2021 System Operator Conference #2

BIOGRAPHIES

Pat Everly Pat Everly is the president of OES-NA, LLC, which is a training-consultant company. He has over 40 years serving many roles in the electric industry. Pat started his career with Philadelphia Electric Company and spent 11 years in nuclear and fossil generation. Upon leaving PECO, Pat moved on to the PJM Interconnection as a System Operator and eventually the Operations Training Supervisor. Pat left PJM in 2001 to fill the newly created NERC Certification Manager position. In this role, he was responsible for the administrative duties for the NERC, WECC, and PJM certification programs. In 2003, he resigned his position at NERC to start OES-NA. Pat has previously served system operators as: Vice Chair - NERC Examination Working Group, Vice-president and Treasurer for APDA – Northeast Area, and is currently the Chair for the IEEE Working Group for System Operator Training. Pat has been a guest speaker at previous Short Courses, American Power Dispatcher Association Meetings, the IEEE and various Regional seminars aroun . d North America

Rick Stachowicz Rick Stachowicz joined SERC as a Sr. Reliability Engineer in July of 2020. He has over 30 years of utility experience. He is an experienced real-time operator and team leader ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the bulk power system for over twenty years. He has a proven track record of successfully operating power systems, managing operators and engineers, designing transmission and distribution solutions, and leading complex projects with interdisciplinary teams within highly regulated conditions. Rick is a collaborative problem solver with superior interpersonal and communication skills who fosters inclusive and positive relationships with internal and external customers. Having spent most of his time in the control room, Rick thrives in fast-paced environments where attention to detail must be balanced with agility and creativity. He previously held positions as a Co-Gen Project Designer, Engineering Assistant, Sr. System Operator and Chicago Load Dispatcher with ComEd. He obtained his NERC RC Certificate and also worked as a Sr. System Operator with American Transmission Company and a Sr. Reliability Coordinator and Shift Manager with MISO.

HOME

Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker