Lewis Santos Jr
Newark
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in electrical and plumbing systems, notably with Amtrak National Railroad. Excelled in substation maintenance and emergency response, enhancing power distribution efficiency and safety. Demonstrated leadership in directing teams towards increased productivity and adept at adapting to new challenges. Skilled in high voltage switching and fostering effective team collaboration.
Decisive Substation Electrician possessing excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and recordkeeping skills. Offering 15 years of experience inspecting and testing equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters. Adaptable individual proficient in job-related analytical and scientific software.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Electrician
Amtrak National Railroad
02.2017 - Current
- Promoted a clean work environment by adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution prevention measures during maintenance activities.
- Assisted in load management tasks, adjusting transformer settings to accommodate fluctuations in power demand.
- Participated in emergency response efforts, restoring power to affected areas after severe weather events or equipment failures.
- Reduced downtime during outages by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Regularly calibrated and maintained test equipment to ensure accurate measurements and safe working conditions.
- Maintained excellent communication with supervisors, Power Directors, CTEC and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations at the substation site.
- Minimized risk of equipment failure by proactively identifying potential issues through visual inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Held Various titles such as Foreman &Gang Foreman.
- Also worked in the track department gaining knowledge and performing proactive maintenance of of the railway sentence.
Plumber
Horizon Services Inc.
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
Electrician & Plumber
Cloud Mechanical
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Directed crew operations for cloud mechanical systems.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platt Tech Regional Vocational High School
Milford, CT06-2008
Skills
- High voltage switching
- Substation maintenance
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Adaptable learning
- Control wiring
- Power distribution
- Arc flash protection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 12 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of Contractors and other trades in the development of Numerous building project and design .
Certification
Norac Operating Rules
Physical Charachteristics
Confined space training
Osha 10 Certified
Timeline
Substation Electrician
Amtrak National Railroad
02.2017 - Current
Plumber
Horizon Services Inc.
08.2016 - 02.2017
Electrician & Plumber
Cloud Mechanical
10.2013 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Platt Tech Regional Vocational High School
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