Arguello finds great opportunity at REC
San Luis Valley native Tomas Arguello (pictured at right) joined San Luis Valley REC late last year as the system operator. He comes to REC from Espinoza Consulting Services, where he was a GIS specialist.
Tomas is learning the major functions of his position, which include radio communication with the crews and servicemen, operating the system management software programs and remote equipment operation through SCADA.
He’s finding the most challenging part of the position is learning about the electrical infrastructure, both software-based and physical structures and devices.
Tomas is enjoying the four-day work weeks and learning new software programs, as well as the people who work here and the culture of niceness.
His hobbies include hunting, fishing, mountain biking, camping, carpentry, skiing, sports, cooking (just to name a few) and spending time with his lovely girlfriend of two years.
An interesting tidbit about Tomas: He was raised in San Luis, where his family was one of the 12 settling families of the San Luis Valley in the mid-16th century.
In closing, Tomas commented, “I would recommend people of the STEM field to look into the utility industry because you would be a direct fit! Also, I would add that it is great opportunity to work here at SLV REC.”