Electrical Engineer Power Plant
Resume:
Juan Santiago Santos PhD PE
*** ********* **, ******** ** 75087
(H) 469-***-**** (email) adtmhv@r.postjobfree.com
While my résumé will provide you with a general outline of my work history, problem solving abilities, and achievements, I would like to call your attention to areas of skill and achievement in my background that may be of particular interest in meeting your requirements.
Excellent leadership and analytical skills. Experience and success in high-growth situations, team development, and proven leadership capability. MBA University of Connecticut
Expert knowledge and experience with Power Systems: Ph.D, MSEE, and BSEE in the area of power engineering and energy systems.
Technical experience and proven capability in electrical energy systems with a focus in bulk electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Over 30 years of experience studying performance and events analysis of large-scale systems. Professional Engineer License
Extensive experience in Bulk Transmission Planning and numerical modeling for infrastructure development.
Expert knowledge with PSS/E load flow and stability programs.
Authority in transmission system power reliability issues.
Extensive background in performing large-scale grid studies, with a focus in the areas of transient, voltage, small signal and interconnection of generation facilities. Certified Project Manager Professional PMP
Author of six US patents in the area of electrical power systems I feel that my combined professional and educational background makes me an excellent candidate for your consideration. If you require additional information, please feel free to contact me at 469-***-****. Sincerely,
Juan Santiago Santos PhD PE
610 Christian Ct, Rockwall TX 75087
(H) 469-***-**** (email) adtmhv@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 -2022 Manager Transmission Planning, Garland Power & Light, Garland TX Provided leadership as Manager of Transmission Planning group. Provided analytical justification to support transmission investment decisions. Conducted technical transmission planning studies required for NERC compliance and reliable operation of the bulk electric grid. Responsible for long term planning studies for load growth and generation development, system performance, impacts and incidents to meet local and regional standards. Identify and propose strategies to mitigate area wide system constraints.
2011 -2014 Senior Supervising Electrical Engineer, Worley Parsons, Bellaire TX Provided technical and management leadership in Power Network group and interface with internal and external customers to deliver optimal transmission solutions. Provided and supervised detailed transmission, distribution and relay studies for internal and external customers. Delivered advanced studies and services for transmission planning, design and optimization of networks and interconnection of new generation and complex electrical loads. Provide analytical justification to support investment decisions for asset owners and developers.
2007 – 2011 Power Systems Specialist - Manager, Vestas Americas, Houston TX Supported Vestas’ R&D activity as power systems expert, document quality control and patent submittals. Create IPR profile and portfolio. Establish pilot projects and develop recommendations, business plans, and procedures for new service group to provide Wind Power Plant (WPP) grid integration studies. Provided model and supported development for Vestas dynamic Wind Turbine models for PSSe and PSLF programs.
2002 – 2007 Manager Transmission Planning, Northeast Utilities (NU), Hartford CT Develop and recommended bulk 345kV and 115kV transmission facilities improvements based on identified reliability constraints. Responsible for the transmission reliability planning for the State of New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts; developed transmission proposals to meet NERC, NEPOOl and NU planning standards. Participated as member of a team in preparing recommendations for standards development, compliance enforcement, and reliability readiness Juan Santiago Santos PhD PE
610 Christian Ct, Rockwall TX 75087
(H) 469-***-**** (email) adtmhv@r.postjobfree.com
programs to make the necessary adjustments to promote the reliability of the bulk power system - key member of NERC compliance team. Represented company in ISO reliability council meetings. 1998 - 2002 Senior Consultant, Electrical Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Taylor TX Served as Technical Lead for detailed analytical studies required to measure the reliability of the ERCOT transmission system. Served as chair of DWG and SSWG Groups. Provided recommendations that resulted in multimillion dollar system improvements to the performance of the electrical bulk transmission system. Studies included Under-Frequency Load Shedding, Spinning Reserve Requirements, System Eigen Value/Small Signal studies, Generation RMR and Interconnection Studies. 1991 – 1998 Principal Engineer, New Century Energies (Formerly PSCo), Denver CO Conducted technical transmission planning studies required for the enhancement and operation, of the distribution and bulk electric grid. Provided studies for marketing group to analyze generation additions and load acquisition in surrounding transmission systems. Provided support for generation interconnection, black-start, and emissions/retirement studies in both the SPP and WECC.
EDUCATION
MBA – Master of Business Administration, University of Connecticut PhD – Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Power Systems, Union University MSEE – Masters of Science Electrical Engineering, emphasis in Power Systems, University of Colorado
BSEE - Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado REGISTRATIONS
PE – Licensed Professional Engineer #93112 (Texas) PMP – Licensed Professional Project Manager #458593 IEEE – Senior Member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) Juan Santiago Santos PhD PE
610 Christian Ct, Rockwall TX 75087
(H) 469-***-**** (email) adtmhv@r.postjobfree.com
Professional References
David Grubbs
Chief Compliance Officer
Garland Power and Light
217 N 5th Street
Garland, Texas 75040
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Bill Bojorquez
Vice President, Planning
Hunt Transmission Service LLC.
701 Brazos Street, Suite 970
Austin, Texas 78701-2556
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Jose Conto
Principal Engineer, Reliability Assessment
ERCOT
2705 West Lake Dr.
Taylor, Texas 76574
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