Principal Protection and Control Engineer

• Jun 2022 - Present

Senior Apparatus Engineer

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Digital Power Systems Engineer

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2021

- Perform feasibility and scoping studies for brownfield applications involving HV substations, P&C, SCADA and Telecom - DBM including scope of work, MTOs, outage analysis, risk analysis including Gate2/3 estimates - Regulatory compliance PRC, FAC - Substation Design, P&C, SCADA design review as Owners Engineer for Pipeline and Green Energy Projects (Solar/Wind) - Leading projects and creating proposals - Perform feasibility and scoping studies for brownfield applications involving HV substations, P&C, SCADA and Telecom - DBM including scope of work, MTOs, outage analysis, risk analysis including Gate2/3 estimates - Regulatory compliance PRC, FAC - Substation Design, P&C, SCADA design review as Owners Engineer for Pipeline and Green Energy Projects (Solar/Wind) - Leading projects and creating proposals

Lead Protection and Control Engineer

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

- Completing P&C projects for Suncor Baseplant/Fort Hills and US clients - Completing SCADA designs using SEL RTAC and GE RTUs - Implementing PMU/Synchrophasors for generation plants - Providing technical support to field commissioning - Leading a group of individuals to deliver work on time and on budget - Project Management of several projects ranging from 50k to 500k - Project Engineer on several projects - Designing P&C schemes using IEC 61850 ED2 - Writing Proposals - Completing P&C projects for Suncor Baseplant/Fort Hills and US clients - Completing SCADA designs using SEL RTAC and GE RTUs - Implementing PMU/Synchrophasors for generation plants - Providing technical support to field commissioning - Leading a group of individuals to deliver work on time and on budget - Project Management of several projects ranging from 50k to 500k - Project Engineer on several projects - Designing P&C schemes using IEC 61850 ED2 - Writing Proposals

Senior Protection and Control Engineer

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

Developed protection settings using IEC61850 for ABB and GE Programmed protection relays from ABB, GE, SEL, SIEMENS Protection Relay Calculations Developed drawings using GE MU (process bus) Developed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for Protection/SCADA Developed logic drawings QA/QC of Design Packages Managed Contractors Reviewing other contractor design packages Performed lab testing of protection settings (GOOSE and MMS) Provided on site Technical support and FAT testing/Commissioning Performed EPN Testing Familiar with ABB RTU560 and PLC applications as well as ABB MicroSCADA Familiar with PPL standards Designed Ship to Shore applications

Senior Commissioning Engineer

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

Commissioned power system apparatus including power transformers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, motor-operated disconnect switches, manual gang-switches, high voltage cable, surge arrestors, and current transformers at transmission substations in Green Field and Brown Field.Analyzed equipment test results to ensure for operational safetyTested protection relays and control circuits with OmicronAssisted in the development of apparatus, relay test procedures and test templates Identified deficiencies within my projects and worked with Engineering to develop solutionsSupervised teams of two to four individuals for completion of commissioning projectsCompleted power system switching and equipotential bondingTrained new employees on apparatus testing and relays testingOrganized commissioning project execution meetings involving multiple parties

Protection and Control E.I.T.

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Completed designs for projects: Telecontrol, Electrical and ProtectionPrepared Telecontrol design prints and RTU configurations for Horse River Distribution AutomationPre-commissioned RTU configurations for Horse River and Goodfare line changeDeveloped logic designs, electrical schematics, and relays settings for 822S Wolf Lake DTT Simulated power system faults in Aspen to develop relays settings for 820S HangingstoneCompleted Electrical prints from protection logics for 856S Kinosis Conoco Surmont Phase IIReviewed designs from contractors and ordered Electrical material for several projectsTrained other E.I.T.s and Co-op Students

Distribution Planning E.I.T.

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

Completed planning studies utilizing a load flow program (CYME)Updated system models to reflect changes Formulated planning studies for new customer additions Prepared a construction SLD and specified protection requirements on a 25 kV systemCompleted protection device settings on ABB OVR (Overhead Vaccuum Recloser), Cooper Form 3, 4, 5 Reclosers, Hubbell Versa TechsPrepared business cases for major system improvements involving under voltage, capacity upgrades, or fluctuations due to large disturbancesSpecified motor start criteria for customersPrepared system switching studies during outagesCompleted a survey job for pole change project with a survey supervisorConducted meetings with Maintenance to identify and resolve system issuesWrote a program to integrate metering information with CYME

Distribution Design E.I.T.

• May 2008 - Aug 2009

Responsible for 30+ distribution projects over the course of the termProvided and managed project schedules, estimates, BOMs for each projectObtained land rights for building power lines on private and crown landDesigned power lines to adhere to CSA standardsPrepared packages for construction, survey and lands and propertyConducted duct bank studies using CYMCAP for HWY 63 underground feeder designPrepared updated material specifications for larger underground cable terminationsProvided solutions for complex underground power line designs involving multiple customersLead meetings for the designs of underground distribution of multiple utilities including gas and telecommunicationsRevised a project process incorporating design of other utilities onto ATCO Electric operations

CNC Operator/Assembler

• May 2006 - Aug 2007

Operated CNC equipment such as brake press, CNC punch, and shear Became proficient with hand tools Performed spot welding Assembled lightning fixtures to design specifications Ensure products met CSA codes Performed dielectric testing on light ballasts Improved assembly process to maximize output Operated CNC equipment such as brake press, CNC punch, and shear Became proficient with hand tools Performed spot welding Assembled lightning fixtures to design specifications Ensure products met CSA codes Performed dielectric testing on light ballasts Improved assembly process to maximize output

Research Assistant

• Sep 2006 - Dec 2006