Experience

Urban Grid

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interconnection Project Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  * Manage existing queued projects through the late stages of the interconnection process and serve as the interconnection facilities technical subject matter expert through PJM, MISO, and other Grid Authority interconnection processes. * Manage the late-stage projects interconnection integration process, provide technical expertise in transmission design and construction to internal and external teams. * Assess utility design requirements against engineering design of the project, manage the late-stage interconnection study process for all assigned projects ensuring interconnection process requirements are being followed and project schedule milestones are met, * Provide internal guidance regarding timing and cost estimates for the utility integration, lead negotiation and contract compliance process for interconnection agreements and, lead site visits with the project management team to identify project risks.



Pennsylvania Power & Light Co

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trans System Reliability Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Manage and supervise new substation equipment installation of all projects across PPL. • Supervise the substation equipment removal of power transformers, EHV breakers, disconnect switches and other associated devices. • Manage regulations compliance of all substation equipment maintenance requirements according to PPL Substation Preferred Practices. • Coordinate with other department and identify weekly scheduling of all preventive maintenance tasks of substation equipment to overcome future break down



Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G)

• Project Engineer

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2019

  • Provide engineering, oversight and coordination of multiple successful execution of Inside Plant (IP) and Outside Plant (OP) Transmission projects associated with upgrading and modifications of PSE&G Switching stations and Substations in the Delivery Projects & construction Portfolio (~$60 - $100 Million). • Manage and lead weekly engineering meetings interface with other technical and project disciplines to support project schedule milestones and engineering deliverables. • Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers and review technical documentations and reports related to PSE&G engineering design standards. • Write engineering scope of work for distribution and transmission projects of PSE&G Switching stations and Substations from 4kV up to and including 500kV including scope of work of Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) related equipment. • Provide technical expertise and reviews of engineering design packages done by other A&E’s or contractors for approval according to PSE&G engineering design standards. • Provide technical support during electrical construction and commissioning phases of projects. Provide technical solutions to field’s encounter construction problems.



AECOM

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer Specialist / Project Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  * Project Manager for engineering/design and permitting for Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G). Provide engineering support to the Northeast Grid Reliability Program (~$1 Billion) and Burlington Camden Conversion Project (~$3Million). * Provide engineering support, construction support and services associated with modifications of converting PSE&G substations from 138kv to 230kV; including overhead and underground transmission lines (230kV High Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF) cable) and reactors as required. * Work closely with client on contract submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, RFPs, etc. * Review design drawings base on client standards to ensure proper release of design layout and issue for construction (IFC) drawings. * Ensure that project deliverables are submitted in accordance with contract deadlines and client standards.



FirstEnergy Corp

• Canada
• Investment Banking

• Special Assignment (Lead Cable Supervisor)

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  * Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of underground cable on network distribution system, feeder cables through conduit, splicing and connecting wires to terminals.* Plans and directs the installation, removal, and maintenance of junction boxes, transformers, and other equipments in underground vaults and manholes. * Responsible for workforce compliance with all safety regulations including all OSHA requirements and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recommendations.* Possess strong communication skills and ability to supervise and direct work crews in a team environment, accomplishing objectives in safe and efficient manner. Strong problem solving skills.

• Substation General Supervisor

  • Oct 2009 - Nov 2012

  JCP&L, NJ, General Supervisor Regional Substation Services * Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.* Investigating safety incidents and issues that include action plan to prevent reoccurrences and holding employees accountable for following safety requirement.* Coordinating regional schedule of capital projects construction, Inoperable equipment, PM and CM to be done on timely manner and avoid backlog PM’s.* Developing and creating substation checkout guide for testing and commissioning high voltage substation equipment.* Visiting job sites to observe and oversee the supervisors in their planning, scheduling and prioritizing of the work effectively as well as safety performance.* Assisting with managing the financial budget, and balancing the O&M and capital commitments for various substation emergent projects and maintenance.* Ensuring adherence to the FE Preferred Practices, Manual of Operations, Construction Standards and the Accident Prevention Handbook.* Ensuring effective employee/contractor labor mix and developing effective working relationship with the union local members.* Leading the training and testing of the apprentices in the established work practices and methods according to the department qualification standards.* Ability to set and communicate clear expectations and priorities that will produce satisfactory work results.* Managing resources during emergency conditions to support public safety and system reliability, as well as overseeing the supervision and dispatching of service restoration crews during major storm.* Constantly monitoring employee satisfaction and managing performance and development aligned with Critical Success Factors.


FirstEnergy
• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee
• Utility Management

  • May 2002 - Nov 2012

FirstEnergy Corp.
• Canada
• Investment Banking
• Advanced Engineer

  • Sep 2005 - Oct 2009
• Substation Supervisor Regional Operations

  • Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

  Supervises employees engaged in complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing and operation of Transmission and Distribution Substation Facilities.Plans and directs the installation, removal, and maintenance of power transformers, EHV breakers, mobile substations and other associated devices.Coordinate work with other departments and identify weekly scheduling of all preventive maintenance tasks to overcome future break down.Monitors activities and enforces conformance to establish work practices and methods according to Substation Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications and Construction Standards.Analyze complex technical problems and exercise effective assessment and decision making when situations arise requiring independent judgments.

• Advanced Engineer

  • Sep 2005 - Jul 2008

  Provided field engineering services and technical support to various region for maintenance, construction, testing and commissioning substation equipmentsProficiency in providing technical support, commissioning protective relaying and control schemes, power transformers, EHV breakers and mobile substations.Recommended solutions to substation problems that included analysis of risks, costs and benefits to correct deficiencies.Write technical reports, substation practice and procedures including root cause analysis of equipment failures and Analyzed complex technical problems and exercised effective decision making.

• Ohio Edison Regional Engineering Assistant Engineer

  • May 2002 - Sep 2005

  Designed electrical distribution systems using PC-based work management and automated mapping/facilities management systems.Performed investigations of field analysis for storm restoration.Determined applicable codes, company’s standards and practices for engineering construction and maintenance of distribution lines.Prepared cost estimates and communicated with residential customers and contractors in a diplomatic manner to achieve customer satisfaction.Designed and updated drawings using specific computer applications.


IBM
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Test Engineer

  • Jun 1997 - Sep 2000