Ramiro Gonzalez
About Ramiro Gonzalez
Ramiro Gonzalez is a Control Room Operator at Cogentrix Energy, LLC, where he performs regulatory reporting and conducts power facility KPI analysis. He has extensive experience in operations and maintenance roles across various companies, including NAES Corporation and Calpine, and possesses advanced knowledge of OSI software.
Work at Cogentrix Energy
Ramiro Gonzalez has been employed at Cogentrix Energy, LLC since 2017, serving as a Control Room Operator in Charlotte, NC. In this role, he performs regulatory reporting for remotely operated assets within the PJM and NYISO markets. His responsibilities include conducting power facility KPI analysis to maximize asset profitability. He also develops operations tools using VBA in Excel to enhance efficiency and accuracy in operations.
Previous Experience in Energy Sector
Prior to his current position, Ramiro Gonzalez held various roles in the energy sector. He worked at NAES Corporation as an Operations and Maintenance Technician from 2006 to 2007 and later as a Plant Manager in 2012. He served as an O&M Manager at Calpine from 2015 to 2016 and at NAES Corporation from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he was a General Manager at Cogentrix Energy, LLC from 2013 to 2015 in California.
Military Background
Ramiro Gonzalez served in the US Navy as a Reactor Operator on submarines from 1997 to 2003. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in technical operations and maintenance, contributing to his expertise in the energy industry.
Education and Expertise
Ramiro Gonzalez studied at Fresno City College, where he achieved a degree in General Studies from 2001 to 2003. He possesses advanced knowledge of OSI software, including PI Vision, Process Book, Asset Framework, Datalink, Builder, and PI Management Tools. He also utilizes SureSense software for predictive analysis to model critical equipment and capture data.