Zachary Wilson
Buford,Georgia
Summary
Detail-oriented professional in the power sector with a strong track record of delivering accurate work. Expertise in verifying documentation to eliminate errors and reduce rework. Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency in all tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Private Contractor
Multiple
08.2025 - Current
- Inspected completed work to ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with clients to develop project scopes that met specific needs and budget constraints.
- Monitored project budgets, ensuring expenditures aligned with financial forecasts.
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets in designated territory.
Lead Journeyman
Coastal
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided hands-on training and mentorship to new team members to enhance their skills and confidence.
- Evaluated potential risks associated with each job before beginning work.
- Maintained high standards of quality assurance to ensure reliability and safety of all installations.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics prior to starting any project.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize workflow and enhance team productivity.
- Established and enforced safety guidelines to foster a risk-aware work environment.
- Led crews in the installation and maintenance of electrical substations to ensure operational efficiency.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
Journeyman
SMS Energy
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsibity include specializing in high-voltage electrical substation installation, upkeep, and repair
- Job specifics are to guide the crew in analyzing and deciphering schematics and plans
- Demonstrate capacity to operate both individually and together to guarantee the dependability of electrical systems
- Strong technical proficiency paired with an emphasis on efficiency and safety
- Executed high-voltage electrical installations while adhering to safety compliance standards.
- Utilized specialized tools for precise installation of electrical components, enhancing reliability.
- Reviewed blueprints to plan installations and modifications based on project specifications.
Substation Tech 3
Timberline
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsibilities include but not limited to; perform updates to existing sub stations
- Install underground pipes and pull wire from control house to device location
- Remove old equipment and install new equipment including but not limited to CCVT, PT and breakers
- Calculate the bending points and angles for bus installations
- Building frames and pouring concrete pads and foundations
- Installing ground grid and cable trays for new wire
- Modifying existing steel structures to match the new design
- Install new gang switches and disconnects and adjust them accordingly
- Preform grading and trench digging on mini ex and Skid Steer when applicable
- Rig for heavy lifts
- Install junction boxes and cabinets for new wire connections
- Able to read drawings and diagrams
- Executed upgrades to existing substations, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.
- Assisted in the commissioning of newly installed substations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving electrical faults or breakdowns.
- Inspected substation equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented grounding techniques to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.
Foreman/Journeyman
Lee Electrical Construction, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintenance Foreman responsibilities included: Re-closers; Oil- Based Circuit Breakers and Regulators; clean the Jumpers; perform MEG test on wires going to regulators and breakers
- Performed test on breakers and transformers
- Took apart breakers to perform maintenance which included checking and circulating the oil along with cleaning contacts
- Pad Mount refurbishment program for co-ops which included PMH, PME,3 phase transformers
- Journeyman 2 responsibilities included: Perform substation construction which includes installing structural supports; I beams; installation of switch mechanisms along with putting together A-frames and dead end structure
- Placement of regulators in proper position, as well as hooking the low side jumpers up to the regulators
- Installing ground grid and connecting it to the structure
- Supervision of subcontractor’s installation of 115KVand 230kv transformer pads for substation
- Installing and adjusting gang switches and vertical breaks
- Installed underground pipe for fiber optics and feeders
- Site preparation which includes leveling and placement of gravel
- Plugging in and checking relay panels with diagrams
- Bending and installing bus
- Coordinated with project managers to align team efforts with project timelines and objectives.
- Supervised daily operations of electrical installation projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain project momentum.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Engineering Design And Concepts
MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Hoschton, GA05.2018
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Process optimization
- Electrical installation
- Dependability
- Blueprint interpretation
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Quality assurance
- Client collaboration
- Project budgeting and management
- Employee training and development
- Effective communication skills
- First aid and CPR certification
- Operations oversight
Certification
Construction finance
Timeline
Private Contractor
Multiple
08.2025 - Current
Lead Journeyman
Coastal
06.2024 - 07.2025
Journeyman
SMS Energy
11.2023 - 06.2024
Substation Tech 3
Timberline
08.2022 - 11.2023
Foreman/Journeyman
Lee Electrical Construction, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Engineering Design And Concepts
MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL