Edward Escobar story:
A Navy Nuclear Trained Electronics Technician, Second Class Petty Officer (E-5) with over 6 years of experience in the areas of electronics and electrical power systems Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier operations and casualty control.
He was stationed aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), homeported out of San Diego CA and Bremerton WA. He operated and performed organizational level maintenance on reactor control systems for surface ship nuclear propulsion plants. He also operated nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety. Adjusted controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures. Developed and implemented actions such as lockouts, tag-outs, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired. He also responded to system unit abnormality, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action. Additionally, he dispatched orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
His Power4Vets journey started in May 2018, and he graduated from the Power System Operations Courses (PSOC) in September 2018, and successfully passed the NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification in February 2019. Edward now works for EON in Austin, Texas as a Generation Dispatcher.
Congratulations, to Edward Escobar for being a believer in the Power4Vets program and we are proud of his success!
“Words from Edward”
The whole program was awesome. They give you all the tools you need to pass the NERC RC exam, as well as give you timelines you need to meet to obtain a job in your preferred time period. David Miranda is a great support system in himself for transitioning military members. He has a wealth of knowledge in the subject and really puts your mind at ease during your transition.