Walter Sandoval

Experience

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  ABB

  Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Performed high voltage cable preparations and assembly of the terminations.• Cleaned and restocked tool containers.• Prepared accessories for shipment to projects.• Help to keep inventory on tools and equipment.• Assisted contractors on site with scaffolding, link boxes, etc.• Completed expense reports and managed travel arrangements for myself.• Help to ensure safety was always top priority on job sites.• Inspected accessories for terminations before they were installed.• Worked on cable pulling crew for one project. Show less • Set up machine, ran machine, and performed light trouble shooting. • Performed quality tests and adjusts accordingly. • Read job orders, blueprints, and/or control charts for product and job specifications.• Selected, installed and adjusted specified tooling and sets speeds and feed rates while ensuring quality of product. • Performed routine lubrication and preventative maintenance inspections as required. • Observed all safety rules, advice management / co-workers about potential safety issues.• Assisted other operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished cable, scrap, or reusable inventory. • Performed cross training on different production lines. Show less

  • Field Technician

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Screener

    Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
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  Nexans

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Field Technician

  • Be responsible for overseeing the cable pulling operation (in duct banks, direct buried, or on trays or other).• Install, join, splice, and terminate underground high-voltage power cable systems for field installations in accordance with defined procedures for 69kV to 500kV systems.• Install, join, splice, and terminate high-voltage power cable systems for qualification testing purposes according to national and international standards and specifications.• Perform grounding of cables and installing components such as fiber optics on overhead structures or manholes or in GIS buildings• Safely operate and keep clean any piece of equipment necessary for installation.• Read, comprehend and execute processes and procedures according to the Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which are necessary to properly operate the equipment and document relevant data and hold points.• Perform work at zero-fault quality• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.• Perform cable system installations in a team environment.• Represent Nexans towards Clients and Subcontractors for coordination of site activities.• Participate in building partnership with our Clients.• Participate in continuous improvement activities.• Document and report installation activities for quality, progress and performance Show less

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  Prysmian Group

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2020

  EHV Cable Splicer
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  Tesla

  Oct 2020 - now

  Installer III
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  Sunrun

  Feb 2023 - now

  Electrical Foreman

  ​Organizes, leads, and trains crew members​Effectively manages all aspects of the construction workflow​Maintains project documentation​Develops a positive working dynamic within your team and with branch coworkers​Analyzes and resolves worker problems and recommend solutions​Maintains consistent customer relations throughout installation​Provides feedback to management​Performs service calls when necessary​May serve as acting supervisor/manager in the absence of supervisor or manager Show less