Howard A. Kinlock

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Merizo, Guam 96916

Cell : 671-***-****

Home 671-***-****

ac7aw1@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE/OS

Over 20 years experience in Transmission, Distribution, and Generating and Construction System Chief/Supervisor Position for maintaining work performance and safe work practices and perform routine inspections, testing and adjustments on equipments.

Perform high voltage 500kv-27.6kv Clearance holder 26 different Substations Switching /Grounding/Tagging and Lock-Out-Tag.

Testing using Meggers, Multimeter, Albert Cellcorder / Byte for testing voltage and impedance on batteries Ducter, Dielectric, TTR, SF6 meter test dewpoint/purity/temperature reading on sf6 breakers Interpret one line and three line drawings to troubleshoot repair equipments and perform preventive- corrective maintenance main transformers, networks protectors, reclosers, switches, buss, capacitors, ac/dc motors, sf6gas -oil-air breakers

EDUCATION:

1988 - 1993 Connecticut Light & Power Time Merit Progression Training, High Voltage Electrical Apprentice Training, Berlin, CT

1985 - 1986 Computer Processing Institute (CPI) Diploma certificate in Electronic Technology, Bridgeport, CT

1984 - 1985 Norwalk State Technical College, Electrical Engineer

1984 Graduated Norwalk High School, Norwalk, CT

3/1//2017- Present Guam Power Authority - Electrical Troubleshooter, Overhead line

locate problems on primary line and secondary circuit testing for voltage output

Surges high voltage spikes replace blown fuses transformers capacitor pins cross arms streetlights

And broken wires ect.

7/2014 – 2/2/2017 US Army Kwajalein Ranges Services- Chugach Electric/ Lock Heed Martin

Meck Power plant -Substation Electrician IV/Control Room Operator

Utilize prints make changes to drawing test and troubleshoot of electrical distribution line and equipment circuit breakers, transformer, motors, generators and ups system.

Install conduit and wiring of controls, gauges, relays and perform basic modifications to existing facilities’ Power plant, sewer plant, water plant electrical / mechanical system

Utilize prints, technical manuals, manufacturer’s files as required testing troubleshoot and pulling and splicing cables underground.

Operates and monitors the electric power system controls to synchronize the generation and control of the distribution

9/2012-7/2014 North American Substation Service

Substation Technician- Installed, disassemble transformers and breakers also wiring assisted in testing breakers/transformers

9/2012-7/2014 US Army Kwajalein Range Services- Chugach Electric /Roi namur Power Plant

Lead Power plant Electrician IV / Generator Shop –Substation Electrician IV

Utilize prints make changes to drawing test and troubleshoot of electrical distribution line and equipment circuit breakers, transformer, motors, generators and ups system.

Install conduit and wiring of controls, gauges, relays and perform basic modifications to existing facilities’ Power plant, sewer plant, water plant electrical / mechanical system

Utilize prints, technical manuals, manufacturer’s files as required testing troubleshoot and pulling and splicing cables underground.

Operates and monitors the electric power system controls to synchronize the generation and control of the distribution

8/2005 -6/ 2009 Northeast Utilities, Connecticut Light & Power

Substation Chief Electrician (Transmission)

Maintain departmental work performance and safe work practices

Perform high voltage (500 kV and below) switching, grounding, tagging, substation repairs and

maintenance, and inspections, including 345 kV Gas Insulated Switches and breakers

Computer data entry and annual equipment testing

Wiring relay panels

Ensure proper accounting, reporting and environmental disposal of PCB contaminated equipment per EPA regulations

12/1998 -8/ 2005 Northeast Utilities, Connecticut Light & Power

Substation Electrician (Distribution)

Install, test, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain 115 kV and below transformers, network protectors, and oil, air, and SF6 circuit breakers

Perform switching and tagging of underground and overhead equipment to de-energize and re-energize circuits

Performed emergency storm duty restoration, including patrolling of circuits for downed wires, reporting and ensuring safety of same until repairs were made

Maintain gas jet generator, including testing and placing online during outages

Perform TTR, meggers, and dielectric testing

Install low voltage AC and DC systems, conduit and cable raceways

Inspect, maintain, and annual testing of substation batteries

Proper environmental disposal of PCB contaminated equipment per EPA regulations

5/1988 -12 /1998 Northeast Utilities, Connecticut Light & Power

Substation Electrician (Power Plant)

Testing using meggers, voltmeters, TTR and ducter meters

Assemble/disassemble 150 MW generators and 15MW units

Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, rigs, motors, and pumps

Interpret one-line and three line schematics to troubleshoot and repair equipment, including Boiler Forney Controls and motor controls

Perform routine inspections, maintenance and adjustments on equipment

Assemble, disassemble, and rebuild power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power transformers, and AC and DC motors

Maintain and repair pumps and motors in waste treatment and screen house

OBJECTIVE: Employment as a Substation Electrician, utilizing acquired skills in high voltage substation, underground and overhead systems, as well as power generating plant.

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