Jesse Rodriguez
Riverside
Summary
Seeking a challenging position as a System Operator where I can utilize my skills and knowledge of the electrical power systems to ensure reliability and efficiency in power distribution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilities Power System Operator
City Of Riverside
06.2021 - Current
- Knowledge of utility systems (electric, water, wastewater).
- Utilize various computer systems (UWAM, enQuesta, OMAR, SCADA, GIS) to support operations.
- Monitor, control, and regulate sub-transmission and distribution of electrical power
- Ability to interpret and understand primary maps, construction prints, customer and substation one lines.
- Operate and maintain high voltage sub-transmission and distribution systems
- Analyze system conditions and take appropriate actions to ensure reliability
- Ability to write legibly and communicate effectively face-to-face, on the telephone and via two-way radio using proper radio procedures.
- Supervise and train subordinate staff
- Serve as a lead worker; oversee and train employees in proper procedures and working methods
- Write and Implement efficient switching programs to optimize power distribution and minimize customer down time
- Successfully respond to emergencies, ensuring minimal downtime and customer impact.
- Improved system reliability by coordinating with maintenance teams for timely equipment inspections and repairs.
Substation Electrician
Imperial Irrigation District
09.2005 - 06.2021
- Perform skilled electrical work in the installation, testing, maintenance, construction and repair of substation equipment including air, vacuum and oil circuit breakers, supervisory equipment, transformers, load tap changers, batteries, foundations and associated substation equipment
- Maintenance of high and low voltage electrical systems found in substations, control buildings and underground facilities; document and verify work performed is precise and complies with FERC, NERC, WECC and company policies
- Perform my own switching/removing equipment from service for necessary testing and repairs
- Serve as a lead worker; oversee and train employees in proper procedures and working methods.
Education
Imperial Valley College
09.2008
San Diego Mesa College
12.1994
Skills
- System monitoring
- SCADA Systems
- Power system analysis
- Grid Management
- Voltage Control
- Outage Coordination
- Electrical diagrams
- Electrical Systems
Training
- Completed specialized training program in System Operations, including classroom, simulation, and on-the-job-training covering various aspects of transmission and distribution systems Operations.
- Completed 4 year specialized training program in preparation for Substation Electrician State Exam, including classroom, simulation, and on-the-job-training.
- Completed specialized training program in preparation for Fossil Fuel Operator state certification exam.
- Successfully completed NERC certification preparation course.
Timeline
Utilities Power System Operator
City Of Riverside
06.2021 - Current
Substation Electrician
Imperial Irrigation District
09.2005 - 06.2021
Imperial Valley College
San Diego Mesa College
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