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Santa Clara, California, United States

Electric and Water System Operators ensure that all Electric, Water and Storm sewer systems are operated reliably, efficiently and effectively in a safe manner and restoring service in a timely way to all customers. Has responsibility for operation of the City's municipal electric power and water, production, transmission and distribution systems for planned and unplanned outages. As a Transmission Operator, operating personnel in this position have the responsibility to comply with NERC reliability standards and the authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System; these efforts to be coordinated with the appropriate Reliability Coordinator (RC), affected Transmission Operator(s) (TO) and affected Balancing Authorities (BA).International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) #1245

Electric Transmission and Distribution System Operator, City of Redding Electric Utility.Interacted effectively with the public and employees; demonstrated strong internal and external communications skills; built and maintained relationships with the public and fellow utility personnel; made rapid decisions in emergency situations; read, interpreted, and maintained maps that indicate current electric system status; operated SCADA system; and two-way radio equipment; performed duties with safety, skill and efficiency; worked independently and alone; multi-tasked; and applied the practices and procedures of neighboring utilities regarding emergency situations; responded to customer problems in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner; and worked a rotating shift schedule. Prepared and administered the execution of safe and reliable switching procedures, both for City personnel and in coordination with other interconnected utilities.

Substation Electrician, City of Redding Electric Utility.Reviewed and executed coordinated switching procedures with the Operation Center. Operated computers and computer-based testing systems along with specialized software and firmware necessary for analyzing and maintaining substation equipment. Analyzed and maintained both written and computer generated maintenance base line, periodic and historical test data records for equipment tested during commissioning and maintenance of substation equipment. Recognized safety hazards and unsafe conditions, and initiated action to alleviate or eliminate hazards. Participated in job planning and job site tailboard discussions. Installed, constructed, commissioned, calibrated, maintained and repaired equipment in high voltage switch yards, substations, communication facilities and power operations centers.

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Applied Science, Bas In Energy Management, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa / Presidents Honor RollThe Bachelor of Applied Science, BAS in Energy Management program.

Education record

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician