David Bowling
Cartersville
Summary
Seasoned switchman with nearly 28 years of experience with switches, high-voltage equipment operation, and maintenance. Proven track record in leading troubleshooting efforts and conducting safety inspections, spending over 25 years on the callout list. It was my job to have these lines switched out before the crews showed up for work. Committed to ensuring safety and reliability in electrical distribution while minimizing downtime and enhancing team performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Operator A
Georgia Power
08.1998 - Current
- Operated and maintained high-voltage equipment to ensure reliable electrical distribution.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling, safety standards, and emergency response protocols.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for electrical grid faults, minimizing downtime through effective problem-solving techniques.
- Played a key role in restoring power supply after major system disturbances, working under high-pressure conditions to minimize customer impact.
- Enhanced substation safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance checks on equipment.
- Safely performed I.T.S. switching for almost 28 years for customers, contractors, transmission line crews, distribution crews, and substation maintenance crews.
Education
Associate Degree in Industrial Electrical - Electrical
Coosa Valley Technical School
Rome, Georgia08-1998
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Reliability
- SDOP certified
- Official Distribution and Transmission List
- Proficient at reading one-lines
- Operated and helped maintain EVERY line switch within the Rome TMC area, which includes Joslyn, Westinghouse, S & C, Southern States, SEECO, and Cleveland Price types of switches
- I've helped the last line specialist, Karen Suter, perform maintenance on these switches and am familiar with what it took to get her job done
Timeline
Substation Operator A
Georgia Power
08.1998 - Current
Associate Degree in Industrial Electrical - Electrical
Coosa Valley Technical School