Kevin Barnard
Aransas Pass,TX
Summary
Distribution Dispatcher Sr. with expertise in SCADA systems, known for enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency at American Electric Power (AEP). Proactively coordinated field operations and improved safety standards, resulting in measurable performance enhancements. Recognized for critical thinking skills and a solid track record in dispatching procedures, consistently delivering exceptional results. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to drive operational excellence in future roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Dispatcher Sr
American Electric Power, AEP
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Ensure safety standards and reliability are upheld in the dispatch office while on duty.
- Organized and assigned crew areas during shifts.
- Performed daily functions of switching operations for seamless execution.
- Coordinated ticket assignments for field personnel using Power On and radio communication.
- Coordinated with field teams to expedite restoration of customer outages.
- Directed field switching processes for maintenance, replacement, restoration, and construction.
- Documented operational statuses and conditions in log entries via Circuit safe.
- Ensured accuracy of cause codes through consistent updates with HOIS.
- Utilized SCADA and Voyager to track voltages, transformers, lines, and equipment loadings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockport Fulton High School
Rockport, TX05-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- POR
- SCADA
- HOIS
- POA
- DOVS
- ITOA
- ARCOS
- Circuit Safe
- Voyager
- Decision-making
- Routing orders
- Team collaboration
- Training new hires
- Closing tickets
- Radio communication
- Shift coordination
- Dispatching field personnel
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinker
- Verbal and written communication
- Prioritizing calls
- Processing orders
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dispatching procedures
- Updating logs
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Gardening
Military Service
- Honorably served in the Navy & Marine Corp.
Timeline
Distribution Dispatcher Sr
American Electric Power, AEP
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rockport Fulton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy
Del Mar College
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