Darren Briscoe
Hawthorne,FL
Summary
Efficient professional with 25 years of experience in the electrical field with a proven knowledge of distribution processes, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Competence to optimize energy management and ensure safety protocols. Recognized for strong organizational skills and effective communication, successfully orchestrating electric switching to enhance service reliability and support crew operations safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power System Operator 2
Gainesville Regional Utilities
01.2014 - Current
- Technical work requiring independent judgment and application of thorough knowledge of utility operations principles to control, operate, and restore energy delivery systems using complex computer systems.
- Navigates, interprets, and communicates properly information found in one line diagrams, schematics, and other system and customer-related documents in an electronic environment or hard copy.
- Monitored and controlled remote substation facilities using SCADA equipment.
- Received, input and dispatched crews for customer outages of all sizes.
- Calculated load estimates and equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
- Kept power grids working at optimal levels to best handle customer needs and maintain serviceability.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts for eleven years.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Orchestrated electric switching to render work areas safe for crews completing repairs.
Electric Line Worker
Gainesville Regional Utilities
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Constructed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems.
- Inspects contracted electrical construction work.
- Prepares and/or completes documentation related to area of responsibility.
- Acts as a supervisor when assigned.
- Considerable knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools used in overhead and underground line construction, maintenance, and repair work.
- Troubleshooted trouble in primary and secondary systems.
- Followed district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Constructed and maintained overhead electrical distribution lines.
- Worked odd hours, including overtime and weekend shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hawthorne Highschool
Hawthorne, FL06.1995
Skills
- System monitoring
- Control room operations
- Fault analysis
- Energy management
- SCADA systems
- Equipment testing
- Safety procedures
- Electrical diagrams
- Voltage regulation
- Regulatory requirements
- Alarm management
- Electrical systems
- Performance analysis
Certification
Journeyman Lineman Certification from GRU - 2009
Timeline
Power System Operator 2
Gainesville Regional Utilities
01.2014 - Current
Electric Line Worker
Gainesville Regional Utilities
01.2005 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Hawthorne Highschool
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