Brandon Huffman
Lawrenceburg
Summary
Accomplished Senior Substation Construction Electrician at Duke Energy, specializing in electrical system troubleshooting and wiring installation. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing operational integrity through rigorous quality assurance and impactful communication. Acknowledged for executing intricate installations and repairs, ensuring adherence to safety standards while promoting team collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Substation Construction Electrician
Duke Energy
Cincinnati
05.2011 - Current
- Installed and connected electrical wiring, conduits, fixtures, and system components per applicable codes.
- Executed repairs and replacements of faulty components such as switches, circuit breakers, and transformers to ensure compliance with Duke specifications.
- Conducted troubleshooting on electrical systems to identify and resolve issues effectively.
- Constructed control panels by integrating relays, switches, and other components in specified configurations.
- Inspected electrical components and cabling to ensure operational integrity.
- Fabricated parts using hand and power tools according to precise specifications.
- Tested circuit continuity with standard equipment to confirm system compatibility and safety.
- Executed installation of circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and transformers across various sizes and voltages.
Installed wave traps, CCVTs, pots, and reactors, ensuring compliance with safety standards. - Collaborated closely with relay department, providing assistance as required.
Journeyman Electrician Inside Wireman
Glenwood Electric
Walton
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Troubleshot electrical systems using test meters and other diagnostic tools.
- Assembled conduit boxes, junction boxes, light fixtures and other related materials for installation.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance with codes, regulations and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Read blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
- Installed and connected wiring, equipment and fixtures to power sources according to safety codes.
- Used hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers and cutters and drills.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
Archiable Electric
Cincinnati
08.1998 - 10.2008
- Troubleshot electrical systems using test meters and other diagnostic tools.
- Assembled conduit boxes, junction boxes, light fixtures and other related materials for installation.
- Set up temporary lighting for construction sites as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Cut holes into walls for running conduit pathways between rooms or buildings.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Read blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems, such as tightening connections and replacing worn parts.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Modified existing wiring systems by adding outlets or relocating circuits.
- Trained apprentices on proper use of tools and techniques used in the trade.
- Repaired or replaced defective components in motor controls, programmable logic controllers and power distribution systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies of Electrical Supervision
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH05-2025
Skills
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Wiring installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Electrical safety
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Playing and teaching drums
- Help others with household chores and projects
- Attend Church on Sundays with my family
- I enjoy traveling with family and friends to different location's
- I volunteered to be on the event-free roundtable committee
- I regularly donate blood and platelets through Hoxworth Blood Center
- I walk/run 5k's for charity
- I volunteered to help out at Duke Energy Safety Week in Shelbyville
Accomplishments
- Received a "Hard to Hurt Token" for designing and installing a device to prevent circuit switcher covers from falling and injuring someone and/or damaging equipment
- I went back to school and finished my degree while working full-time
- I'm consistently acknowledged for going above and beyond by management and my coworkers
Certification
- NCCCO Crane Operator
- CDL
- Fire Alarm Certification
- Trenching, shoring, excavation
- CPR, first aid, AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Senior Substation Construction Electrician
Duke Energy
05.2011 - Current
Journeyman Electrician Inside Wireman
Glenwood Electric
02.2009 - 04.2011
Journeyman Inside Wireman
Archiable Electric
08.1998 - 10.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies of Electrical Supervision
Northwest State Community College
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