Senior Electrical Engineer
Self Employed
Total des années d'expérience :14 years, 10 Mois
• Working on various projects and activities in the electrical design of complex process units and meeting safety requirements
• Reviewing and approving vendor packages for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements
• Generating scope of work (SOW), project bill of material (BOM), and procurement documents for vendor proposals
• Working on various projects and activities in the electrical design of complex process units and meeting safety requirements
• Reviewing and approving vendor packages for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements
• Generating scope of work (SOW), project bill of material (BOM), and procurement documents for vendor proposals
• Responsible for Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) support on mining projects
• Performed engineering design and related duties; including power system studies (ETAP), equipment specifications and selection, management of vendor/ equipment suppliers, power distribution layouts, grounding, cable distribution design, motor schematics, single line diagrams, lighting design and wiring diagram
• Created a load list according to electrical specifications and single-line diagram, and compiled the required documentation for the bid proposal. This included 5 KV Switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), and load centers
Responsible for providing power generation and distribution technical support and electrical system design services for multiple projects throughout the project life cycle from conceptual design until project completion
• Created bid proposal packages, specifications, and technical contracts for new power plants
• Created a project plan and cost analysis for the Government of Nunavut budget approval
• Performed on-site electrical inspection and supervision during construction and project execution
• Managed various project schedules, ensuring adherence to budget
Contributed to detailed design, construction, commissioning and start-up at Kirby North Phase #1 $1.4B SAGD Oil Sands in Situ project
• Provided leadership, and directions to multiple stakeholders regarding site activities, technical interfaces, and engineering work packages, to mitigate obstacles and safely expedite task execution on time
• Reviewed control schematics and drawings, providing design changes to meet the project requirement
• Prepared, approved, and managed site Instructions, Engineering Change Notice and Field Requisition
Tested, verified and inspected 800 million Lower Churchill project on five substations 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 negotiations
• 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 Natural Gas Power Plant. Managed, designed and controlled critical delivery schedule of $3M project contract for Paper and Pulp
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.
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 Pipeline project site activities, inspected all equipment and materials supplied for 21 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