Josh Smith

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Vice President, Project Development and Transmission @ Nexus Renewable Power, LLC
Plano, TX, US
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Plano, Texas, United States, United States
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About Josh Smith

Josh is currently the Director of Transmission for Nexus Renewable Power, where he leads project development, land, interconnect and construction. Josh's expertise comes from 18 years of experience in the electric power industry. Prior to joining Nexus, Josh previous experience includes Distribution/Transmission Lineman, Distribution/Transmission System Operator, NERC Certified Reliability Coordinator - ERCOT Operations Certified - Sr. Transmission Grid Controller, Sr. NERC Compliance managing Transmission Grid Operations Standards (693) and most recently Principal Transmission Services Consultant - Manager of Panhandle and North Regions for Generation and LC&I interconnections at Oncor.

Josh Smith's Current Company Details
Nexus Renewable Power, LLC

Nexus Renewable Power, Llc

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Vice President, Project Development and Transmission
Plano, TX, US
Website:
nrenew.com
Employees:
7
Josh Smith Work Experience Details
  • Nexus Renewable Power, Llc
    Vice President, Project Development And Transmission
    Nexus Renewable Power, Llc
    Plano, Tx, Us
  • Nexus Renewable Power, Llc
    Vice President, Project Development & Transmission
    Nexus Renewable Power, Llc Sep 2024 - Present
    Plano, Texas, Us
  • Nexus Renewable Power, Llc
    Director Of Transmission
    Nexus Renewable Power, Llc Mar 2023 - Sep 2024
    Plano, Texas, Us
  • Oncor Electric Delivery
    Principal Consultant - Transmission Services - Manager North Texas/Panhandle Region
    Oncor Electric Delivery Apr 2022 - Present
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    Manages the Oncor Transmission Services North Texas/Panhandle Region for transmission generation, large commercial/industrial customer and utility interconnections.Serves as the primary Oncor interface with numerous entities (generating plants, electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and large retail customers) to negotiate and coordinate the establishment of the most challenging, large scale, or critical interconnections with the Oncor transmission system to meet the needs of those entities and Oncor, consistent with all applicable tariffs and regulations, while protecting the interests of Oncor. As a part of such activity, negotiates, prepares, and secures various contracts with such entities in a reasonable manner while protecting the interests of Oncor, coordinates interface between entities and Oncor during design and construction to facilitate timely completion of facilities, and manages financial transactions with such entities such as contributions in aid of construction, irrevocable letters of credit, corporate guarantees, and cash deposits. Serves as a NERC Reliability Standard owner for one or more challenging NERC Reliability Standards. Provides guidance to Transmission Services Consultants in all aspects of their responsibilities, including the development and negotiation of contracts.In this role I have developed a training program for the Generation Interconnections process and revised the Oncor Generation Interconnection Process to interface with the training program. I actively train and mentor new Transmission Services Consultants . In 2021, I completed multiple process improvement projects, completed NERC compliance reviews for multiple Standards and trained new consultants in excess of the average Transmission Services scope of work.
  • Oncor Electric Delivery
    Transmission Services Consultant
    Oncor Electric Delivery Dec 2018 - Jun 2022
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    As a Transmission Services Consultant (TSC) at Oncor, I am the key point of contact for communications and interaction with various market entities to meet transmission-level electric service needs, including both establishing and maintaining interconnection with the Oncor transmission system. These entities include generators/resources and facilities, electric utilities/cooperatives, and large commercial/industrial customers. My responsibilities as a TSC include the establishment of interconnections, agreement and contract negotiations, and the achievement and maintenance of interconnections with the Oncor transmission system to meet interconnection needs, while maintaining compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and tariff requirements.The role of TSC is unique as it requires project management skills, the ability to establish and maintain relationships with external and internal clients, and a knowledge of many different aspects of the electric utility industry and market structure. As a TSC you interface with almost every business unit involved with the reliable operation of the electric grid. I partner with Distribution, Transmission, Engineering, Planning, Compliance, ROW, Legal, Treasury, external consultants and Metering as well as real time Operations and Coordination on a daily basis to maintain schedules and meet deliverable deadlines. The focus is to achieve our customers goals by treating each project like it is my own.
  • Oncor Electric Delivery
    Reliability And Security Compliance
    Oncor Electric Delivery Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    NERC Compliance Tech Specialist III. Specializing in Grid Operations compliance with a focus on Transmission Control Room/Real-time Operations and 693 Standards. These Standards include Emergency Operations, Transmission Operations, Voltage and Reactive Power and Communications. Experience with CIP Standards with regards to physical and cyber facility/equipment security (PCC, BCC, High/Low impact). NERC Reliability Coordinator Certified since 2009.
  • Oncor Electric Delivery
    Transmission Grid Controller
    Oncor Electric Delivery Sep 2011 - Jan 2014
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    NERC Certified Reliability Coordinator. Transmission Control Room Operator.
  • Denton Municipal Electric
    Distribution And Transmission System Operator
    Denton Municipal Electric Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
    Distribution and Transmission System Operator.NERC Certified Reliability Coordinator.
  • Denton Municipal Electric
    Distribution And Transmission Lineman
    Denton Municipal Electric Mar 2007 - Jan 2009
    Distribution and Transmission Lineman

Josh Smith Skills

Leadership Six Sigma Contract Writing Root Cause Analysis Microsoft Powerpoint Security Compliance Customer Satisfaction Relationship Management Negotiation Mentoring Team Leadership Process Improvement Customer Relationship Management Strategic Planning Technical Writing Presentation Microsoft Office Webex Power System Operations Microsoft Excel Electric Utility Time Management Employee Training Contract Negotiation Utility Industry Project Management Lean Six Sigma Public Relations Coaching Problem Solving Organization Adaptability Nerc

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Josh Smith works for Nexus Renewable Power, Llc

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Josh Smith's current role is Vice President, Project Development and Transmission.

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