Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Lee Brock

Cobb EMC
Dallas
35
years of professional experience

I have worked in the control room for 18 years for CobbEMC. Developed skills in time management as well as multi tasking.

Worked with Scada, Survalent crew management system. Restored and back fed power as much as possible through automation as well as dispatching crews.

Set up scheduled disconnects for temporary power outages.

Managed control room personnel daily and assigned crews to them during storms or large area outages.

Took the 5 day ITS training and coordinated switching events with transmission personnel.

Work History

Power Control Supervisor

6 Years 5 Months
Cobb EMC | 05.2016 - 10.2022
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and efficiency standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and professional development.
  • Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting issues, fostering collaboration among departments.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Retired Oct 2022

Control Room Operator

11 Years 6 Months
Cobb EMC | 11.2004 - 05.2016
  • Monitored real-time data from control systems to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Coordinated communication between various departments during emergency situations to facilitate rapid response actions.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team competency and performance standards.
  • Managed documentation processes for incidents, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed storm situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on members/customers.
  • Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment and maintain service.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
  • Reduced response times for emergencies by closely monitoring alerts and coordinating swift action among team members and crews.
  • Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
  • Maintained high levels of safety in the workplace through diligent observation and strict adherence to protocols.
  • Collaborated across departments to address interrelated issues affecting productivity or safety of the grid.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.

17 Years 6 Months
Cobb EMC | 05.1987 - 11.2004

Operated line trucks to set poles. Trenching and excavators to bury UG main lines and services

Education

- Business Administration

Some College | Kennesaw, GA

High School Diploma

Etowah High School | Woodstock, GA | 06.1983

Skills

Working in Control Room environment.
Managing and dispatching crews every day and storm situations.
Getting protection for crews (one shot)
Writing
approving and executing switching orders.
Switching out circuits or secrions of line through automation. (SCADA)

Timeline

Power Control Supervisor

Cobb EMC
05.2016 - 10.2022Read More

Control Room Operator

Cobb EMC
11.2004 - 05.2016Read More

Cobb EMC
05.1987 - 11.2004Read More

Some College

from Business Administration
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Etowah High School

High School Diploma
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Lee Brock