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JAMES WASHECHEK

Fort Worth

Summary

Energy management professional with extensive experience at Tenaska Power Services, specializing in revenue optimization and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in team coaching and management of diverse energy portfolios across various markets. Expertise in energy market analysis and customer relationship management, facilitating successful onboarding and compliance initiatives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Energy Management

Tenaska Power Services Co
Irving
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed portfolio of renewable and fossil fuel generator customers in MISO energy markets.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Coached and mentored staff to enhance job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings to discuss progress and identify improvement areas.
  • Coordinated smooth transition of over 10 new customers and resources under company management.

Senior Energy Manager

Tenaska Power Services
Irving
11.2017 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced company systems and processes for managing ISONE and NYISO energy markets.
  • Managed portfolio of renewable and fossil fuel generator customers in ISONE, NYISO, and MISO markets.
  • Formulated offer strategies to optimize revenue generation and cost reduction for customer generators and loads.
  • Conducted audits and updates of internal processes and tools to improve efficiencies within Energy Management Group.

Senior Power Engineer

Tenaska Power Services Co
Arlington
10.2013 - 10.2017
  • Updated and maintained market manuals for Operations Group, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Supervised eight Real Time Power System Operators, optimizing unit dispatch processes.
  • Coordinated outages and tests across all energy markets to enhance operational readiness.
  • Managed recruitment for the operations team through interviewing, screening, and selection processes of candidates.

Power Engineer

Tenaska Power Services
Arlington
06.2010 - 10.2013
  • Monitored and dispatched generator and load resource portfolios across CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and SPP markets.
  • Modified and submitted resource schedule changes during real-time market operations to optimize efficiency.
  • Obtained NERC Reliability Coordinator and PJM Dispatch certifications within the first year of employment.
  • Trained six new Operations hires on essential responsibilities and tasks required for role.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
12.2009

Skills

  • Project management software: Microsoft Projects, Jira, Teamwork
  • Energy market analysis: MISO, ISONE, NYISO
  • Productivity tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Slack, YES Marketplace
  • Leadership development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Onboarding processes

Certification

NERC Balancing and Interchange Certification - Exp. 2023

Internships

Summer 2006 & 2007:  KBR Inc.

Summer 2008 & 2009:  Exxon Mobil Corp

Timeline

Manager - Energy Management

Tenaska Power Services Co
01.2024 - Current

Senior Energy Manager

Tenaska Power Services
11.2017 - 01.2024

Senior Power Engineer

Tenaska Power Services Co
10.2013 - 10.2017

Power Engineer

Tenaska Power Services
06.2010 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

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