Power Trader

• Aug 2016 - Present

Power Trader

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

Part of a team responsible for minimizing the net cost of serving We Energies retail and wholesale electric load obligations while maximizing the value of the company owned and contracted generator resources.Support reliable operations of the company's bulk electric system. This involves effective participation in the MISO day ahead and real time energy markets, including developing accurate load forecasts, submitting demand bids and creating cost-effective generation offers.

Senior Engineer

• Mar 2006 - Aug 2013

• Coordinate a multi million dollar inspection and maintenance program associated with the overhead and underground electric distribution system.• Prioritize and administer a multi million dollar annual budget for electric distribution vegetation management program.• Direct program related activities of cooperative engineers, contractor personnel, field personnel, and support staff.• Develop design specifications and evaluate proposals for all maintenance contracts.• Design and implement new data collection methods to improve productivity of field personnel.• Analyze and predict the failure of electric distribution system assets with advanced geographical information systems (GIS) software. Show less

Associate Engineer

• Aug 2004 - Feb 2006

• Provided engineering support for the safe and reliable operation of nuclear powered U.S. Navy vessels. • Developed specifications and acceptance testing requirements for new or modified reactor plant components. • Provided technical expertise during new construction, periodic maintenance, and refueling outages. • Provided engineering support for the safe and reliable operation of nuclear powered U.S. Navy vessels. • Developed specifications and acceptance testing requirements for new or modified reactor plant components. • Provided technical expertise during new construction, periodic maintenance, and refueling outages.

Electrician's Mate

• Oct 1994 - Oct 2000

• Nuclear Operator on USS Buffalo (SSN-715) • Performed operation and maintenance activities on the electrical distribution system of a nuclear powered fast attack submarine. • Nuclear Operator on USS Buffalo (SSN-715) • Performed operation and maintenance activities on the electrical distribution system of a nuclear powered fast attack submarine.