Michael Bunch
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Skilled transmission operations professional with deep expertise in power grid management and system reliability. Adept at monitoring and controlling electrical transmission systems, ensuring continuous power flow, and swiftly addressing issues. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Known for analytical problem-solving, effective communication, and high standards in operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Operator
ComEd
05.2014 - Current
Operated ComEd's Transmission System to ensure compliance to the NERC Standards
Monitored and dispatched Operators on ComEd Transmission System for alarms to secure the reliability of the ComEd Transmission System
Switched Transmission Facilities in/out of service to facilitate maintenance of ComEd's transmission system
Responded to emergent issues to ensure reliability of ComEd's Transmission Facilities
Balancing Authority/Unit Dispatch System Operator
Midwest Independent System Operator
01.2012 - 05.2014
Analyzed system conditions and sent setpoints to Generating Units in the MISO footprint every 10 minutes
Maintain ACE accurately to conform to NERC standards
Deployed Contingency Reserves as needed to maintain ACE and conform to the NERC Disturbance Control Standard
Transmission System Supervisor
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
04.2001 - 04.2010
Responded to alarms on the NIPSCO transmission System
Coordinated with Tie Line Companies for System Outages
Coordinated with MISO to support system planned and emergent outages
Approved/Denied Electronic tags for Purchases/Sales of Electrical Power
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1989
Skills
- Communication skills using three way communication
- Multitasking
- Coordination with other designated authorities and working groups
- Analyzing circuits and applying SPOGs
- Writing emergent switching tickets
- Alarm response
Timeline
Transmission Operator
ComEd
05.2014 - Current
Balancing Authority/Unit Dispatch System Operator
Midwest Independent System Operator
01.2012 - 05.2014
Transmission System Supervisor
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
04.2001 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
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