Jeremy Tennyson
Alabaster
Summary
Distribution System Operator with experience operating and monitoring APCO distribution systems in a 24/7 control center environment. Proven ability to coordinate outage restoration efforts, support safe and reliable system operations, and communicate effectively with field personnel and other work groups during high pressure situations. I have strong situational awareness, technical troubleshooting, & the ability to support team performance while maintaining reliability & safety standards. Previous experience as an underground distribution crew foreman, providing knowledge of field operations, crew coordination, and service restoration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution System Operator
Alabama Power
11.2021 - Current
- Contracted with Actalent from November 2021 to September 2022. Transitioned to full time position with company in September 2022.
- Communicate with company personnel as well as customers.
- expertise in applications including ADMS, SCADA, JETS, CSS, ARMS, and more.
- Manage and route crews for customer outages, ensuring efficient response.
- Work effectively in fast paced environments.
- Diagnose fault locations through ADMS during outages to enhance support for field personnel in identifying issues.
- Went through extensive training and passed all tests to earn current position.
- completed SDOP assessment and on OSCL.
- Work rotating shifts, On call, and experience with storm restoration.
- Strong decision making skills.
- Model ADMS map as crews update equipment in field.
- work with other groups to implement improvements in distribution operations & service reliability.
- Write and execute electric switching to render work areas safe for crews completing repairs.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Operate and monitor distribution systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Respond to outages, restoring service through troubleshooting and swift resolution.
- Trained new operators on best practices for system operations and safety protocols.
Crew Foreman
Utility Lines Construction Services, Construction
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Job included terminating transformers, splicing service faults, and primary faults, troubleshot & repaired underground power issues, and running new services to homes.
- Wrote and executed switching to isolate trouble and to restore power.
- Operation of hand tools & manual tools such as shovels, rakes, sharp shooter, etc.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and in a team environment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thompson High School
Alabaster, AL05-2016
Skills
- Distribution System Operations
- Switching & Clearance Operations
- Outage Restoration Coordination
- SCADA / ADMS Systems
- Real time Grid Monitoring
- Storm Restoration Support
- Crew Coordination & Communication
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Operational Leadership
- Performance Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Situational Awareness
- High Pressure Decision Making
Certification
- Class A CDL
- OSCL
Timeline
Distribution System Operator
Alabama Power
11.2021 - Current
Crew Foreman
Utility Lines Construction Services, Construction
08.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Thompson High School