Zachary Woods
About Zachary Woods
Zachary Woods is a Controls Engineer at Emerson and a Manager of Power Operations Systems and Plant Security at Calpine in Houston, Texas. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Xavier University, with over a decade of experience in power operations.
Title
Zachary Woods holds the title of Controls Engineer and is currently working at Emerson. Additionally, he serves as Manager of Power Operations Systems and Plant Security at Calpine, and also as a Program Manager in the Houston, Texas area.
Current Roles at Emerson and Calpine
Zachary Woods is employed by Emerson as a Controls Engineer as of December 2022. Concurrently, he works at Calpine in two significant roles: Manager of Power Operations Systems and Plant Security, as well as Program Manager. Both roles are based in Houston, Texas, where he contributes extensively to the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Woods possesses a dual educational background. He earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University, studying from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. This unique combination of biological and industrial engineering expertise has equipped him with a broad skill set valuable in his field.
Background in Power Operations and Plant Security
With over a decade of experience in power operations, Zachary Woods has developed a strong focus in the areas of plant security and power operations systems. His roles at Calpine reflect this expertise, where he manages both operational systems and security aspects of power plants. His work is centered in Houston, Texas, contributing to the state's energy infrastructure.