Chris Hammon
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic Substation Foreman with over 20 years of experience in supervising operations and training staff. Known for implementing safety protocols and enhancing team collaboration, resulting in improved project efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Substation Technician
Power Countracting
Phoenix
03.2025 - Current
- Installed and repaired electrical equipment in substations.
- Assisted in conducting routine maintenance on power distribution systems.
- Operated diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Followed safety protocols during all maintenance and installation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Maintained accurate logs of work performed and materials used.
- Supported senior technicians in complex repair tasks and inspections.
- Conducted visual inspections to identify potential equipment failures.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks on various pieces of electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, switches, batteries, capacitors and other related items.
- Identified areas that require improvement in terms of efficiency or safety protocols.
- Inspected substation equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving electrical faults or breakdowns.
- Trained personnel on proper use of equipment at the site level.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining work completed during each shift.
- Ensured compliance with local codes and regulations pertaining to substations.
- Collaborated with engineers to design new systems for installation in the field.
- Installed and tested new electrical components in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tested circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Isolated defective relays, performed repairs and completed adjustments by opening and closing switches.
- Calculated insulation loss, tested current and induced voltage across insulation to test equipment bushings and insulators.
- Evaluated test data to identify malfunctions, performance problems and system modification effects.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
Substation Forman, Maintenence
Arizona Public Service Co
Phoenix
10.1999 - 04.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure safety and compliance standards were met.
- Coordinated work schedules and assigned tasks to team members efficiently.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Managed equipment maintenance and ensured tools were in optimal working condition.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement best practices in workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of job sites to uphold safety regulations consistently.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance collaboration and problem-solving efforts.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Education
Construction
OSHA 30 Training 30hr
Phoenix, AZ01-2026
Electrician
NJATC
Phoenix, AZ05-2007
GED -
Washington, High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Power distribution
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Circuit breaker repair
- High voltage switching
- Equipment inspection
- Electrical schematics
- Safety procedures
- Switchgear maintenance
- Battery system testing
- Transformer installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Substation maintenance
- Control wiring
- Grounding systems
- Protective relay testing
- Infrared thermography
- Preventative maintenance
- Incident reporting
- High voltage safety
- Circuit breaker maintenance
- Switchgear operation
- Battery system maintenance
- System upgrades
- Grounding techniques
- Arc flash safety
- Substation security
- Professional demeanor
- Electrical safety standards
- Powerhouse Equipment Repair
- Repair documentation
- Equipment installation
- High Voltage Equipment Testing
- Electrical Equipment Upgrades
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Safety procedures adherence
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
NJATC Electrician State of Arizona 2007
Timeline
Substation Technician
Power Countracting
03.2025 - Current
Substation Forman, Maintenence
Arizona Public Service Co
10.1999 - 04.2020
Construction
OSHA 30 Training 30hr
Electrician
NJATC
GED -
Washington, High School