Professional Electrical Utility Electrician seeking to utilize in-depth, relevant experience and background in a challenging Arizona Public Service Company System Operations Planner assignment

  P&C Journeyman with field as well as Control House experience and formal Electrical Utility training; exceptional capabilities in utilizing crucial in-depth experience and demonstrable skills in researching, planning, coordinating and scheduling outages as well as additions to APS transmission/sub-transmission system

  Continually observe all safety-related issues involved in writing and preparing switching orders as well as assuring crew safety; areas of expertise include field maintenance/construction practices, relaying/operating procedures, managing substation equipment, utilizing electrical theory regarding interconnected electric system operation and working independently while simultaneously managing complex assignments

  Skilled in scheduling substation maintenance crews, knowledgeable in EHV and distribution substations

  Successfully established and maintain exceptional working relationships with PMAC, P&C Flagstaff, P&C Yuma, P&C Metro and P&C Southern, have served with Lineman crews and regularly interface with company ECC, the Distribution Operation Center (DOC) and with the Training Department; well-versed in APS/IBEW Apprenticeship agreement

  Proficient in use of multiple computer software programs including Microsoft Office, Windows, Maximo, TOA, Web DMD, Citrix; exceptional written and oral communication strengths

Arizona Public Service Company 1998 Present

Substation Maintenance/Construction Maintenance Planner (2016-Present)

       Effectively manage all substation maintenance activities including overseeing work performance of five four-man crews, and utilizing Maximo, TOA, Web DMD and Blueprint-program Citrix to develop work schedules; also schedule/supervise all overtime assignments including any emergency work and consistently ensure adherence to all APM safety rules.

       Review daily work required, develop needed planning, submit outage requests to ECC for development of switching orders and determine viability of removal actions.

       Oversee scheduling and use of departmental fleet vehicles/equipment and ensure compliance with all DOT regulations, facilitate employee meetings, ensure adherence with all DOT Hearing/Medical Programs and establish/maintain good working relationships with Protection and Control.

       Continually assure adherence to observing all safety-related issues when preparing switching orders and consistently focus on the safety of personnel crews during assignment performance; have served as Journeyman electrician in field as well as Control House assignments.

Protection and Control Journeyman (2010-2016)

       In this role gained in-depth experience in the installation, construction, commission, troubleshooting and repair of all substation equipment utilized in high-voltage switchyards, substations and Control Houses.

       Expertly worked with schematic diagrams to plan work while ensuring strict adherence to all prevailing standards and policies/procedures for continually maintaining a safe work environment.

       Ensured compliance with all aspects of the APS/IBEW labor agreement and successfully met assignment for training apprentices.

APS Apprenticeship (2006-2010)

From 1990-1994 served with the United States Navy; prior to 2006 held multiple miscellaneous assignments

University of Phoenix, Business Studies, 2002-2003

Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ, Business Studies, 1998-1999

Arizona Public Service

Four-Year Journeyman Electrician Apprenticeship

Specialized in Protection & Control and Electrical Substations

United States Navy

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I am seeking a challenging assignment with APS as ECC Systems Operation Planner, where I can utilize my in-depth and relevant P&C and Planner experience and background, and am submitting my resume for your consideration. I believe my expertise gained in recent assignments well-positions me to provide the highest levels of direction and leadership for our organization.

Currently for APS, as a Substation Maintenance/Construction Maintenance Planner, I manage all substation maintenance, review daily work requirements and develop appropriate schedules, prepare and submit outage requests to ECC for development of switching orders, and determine viability of removal actions. I am also responsible for managing the work performance of five four-person crews including scheduling and supervising overtime work and any emergencies.

Additionally I am tasked with scheduling the use of departmental vehicles and equipment, continually ensuring compliance with all DOT regulations. I also facilitate regular employee meetings and adherence to DOT Hearing and Medical Programs while focusing on the importance of observing safety-related directives when preparing switching orders in support to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

Prior to my current role with APS, I served the company as a Protection and Control Journeyman where I gained knowledge and expertise in the installation, construction, commission, troubleshooting and repair of substation equipment, as well as in reading and working with schematic diagrams to develop work plans. Earlier, from 2006-2010, I held an APS Apprenticeship assignment.

Throughout my career I have exhibited a commitment to quality and consistent compliance with critical governing directives, standards, policies and procedures. I am confident in my ability to continue to deliver immediate and long-term results for the company and you will find me to be a performance-driven leader as well as a collaborative team player focused on achieving and surpassing goals.

I am eager to discuss how my qualifications match the requirements for this assignment and look forward to interviewing with you at your earliest convenience. In advance, I thank you for your time and consideration.

Professionally,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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Dear :

Thank you for meeting with me recently to discuss the ECC Systems Operation Planner position currently available with APS. After reflecting on our conversation and considering the various responsibilities of this assignment, I continue to be convinced that my multiple skills, business acumen and experience, as well as my drive to perform at and beyond expectations, would make me the ideal individual to fill this role.

If you have any questions that I could answer, or areas of concern that still need to be addressed, I hope you will contact me so that we can continue to develop communication and clarity of understanding toward complementary goals.

To reiterate, I believe I would be the right person for this assignment and I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience to further discuss possibilities and options.

Thank you again for your time and consideration,

Professionally,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy