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Troy Carroll

Mechanicsville,MD

Summary


Decisive Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician possessing excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and recordkeeping skills. Offering 12 years of experience inspecting and testing equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters. Adaptable individual proficient in job-related analytical and scientific software.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relay Technician

Pepco
07.2020 - Current
  • Improved system reliability by performing comprehensive testing and maintenance on electrical relays and equipment.
  • Enhanced troubleshooting efficiency with detailed documentation of relay settings, test results, and corrective actions taken.
  • Optimized protection schemes for power systems by designing and implementing effective relay settings.
  • Reduced outage times by rapidly diagnosing and repairing faulty equipment in coordination with field crews.
  • Safeguarded personnel safety with diligent adherence to company protocols during high voltage switching operations.
  • Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
  • Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
  • Constructed, tested and maintained substation relay and control systems.
  • Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.

Maintenance Mechanic/Motor Repairer-Electrician

Genon Energy Chalk Point Generation Station
11.2010 - 07.2020
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep electric motors and mechanical equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as electric motors and pumps.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Followed all work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment required replacement,repair, or maintenance.
  • Maintained electrical and mechanical power plant equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance, including bearing replacements, filter replacements, light fixture changeout, and. light bulb replacement
  • Performed building maintenance as needed to maintain a safe work environment including drywall repair, plumbing repairs, replacing electrical switches, receptacles, and circuit breakers.
  • Worked with electrical circuits ranging from 110 volts to 13,800 volts
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plans to minimize downtime.
  • Performed routine tests on 125 volt DC and 250 volt DC batteries including impedance testing using Megger Bite 3, Specific gravity testing using a density meter, and voltage testing using a multimeter.
  • Tested electrical integrity of electric motors by performing winding resistance tests using micro-ohm meter, and winding insulation test 15kv Megger insulation tester as well as DC high pot tests.
  • Maintained inventory of parts required to repair electric motors as well as building lighting and building maintenance.
  • Performed various machining duties as a secondary skilled machinist required to repair electric motors, pumps, and other power plant equipment using lathes, milling machines, drills, inside and outside micrometers, depth micrometers, various calipers, and other precision measuring tools.

HVAC Installer

Southern Maryland Oil
09.2006 - 11.2010
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and located faults.
  • Installed propane and oil fired boilers and furnaces which consisted of installing PVC intake and exhaust piping, PVC condensate drains, and connected to existing heating system using copper piping from 1/2 inch diameter to 3 inches in diameter.
  • Installed conventional and tankless hot water heaters in new and old construction.

Education

GED -

Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD
06.1998

Skills

  • Substation maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Protective relaying expertise
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Relay calibration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Breaker maintenance
  • Transformer testing
  • Control circuitry knowledge
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Testing equipment operation
  • Equipment installation
  • Continuous learning
  • Time management
  • Switchgear operation
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Universal CFC Card
  • 30 Hour OSHA Safety Course
  • R-410a Certification

Timeline

Relay Technician

Pepco
07.2020 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic/Motor Repairer-Electrician

Genon Energy Chalk Point Generation Station
11.2010 - 07.2020

HVAC Installer

Southern Maryland Oil
09.2006 - 11.2010

GED -

Leonardtown High School

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