Total Years of Experience: 21 Years, 1 Months
August 2019
To Present
Senior Power System Engineer
at TPC Group LLC
Location :
United States - South Houston
• Established the strategic plan for improving reliability for the petrochemical manufacturing facilities in addition to providing electrical engineering subject matter expertise for capital projects support.
• Acted as the subject matter expert for the company’s electrical discipline including hazardous area classification, relay coordination, ArcFlash, load forecasting
• Managed electrical infrastructure projects (3.5 M USD) by developing project schedules, cost estimates, risk analysis, contractor progress tracking and ensuring project is delivered on-time
• Interfaced with the responsible Maintenance and Reliability, internal and external electrical subject matter experts, and EHS personnel to develop, maintain and implement the long-range plan for TPC’s Electrical and Power distribution assets
• Reviewed new electrical equipment technologies and how they may be applied uniformly throughout the facility
• Acted as the subject matter expert for the company’s electrical discipline including hazardous area classification, relay coordination, ArcFlash, load forecasting
• Managed electrical infrastructure projects (3.5 M USD) by developing project schedules, cost estimates, risk analysis, contractor progress tracking and ensuring project is delivered on-time
• Interfaced with the responsible Maintenance and Reliability, internal and external electrical subject matter experts, and EHS personnel to develop, maintain and implement the long-range plan for TPC’s Electrical and Power distribution assets
• Reviewed new electrical equipment technologies and how they may be applied uniformly throughout the facility
January 2019
To August 2019
Professional Business Coach
at Greater Heights Coaching
Location :
United States - South Houston
• Provided professional coaching services for mid-career and executive professionals such as leadership, workplace skills, time management and career change assessments.
• Focus on leadership development in the utility and energy industry
• Focus on leadership development in the utility and energy industry
August 2016
To June 2018
Senior Manager, Regulatory and Corporate Planning
at Majan Electricity Company
Location :
Oman - Sohar
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
•Managed the regulatory, compliance, risk and corporate planning functions while serving as the focal point between MJEC and the government authority and ensured MJEC’s legal compliance with laws and regulations.
•Managed the five year business plan (2017-2021) and presented the business plan to the Executive Management and Board of Directors.
•Managed the corporate quarterly performance report including Key Performance Indicators related to finance, operations, health and safety. I presented the corporate performance to the Executive Management and Board of Directors.
•Managed the corporate risk portfolio including the corporate risk register and identifying new risks. I presented the quarterly risk report to the Executive Management and Board of Directors.
•Led the regulatory price process serving as the focal point for all department manpower, CAPEX and OPEX five-year forecasts and business case submissions. Managed all corporate and government meetings and inquiries including Board of Directors presentations. Successfully negotiated an annual price control of 104 M USD Capital Expenditure and 55 M USD Operating Expenditure
•Supervised 3 direct managers and 4 indirect reports
•Managed the regulatory, compliance, risk and corporate planning functions while serving as the focal point between MJEC and the government authority and ensured MJEC’s legal compliance with laws and regulations.
•Managed the five year business plan (2017-2021) and presented the business plan to the Executive Management and Board of Directors.
•Managed the corporate quarterly performance report including Key Performance Indicators related to finance, operations, health and safety. I presented the corporate performance to the Executive Management and Board of Directors.
•Managed the corporate risk portfolio including the corporate risk register and identifying new risks. I presented the quarterly risk report to the Executive Management and Board of Directors.
•Led the regulatory price process serving as the focal point for all department manpower, CAPEX and OPEX five-year forecasts and business case submissions. Managed all corporate and government meetings and inquiries including Board of Directors presentations. Successfully negotiated an annual price control of 104 M USD Capital Expenditure and 55 M USD Operating Expenditure
•Supervised 3 direct managers and 4 indirect reports
June 2015
To August 2016
Advisor, Regulatory and Compliance
at Majan Electricity Company
Location :
Oman - Sohar
• Managed the regulatory function serving as the focal point between MJEC and the Authority of Electricity Regulation (AER)
As MJEC’s focal point with the AER, I reviewed all correspondence from the AER and organized the data requirements, submission deadlines and meetings with each MJEC department to ensure a timely submission. I advised various MJEC department managers on the current regulation and the best strategies to ensure regulatory compliance. Technical issues included outage management, security standards, SCADA cyber security and protection function audit. Commercial issues included customer service KPIs, customer complaint handling, billing and debt collection targets, Contact Center implementation and outage management. Financial issues included the annual financial audit, price control audit and subsidy estimates.
•Developed the compliance function in MJEC and championed compliance in the electricity sector. I developed the company compliance policy and manual. I initiated new compliance measures (non-compliance notifications, compliance gap analyses and compliance assurance mapping). I championed the development of compliance in the electricity sector as a whole by initiating sector quarterly compliance meetings and knowledge sharing between the sector companies.
•Team Leader of the Distribution System Security Standards (DSSS) review. I was responsible to lead the electricity sector review team. I coordinated with technical and regulatory engineers from five distribution companies to assess the current DSSS approaches of the sector companies, compare distribution practices and norms, research international security standards and propose a new DSSS standard that enables the distribution companies to invest more wisely and efficiently. I also interfaced with the Authority of Electricity Regulation (AER) to inform and convince them that the DSSS change was necessary for the growth of the sector.
• Led losses reduction campaign (July 2015-Jan 2016) I managed a losses reduction campaign. After analyzing the locations of the losses, I determined the location of the highest losses. I organized a losses campaign of 50 staff assigning them into groups with group managers and data analysts. I supervised the data collection, final analysis and lessons learned. This campaign was so successful that MJEC achieved its losses target for the first time in 5 years which saved MJEC 6 M RO (15.6 M USD) in recovered revenue and avoidance of regulatory penalties.
• Losses chief data analyst (July 2015-Jan 2016) I served as the chief analyst in the losses reduction team. I analyzed the losses geographically identifying significant losses trends. I interfaced with the metering sections for both MJEC and the transmission company (OETC) to determine sources of technical losses. I performed an analysis that identified significant losses in a 33kV feeder shared by MJEC and another distribution company (MZEC).
• Losses data capture application development (Sep 2015-Nov 2015) During the earlier losses campaigns, I identified that MJEC’s method of losses data capture was manually done on paper which led to many errors and lost data. In order to improve the data capture and analysis, I developed a data capture application with Prontoforms which led to successfully capturing 38, 000 meter reads in two weeks. The data analysis was shortened from 1 month to 2 weeks. This application has been used on two further campaigns successfully.
As MJEC’s focal point with the AER, I reviewed all correspondence from the AER and organized the data requirements, submission deadlines and meetings with each MJEC department to ensure a timely submission. I advised various MJEC department managers on the current regulation and the best strategies to ensure regulatory compliance. Technical issues included outage management, security standards, SCADA cyber security and protection function audit. Commercial issues included customer service KPIs, customer complaint handling, billing and debt collection targets, Contact Center implementation and outage management. Financial issues included the annual financial audit, price control audit and subsidy estimates.
•Developed the compliance function in MJEC and championed compliance in the electricity sector. I developed the company compliance policy and manual. I initiated new compliance measures (non-compliance notifications, compliance gap analyses and compliance assurance mapping). I championed the development of compliance in the electricity sector as a whole by initiating sector quarterly compliance meetings and knowledge sharing between the sector companies.
•Team Leader of the Distribution System Security Standards (DSSS) review. I was responsible to lead the electricity sector review team. I coordinated with technical and regulatory engineers from five distribution companies to assess the current DSSS approaches of the sector companies, compare distribution practices and norms, research international security standards and propose a new DSSS standard that enables the distribution companies to invest more wisely and efficiently. I also interfaced with the Authority of Electricity Regulation (AER) to inform and convince them that the DSSS change was necessary for the growth of the sector.
• Led losses reduction campaign (July 2015-Jan 2016) I managed a losses reduction campaign. After analyzing the locations of the losses, I determined the location of the highest losses. I organized a losses campaign of 50 staff assigning them into groups with group managers and data analysts. I supervised the data collection, final analysis and lessons learned. This campaign was so successful that MJEC achieved its losses target for the first time in 5 years which saved MJEC 6 M RO (15.6 M USD) in recovered revenue and avoidance of regulatory penalties.
• Losses chief data analyst (July 2015-Jan 2016) I served as the chief analyst in the losses reduction team. I analyzed the losses geographically identifying significant losses trends. I interfaced with the metering sections for both MJEC and the transmission company (OETC) to determine sources of technical losses. I performed an analysis that identified significant losses in a 33kV feeder shared by MJEC and another distribution company (MZEC).
• Losses data capture application development (Sep 2015-Nov 2015) During the earlier losses campaigns, I identified that MJEC’s method of losses data capture was manually done on paper which led to many errors and lost data. In order to improve the data capture and analysis, I developed a data capture application with Prontoforms which led to successfully capturing 38, 000 meter reads in two weeks. The data analysis was shortened from 1 month to 2 weeks. This application has been used on two further campaigns successfully.
March 2011
To June 2015
Network Planning Manager
at Majan Electricity Company
Location :
Oman - Sohar
•Managed the development of the strategic network planning, network protection and power quality functions of the electric utility.
•Managed the company (2012-2014) CAPEX price control submission to Authority for Electricity Regulation-Oman (AER) worth more than $265 M USD (102 M RO). I organized the data requirements, submission deadlines and meetings with each MJEC department to ensure a timely submission of all technical and financial data related to the CAPEX price control.
•Supervised the preparation and submission of technical and financial pre-investment appraisal documents (PIADs) for company CAPEX projects I was responsible for managing the preparation and submission of the PIADs for 2011-2012 CAPEX projects and the future 2013 projects. I assigned planning engineers for each PIAD with critical milestones to complete the project and performed final reviews for all PIADs before submitting to upper management. The PIADs justified more than 15 projects worth $60 M (23.6 M RO) annually.
•Managed the annual MJEC demand and energy forecast. I managed the annual load and system network updates to provide a future seven-year summer peak load forecast. I prepared the procedures and policy for load forecast model changes and updates.
•Managed the preparation of the annual MJEC Capability Statement outlining the network constraints and strategic project plans. I organized the planning engineers’ schedule for assessing the peak loading on the 33 kV distribution network including all 33 kV feeders and 33/11 kV substations. I supervised five Planning Engineers and reviewed their 33 kV electrical network designs in load flow software ETAP and DigSilent. Under voltage and overload conditions are identified and projects are proposed to reinforce the network. The MJEC Capability Statement summarizes the above planning functions. I supervised the submission to the AER.
•Provided technical design and budgetary decisions while liaising with Design Section for all major substation and 33kV line projects.
Strategic Network Planning Key Achievements:
•In 2012, all PIADS were submitted within target date to the Authority of Electricity Regulation (AER). The AER complimented MJEC as having the highest quality PIADs in the electricity sector.
•In 2012, I initiated a program for the 2013 PIADs to be prepared solely by Omani engineers without the aid of consultants.
• Managed the implementation of several network protection projects. I managed the protection engineers who implemented protection cross-tripping schemes in 20 primary substations, 33kV autoreclosers at 5 outdoor primary substations and relay replacement projects. I monitored project progress and identified key project delay points.
• Managed the development of network protection policies and procedures. I received and evaluated reports from the Head of Protection. Made key decisions in regards to network protection policies, procedures and design considerations. Managed the implementation of DigSilent system modeling software and transition from ETAP. Supervised the development of protection policies through coordination with a technical consultant.
• Managed electric network power quality assessments. I managed the power quality engineer who performed several power quality assessments including power factor system performance, transformer on-load tap changer performance, industrial harmonics assessment and voltage sag assessment in the Sohar Industrial Area.
•Managed the company (2012-2014) CAPEX price control submission to Authority for Electricity Regulation-Oman (AER) worth more than $265 M USD (102 M RO). I organized the data requirements, submission deadlines and meetings with each MJEC department to ensure a timely submission of all technical and financial data related to the CAPEX price control.
•Supervised the preparation and submission of technical and financial pre-investment appraisal documents (PIADs) for company CAPEX projects I was responsible for managing the preparation and submission of the PIADs for 2011-2012 CAPEX projects and the future 2013 projects. I assigned planning engineers for each PIAD with critical milestones to complete the project and performed final reviews for all PIADs before submitting to upper management. The PIADs justified more than 15 projects worth $60 M (23.6 M RO) annually.
•Managed the annual MJEC demand and energy forecast. I managed the annual load and system network updates to provide a future seven-year summer peak load forecast. I prepared the procedures and policy for load forecast model changes and updates.
•Managed the preparation of the annual MJEC Capability Statement outlining the network constraints and strategic project plans. I organized the planning engineers’ schedule for assessing the peak loading on the 33 kV distribution network including all 33 kV feeders and 33/11 kV substations. I supervised five Planning Engineers and reviewed their 33 kV electrical network designs in load flow software ETAP and DigSilent. Under voltage and overload conditions are identified and projects are proposed to reinforce the network. The MJEC Capability Statement summarizes the above planning functions. I supervised the submission to the AER.
•Provided technical design and budgetary decisions while liaising with Design Section for all major substation and 33kV line projects.
Strategic Network Planning Key Achievements:
•In 2012, all PIADS were submitted within target date to the Authority of Electricity Regulation (AER). The AER complimented MJEC as having the highest quality PIADs in the electricity sector.
•In 2012, I initiated a program for the 2013 PIADs to be prepared solely by Omani engineers without the aid of consultants.
• Managed the implementation of several network protection projects. I managed the protection engineers who implemented protection cross-tripping schemes in 20 primary substations, 33kV autoreclosers at 5 outdoor primary substations and relay replacement projects. I monitored project progress and identified key project delay points.
• Managed the development of network protection policies and procedures. I received and evaluated reports from the Head of Protection. Made key decisions in regards to network protection policies, procedures and design considerations. Managed the implementation of DigSilent system modeling software and transition from ETAP. Supervised the development of protection policies through coordination with a technical consultant.
• Managed electric network power quality assessments. I managed the power quality engineer who performed several power quality assessments including power factor system performance, transformer on-load tap changer performance, industrial harmonics assessment and voltage sag assessment in the Sohar Industrial Area.
October 2009
To March 2011
Head of Network Planning
at Majan Electricity Company
Location :
Oman - Sohar
• Supervised the preparation and submission of technical and financial justifications for the company CAPEX projects for 2010-2011 budgets (Oct 2009-Dec 2011). I was responsible for analyzing all of the project technical appraisals. In addition, I provided comments regarding the financial budget figures for each project and the system network benefit. I monitored CAPEX outturns and supervised the budget commitments for all 33kV projects. Resolved budgetary constraints before and after tendering projects. Coordinated closely with Finance Department for updates to the Electricity Holding Company.
• Managed the MJEC demand and energy forecast. (July 2010-Sep 2010)
I managed the monthly load and system network updates to provide a future seven-year summer peak load forecast. I coordinated with Customer Services department to determine the connection locations and timing of new bulk loads and communicated regularly with Projects section to determine timeframes for major system network improvements.
• Managed the preparation of the annual MJEC Capability Statement outlining the network constraints and projects. (Aug 2011-Nov 2011) I organized the planning engineers’ schedule for assessing the peak loading on the 33 kV distribution network including all 33 kV feeders and 33/11 kV substations. Made site visits to all primary substations to download digital meter load data. Prepared the load forecast the next three year substation loading. I supervised two Planning Engineers and reviewed their 33 kV electrical network designs in ETAP. Under voltage and overload conditions were identified and projects are proposed to reinforce the network. The MJEC Capability Statement summarizes the above planning functions. I supervised the publishing and submission to the AER.
• Managed the creation of network planning policies and procedures. (Nov 2010-Feb 2011) I supervised the development of planning policies through coordination with a technical consultant. I reviewed and approved all policy documents and implemented training for planning engineers to understand the policy documents.
• Provided technical design and budgetary decisions while liaising with Project Management Department for all major substation and 33kV line projects. (Dec 2009-June 2010) I was the chief point of contact between Network Planning Department and the Project Management Department. I provided engineering support and made key decisions regarding the final design of the 2012 33kV CAPEX projects.
• Supervised the work of the three Planning Engineers and two Planning & Reporting Officers. (Oct 2009-Mar 2011) I was responsible for managing the employee performance reviews, training, salary increases, timesheet approvals, annual leaves and other employee issues.
• Managed the MJEC demand and energy forecast. (July 2010-Sep 2010)
I managed the monthly load and system network updates to provide a future seven-year summer peak load forecast. I coordinated with Customer Services department to determine the connection locations and timing of new bulk loads and communicated regularly with Projects section to determine timeframes for major system network improvements.
• Managed the preparation of the annual MJEC Capability Statement outlining the network constraints and projects. (Aug 2011-Nov 2011) I organized the planning engineers’ schedule for assessing the peak loading on the 33 kV distribution network including all 33 kV feeders and 33/11 kV substations. Made site visits to all primary substations to download digital meter load data. Prepared the load forecast the next three year substation loading. I supervised two Planning Engineers and reviewed their 33 kV electrical network designs in ETAP. Under voltage and overload conditions were identified and projects are proposed to reinforce the network. The MJEC Capability Statement summarizes the above planning functions. I supervised the publishing and submission to the AER.
• Managed the creation of network planning policies and procedures. (Nov 2010-Feb 2011) I supervised the development of planning policies through coordination with a technical consultant. I reviewed and approved all policy documents and implemented training for planning engineers to understand the policy documents.
• Provided technical design and budgetary decisions while liaising with Project Management Department for all major substation and 33kV line projects. (Dec 2009-June 2010) I was the chief point of contact between Network Planning Department and the Project Management Department. I provided engineering support and made key decisions regarding the final design of the 2012 33kV CAPEX projects.
• Supervised the work of the three Planning Engineers and two Planning & Reporting Officers. (Oct 2009-Mar 2011) I was responsible for managing the employee performance reviews, training, salary increases, timesheet approvals, annual leaves and other employee issues.
October 2007
To October 2009
Senior Planning Engineer
at Majan Electricity Company
Location :
Oman - Muscat
• Reviewed technical appraisals for company CAPEX Budget (2008-2009). The Majan Electricity CAPEX budget is approximately 23, 000, 000 Omani Rials ($59, 600, 000 USD). I was responsible for analyzing all of the project technical appraisals. In addition, I provided comments regarding the financial budget figures for each project and the system network benefit.
• Prepared and managed company (2009-2011) price control submission to Oman Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER). (Apr-Sep 2008) I organized the data requirements, submission deadlines and meetings with each department to ensure a timely submission. Coordinated with a technical consultant to provide necessary information for price control analysis. Reviewed every department’s submission with upper management and coordinated the necessary supporting documentation. Prepared and submitted the final price control documentation to the AER. Participated in all AER meetings explaining MJEC’s basis for each section of the price control submission.
• Manage the MJEC demand and energy forecast. Building on the load forecasting tool developed by a consultant, I manage the monthly load and system network updates to provide a future seven-year summer peak load forecast. Coordinate with Customer Services department to determine the connection locations and times of new bulk loads. Communicate regularly with Projects section to determine timeframes for major system network improvements. Prepared the procedures and policy for load forecast model changes and updates.
• Prepare the annual MJEC Capability Statement outlining the network constraints and projects. (Dec 2007-Oct 2009) Annually, I assess the peak loading on the 33 kV distribution network including all 33 kV feeders and 33/11 kV substations. I prepare the load forecast the next three year substation loading. I supervise three Distribution Engineers and review their 33 kV electrical network designs in ETAP. Under voltage and overload conditions are identified and projects are proposed to reinforce the network. I supervised the submission to the AER and responded to all technical queries from the AER.
• Supervised the Network Losses Reduction consultancy. (June 2008-Oct 2009) As a key member of the losses reduction team, I supervised and helped facilitate the activities of the losses’ reduction consultant. I evaluated the tender proposals for the consultancy services and recommended the current consultant. I coordinated the formation of the Losses Reduction Team. I facilitate internal meetings to aid the consultant in understanding the MJEC electrical network and billing structures and communicate the results of the losses consultancy to upper management. Prepared the tender and evaluated the tenders for digital meters, specialized current transformers and meter boxes.
• Managed the submission of the Quality of Service (QoS) indicators to the AER. I managed the analysis of the outage information and prepared a complete explanation for MJEC’s method of calculation. The AER complimented MJEC on the quality of the evaluation and explanation of the QoS indicators.
• Initiated the installation of pole-mounted capacitors (11kV) into the MJEC network. (Jan-Jun 2009) I evaluated the MJEC network in terms of power factor and identified key areas of improvement. Submitted technical and financial recommendations for power factor improvement projects to the Authority for Electricity Regulation. I supervised the tender preparation, evaluation and award. In coordination with Distribution Department, I identified the critical locations for the capacitor installation. I arranged the training for the Distribution Engineers to understand the installation, operation and maintenance procedures.
• Prepared and managed company (2009-2011) price control submission to Oman Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER). (Apr-Sep 2008) I organized the data requirements, submission deadlines and meetings with each department to ensure a timely submission. Coordinated with a technical consultant to provide necessary information for price control analysis. Reviewed every department’s submission with upper management and coordinated the necessary supporting documentation. Prepared and submitted the final price control documentation to the AER. Participated in all AER meetings explaining MJEC’s basis for each section of the price control submission.
• Manage the MJEC demand and energy forecast. Building on the load forecasting tool developed by a consultant, I manage the monthly load and system network updates to provide a future seven-year summer peak load forecast. Coordinate with Customer Services department to determine the connection locations and times of new bulk loads. Communicate regularly with Projects section to determine timeframes for major system network improvements. Prepared the procedures and policy for load forecast model changes and updates.
• Prepare the annual MJEC Capability Statement outlining the network constraints and projects. (Dec 2007-Oct 2009) Annually, I assess the peak loading on the 33 kV distribution network including all 33 kV feeders and 33/11 kV substations. I prepare the load forecast the next three year substation loading. I supervise three Distribution Engineers and review their 33 kV electrical network designs in ETAP. Under voltage and overload conditions are identified and projects are proposed to reinforce the network. I supervised the submission to the AER and responded to all technical queries from the AER.
• Supervised the Network Losses Reduction consultancy. (June 2008-Oct 2009) As a key member of the losses reduction team, I supervised and helped facilitate the activities of the losses’ reduction consultant. I evaluated the tender proposals for the consultancy services and recommended the current consultant. I coordinated the formation of the Losses Reduction Team. I facilitate internal meetings to aid the consultant in understanding the MJEC electrical network and billing structures and communicate the results of the losses consultancy to upper management. Prepared the tender and evaluated the tenders for digital meters, specialized current transformers and meter boxes.
• Managed the submission of the Quality of Service (QoS) indicators to the AER. I managed the analysis of the outage information and prepared a complete explanation for MJEC’s method of calculation. The AER complimented MJEC on the quality of the evaluation and explanation of the QoS indicators.
• Initiated the installation of pole-mounted capacitors (11kV) into the MJEC network. (Jan-Jun 2009) I evaluated the MJEC network in terms of power factor and identified key areas of improvement. Submitted technical and financial recommendations for power factor improvement projects to the Authority for Electricity Regulation. I supervised the tender preparation, evaluation and award. In coordination with Distribution Department, I identified the critical locations for the capacitor installation. I arranged the training for the Distribution Engineers to understand the installation, operation and maintenance procedures.
July 2002
To August 2005
Power Distribution Engineer
at Texas New Mexico Power Company
Location :
United States - Texas
• Designed projects to provide electric service for all new residential, commercial and industrial loads (120V-12.5kV). Project scope included transformer load analysis, fuse/fault coordination, contingency switching, line sizing (overhead & underground) and metering. All projects conformed to company and National Electric Safety Code standards.
• Prepared and managed annual budget ($2.5 M). Submitted capital and operation & maintenance projects for management approval. Project details included scope, cost analysis, schedule and priority. I managed project costs by coordinating engineering, material delivery and construction schedules.
• Master planned the electric layout for 25 new residential subdivisions (approximately 1000 houses). Met with each subdivision developer and explained company policies (engineering, financial, schedule) regarding subdivisions. After the initial meeting, I assessed potential load impact to the existing electric grid and designed projects to upgrade existing electric lines (if necessary) and install the new electric system (underground and overhead) to meet the subdivision’s needs.
• Developed substation transformer loading and contingency line switching programs for switchgear and transformer maintenance and emergencies. I gathered all the peak load data for each substation transformer from the previous 5 years. Based on the transformer emergency load and substation bus ratings, I calculated maximum amp capacities, theorized transformer failure scenarios and created transformer bus and line switching procedures to restore power to all customers in the affected area. In addition, I designed ten-year contingency plans based on annual load growth studies.
Supervised three Energy Consultants. Annually, reviewed employee performance and set goals for the future year with the goal of improving employee performance. Scheduled training and safety courses for employees.
• Analyzed system reliability and implemented projects to improve individual line and whole system reliability. Gathered electric outage data for the previous three years and analyzed it according to type of outage (weather-related, animals, trees), outage frequency and duration. I identified which main feeders experienced the most outages and proposed projects to reduce these outages.
• Improved system power factor by analyzing distribution system and implementing capacitor-correction projects. .
• Revised distribution substation relay settings (overcurrent & underfrequency). After conducting a survey of substation overcurrent relays and bus ratings, I calculated the available fault current and adjusted the overcurrent trip settings to coordinate with upstream and downstream devices (transmission breaker relays, distribution reclosers and fuses). Supervised the substation crew who recalibrated the relays.
• Investigated harmonic interference complaints from customers. After meeting with customer complaining of interference, checked basic causes of interference found inside customer’s premise. Supervised field personnel installing a voltage and current monitor. After collecting a sufficient data sample, I analyzed the recordings and developed solutions to resolve or reduce the interference.
• Prepared and managed annual budget ($2.5 M). Submitted capital and operation & maintenance projects for management approval. Project details included scope, cost analysis, schedule and priority. I managed project costs by coordinating engineering, material delivery and construction schedules.
• Master planned the electric layout for 25 new residential subdivisions (approximately 1000 houses). Met with each subdivision developer and explained company policies (engineering, financial, schedule) regarding subdivisions. After the initial meeting, I assessed potential load impact to the existing electric grid and designed projects to upgrade existing electric lines (if necessary) and install the new electric system (underground and overhead) to meet the subdivision’s needs.
• Developed substation transformer loading and contingency line switching programs for switchgear and transformer maintenance and emergencies. I gathered all the peak load data for each substation transformer from the previous 5 years. Based on the transformer emergency load and substation bus ratings, I calculated maximum amp capacities, theorized transformer failure scenarios and created transformer bus and line switching procedures to restore power to all customers in the affected area. In addition, I designed ten-year contingency plans based on annual load growth studies.
Supervised three Energy Consultants. Annually, reviewed employee performance and set goals for the future year with the goal of improving employee performance. Scheduled training and safety courses for employees.
• Analyzed system reliability and implemented projects to improve individual line and whole system reliability. Gathered electric outage data for the previous three years and analyzed it according to type of outage (weather-related, animals, trees), outage frequency and duration. I identified which main feeders experienced the most outages and proposed projects to reduce these outages.
• Improved system power factor by analyzing distribution system and implementing capacitor-correction projects. .
• Revised distribution substation relay settings (overcurrent & underfrequency). After conducting a survey of substation overcurrent relays and bus ratings, I calculated the available fault current and adjusted the overcurrent trip settings to coordinate with upstream and downstream devices (transmission breaker relays, distribution reclosers and fuses). Supervised the substation crew who recalibrated the relays.
• Investigated harmonic interference complaints from customers. After meeting with customer complaining of interference, checked basic causes of interference found inside customer’s premise. Supervised field personnel installing a voltage and current monitor. After collecting a sufficient data sample, I analyzed the recordings and developed solutions to resolve or reduce the interference.
July 2000
To July 2002
Microwave Systems Engineer
at Micronet Communications, Inc
Location :
United States - Texas
Evaluated potential interference for microwave paths throughout the U.S., including factors such as wave guide loss, antenna patterns, and terrain blockage. Based on client’s selected antenna and microwave radio systems, made recommendations for reduced interference and prepared FCC applications for terrestrial systems.
•Conducted site surveys including tower measurements and path reliability recommendations based on terrain data. Potential microwave paths were determined to free of terrain or building blockage using GPS.
•Prepared quotes and contracts for clients. Through good salesmanship and persistent contact, several new clients were contracted.
•Supervised four data entry personnel.
•Conducted site surveys including tower measurements and path reliability recommendations based on terrain data. Potential microwave paths were determined to free of terrain or building blockage using GPS.
•Prepared quotes and contracts for clients. Through good salesmanship and persistent contact, several new clients were contracted.
•Supervised four data entry personnel.
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