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MICHAEL RIVERA

Halifax,NS

Summary

Accomplished Transmission Line Supervisor recognized for promoting culture of operational excellence, safety and collaboration. Verifiable experience on Transmission Line maintenance Supervision.

Strong skill set includes team leadership, problem-solving abilities, and result-oriented attitude. Proven track record in managing teams to meet goals while ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols. Previous experience has left significant impact on operational efficiency and overall productivity improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transmission Line Supervisor

NATIONAL GRID CORP. OF THE PHIL.
Dasmarinas, Philippines
10.2018 - 02.2025
  • Prepares detailed activities, manpower and materials requirement on the scheduled shutdown and non-shutdown maintenance/inspections of assigned transmission lines and supervises/monitors the conduct of activities
  • Creates Maintenance Notifications and confirms completed Maintenance Orders in SAP
  • Supervises line personnel on the conduct of transmission line preventive and corrective maintenance for 69KV lines to 500KV transmission lines from hole digging, erection, dressing, rigging works conductor stringing, sagging works and insulator replacement activities
  • Supervises the emergency inspection and restoration of tripped transmission line; these includes erection of emergency structures (ERS)
  • Manages deliverables of direct reports and ensures that commitments/targets/projects are realized in accordance with the approved plan/budget/timeline
  • Communicates clearly and manages deployment of resources effectively to ensure efficient delivery of targets and work outputs

Substation Control Engineer

NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORP. (2003-2009) and NATIONAL GRID CORP. OF THE PHIL. (2009-2018)
Cavite, Philippines
03.2003 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for the monitoring, switching controls, inspections, and evaluations of substation power equipment in the assigned substation
  • Conducts routine inspections of all substation equipment and monitors operational parameters and data

Project Electrical Engineer

POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION
Imus, Philippines
09.2001 - 12.2002
  • Responsible for the monitoring, supervision of distribution line construction standards in field/ site from pole digging to stringing assembly/ installation

Education

BS - Electrical Engineering

Mapua University
Manila
04.2001

Skills

  • Transmission/Power Line maintenance Supervision
  • Materials inspection
  • Defect detection
  • Records administration
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Field coordination and Contractor supervision
  • Project Site management and Hazard analysis and plan
  • MS office applications
  • Personnel management
  • Operation management
  • Drone industrial inspection

Certification

  • Verified International Academic Qualifications, WES, 06/01/14
  • Registered Electrical Engineer, PRC
  • Remote Piloted Aircraft Controller, Civil Aviation Association of the Philippines

Accomplishments

  • Supervised and lead on the Power Restoration Team on various typhoon damages erecting emergency restoration structures, 01/01/18 - 12/31/22
  • Supervised and oversee installation of Transmission Tower missing parts MMG-CLC 230KV T/L
  • Provided site documentation and Drone footages on Transmission line restoration, 01/01/19 - 12/31/21
  • Reconductoring works for the DASMA-ROSARIO 115KV line and Rigging works at DASMA-ILIJAN 500KV, 01/01/20 - 12/31/22
  • Overall coordinator and field monitoring on the Insulator maintenance damaged by Taal volcano eruption, 01/01/20 - 12/31/20

Languages

English, IELTS passer, 7.0 bandscore, 01/01/19

Timeline

Transmission Line Supervisor

NATIONAL GRID CORP. OF THE PHIL.
10.2018 - 02.2025

Substation Control Engineer

NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORP. (2003-2009) and NATIONAL GRID CORP. OF THE PHIL. (2009-2018)
03.2003 - 10.2018

Project Electrical Engineer

POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION
09.2001 - 12.2002
  • Verified International Academic Qualifications, WES, 06/01/14
  • Registered Electrical Engineer, PRC
  • Remote Piloted Aircraft Controller, Civil Aviation Association of the Philippines

BS - Electrical Engineering

Mapua University
MICHAEL RIVERA