Roberto Renteria
Conroe,TX
Summary
Substation protection and control professional with over three years of experience in commissioning protective relaying equipment and providing field support for more than 40 substations at CenterPoint Energy. Expertise in SEL AcSELerator for relay logic and settings, SCADA systems (Novatech and Schneider Sage Series), and AutoCAD. Strong knowledge of NERC, IEEE, and NESC standards, supported by an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering Technology. Capable of delivering substation design, protective relaying analysis, calculations, and on-site technical support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrical Field Engineer
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Commissioned and tested high-voltage substation equipment across 40+ sites, including 345–12 kV breakers, transformers, battery banks, UPLCs, WaveTraps, tuners, and SCADA systems using Novatech and Schneider Sage platforms, while ensuring proper relay protection logic and compliance with NERC, IEEE, and NESC standards.
- Delivered on-site technical support during construction and commissioning, troubleshooting relays, breakers, transformers, and control systems, effectively minimizing outages.
- Verified and maintained protective relaying schemes on SEL relays in collaboration with engineering teams and vendors, ensuring reliable system operation.
- Applied University of Houston coursework in electrical power systems, polyphase circuits, and protective practices to enhance real-world substation operations.
Branch Supervisor
First National Bank Texas
Conroe, TX
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily branch operations ensuring compliance with bank policies.
- Led team operations, recruited and trained staff, and provided high-quality customer solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction.
Account Manager
Dan Ferrante – State Farm Insurance Agent
Conroe, TX
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed client accounts to ensure optimal service and satisfaction.
- Cultivated relationships with 2,000+ clients, aligning team goals to drive client satisfaction and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering Technology
University Of Houston
12-2022
Associate of Science - Engineering
Houston Community College
05-2018
Skills
- Substation Protection & Control (P&C)
- Protective Relaying Schemes & Relay Logic
- Relay Settings, Coordination & Testing (SEL AcSELerator)
- SCADA Systems (Novatech & Schneider Sage Series)
- Equipment Commissioning & Field Support
- Substation Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- AutoCAD (Power Systems Drafting)
- Power Systems Analysis & Industry Practices
- NERC, IEEE & NESC Standards Compliance
- PT/CT Sizing & Protection Concepts
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Collaboration & Vendor Coordination
Timeline
Journeyman Electrical Field Engineer
CenterPoint Energy
06.2022 - Current
Branch Supervisor
First National Bank Texas
05.2017 - 06.2022
Account Manager
Dan Ferrante – State Farm Insurance Agent
01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering Technology
University Of Houston
Associate of Science - Engineering
Houston Community College