Peter Tyschenko Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

As Director of Asset Performance, I provide leadership for the Investment Strategy, Asset Management, Distribution Work Strategy, Asset Information & System Policy, and Mapping departments (~60-65 management & ~10-15 represented employees).I oversee the development of the 5-year investment plan for ComEd’s transmission and distribution (T&D) system. This involves risk-based prioritization of ~$3 billion in annual capital and ~$1.5 billion in annual expense funding. Additionally, I serve as an expert witness representing the company in regulatory rate recovery dockets with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) including: Formula Rate Update (FRU), Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plan, Multi-Year Rate Plan, and Delivery Service Pricing Reconciliation (DSPR) to support the distribution investments ComEd incurs to construct, operate, and maintain its distribution system.Specific accountabilities include: oversight of the capital approval process; developing standard repeatable approaches to assess the material condition of ~$33B of delivery system assets (FERC Form 1 T&D plant) via asset health indices; the development of an annual Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP); the development of component specific Asset Management Plans (AMP); the development of project risk scoring strategies; defining and monitoring Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs; day day-to-day business support for large scale IT applications; development of quarterly work plans for distribution operations and monitoring/reporting to ensure the right work is executed; facilitating the annual labor demand process; and maintaining the distribution mapping systems utilized by design, construction and operating personnel.Additional ongoing responsibilities include the management of emergency restorations activities. Serve as Operations Section Chief (2nd in command) to assess damage to the distribution system and to implement strategies for crew resources, crew movement, and contractors.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il 60181

Provided leadership for the Distribution Automation, Engineering Standards, Reliability Inspection, Reliability Programs, and Reliability/Regulatory Reporting departments (approximately 80 management and 30 represented employees) which are responsible for a variety of engineering activities associated with the safe and reliable operation of ComEd’s Distribution System.Responsibilities included oversight of the company’s distribution investments (approximately $300M), resiliency improvements, and preparation of the power grid for distributed generation and other emerging technologies.Responsibilities included oversight of the development and execution of the annual System Performance category budget ($200-500 million) and Preventive Maintenance category budget ($15-18 million).

Oakbrook Terrace, Il 60181

Provided leadership for the Distribution Capacity Planning (approximately 50 management employees). The Capacity Planning department is comprised of engineers responsible for a variety of engineering activities associated with the loading of ComEd’s distribution system. ComEd’s distribution System includes 800 4, 12, & 34 kV substations and 5,600 distribution feeders, which are supplied by 12, 34, 69, & 138 kV level radial circuits or networks.Capacity Planning is responsible for the overall normal configuration of the distribution system including both long-term and short-term changes in response to specific new business projects, general area load growth, and the interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Capacity Planning ensures that all distribution feeders and the substations that supply those feeders are in compliance with guidelines regarding capacity, power quality, and reliability. The department provides technical support to customers ranging from designers to senior executives.Responsibilities included oversight of the development and execution of the Capacity Expansion category budget ($150-200 million).Influenced ComEd’s regulatory approaches on microgrids, smart inverters, and the interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to guide business strategy and tariff structure via the preparation of testimony, date requests, and consultation with stakeholders and commerce commission staff.Implemented a web-based public facing interactive hosting capacity map for ComEd’s ~5,600 feeders. Ongoing responsibilities included the management of emergency restorations to ensure priorities were met. Served as Operations Section Chief (2nd in command) to assess the extent of the damage to the distribution system and to implement strategies for crew resources; crew movement, and contractors. Hosted working conference calls to review strategies and report on restoration progress.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il 60181

Provided leadership for the Distribution Standards department (approximately 24 management employees). The Distribution Standards department is comprised of engineers and technical support personnel responsible for a variety of engineering activities associated with the development and upkeep of construction standards and engineering practices used to plan, design, construct, operation, and maint ComEd’s distribution system.Responsibilities include selection and failure analysis of electrical metering and distribution system components from 120V-34kV. The engineering team works closely with construction departments and manufacturers to identify failure modes, determine problems and recommended actions to prevent future failures and mitigate safety concerns. Additional responsibilities include influencing distribution system industry standards through department support and participation on national standards making bodies and research activities.The Distribution Standards department provides technical support to internal customers ranging from front line overhead electrician to senior vice president.Ongoing responsibilities included serving as the Utility Functional Area Manager (UFAM) for the Design Configuration Control core function. UFAM duties included updating controlled documents, performing utility side-by-side comparisons, and serving as subject matter expert to drive the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement.Additional ongoing responsibilities included the management of emergency restorations to ensure priorities were met. Served as Operations Section Chief to assess the extent of the damage to the Distribution system and to implement strategies for crew resources; crew movement, and contractors. Hosted working conference calls to review strategies and report on restoration progress. Previously served as a Regional Emergency Response Manager (RERM) for 10 years reporting to the Operations Section Chief.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

Provided leadership for the Reliability Programs department (approximately 22 management employees). The Reliability Programs department was comprised of three key functions: reliability programs, reliability reporting, and forensic analysis.The reliability programs team developed and coordinated the execution of the System Performance category which included remediation of worst performing circuits, cable replacement, and circuit automation. Direct responsibilities included developing, maintaining, and coordinating the execution of the System Performance category budget ($50-75 million). Participated in long-range meetings to determine resources were allocated.Key reliability programs included:-Underground Residential Distribution (URD) cable replacement ($15-30M annual budget)-Distribution Automation ($5-9M annual budget)-Worst Performing Circuits ($9M annual budget)The reliability reporting team established reliability goals for key metrics (CAIDI & SAIFI), monitored reliability performance, and analyzed trends in order to make recommendations for improvement. The reliability reporting team provided materials to communicate system performance for a variety of key stakeholders including: executive staff, Exelon Board of Directors, Illinois Commerce Commission, external communications for use with the media, and ComEd employees.The forensic analysis team performed electrical investigations on failed distribution equipment. Responsibilities included failure analysis studies on electrical distribution systems components from 120V-34kV. The forensic engineers worked closely with construction departments and manufacturers to identify failure modes, determine if problems were widespread, and recommended actions to prevent future failures and mitigate safety concerns.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

Provided leadership for the Reliability Strategy department (approximately 6 management employees). The Reliability Strategy department tracked distribution maintenance programs, ensured the proper implementation of reliability programs, and maintained relationships with large customers and municipal authorities (in cooperation with Energy Services and External Affairs). Responsibilities included developing strategies to improve distribution reliability performance while maintaining focus on business goals and objectives.

Libertyville, Il

Provided leadership for the Engineering and Design department (approximately 33 management & clerical employees). The Engineering and Design department provides safe and reliable design services for the construction of all public improvement, reliability, and capacity expansion work. Ensured consistent application of design practices across the distribution system, and feedback on required design and standards application changes. Implemented and monitored reliability programs to ensure that committed reliability projects were designed and completed on time. Investigated, analyzed, issued and communicated corrective actions for ICC/Executive and key customer account complaints. The North Region serves approximately 1.4 million customers covering approximately 7,000 square miles between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.

Rockford, Il

Provided leadership for the Work Management department (approximately 8 management & clerical employees). The Work Management department develops and manages the short and long-term maintenance and capital construction work plan/schedule (via Primavera scheduling application) for five electrical distribution offices totaling 196 construction personnel with a budget of over $50 million. Direct responsibilities included developing, maintaining, and coordinating the execution of the work plan to the budget as required to meet regional and corporate goals. Identified process problems and initiate corrective actions. Managed the Work Management department, monitored and appraised the Work Management process and personnel. Provided feedback to senior management regarding performance issues and recommendations for improvement. Participated in monthly long-range meetings to determine system wide priorities and resource allocations. Directed emergency restorations to ensure priorities were met.

Lombard, Il

Provided leadership for the Regional Engineering department (approximately 25 management & clerical employees). The Regional Engineering department provided safe and reliable design services for the construction of all large new business, public improvement, reliability, and capacity expansion work. Ensured consistent application of design practices across the distribution system, and feedback on required design and standards application changes. Implemented and monitored reliability programs to ensure that committed reliability projects were designed and completed on time. Investigated, analyzed, issued and communicated corrective actions for ICC/Executive and key customer account complaints. Managed new business service requests for commercial and industrial customers >1000KW (new, revision, and relocation). Obtained financial approval for jobs. Facilitated the implementation of major technological changes (Passport and Tool for Design Engineering). The Central Region serves approximately 619,000 customers including O’Hare International Airport.Designs included:-Primary installations for industrial parks-All automatic throw-over (ATO) installations-Network expansions, dry type/vault modifications, and high rise design

Rockford, Il

The primary purpose of this position was to develop and maintain the long term (1-2 year) work plan of the regional organization – including forecasts of work to be performed and resources by workweek. The RWC was responsible for determining which work tasks were brought into the short range schedule and ensuring that the schedule is level (the manpower matches the work that needs to be done) when the work was handed off to the Work Week Manager. The RWC was responsible for specifying the movement of resources to execute the scheduled work.Coordinated to following key programs:-Maintenance reporting-Summer critical capacity expansion projects

Elgin, Il

Provided guidance for the overhead, underground, and sub-station construction departments (approximately 50 union employees) to ensure that committed new business, public improvement, and reliability projects were completed on time. Provided schedule updates at bi-weekly meetings and if required, request additional means to meet corporate goals. Implemented and monitored maintenance inspection programs including: capacitor, regulator, air brake switch (ABS), category one (C1) maintenance, pole, lock, circuit breaker lube/mech, battery, load tap changer (LTC), and transformer radiators. Also coordinated cyclic training. Directed emergency restorations of power during storms to ensure priorities were met and all manpower, equipment, and materials were available to complete restoration.

Maywood, Il

Provided technical analysis for the Distribution Project Management department. Issued project status and performance reports. Evaluated department resource requirements. Developed and implemented computerized initiatives to monitor and increase the department’s performance. Programming experience in SAS, MS Access, and Visual Basic.

Libertyville, Il

Prepared construction drawings, Line/Work Orders & Order-To-Builds, for work to be performed on distribution facilities by the Overhead and Underground departments. Responsibilities included analyzing new and existing customers’ electrical requirements by responding to Service Estimate Requests. This included determining the “Standard” and “Optional” facilities, the calculation of costs to the customer, and the preparation of Service Entrance Location Sketches. Other duties included the “engineering” of service plans for system reinforcement as directed by Distribution Planning and Reliability. Additionally, prepared jobs to resolve transformer overloads, hazardous poles, and customer complaints. Ongoing responsibilities included serving as an ERP analyst during storm trouble. This involved interpreting customer tickets and pinpointing trouble areas so that repair crews could restore service during major storms and interruptions.

Lombard, Il

Provided technical guidance for the construction department to ensure proper operation of system distribution equipment during both routine and emergency situations. Investigated power related complaints, defined problems, and determined the safest and most efficient method of solution. Responsibilities included testing of three-phase equipment such as transformers, cables, and regulators and directing the livening of such equipment. This position offered experience as a supervisor of field activities.