Jared Adams
Brawley
Summary
Dynamic Distribution System Operator with extensive experience at Imperial Irrigation District, excelling in load management and system monitoring. Proven ability to implement effective voltage regulation strategies, ensuring reliability and safety. Strong communicator and advanced troubleshooter, adept at coordinating emergency responses and optimizing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution System Operator
Imperial Irrigation District
04.2024 - Current
- Controls, monitors, or operates equipment that regulates or distributes electricity, using real-time data obtained from SCADA system under normal and emergency conditions; determines and implements load shedding schemes to maintain the reliability of the system.
- Analyze power system conditions in a real-time operating environment and respond to changing conditions or emergencies to maintain system reliability; coordinates real-time connection of new facilities with troubleshooting personnel and reports changes to the system's configuration to engineering and system protection personnel.
- Adjusts voltage and loading on the distribution feeders to maintain reliability of the distribution system; implements the district Manual Load Shedding Scheme (MLSS) under the Electric System Operator's direction during periods where the transmission system reliability is at risk; limits voltage violations on the distribution system.
- Utilizes one line diagrams and circuit schematics to prepare and issue switching plans used to alleviate overloading of the distribution system equipment and to take steps to isolate equipment for maintenance.
- Monitors and controls reliability of the distribution system according to established conductor and equipment loading standards provided by district distribution planning section.
- Reports damage to equipment, orders materials required for repairs, coordinates real-time power restoration repairs and switching between construction, maintenance and engineering personnel.
- Authorizes or rejects requests for clearance and hot line work during real-time operations that are associated with equipment replacement or repair; ensures safety of personnel and equipment.
- Maintains communication between district personnel and emergency response agencies; uses two-way radio to communicate with field personnel under normal and emergency conditions.
- Maintains detailed maintenance schedule that tracks daily clearance and hot line work activities; and logs system events into an electronic shift log.
- Collects outage information in corporate enterprise software for statistical reporting for supervision and management.
- Complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and District operating policies and procedures.
Control Operator Journeyman
Imperial Irrigation District
06.2013 - 03.2024
- Confers with personnel on preceding shift, reviews log book entries, distributed control system, and observes control panel gauges and instruments to determine operating status of steam turbines and associated mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Receives production schedules from supervisor or dispatchers to set up central station equipment.
- Adjusts controls to start, stop, and operate steam turbines and associated equipment.
- Regulates turbines speed and generator voltage to synchronize with other turbines in operation, or with existing voltages in transmission lines.
- Adjusts or instructs Control Operator, Apprentice to adjust heat recovery steam generator, boiler automatic combustion control or distributed control system to provide steam at specific temperatures and pressures to load turbines.
- Monitors distributed control system, gauges, dials, and instruments continually, and records readings in log book.
- Operates switches to control regulators, circuit breakers and tags controls to show equipment status.
- Instructs less experienced personnel in operation, training, and inspection procedures on turbines and associated equipment; and inspects equipment as needed.
- Checks and controls chemicals limits in the heat recovery steam generator, boilers, and circulating water and may request chemical analysis to determine proper mix.
- Makes minor and emergency equipment repairs; and may be reassigned to assist maintenance crews in overhaul and repair of generation equipment when equipment is shut down.
- Assists with training and supervision of less experienced personnel; and ensures that work performed is in conformance with prescribed guidelines and specifications; and maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Machinst's Mate
US Navy
11.2004 - 01.2013
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to promote environmental safety.
- Conducted thorough inspections and operations outside of control rooms to quickly identify and address concerns.
- Started, stopped, adjusted, tested and operated pumps, valves, switchgears and system controls to keep operations within tight tolerances.
- Recorded operating data and results of surveillance tests in permanent internal and records accessible by auditors and regulatory agencies.
- Determined strategies for controlling radiation exposure and limiting overall risks.
- Identified and documented radiation found in facility areas and on tools, equipment and instrumentation.
- Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or repair needs.
- Monitored personnel activities, stay times and specific tasks to calculate and document overall radiation exposure.
- Upheld critical safety procedures when handling nuclear fuel elements.
- Maintained open and effective communication systems by dispatching orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone and intercommunication systems.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to drive environmental safety.
- Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or needs for maintenance or repair.
Education
Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2024
Skills
- Load management
- System monitoring
- Energy management
- Voltage regulation
- SCADA systems
- Incident reporting
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Outage management
- Control room operations
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Distribution System Operator
Imperial Irrigation District
04.2024 - Current
Control Operator Journeyman
Imperial Irrigation District
06.2013 - 03.2024
Machinst's Mate
US Navy
11.2004 - 01.2013
Business
University of Phoenix
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