Michael Breiten
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Relay Technician with extensive experience at CPS Energy, excelling in fault analysis and electrical troubleshooting. Proven track record of leading projects under budget while training new technicians. Passionate about continuous learning and effective communication, driving team motivation and achieving operational excellence in relay testing and commissioning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Relay Technician 3
CPS Energy
02.2016 - Current
Successfully led key projects which resulted in under budget cost and kept labor cost down without and outages. Trained several new Technicians that entered the department. Built new test racks for the department for training and future development in new technologies. Continued education of new technology that is coming forth. I'm passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Relay Technician 2
CPS Energy
07.2007 - 02.2016
Learned and progressed my relay testing, commissioning and trouble shooting skills needed to progress to a Relay Technician 3. Completed commissioning of various projects and preforming maintenance work with relay calibrations and operational testing
Relay Technician 1
CPS Energy
09.2001 - 07.2007
Learned AC/DC schemes and relay testing of electromechanical relays. Started learning new SEL relaying that was starting to be introduced into our protection schemes.
Utility Worker
CPS Energy
03.2001 - 09.2001
Worked in the Substation Civil Construction department as a utility worker. Acquired my CDL drivers license in two months from my hire date.
Education
No Degree - Electronics Technology
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05-2007
No Degree - Electronics Technology
St Philips College
San Antonio, TX12-2006
No Degree - College Basics
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX05-2001
Skills
- Fault analysis
- Communication protocols
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Relay Technician 3
CPS Energy
02.2016 - Current
Relay Technician 2
CPS Energy
07.2007 - 02.2016
Relay Technician 1
CPS Energy
09.2001 - 07.2007
Utility Worker
CPS Energy
03.2001 - 09.2001
No Degree - Electronics Technology
San Antonio College
No Degree - Electronics Technology
St Philips College
No Degree - College Basics
Palo Alto College
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