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Rodney Garza

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Professional operator prepared to excel in monitoring and managing control room environments. Extensive experience in maintaining system integrity and ensuring operational efficiency. Focuses on team collaboration and achieving reliable results, adapting flexibly to dynamic requirements. Skilled in system monitoring and incident resolution, and valued for reliability and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Operator

CPS Energy
02.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of CPS Energy distribution system.
  • Logged details of outage resolution efforts for regular maintenance and emergency scenarios.
  • Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Distribution Automated Devices, GIS Mapping System, Outage Management System, as well as radio and telephone systems.
  • Prepares, coordinates, executes, and releases switching procedures and clearances for the distribution system, including circuit breakers in the station.
  • Answer emergency calls from the Fire Department or Police for structure fires and vehicle accidents.
  • Attend training classes for Distribution Coordination, Black Start Planning, and Voltage Control Planning.
  • Create and dispatch emergency trouble orders.
  • Three-part communication with all CPS Energy crafts.
  • Assign and direct switching activities and work assignments to trouble crews and switching personnel.

Control Room Operator

CPS Energy
02.2014 - 02.2024
  • Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
  • Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
  • Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
  • Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
  • Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
  • Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
  • Coordinated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and routine checks, ensuring equipment reliability.
  • Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
  • Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.

Meter Reader

CPS Energy
10.2000 - 02.2014
  • Supported efficient route planning with thorough documentation of meter locations and access points.
  • Maintained professional relationships with clients while performing on-site visits, fostering a positive company image.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues related to meters and data discrepancies.
  • Checked accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
  • Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
  • Reduced customer complaints through precise recording of utility usage, leading to fair charges on bills.
  • Improved meter reading accuracy by diligently recording consumption data and cross-checking readings.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for accurate and efficient meter reading processes.
  • Checked for leaks or damage to identify and report potential issues affecting service quality or billing accuracy.

Education

Computer And Information Systems

Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX

Skills

    Controls Monitoring

    Documentation Skills

    Process Control

    Radio Communication

    Emergency Response

    Reading P&IDs

    Team Work and Motivation Driven

Timeline

Distribution Operator

CPS Energy
02.2024 - Current

Control Room Operator

CPS Energy
02.2014 - 02.2024

Meter Reader

CPS Energy
10.2000 - 02.2014

Computer And Information Systems

Palo Alto College

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