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Chris Alves

Burlington,NJ

Summary

Creative professional with a record of increased responsibility. Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner, yet flexible to multitask when necessary. Enjoys learning new programs and processes. A team player who is attentive to detail and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Market Operator and Dispatcher - MOC

Customized Energy Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
01.2019 - Current
  • Submit generation offers into Day-Ahead Market (PJM, MISO, SPP, ISONE)
  • Depth of knowledge with renewable generation (wind, solar, hydro, battery storage)
  • Assisted in developing formal procedures for daily tasks and operations
  • Experience in PJM, MISO, CAISO, NYISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISONE

Market Operator and Dispatcher - MOC

Customized Energy Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Submit generation offers into Day-Ahead market (PJM, MISO)
  • Monitoring and dispatching generation in Real-time
  • Submitting bids for ancillary services and demand for load clients
  • Initiating emergency load response programs
  • Energy market settlements

System Operator - OCC

Customized Energy Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw daily operations for 8 wind farms located in NYISO and SPP
  • Regular interactions with field technicians to update on repairs and turbine status
  • Developed new operational procedures to standardize daily tasks and training
  • Outage and curtailment coordination with transmission and ISO operators

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2011

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Written communication
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Organization

Certification

PJM Generation Certification (held since Oct. 2017)

Timeline

Senior Market Operator and Dispatcher - MOC

Customized Energy Solutions
01.2019 - Current

Market Operator and Dispatcher - MOC

Customized Energy Solutions
09.2016 - 01.2019

System Operator - OCC

Customized Energy Solutions
08.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Rowan University
Chris Alves