Brett Freeze
Ellington
Summary
Results-driven Substation Construction Technician with over 10 years of experience in high-voltage electrical system construction up to 500kV. Proven ability to read complex structural and electrical schematics, erect steel frameworks, and operate heavy machinery. Committed to the highest standards of safety with a strong record of accident prevention and regulatory compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation General Foreman
Addison Construction
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Coordinated workforce schedules, optimizing resource allocation to enhance project efficiency
- Conducted regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures promptly
- Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement
- Collaborated with project managers to develop timelines and ensure on-time project delivery
- Streamlined communication between teams, enhancing collaboration and reducing misunderstandings on-site
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time
Substation Technician
Integrated Power Systems
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Performed concrete foundation work, ground grid installation, buswork and electrical equipment installation for distribution and transmission substations up too 500kV
- Interpret structural drawings, foundation plans, and electrical schematics to safely build and wire control buildings and switchyards.
- Operated heavy equipment to set steel frameworks, and install transformers, circuit breakers, NGR's, capacitor banks and GSU ancilliaries for GSU dress out
- Inspected and troubleshot control cables, regulators, and electrical equipment, ensuring quality requirements and construction standards were met.
- Collaborated with onsite management and crew to troubleshoot construction issues
- Operate articulating man-lifts, pressure diggers, and trenchers in tight spaces near energized substation equipment.
- Maintain a zero lost-time injury record by strictly enforcing LOTO and site safety policies.
Substation Technician
Blattner Energy
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Acquired OSHA 10 and Basic Safety
- Performed concrete foundation tasks, built forms, poured, cured and finished concrete
- Learned installation of batter-boards and baselines for pier measurements
- Use and proper care hand, concrete and power tools
- Acquired basic knowledge of proper rigging
- Learned blueprint and diagrams
- Bending below grade rigid and conduit pipe
- Installing Steel, Electrical Equipment, Grounding and Aerial Equipment
- Learned cable pulling, electrical diagrams and terminating cables inside equipment and the control house
- Troubleshooting onsite construction issues with management
Education
High School Diploma -
East Carter R2
Ellsinore, MO05-2012
Skills
- Leading teams
- Equipment operation
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Coordinating tasks
- Crew management
- Daily planning
- Site inspections
- Team supervision
- Crew oversight
- Blueprint analysis
- Site coordination
- Effective communication
- Documentation skills
- Safety compliance
- Project planning
- Project deadlines
- Project site supervision
- Construction management
- Strategic planning
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid, CPR and AED
- OSHA Rigging Training
Timeline
Substation General Foreman
Addison Construction
12.2022 - Current
Substation Technician
Integrated Power Systems
09.2018 - 08.2022
Substation Technician
Blattner Energy
06.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
East Carter R2