Troy Dawson

Troy Dawson has extensive experience in plant operations and control room management, with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as a Control Room Operator and Plant Operator Technician III at Calpine since November 2001, Troy is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and operating remote plant equipment while recording equipment readings and verifying normal operation. Prior roles include Operations & Maintenance Technician III and Control Room Operator at Duke Energy Corporation from June 2000 to October 2001, where a key responsibility involved operating plant equipment remotely and managing start-up and shut-down processes. Earlier, from June 1989 to June 2000, Troy worked as a Control Room Operator at Pacific Gas & Electric Co., further solidifying expertise in remote operations. Troy's educational background includes studies at Dana Institute of Technology in 1987 and Lompoc Senior High from 1979 to 1982.