Brianna Navarro
Sacramento
Summary
Professional motivated adult with more than six years of interpersonal communication experience seeking to advance my career endeavor further with the apprenticeship position with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). Dedicated in maintaining a safe, upstanding, and friendly environment for every individual with whom I encounter.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Assistant
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
10.2022 - Current
- 8+ months working in Metershop learning essential skills to complete job tasks daily
- ability to troubleshoot, new meter test, acceptance test and CT, current transformers accuracy testing as well
- experience using programs such as SAP, WATT Net, Communications Tester, FDM application, 1132 Com, Knopp Tester, and Excel Spreadsheets to create and input data
- utilized computers to program meters with time of use, registering meter, compiling various electronic data records, updating firmware when necessary, download electronic data records, and verifying data
- maintained warehouse and kept meters and supplies stocked on a daily basis as well as ordering shipment
- knowledge of climbing ladders safely using 3 points of contact always
- 6 months of Substation experience
- during my time at substation I have worked on and around high and low voltage equipment, de-energized and grounded of course
- assisted in replacing a vacuum breaker, maintenance on oil circuit breakers, and have experience opening and closing switches
- upgraded a 69kv cap bank including removing and adding conduit
- assisted in multiple breaker testing such as ducktor, timming test, doble, hi pot, and megger
- light experience operating boom truck, crane, digger-derrick and bucket truck
- experience driving SMUD pick up trucks to and from ECOC to various substations, including warehouse runs and transporting and maintaining heavy equipment
- 6 months of Cable/Network experience
- assisted in operations, repairs and maintaining electrical equipment in the downtown network system such as transforms, switches, control systems, ground fault protection systems and network protectors
- experience opening up and closing man hole lids and vaults, using lid lifters and chain hooks
- knowledge of how to navigate downtown, knowing where multiple vaults/manholes are located based on the numbering system
- trained in setting up/tearing down guard rails and wench lift in case of emergency evacuation
- monitoring and recording air quality while crew members are in a confined space using air monitors
- prepping a sleeve, prepping grunt bags for specific jobs, writing a tailboard, maintaining inventory on the truck and restocking when necessary
- perform frequent job tasks like heating up lead, flushing oil, and no void to their specific temperatures needed for a splice
- 6 months of LEO experience
- using forklift on a regular basis
- experience in operating/cleaning a vacuum truck and operations on a boom truck
- efficient in digging, using a square and round shovel while implementing proper body mechanics to prevent injury or strain
- proficient at using basic hand tools
- experience driving a 3 yard dump truck, filling with sand, soil, aggregate base, cut back, and rock using a loader. Dumping remaining un used material at the end of the day
- efficient in using J Tamp to compact AB, sand, and cut back to properly create even and leveled layers and base
- experience pulling in wires and cables for new business and located faults. lay out, measure, cut, install, and assist linemen/Journeymen in repairing/splice cable
- SMITHS safe driving system completed and utilized not only at work but in my personal life as well
- Identified potential hazards within the work environment, implementing corrective measures to maintain a safe workspace for all employees.
Warehouse Associate
Apple Inc
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Supply chain employee
- Assembly and disassembly of products
- Testing products daily to ensure proper functioning
- Worked independently as well as on a team to complete project assignments in a timely manner.
Third Key Manager
Claire’s Boutique
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Third key management
- Followed all safety guidelines and procedures while conducting ear piercings
- Thoroughly sanitizing and setting up ear piercing station
- Promoting sales, working with the public, and guided staff thoroughly and procedures to ensure smooth transactions
- Ensuring equipment was working correctly on a daily basis
- Troubleshooting.
- Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift, open and closed store independently
- Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
Education
Diploma -
Calvine HS
2011
Skills
- ability and knowledge to operate power tools
- time management skills
- team player
- hard worker
- ability to work well under pressure
- organize tasks based on urgency and priority
- attention to detail
- ability to adapt adequately
Certification
- CPR CERTIFICATION 2022
- COMPLETED SMUD’S SIX WEEK POWERING AND CAREERS PROGRAM 2022
- SMITHS SAFE DRIVERS SYSTEM COMLETED 2023
- FORKLIFT CERTIFIED 2024
Additional Information
Working as a Utility Assistant here at SMUD has been the best possible experience I could have imagined. I enjoy learning everything and anything I can about electricity, electrical theory, OHMS law , different equipment and job descriptions of the various departments here. I am currently attending a math course to help further my knowledge as much as possible. I love how SMUD is very invested in their employees and of course our customers. I am very grateful to be apart of this culture and hope I can contribute my skills in any way I can while continuously learning and growing within SMUD.
Timeline
Utility Assistant
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
10.2022 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Apple Inc
10.2016 - 12.2016
Third Key Manager
Claire’s Boutique
04.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma -
Calvine HS
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