Warren Weeks
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Experienced Sr. Relay Technician with 17+ years in utility power systems, specializing in protective relaying, relay calibration, and substation testing. Skilled in troubleshooting control schematics, maintaining protective devices, and supporting safe energized work.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Relay Technician
Salt River Project
Tempe, Arizona
12.2008 - 09.2026
- Calibrated electromechanical and microprocessor relay equipment for utility power systems, ensuring optimal performance.
- Troubleshot relay logic wiring and control schematics at field locations, improving system reliability.
- Tested protection relays and control circuits across Salt River Project substations.
- Performed routine maintenance on transmission and distribution protective devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Documented relay settings, test results, and maintenance records.
- Facilitated outage support logistics with operations and engineering teams to minimize service disruptions.
- Implemented safety procedures during work during energized work on Salt River Project assets.
- Utilized tools and equipment daily such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills daily.
Plant Operator
Salt River Project
Tempe, Arizona
10.2001 - 12.2008
- Monitored control room equipment and adjusted plant operations for safe power generation.
- Inspected turbines, boilers, pumps, and valves for proper operating conditions.
- Responded to alarms and system changes using plant procedures and safety rules.
- Started up and shut down plant systems following operating instructions.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
- Recorded plant readings and completed shift logs for Salt River Project operations.
- Adjusted valves, pumps, motors, and other components in order to maintain the desired level of operation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General
Maricopa Community College System
AZApprenticeship - protective relaying
Relay Specialist Apprenticeship
ArizonaSkills
- Protection relays
- Relay calibration
- Relay testing procedures
- Substation testing
- Control diagrams
- Protective devices
- Electrical maintenance
- Power systems
Timeline
Sr. Relay Technician
Salt River Project
12.2008 - 09.2026
Plant Operator
Salt River Project
10.2001 - 12.2008
Some College (No Degree) - General
Maricopa Community College System
Apprenticeship - protective relaying
Relay Specialist Apprenticeship