Santos Chaparro, MBA Candidate

Experience

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  ComEd

  Jul 1990 - Sept 1999

  Responsible for Calibration, Testing, Troubleshooting, Technical Writing, Environmental Systems Audit Reporting. Performed in various roles, including Operations, Wastewater Treatment, 69kV and 138kV Switching, Peaker Unit Operations and Concentric-Fired Boiler Operations and Maintenance.

  • Instrument and Automation Control Systems Tech

    Jan 1996 - Sept 1999

  • Operations

    Jul 1993 - Jan 1996

  • Station Laborer

    Jul 1990 - Jul 1993
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  Midwest Generation

  Sept 1999 - Oct 2013

  Developed work packages. Responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance of instruments, controls and motors. Scheduled and coordinated work between Mechanical Maintenace, Operations, Electrical Maintenance, Instrument Maintenance and Contractors. Responsible for SAP requisitions and contract management. Ensured lock-out and tag-out procedures were adhered to. Served as OSHA scaffolding inspector, as well as boiler and turbine outage support. Responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of cooling towers, 480v through 138kv systems and auxiliary equipment. عرض أقل

  • Sr. Work Planner, Electrical and Instrumentation

    Jan 2009 - Oct 2013

  • Supervisor, Automation and Control Systems

    Mar 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Instrument and Automation Control Systems Tech

    Sept 1999 - Mar 2006
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  ComEd

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2024

  Manage organizational support team. Managed, Created and Reported on Key Performance Indicators, as well as data analysis and reporting. Led organization within O&M and Capital requirements, while fostering an environment of innovation, diversity and strategic leadership. Coordinated efforts across different operating units and was responsible for reporting and representation to the Office of the COO. Responsible for Business Continuity Plan, Projects and Program Management within several areas. Managed highly functional teams with an innovation approach. My strengths include strategic planning, process improvement, personnel development, and innovation. Implemented cost-saving projects, as well as created an operational dashboard for productivity and safety improvements. Developed innovative solutions for field personnel as well as creating standard operating procedures. Consistently delivered projects, reports, and key deliverables on time, and within budgetary requirements. I delivered results by utilizing my vast experience in the utility industry and team-building capabilities. Created an open and inclusive environment where represented, as well as non-represented employees integrated into our common goals and projects. Managed team in accordance to CBA, policy, regulatory and key financial controls consideration. عرض أقل

  • Manager, Smart Meter Operations

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2024

  • Lead Supervisor, Field and Meter Services

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
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  Exelon

  Sept 2024 - now

  Sr. Category Manager

  Technical expert creating and implementing strategic sourcing needs across categories. Responsible for the analysis of data and market trends. Develop sourcing strategies and lead key sourcing initiatives, while supporting negotiations. Primary contact for supplier/customer issues Responsible for managing supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met. Lead internal and external personnel to achieve objectives. Manage categories and provide oversight and governance of associated purchases. Perform category spend and risk analysis; and design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies. Lead negotiations of commercial and legal terms with vendors and mitigate risk while increasing value. Identify and implement sourcing and category management best practices. Track and forecast market trends. Manage categories across business units with consideration through total process life cycle costs. Responsible for the continuous improvement of the supply organization. عرض أقل