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Supervises power dispatch operations ensuring transmission system and generation resources function in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and enhance the Load Office’s ability to support power system reliability, employee safety and compliance with FERC, NERC, and WECC requirements.

Greater Seattle Area

Performed technical study work to provide operating guidance to transmission operators, neighboring utilities, and reliability coordinators. Produced reports for study results that include findings, planned mitigation options to remain within allowable operating limits, and development of operating procedures. Coordinated with ECS group to build, maintain, and validate the network model.Maintained familiarity with NERC and WECC reliability standards as they relate to operation of the Bulk Electric System and participate in compliance activities. Worked closely with transmission operators to ensure reliable operation of the grid by developing solutions for operational problems such as voltage constraints, overloads, and congestion management. Focused on continuous improvement and identify opportunities for improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

Greater Seattle Area

Applied engineering principles, practices, theories, and methods to residential and commercial customer projects. Used judgment in selection and application of engineering methods. Prepared cost estimates and specifications, engineering studies and designs, and conduct office and field research. Acquired performance data for new equipment and validate against design parameters. Supported emergency response work including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures. Provided excellent customer service for over 50 different clients and 100+ projects.

Lighting Design Lab

Grader for B EE 381, Introduction to Power Generation.

Fisher Plaza

Maintain a group of buildings consisting of over 300,000 square feet of Class A office space, retail space, data centers, an ABC affiliate TV station, multiple radio stations, a 4 story underground parking garage, and a heliport in downtown Seattle at the base of the Space Needle.

Performed all operations of bus transfer equipment, most parallels between coolant turbine generator sets and coolant motor generator. Provided safe continuity of power by maintaining vigilant tours of spaces with electrical equipment in them. Often the first electrician on the scene in the event of electrical casualties; provided the immediate actions necessary to minimize effects upon power distribution grid.

Senior supervisory watch in charge of all operational aspects of the reactor as well as enforcing reactor safety guidelines and directing all other plant watches.

Assured all technical specifications were met or proper actions taken. Guaranteed personnel safety and procedural compliance in reactor plant and steam plant cleanliness to prevent wasted man-hours due to injury or reworking jobs.

Performed all parallels between turbine generator sets, turbine generator sets and shore power, turbine generator sets and 2-megawatt emergency diesel generators. Provided safe continuity of power to ship’s power distribution grids. Performed immediate actions as directed by load dispatcher in event of casualty.

Master Of Business Administration In Leadership

Activities and Societies: MBA Association COO

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering, 3.65

Activities and Societies: Student Veterans Association

Education record

Naval Nuclear Prototype: 26 weeks of hands-on training on the operation and maintenance of a nuclear reactor Naval Nuclear Power School.