Distribution System Operator
Edith Tavira
Tri County Electric Co-op
Fort Worth,TX
1
Language
15
years of professional experience
Electrical Distribution System Operator with nearly four years of electric utility operations experience at Tri-County Electric Co-op, backed by more than a decade in emergency communications. Experienced in SCADA monitoring, independently authorizing switching orders, coordinating circuit-to-circuit load transfers, fault isolation, and outage restoration with field crews. Brings sound judgment, accurate operational documentation, and safety-focused communication to high-pressure control room environments.
Work History
Distribution System Operator
3 Years 10 Months- Monitored electrical distribution circuits through SCADA displays, identifying outages, equipment alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and feeder status to support safe system operations.
- Independently authorized electrical distribution switching orders and coordinated switching activities with field crews for circuit to circuit load transfers, planned maintenance, fault isolation, and service restoration.
- Coordinated circuit to circuit load transfers and emergency switching operations to maintain or restore electrical service, working with field crews to verify circuit conditions and switching readiness.
- Verified equipment and circuit status before operational changes and energization activities in accordance with utility safety procedures.
- Dispatched field personnel and communicated switching instructions, system conditions, and restoration updates via radio and telephone.
- Maintained accurate real time log as of outages, trouble calls, switching orders, and service restoration activity.
- Updated system maps, operating notes, and procedural documentation to reflect network conditions and support effective handoffs.
- Coordinated with field crews and dispatch teams during emergency outages, communicating system conditions and restoration updates to support safe, reliable service.
911 Dispatcher
4 Years 1 Month- Received and prioritized emergency and non-emergency calls:coordinated police, fire, and EMS response in fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.
- Relayed critical information and incident updates to first responders through radio, telephone, and electronic dispatch systems.
- Maintained accurate incident records, interpreted maps and caller information, and prepared time-sensitive police communication, including BOLO notices.
- Supported continuous operations across night, weekend, and holiday shifts while adhering to established protocols.
Public Safety Communicator 2
6 Years 10 Months- Managed incoming emergency and non-emergency calls, assessed urgency, and routed response requests to appropriate public safety units.
- Communicated real-time updates to field responders via radio, telephone, and electronic systems while maintaining detailed dispatch records.
- Applied established procedures and sound to support coordinated responses during critical incidents.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
SCADA Monitoring
Distribution Operating Center / Control Room
Circuit to Circuit Load Transfers
Switching Order Authorization & Coordination
Feeder Status & System Alerts
Fault Isolation & Outage Restoration
Field Crew Dispatch
Electrical Safety Procedures
Emergency Operations
Operational Logs & System Maps
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Distribution System Operator
Tri County Electric Co-op
01.2023 - 11.2026Read More
911 Dispatcher
City Of Keller
04.2019 - 05.2023Read More
Public Safety Communicator 2
City Of Fort Worth Police Department
05.2012 - 03.2019Read More
Central High School, Fort Worth, Tx
High School Diploma
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