Omar Gallegos is the VP of Energy Delivery at El Paso Electric, overseeing T&D planning, engineering, construction, and maintenance. He has held progressive roles within the company since 2009, including Director of Resource Planning. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Originally from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Omar moved to El Paso at a young age. He is deeply involved in community and customer engagement, having participated in the launch of El Paso Electrics Customer Advisory Partnership to drive collaboration and innovation between the utility and the community.
He holds a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) System Operator Certification.
Omar Gallegos
VP Transmission & Distribution at El Paso Electric Company
El Paso, Texas, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Grid Modernization
His role involves long-term planning for regional growth, infrastructure projects, and integrating new energy resources and technology to enhance customer experience.
Economic Development
Participates in discussions on how utilities can support economic growth in New Mexico, addressing the increasing electricity demands from new businesses and data centers.
Energy Regulation
Holds a graduate certificate in Public Utility Regulation and Economics from New Mexico State University, indicating a deep interest in the regulatory landscape of the energy sector.
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Work History
1-2022
VP Transmission & Distribution at El Paso Electric Company
2-2016 - 1-2022
Director - Resource Planning and Management at El Paso Electric Company
3-2014 - 2-2016
Manager - Asset Management Services at El Paso Electric Company
6-2001 - 5-2009
Supervisor Product Engineering at Delphi
6-1995 - 5-2001
Product Engineer at Delphi
Education
2002 - 2006
MBA from The University of Texas at El Paso
1990 - 1995
BSME from The University of Texas at El Paso
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Location : El Paso, Texas, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : VP Transmission & Distribution at El Paso Electric Company
