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DESMOND MERINE

Cartersville

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Power System Coordinator

Georgia Power
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Enhanced system reliability by monitoring and controlling high voltage transmission equipment.
  • Improved overall grid stability with thorough analysis of power flow data.
  • Optimized power generation resources to meet peak demand periods, ensuring uninterrupted service for customers.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Managed Distributed Energy resources
  • Coordinated Solar, Biomass, and Nuclear generators

Boiler Turbine/Auxiliary Equipment Operator

Georgia Power
01.2015 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects to upgrade existing systems or install new components, enhancing overall plant capabilities.
  • Collect and document data obtained from DCS systems, instruments and devices
  • Achieved consistent regulatory compliance with thorough documentation and reporting of operational activities.
  • Initiate work orders to build clearances that address equipment issues
  • Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.

Network Underground Cable Splicer

Georgia Power
  • Tested and placed transformers, protectors, switches, fault indicators and buses in vaults
  • Respond to various trouble calls dealing with substation to underground feed, storm duty, transformer/protector failure or cable deficiency
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to ensure quality service.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.

Customer Service/ Cashier

Ingles Markets
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Handled customer complaints and worked to resolve the issues.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Provided personal customer support, helping them identify particular products, giving factual advice on different competitors.
  • Worked with the management team to improve employee relations and production.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Troubleshooting multiplex systems
  • Leadership ability
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • System analysis
  • Technical communication prowess
  • Interpreting procedures
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to identify customer needs and provide quick solutions
  • Decision-Making

Volunteer

Distribution System Operator

Job shadowed Distribution System Operator tasks. Worked with the control system to operate switches, restore power, identity issues and learned about substations, voltage drop. Became familiar with various systems such as TCMS, CSS, SCADA


Safety Committee

Served as a Safety Committee Representative, collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address workplace safety concerns, resulting in the implementation of proactive measures that significantly reduced accident rates and enhanced overall employee well-being.


VOICE/AMIGOS/PEER Leadership Committees 

Championed the integration of ERG initiatives into project management frameworks, leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation and efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance at every stage of project development.


Power Delivery Operations Employee Council 

Leads the PDOEC, collaborating with various Transmission Departments to improve operations reliability and develop innovative tools

Timeline

Boiler Turbine/Auxiliary Equipment Operator

Georgia Power
01.2015 - 09.2021

Customer Service/ Cashier

Ingles Markets
01.2010 - 01.2013

Power System Coordinator

Georgia Power

Network Underground Cable Splicer

Georgia Power

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