William Schmitz
Adams,MN
Summary
At Rochester Public Utilities, I excelled as a Senior Substation Electrician, enhancing operational efficiency and safety through expert electrical troubleshooting and substation maintenance. My proactive approach in identifying potential hazards and implementing solutions significantly improved reliability. Skilled in high voltage switching and fostering a culture of safety, I led teams in achieving project goals effectively and efficiently.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Substation Electrician
Rochester Public Utilities
05.2008 - Current
- Promoted a clean work environment by adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution prevention measures during maintenance activities.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by repairing or replacing faulty electrical equipment, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of substation components and identifying potential hazards.
- Supported project planning efforts by providing detailed estimates for labor, materials, and equipment needed for substation construction or improvements.
- Maintained excellent communication with supervisors, control room operators, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations at the substation site.
- Assisted in load management tasks, adjusting transformer settings to accommodate fluctuations in power demand.
- Ensured accurate documentation of maintenance activities and updated technical databases accordingly.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to install new substations or upgrade existing facilities for optimized performance.
- Minimized risk of equipment failure by proactively identifying potential issues through visual inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Facilitated timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors/vendors for material procurement, scheduling deliveries, and supervising installation work.
- Improved substation reliability by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage equipment.
- Reduced downtime during outages by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Adhered to strict industry standards and regulatory requirements for substation maintenance, ensuring compliance with OSHA guidelines and other safety protocols.
- Performed grounding system tests to verify proper connections between the earth grid and various electrical components within the substation facility.
- Assisted in the commissioning of new substations, including energizing transformers, testing protection schemes, and verifying correct system functionality.
- Trained junior electricians in safe work practices and proper use of tools, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design Technology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-1990
Skills
- High voltage switching
- Substation maintenance
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
Certification
Substation Maintenance I
Substation Maintenance II
Substation Safety
Timeline
Senior Substation Electrician
Rochester Public Utilities
05.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design Technology
Bemidji State University
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