Tom Avila

Experience

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  Oakville Hydro

  Mar 1991 - now

  Responsible for the control of all operation systems, as well as, authorization of the operation of system devices, equipment and control access to electrical plant and substations.Provide work protection to Company staff and authorized contractor(s) working on the distribution system in accordance with E and USA and the Company’s Work Protection Code.Review system loading, equipment loading and voltage drop at various supply points and recommend corrective measures as required.Evaluate load transfer capabilities, to cater for seasonal variation in load pattern and if required for speedy power restoration purposes. Deal with all power interruptions and emergencies and dispatch staff to effect corrective measures for isolation, emergency repairs and restoration purposes. Show less - Planning and Initiating Projects - Establishing E and USA and Customer Safety Requirements - Setting of Poles - Maintaining and Repairing Overhead and Underground Distribution Lines including voltages of 4kv, 8kv,13.8kv and 27.6kv - Stringing New Wire or Maintaining Old Wire - Installing and Maintaining Insulators - Installing and Maintaining Transformers and Other Equipment - Supervising Apprentices - Installing, and Maintaining an Underground Distribution Systems - Installing and Maintaining Outdoor Lighting - Tree Trimming - Use of all related industry tools Show less

  • Electrical Control Room Operator

    Jun 2011 - now

  • Power Lineman Technician(Lead Hand)

    Mar 1991 - now