NERC CCC Nomination Form
NERC Compliance and Certification Committee (CCC)
Nomination Form
Nominee Information
Name
Organization name and type of entity
Title
Department, division, or unit
Email address
Telephone
Fax
Mailing address
Brief biographical sketch of nominee
including present position
John McKay
AES Buffalo Gap Wind Farm, LLC
Operation Manager
Buffalo Gap Wind Farm
John.mckay@aes.com
325-480-2884
Description of nominee’s general
compliance experience/knowledge (e.g.
regional council compliance committee,
corporate compliance, etc.)
Currently, John is an alternate on the RSCGeneration Sector and has been an alternate for the
past year.
Description of nominee’s compliance
enforcement experience/knowledge (e.g.
regulatory process, ERO rules of procedure,
NERC sanctioning guidelines etc.)
Audit compliance is the extent of my enforcement
experience.
Description of nominee’s compliance
administration/management
experience/knowledge (e.g. setting up or
participation in corporate compliance
program)
Previously assisted in managing compliance
program for 5 large US based wind farms, Currently
manage compliance program for 7th largest wind
farm in the US. Operating is WECC, ERCOT, SPP,
MISO, PJM.
Description of nominee’s organizational
certification experience/knowledge (e.g.
ERO registry criteria familiarity/interpretation
etc.)
Generator Owner/Operator
Transmission and distribution provider
Held NERC TO certification
Held PJM GO certification
Description of nominee’s general NERC
experience/background (e.g. NERC/RRO
Committees, Standard Drafting Teams, Task
Force, etc.)
RSC-Generation Sector alternate
Nominated by (please check one):
Nominator/contact person name:
Organization
10718 FM89 Merkel, Texas 79536
Nominator Information
Individual
Organization
Self-nomination
John McKay
AES Buffalo Gap Wind Farm, LLC
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NERC CCC Nomination Form
Email address
Telephone
The nominee has read the CCC charter:
http://www.nerc.com/docs/compliance/ccc/C
CC_Charter-Feb_2010.pdf
John.mckay@aes.com
325-480-2884
Yes
Additional information about the nominee
that would help a sectors’ member decide to
elect this person. (A sentence or two.)
How to submit Your Nomination
1. Send this form by email to information@texasre.org as an attachment.
2. Save a copy of your nomination form for your records.
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John McKay
NERC Compliance and Operations Manager
john.mckay@aes.com
Organizations
Warrior Beach Retreat
Volunteer and Alumni
April 2014 to Present
Have participated in two Warrior Beach Retreat functions in Panama City Beach, Florida; as both a wounded
warrior guest and as a volunteer/speaker. www.warriorbeachretreat.org
American Legion
Legionnaire
August 2002 to Present
Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Alumni
May 2010 to Present
Wounded Warrior Alumni through the Wounded Warrior Project.
Texas Reliability Entity
Reliability Standards Committee-Generation Sector
July 2014 to Present
Certifications
NERC Transmission System Operator
NERC License TO201104010 April 2011 to April 2014
Section 608- Universal Technician
EPA License 08C2-0013 August 2010
Section 609- Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Equipment Technician
EPA
May 2002
PJM System Operator
PJM License PG2012069 February 2012 to February 2015
Summary
Operations management, financial management, strategic analysis and development, process re-engineering,
restructuring and cost-control, quality management, innovation and invention, continuous improvement
(DMAIC). Building and developing highly effective operations teams, devising strategies, and achieving
objectives; short and long term planning; mentoring subordinates for development and succession planning.
Planning, creating, and implementing preventive maintenance programs for Wind Turbines and Electrical
Sub-Stations. Developing and maintaining effective customer relationships from analyses of customer needs,
service level demands, project needs, and organizational objectives. Adept in interpersonal relations with
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diverse customers, negotiating and maintaining agreements, communicating with governmental officials, and
partnering with private enterprises. Construction management of complex projects with competing customer
agendas and deadlines. Hazardous materials handling, release prevention, emergency response, and cleanup.
Expert in power generation and distribution systems and HVAC, with a working knowledge in
construction, hydraulics, plumbing, and engines. Well developed information systems skills including use of
Microsoft Office applications, OSIsoft PI, Turbine manufacturer SCADA system, email, Internet research, and
communication technologies.
Experience
Vice President at Merkel Little League
February 2015 - Present (2 months)
Merkel Little League is a youth baseball league in rural West Texas catering to school aged boys and girls
(ages 4-12).
President at Lil' Dribblers Basketball League
September 2014 - Present (7 months)
A youth basketball league in rural West Texas catering to school aged boys and girls (ages 5-12) and Special
Needs children/young adults (ages 5-21).
NERC Compliance & Operations Manager, Buffalo Gap Wind Farm at AES
October 2013 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Ensure that all personnel working on site has received proper instruction in safely operating equipment as
well as any applicable company safety training. Develop and track the O&M team annual budget including
certain special projects. Responsible and accountable for the design and implementation of continuous safe,
reliable, efficient processes and seeking out Best Practices with regards to Maintenance Management for
the business. Provide leadership, coaching, counseling, advising, and teaching others through day to day
contact with team members. Prepare, control, and administer plans, processes, and budgets to achieve the
business goals of the station relating to operational performance, cost efficiency, and reliability. Read and
write Technical Reports and Procedures. Ability to conduct training and administer programs on subjects
related to safety, environmental, the employee education assistance program, as needed. Develop and lead
the implementation of a strategy for delivering continued grid and cyber compliance for all operating assets
across a wide range of regulatory agencies, regional differences and markets. Manage the NERC, CIP and
ISO Reliability Program with the collaboration of other staff, remain current on emerging NERC and ISO
requirements, and take effective action to assure compliance with NERC Alerts and Advisories. Lead the
regulatory audits that pertain to the Federal and State governmental agencies such as NERC. Coordinate
internal department self-audits and provide annual training to applicable departments within the company.
Manage requests for information from the regional Reliability Entities and Independent System Operators
as required. Attend and participate in the necessary subcommittees and working groups to understand the
business impacts within the company.
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Manager, Remote Operations Control Center & Data Editing Group at AES
October 2012 - October 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Model, grow and instill AES Values in 24/7 team daily activity and culture. Lead the ROCC team to
successfully meet objectives safely, efficiently, productively, on time and within budget at superior
quality levels. Lead the Data Editing team to consistently achieve current reporting metrics and customer
satisfaction. Budgetary development and management responsibility for teams. Execute strategic
development plan for teams. Employ and nurture continuous improvement using AES APEX approach and
tool set. Assume accountability of teams’ performance and drive transparent metrics. Provide leadership to
team as a coach and mentor. Supervise day-to-day operations & provide direction, priority, resources and
clear communications across all shifts. Ensure that the team demonstrates a culture of compliance with all
regulating authorities. Lead, support and participate in the successful completion of AES initiatives.
Wind Energy Operations, Training at BP
August 2010 - October 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Create procedures and technical documents for Wind Operations. Provide skilled training to team members to
enhance the operating knowledge on current and future technologies within Operations, as well as schedule
NERC, ERCOT and PJM continuing education training and track continuing education hours for Operators.
Coordinate wind generation facility's generation and transmission planned maintenance and forced outages
using ERCOT's MIS, SCE's PCI, as well as other system outage coordination technologies.
Senior Instructor at General Dynamics Information Technology
May 2010 - August 2010 (4 months)
Senior Instructor for Army School of Ordnance in Fort Lee, Va. Instructed Army, Marine Corps and Navy
entry level students on HVAC/MVAC technician certification, Electrical trouble shooting, Electrical theory,
Electrical Schematic Diagragms, Hazardous Material Handling/Disposal, Soldering (Hard/Soft), EPA
Section 608/609 regulations, Halon Charging systems, AC/DC circuits, Solid State Devices, Motor Controls.
Instructor at USMC
December 2001 - May 2010 (8 years 6 months)
Led Marines during garrison and combat operations. Developed Marines, trained Marines, and implemented
programs and systems to better equip Marines to become technically and tactically proficient. Maintained
good order and discipline by enforcing the rules and regulations.
Education
American Military University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Business Management, 2014 - 2016
Seta Desenvolvimento Gerencial
Green Belt, Six Sigma, 2013 - 2013
American Military University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management, 2011 - 2013
SOS International University
Certification, Transmission System Operations, 2010 - 2011
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