Engineering Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

Asset Manager

• Mar 2016 - May 2020

Responsible for engineering management and technical leadership to engineering and operational staff• Developed and prepared programs, strategies, planning documents and standards for distribution, station and P&C systems including the O&M Plan and Capital Investment Plan• Managed the implementation of assigned capital and maintenance programs including the smart grid program and station projects from conception to completion• Supervised operational processes and conducted outage/impact/risk assessments to ensure optimum efficiency and system reliability• Completed technical studies, engineering analysis, impact assessments, system and asset plans to determine customer and system needs• Facilitated the integration of distributed generation (solar, CHP, battery energy storage system), electric vehicle (EV) charger and joint use attachments to the electrical distribution system• Provided technical expertise and recommended integral solutions to internal and external stakeholders• Actively promoted a safe work environment by providing effective leadership to staff and contractors regarding company work practices, procedures and health & safety policiesMajor Accomplishments:- Spearheaded the development of 2021-2025 Distribution System Plan for the OEB Cost of Service Application- Developed the Load Forecast, Short- and Long-Term Investment Plans and participated in Regional Planning activities- Provided leadership in safety and regulatory requirements resulting in full compliance with ESA Regulation 22/04 for 6 consecutive years- Successfully led the completion of the following technical projects: * Construction of a Greenfield 44kV/13.8kV Municipal Substation with Office Building * Development and Connection to a new 230kV/44kV Hydro One Transmission Station (Enfield TS) * 44kV Circuit Breaker Replacement Program * Installation of Neutral Grounding Reactors * OH and UG Self-Healing System Implementation * Installation of Smart Fault Indicators

Design Supervisor

• Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

Supervised unionized design technicians and responsible for the completion of capital and operational projects• Assisted in planning, developing and implementing departmental strategies to ensure the achievement of service commitments• Collaborated and liaised with customers, stakeholders and service providers to ensure project success• Confirmed that the engineering and design work is in compliance with standards, municipal by-laws, codes and regulations• Supported the preparation and development of capital and operational budgets Major Accomplishments:- Replacement of a 13.8kV Municipal Substation Switchgear- Completion of required annual Overhead and Underground Line Capital Rebuilds, Municipally Driven Utility Relocation Projects, Customer Connections and Expansions

Distribution System Engineer

• Nov 2009 - Jul 2014

Responsible for distribution system engineering, standards, system planning, reliability, smart grid, generation connections and joint use• Performed various engineering analysis including root cause analysis, customer impact assessments, load flow and short circuit analysis• Assisted in developing the 2015-2019 Distribution System Plan (DSP) through load analysis and system capacity planning• Established a load forecast methodology and completed system capacity plans utilized in capital, operational and asset management planning• Coordinated generation connection requests including REG, CHP and other Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), liaising between Customer, Distribution Staff, Hydro One, IESO and OEB• Managed the joint use portfolio and reviewed all joint use applications on distribution poles and underground ductsMajor Accomplishments:- Pilot Project - Overhead Self-Healing System Implementation- Underground Downtown Automation Project- Completed the rollout of new Distribution Standards- Developed the company procedures for IESO’s FIT and MicroFIT program implementation- Implementation of G/Tech-CYMDIST Extractor Application