Coy Chaney

About Coy Chaney

Senior System Operator at ISO New England with over two years of experience directing operational desks, mentoring team members, and overseeing compliance with NERC Standards and NPCC requirements. Leveraging team management and capacity analysis skills to enhance operational efficiency and ensure grid reliability across the New England region. With a focus on procedural compliance and training, contributed to the professional growth of new system operators through a comprehensive training program. Committed to maintaining safe and reliable energy operations while collaborating with regional partners to ensure compliance and stability in interconnection operations.

Experience

1. Senior System Operator

   ISO New England Inc.

   Dec 2023 — Present · Holyoke, MA, US

   Provide operational leadership for real-time electric grid operations supporting New England’s bulk power system, directly impacting regional reliability, market outcomes, and infrastructure readiness. Serve as the on-shift operational lead with three direct reports within the control room, providing performance oversight, coaching, and operational direction. Act in support of the Shift Supervisor, prioritizing work across multiple concurrent initiatives, outages, and system constraints. Evaluate regulatory-driven system and tariff changes, translating technical impacts into clear operational guidance for internal teams and external stakeholders.Manage cost-versus-reliability risk by making real-time generation commitment decisions, includingauthorizing additional generation resources when warranted to maintain reliable grid operations while balancing market and operational cost impacts.

Education

• Excelsior University

  Master of Science In Management, Human Resources Management and Services

  2017 — 2019

• Excelsior University

  BS, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Maintenance Management
• Technical Training
• Military
• Troubleshooting
• Mud Logging
• Power Generation
• Instructor-Led Training
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Navy
• Reactor
• Engineering
• Directional Drilling
• Microsoft Excel
• Supervisory Skills
• Oil & Gas
• Petroleum
• National Security
• Offshore Drilling
• Inspection
• Operational Planning
• Nuclear Safety
• Hands-on Training
• Military Experience
• Maintenance & Repair
• Plant Operations
• Maintenance
• Procedure Manuals
• Personnel Supervision
• Preventive Maintenance
• Power Plants
• Mechanical Systems
• Drilling Fluids
• Steam
• Military Operations
• Microsoft Word
• Well Control
• Equipment Maintenance
• Steam Turbines
• Security Clearance