Wesley Dorrell

• Streamlined work processes by following strict guidelines for preventive maintenance procedures.
• Enhanced substation reliability by performing regular maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
• Optimized power distribution by maintaining transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electrical components.
• Increased efficiency with the installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
• Upheld a continuous learning approach by staying current with industry developments and advancements in substation technology.
• Supported project managers in executing construction or upgrade projects for existing substations without interrupting service availability.
• Ensured regulatory compliance through adherence to local, state, and federal codes related to substation operations.
• Improved safety measures by conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards.
• Contributed to a safe working environment through proper use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
• Ensured uninterrupted power supply by responding promptly to emergency situations at substations as required.
• Assisted in the development of training materials for apprentice electricians to improve their skills and knowledge about substation operations.
• Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
• Tested Type and Type fluids to identify contamination.
• Perform switching, clearing pieces of equipment from 4kv to 500kv
• Write own procedures to clear the equipment
• Knowledge in protection and how to navigate through a switching procedure
• Give and take equipment and line clearances

Assisted line crews providing all ground work necessary

Framed poles, dug holes, prepped all tools and materials for underground and overhead line work

Ran digger derricks, performed boom inspections daily

Used chain saws and all basic hand tools

Rigging skills

• Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
• Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
• Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
• Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
• Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
• Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
• Established positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and clients by displaying professionalism, strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
• Developed strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, insulators, and other power distribution components.