Kenneth Robertson
Chesterfield
Summary
Versatile and competent substation project manager with numerous years management and hands on experience. Offering exceptional knowledge of high voltage electrical construction, heavy equipment operation, and safe work practices. Meticulous with proven strengths in crew leading, substation construction and aerial production, interpreting blueprints, training and mentoring employees, and working in high stress environments.
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Lead Man
5Star Electric
11.2025 - Current
- Composed daily JHA
- Developed Daily, Weekly, And monthly work plan of action
- ensured necessary material was available on site and iniated process for acquiring materials needed.
- Training New Employees
- Safety Education
- Constructing all aspects of electrical substations
- Leading in safety standard and culture
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Journeyman Substation Technician
New River Electrical Corporation
Riverdale, VA
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of electrical substations to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions, enhancing system reliability and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols, reducing workplace hazards.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, resulting in improved operational workflows and reduced downtime.
- Led training sessions for junior technicians, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for improving operational efficiencies within substations through regular audits of processes and workflows.
- Expedited repair times for faulty equipment by maintaining an organized inventory of spare parts and tools readily available at each job site.
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
Journeyman Electrician
GridTech - Virginia
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted and participated in daily safety meetings
- Established plan of work daily and delegated job tasks to employees
- Inspected and maintained all heavy equipment and tools on job site
- Preformed layout , excavated, and installed various types of concrete foundations.
- Installed and adjusted substation equipment including capacitor banks, CCVTs, Pts, PVTs, Transformers, Switches, Station Services and Arrestors ranging from 13-500KV
- Used pull schedule and blueprints to pull all necessary cables and wires.
- Preformed live dead live testing and grounded lines for outages.
- Installed overhead leads and jumpers
- . Performed safety observations and made corrections to ensure safe work practices
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Trained and mentored new employees to ensure safe practices and efficient job completion.
- Managed work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
- Directed equipment operation, and maintenance to assure functionality and reliability.
- Handled issues and implemented best practices to find best solutions
Substation Lead Man
Davis H Eliot - Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Led Substation construction crew of 6 members.
- Trained and mentored new employees to ensure safe practices and efficient job completion.
- Managed work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
- Directed equipment operation, and maintenance to assure functionality and reliability.
- Handled issues and implemented best practices to find best solutions
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
- Prioritized tasks based on deadline requirements, ensuring timely completion of assignments without compromising quality.
- Conducted and participated in daily safety meetings
- Bended and installed above ground and below grade conduit
- Erected steel structures typically found in substations.
- Used pull schedule and blueprints to pull all necessary cables and wires.
Foreman
Overland Contracting - Garner, NC
Garner, NC
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed production schedules for substation construction projects.
- Provided daily supervision of job tasks preformed.
- Composed and delivered daily reports consisting of work accomplished
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for several years.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Substation Lead Man
Overland Contracting Inc.
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Performed safety and environmental health observations and notified management of non-compliance issues to promote safe working conditions.
- Managed all work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for multiple years.
- Confirmed that finished products met internal and external requirements to promote uniform quality standard.
Journeyman Substation Electrician
Overland Contracting Inc.
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Constructed, tested and maintained substation equipment relay and control systems through [Action].
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications for substation projects.
- Used broom to form rough surface on poured concrete.
- Set forming materials such as [Type] to prepare for pouring of concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite by [Technique].
- Poured and laid concrete for [Number] projects.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, excavators, skid steers, man lifts, and cranes safely to efficiently complete site work.
Groundman
C. W. Wright - Chester, VA
Chester, VA
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Drove Bucket, derrick and flat bed trucks.
- Assembled materials needed for line poles
- Dug holes or poles and guy anchors
- Set poles and assisted linemen
- Climbed poles and installed ground wires
- Operated wire pulling and tension machines
- Pulled and finalized guy wire installation
- Interacted and Communicated with customers
- Rebuilt potential transformers
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Flagged and directed Traffic
Groundman
Davis H Elliott - Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Drove Bucket, derrick and flat bed trucks.
- Assembled materials needed for line poles
- Dug holes or poles and guy anchors
- Set poles and assisted linemen
- Climbed poles and installed ground wires
- Operated wire pulling and tension machines
- Pulled and finalized guy wire installation
- Interacted and Communicated with customers
- Rebuilt potential transformers
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Flagged and directed Traffic
Groundman
C.W.Wright Construction - Chester, VA
Chester, VA
02.2006 - 08.2006
- Excavated for concrete foundations
- Poured and finished concrete
- Operated heavy equipment
- Installed ground grid grounded equipment and structures
- Spread rock and graded yard
- Assisted journeyman in substation construction
- Clean and organized tools and equipment
- Assembled switches, capacitor banks, and static poles
Education
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KSHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Llyod C. Bird
Chesterfield, VA06-2004
Skills
- Blueprint review
- Work Planning and execution
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of cheasapeake energy center as well as multiple other projects
- Supervised team of up to25 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved safe and timely project completion through effectively helping with planning, organization, and direction.
Certification
- CIC 75 Ton Certified Crane Operator
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification
- CDL class B with Air Brake Endorsement
- First Aid and CPR trained
- Confined Space rescue trained
- Rigging and Lifting certification
Timeline
Substation Lead Man
5Star Electric
11.2025 - Current
Journeyman Substation Technician
New River Electrical Corporation
10.2024 - 10.2025
Journeyman Electrician
GridTech - Virginia
10.2022 - 09.2024
Substation Lead Man
Davis H Eliot - Roanoke, VA
12.2021 - 09.2022
Foreman
Overland Contracting - Garner, NC
02.2021 - 12.2021
Substation Lead Man
Overland Contracting Inc.
03.2018 - 02.2021
Journeyman Substation Electrician
Overland Contracting Inc.
03.2016 - 03.2019
Groundman
C. W. Wright - Chester, VA
03.2007 - 12.2008
Groundman
Davis H Elliott - Roanoke, VA
09.2006 - 01.2007
Groundman
C.W.Wright Construction - Chester, VA
02.2006 - 08.2006
High School Diploma - General Studies
Llyod C. Bird
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Barton County Community College
CDL class b
CDL class B with air brake endorsement
First Aid and CPR trained
OSHA 10 hour Certification
OSHA 30 hour certification
Proficient in operation of heavy Equipment including, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, trencher, man lift, Bucket truck, auger truck, bull dozer, roller compactor, wire puller, wire tension machine, pressure digger, front end loader, telehandler, boom truck, Crane,
Rigging Training
Pole Top rescue
Confined space Rescued