JOSE DE LA TORRE

Highly skilled Journeyman Substation Electrician with over 18 years of comprehensive experience in residential, industrial, commercial, and substation environments. Expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, managing projects worth millions, and supervising teams of up to 30 personnel. Proven track record of enhancing system efficiency and minimizing downtime through effective problem-solving and adherence to safety protocols. Committed to continuous professional development and mastering advanced electrical technologies.

• Elected Official, Executive Board for IBEW Local 12
• IBEW Local 12 and 667
• Pueblo Regional Building Electrical Board of Appeals

• Journeyman Electrician, 0113193, Colorado State
• Journeyman Substation Electrician, Department of Labor
• CDL Class A, Combo with airbrakes
• Crane Certified - Operator, 2111213043

• Proficient in oil (hydraulic) and SF6 gas breaker and transformer installation and maintenance. Maintenance testing using Doble, Meggar and Avo equipment for re-closer, regulator, battery(12vd-125vdc) and transformer maintenance. DGA sampling, substation inspection using ABB software and all other daily substation operations.
• New Installation of SF6 Breakers, transformers, reclosers, regulators to include wiring, grounding, conduit installation, baseline testing and SCADA checkout.
• Foreman- Supervised jobs at The Xcel Cabin Creek Hydro Power Plant in Georgetown, CO; Dust Collectors at Ray Nixon Power Plant; Academy Lift Station in Monument, CO; Travel Lodge in La Junta, CO and various other job sites to complete tasks on time and under budget with no injuries or safety issues.
• Organizer/Membership Development IBEW Local 12 for 3 years
• Worked at Rocky Mountain Steel/Evraz Steel in Pueblo, CO. Major duties included changing motors, installing and troubleshooting PLC's, installing and wiring new equipment, installing and terminating high voltage cables.
• Worked for Bechtel Construction Company at The Pueblo Chemical Depot. Major duties included terminating various electrical panels, PLC Cabinets and instrumentation devices, bending and installing conduit, installing various electrical devices.
• Worked as a Construction Electrician on various projects to include: Comanche Power Plant (Pueblo, CO), Fort Carson Army Base (Colorado Springs, CO) CSU-P Library (Pueblo, CO), Pueblo Community Health Department(Pueblo, CO), Vestas (Pueblo, CO), Water Treatment Facility (Colorado City, CO), Ray Nixon Power Plant (added new dust collector), Diiorio Waste Water Treatment Facility (underground installation).