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Santiago Flores

San Diego,United States

Summary

Energy operator, with wind, solar and BESS experiences. Pursing a long term career in renewable energy generation and NERC certification. Highly experienced military member with a long service record in the United States NAVY, and enlisted in the NAVY Reserve. Having numerous supervisor and lead positions for various missions. With hands on experience of sensitive equipment and information.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Control Center Operator I

EDF Renewables
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage, maintain, and monitor renewable energy generation assets to include wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage systems.
  • Assisted in onboarding new renewable energy projects through operational testing, and procedure writing for safety guide lines, and operating fundamentals.
  • Provide and upkeep security clearances for access controlled spaces for North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements.
  • Supervised new operators with on the job training, one on one exercises, and practicing real evolutions in accordance with safety guidelines, equipment procedures, and operation protocols.

PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS

USN
04.2020 - 10.2023
  • Sponsored, trained, and qualified 450+ personal through school coordinations, training evolutions, and on the job first hand experience
  • Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities by using outside resource to accomplish difficult task outside our own means
  • Trained new recruits on procedures related to their specific job functions and the functions of all positions
  • Proficiently maintained records related to training qualifications and certifications, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Security manager for confidential information, equipment and top secret required spaces.
  • Manged personal schedules, and work schedules for an entire department of 200 personal
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow and successful mission accomplishment
  • Conducted meetings for forward progression, observation groups, and feedback sessions
  • Identified ways to improve efficiency in day to day manning operations and implemented process changes.

PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS

USN
07.2016 - 04.2020
  • Littoral combat operation support center supervisor for COMLCSRON ONE
  • Maintained accurate logs for confidential, secrete, and top secret messages and tasking.
  • Manged Littoral ships through scheduling, monitoring, and tasking operations for missions
  • Conducted physical and administrative training on sensitive hazardous equipment
  • Coordinated personal, logistic, and operational meetings for LCS mission efficiency
  • Implemented strategies for controlling costs by monitoring expenditures closely
  • Communicated effectively with senior leadership regarding updates on task, and sensitive information

PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS

USN
05.2013 - 07.2016
  • SeaFox anti-mine Unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) lead operator and lead technician
  • Over 300 flight hours on search mission and environmental data missions
  • Specialized in MEDAL Minewarfare Environmental Decisions Aid Library
  • Stood watch to assist in carrying out ship's daily routine and enforce security and safety of ship.
  • Fiber optic technician and SONAR technician
  • Team lead for (UUV) operations and maintenance
  • Analyzed data collected from operational activities to identify opportunities for improvement or areas requiring additional attention.
  • Maintained accountability for all personnel, equipment, and supplies under my supervision for all (UUV) missions

Education

High School Diploma -

Clovis High School
Clovis, NM
05-2011

Skills

  • Energy project supervision
  • Strong communication skills for sensitive information
  • Production schedule planning
  • Safety procedures for operations
  • Conducting meetings for progression and feedback
  • Multiple software experience, excel, word, and powerpoint
  • Personal management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Over 200 hours of NERC, EDF Learning, and Southwest Power Pool training. Qualified all four Operator stations. Six Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Metals.

Timeline

Control Center Operator I

EDF Renewables
01.2024 - Current

PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS

USN
04.2020 - 10.2023

PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS

USN
07.2016 - 04.2020

PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS

USN
05.2013 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Clovis High School