Lead Commissioning Specialist
GE Power, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nalcor Energy
Total years of experience :27 years, 0 Months
Tested, verified and inspected 800 million Lower Churchill project on five substations in Newfoundland and Labrador on a 900MW transmission line.
Key Accomplishments
• Through calm diplomacy coordinated and directed 32 engineers and technicians from multiple teams. Resolved conflict resolutions resulting in increased efficiency of day-to-day operations
• Provided leadership and directions to multiple stakeholders regarding site activities, technical interfaces and work packages, in order to mitigate obstacles and safely expedite task execution on time
• Developed and reviewed mechanical completion check sheets and specifications to ensure proper project monitoring and engineering practices are fulfilled
• Engaged executive management and key clients in problem solving negotioations
• Conducted tailboard daily meetings, to ensure continual safety, Lockout/Tagout procedure, PPE, and work permits for personnel safety & risk mitigation resulting in 1.5 years accident free record
• Supported multiple construction activities to expedite work progress through providing approved drawings and addressing materials deficiencies in a timely manner
• Guided construction team to meet client expectations, avoiding time delay and organizational political complexity, reducing lag time by 6 weeks
Directed engineering design of $200 million project contract for Seven Generations Natural Gas Power Plant. Managed, designed and controlled critical delivery schedule of $3M project contract for Paper and Pulp in Thundar Bay, Ontario.
Key Accomplishments
• Developed project phases, work packages, and deadlines. Led 5-7 engineers on technical and supervisory level to ensure final contracts on time and within budget
• Designed area classification, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & HMI configuration, Remote Terminal Units, and control system architecture using Plot Plan, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Instrument Index
• Evaluated bid packages control systems and detailed engineering design assured cohesiveness and consistency
• Waste management disposal containment. Particularly in harmful effect of oil transformer with PCB
• Organized 15-20 supervisors and technicians in the field. Concluded a 12 day assignment in a 6 day window due to time constraint
Designed auxiliary power systems on a 2000MW four converter stations for Eastern and Western Alberta Power and Transmission HVDC mega projects for Altalink and ATCO.
Key Accomplishments
• Defined bill of material, scope of work, and prepared auxiliary power system technical specifications for both projects
• Maintained fluid communication with other discipline engineers, vendors, contractors and senior management
• Directed substation design and procurement activities taking into consideration continuity of service and technical design integrity. Engineered multi-lateral products and services 30% of my time
• Studied International engineering designs, equipment sizing, single-line diagram and detailed interconnection drawings to ensure compliance with Canadian codes and standards
Coordinated Keystone XL Pipeline project site activities, inspected all equipment and materials supplied for 22 pump-stations. Over $550M contract for the mechanical and electrical equipment delivery, testing, supervision and start up activities.
Key Accomplishment
• Developed engineering deliverables and promoted closure of Nonconformity Reports (NCRs) with correct documentation that addressed customers concerns
• Participated in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on substation power equipment to ensure product compliance
• Handled Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) through visual inspection and deploying PLC for monitoring and controlling states of devices in conformity with approved drawings and protection philosophy
• Established network loop communication between relays to increase reliability and supervision
• Troubleshot and oversaw testing of 4160Vac 5750HP variable frequency drive ROBICON Perfect Harmony applied approved interlocking control philosophy and safety procedure
• Supervised 8-12 service engineers. Managed large-scale and complex projects across multiple products. Ensured effective usage of project resources, cost effectiveness and timely delivery
Studied project requirement. Prepared technical proposals for different applications including oil and gas, sewage treatment plant, metallurgical indutry, complex medical buildings and educational institutions taking into consideration retrofit solutions.
Key Accomplishment
• Supervised 8-12 service engineers. Customized COTS software for individual companies based on their specifications and trained other internal/external clients to increase corporate market share by 20%
• Provided technical guidance and conducted trainings for multiple contractors, consultants and end-users
• Enhanced product awareness and developed project leads to support increasing regional sales target by 40%
Prepared an optimized offers for various applications including Low & medium voltage switchgear,
MCCs, load centers, power & distribution transformers, RMU, BMS, CCTV, & fire alarm systems
courses: Master’s Degree Engineering/ Industrial Electrical Power Supply