching operations.
- Test, maintain and repair distribution system line equipment such as transformers, capacitors and regulators.
- Currently on the standby rotation to report to after hour calls and/or emergencies.
- Participated in the onboarding of our 2 most recent new hires by providing on the job training and shadowing opportunities.
Substation Electrician Apprentice
City Of Palo Alto
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects by using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Completed Substation Technician Certificate program module 1 and electrical Safety through AVO training facility.
- Completed Substation 1 and 2 AVO training program.
- Worked 1,400+ hours performing various substation tasks including switching procedures, safety training, breaking maintenance, station batteries, test equipment and grounding.
- Prepared and maintained records detailing tests, repairs and maintenance using Enoserv RTS and Megger Trax.
Electrical Assistant
City Of Palo Alto
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted Lineman in routine tasks such as handling tools and completing work orders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and industry best practices by racking in and out distribution and transformer breakers.
- Promoted commitment to safety standards and OSHA requirements.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Mechanic Welder
City Of Palo Alto
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Certified through PG&E to weld on live gas.
- Increased experience with Mueller tapping equipment for gas distribution system.
- Repaired various equipment such as Honda generators, Mueller, Wacker Neuson and Husqvarna power cutter saws.
- Can Tig, Mig and stick weld.
- Experienced in fabricating fundamental projects.
Maintenance Assistant
City of Palo Alto
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Experienced wide variety of hand and power tools including DL-5 Mueller tapping machine, metro tech locating machine, Wacker BS-600, CL-12 Tapping Machine, Camera for inspecting sewer mains, Rodding machine for sewer laterals.
- Located utilities underground using metrotech locating machine.
- Served one year with being on emergency response to gas, water and sewer calls.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Passed all operator qualification tests for gas, both written and hands on.
- Gained knowledge of Avec Program.
Education
Certification - Networking Specialist/ Computer Forensics
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA01.2012
High School Diploma -
Half Moon Bay High School
Half Moon Bay, CA06.2006
Skills
- Licensed to operate Vac-Con truck
- Welding: experienced in electrofusion & butt fusion
- Completion of Substation Technician module 1
- Keen attention to detail and quick learner
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and GoogleTeams
- Class A license
- Highly dependable
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Timeline
Journeyman Substation Electrician
City of Palo Alto
08.2024 - Current
Substation Electrician Apprentice
City Of Palo Alto
08.2021 - 08.2024
Electrical Assistant
City Of Palo Alto
05.2018 - 08.2021
Mechanic Welder
City Of Palo Alto
04.2016 - 01.2019
Maintenance Assistant
City of Palo Alto
01.2014 - 04.2016
Certification - Networking Specialist/ Computer Forensics
College of San Mateo
High School Diploma -
Half Moon Bay High School
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