Wayne Watson
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Machinist Welder Fabricator with over 36 years in the power industry. Proven ability to design, engineer, and fabricate complex parts and equipment, ensuring efficient and reliable substation construction and maintenance. Expert in MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding, CNC machining, and substation operations. A safety-conscious leader recognized for problem-solving skills and dedication to providing exceptional support to field personnel.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist Welder Fabricator
CMP
01.2000 - Current
- Design, engineer, fabricate, and repair power equipment, mobile substations, and other related equipment. Installation and welding of substation bus. CNC machine tool operator and programmer using CAD/CAM. Efficient in MIG, TIG, SMAW all positions and materials. Oversee and support in-house substation construction. Manlift operator trained in steel and bucket rescue. Storm patroller, switching and tagging trained.
Rigging Crew
CMP
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Construct substations including, steel erection, switch installation, and bus installation. Delivery and installation of substation transformers, mobile substations, breakers, and other large equipment. Experienced leader in the blocking and rolling of transformers. Competent crane, forklift, and boom truck operator. Crane and hoist inspection, repair, and maintenance. Class A commercial driver with tank endorsement.
Meter Test Lab
CMP
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Warehouse work, forklift operator. Test and inspect metering equipment including current and potential transformers.
Line Worker
CMP
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Line worker 3/C proved to be efficient in climbing, bucket & digger truck operation. Involved in switching orders with dispatch as well as switch operator. Rubber gloved 2400/4160, stick work on 34kv.
Equipment operator
CMP
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Equipment operator at Mason Station Steam Plant. Operated and maintained three 30MW oil fired steam turbines.
Auto mechanic
D&H Motors
1986 - 01.1989
- Auto mechanic for Ford Mercury Lincoln. ASE certified in several fields.
Education
Meter school -
ECNE
01-1993
High School -
Gardiner High School
01-1987
Skills
- Substation operation, construction, and maintenance NERC CIP qualified
- Designer and fabricator specializing in the power industry
- Line construction, inspection, assessing, trouble shooting, and repair
- Leader in hazard recognition prioritizing safety
- Print reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Construction management
Accomplishments
- Recognized by management and colleagues as a talented employee providing specialized support to field personnel with substation assembly, design, repair, and fabrication skills.
- Provide a dependable and efficient service to CMP by designing and fabricating complex parts and equipment.
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
- Managed CMP welding machine shop.
- Supervised numerous teams of 10+ line contractors for storms.
- Aid field workers and engineers with projects making corrections to out-of-spec and missing materials turning complex problems into solutions.
Timeline
Machinist Welder Fabricator
CMP
01.2000 - Current
Rigging Crew
CMP
01.1998 - 01.2000
Meter Test Lab
CMP
01.1993 - 01.1998
Line Worker
CMP
01.1991 - 01.1993
Equipment operator
CMP
01.1989 - 01.1991
Auto mechanic
D&H Motors
1986 - 01.1989
Meter school -
ECNE
High School -
Gardiner High School
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