TECHNICAL SKILLS
Excellent technical comprehension skills in following basic to complex instructions, reading blueprint drawings and general layout plans
Excellent logical technical troubleshooting and customer service skills and Canadian experience
Able to draft electrical wiring drawing in AutoCAD as per standards
Able to perform calculations for designs and set guidelines for drafting.
Proficiency in preparing Bill of materials from the drawing according to specifications and standards
Possess knowledge of ERP system make me able to update inventory data, purchase orders
Possess hands on experience in Assembling, Building, Installing, Testing and Wiring the custom made power control and motor control panels according to the blue- print readings
Skilled in Testing and Trouble-shooting of Electrical control panels
Capable in Interfacing and programming with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC systems.
Proficiency in MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and Power point, Microsoft Outlook, XP/Vista/8
Excellent skills in SCADA, Homer, Revit, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, Inventor, MATLAB, TRNSYS, LabVIEW
Knowledge and experience with CSA/UL/ISO standards in electrical and Solar PV/Solar Thermal
Project coordination experience on a government funded research project
Possess knowledge and special interest in energy efficiency measures (ECM) and building envelope calculations using thermodynamic principles.
Miscellaneous Information
Valid Ontario G Drivers’ License – Excellent standing
Canadian Citizen with a valid passport
Willingness to travel up to 80-100% of the time domestic and international, if required
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Researcher – NSERC (Co-op) Jan 2014 – Apr 2015
Centennial College, Toronto, ON, Canada & Renteknik Inc., Burlington ON, Canada
Worked on an NSERC funded $250,000 research project on Solar Absorption Cooling using absorption chillers and solar evacuated tube heat collectors
Conducted literature reviews, collecting & analyzing data, patent reviews.
Researched and implemented various solar thermal and other engineering standards for the project like CSA, IEEE, IEC, and ISO etc.
Prepared design schematics, simulation and 3D models related to the project using specialized software like AutoCAD, Inventor, Google Sketch up, TRNSYS, Lab VIEW
Assisted in mechanical, electrical design, city permit application process, budgeting, procurement, installation and commissioning of the project alongside the industry partner
Attending weekly, monthly and quarterly team meetings, and project review meetings
Prepared article, reports and presentations related to the project
Acted as a liaison person between the Project Manager and the industry partner
Collaborated with college faculty and facilities to achieve project tasks and goals
Attended energy related seminars, site visits and manage booth for my department at exhibitions
Field Support Technologist - Solar Inverters Jan 2012 – Dec 2013
Fronius Canada
Supported the solar inverters & monitoring sales process by providing technical knowledge (system design, installations of Fronius solar products, etc.
Performed presentations, develop proposals and conduct demonstrations (using PowerPoint, Hands on, Webinars, supporting documents)
Conducted training events for distributors, dealers, EPCs, developers and end clients with a focus on new and repeat sales
Handled Tech Support service calls
Provided on-site Tech Support across Canada
Organized Product Launches
Participated in trade fairs
Technical Support Specialist Nov 2007 – Dec 2011
Rogers Communications Inc., York Mills
Provided technical troubleshooting and a high level of customer satisfaction to new or existing Hi-Speed Internet customers.
Assisted with repair, replacement, technical problem resolution and connectivity issues pertaining to Hi-speed Internet, Home Networking and Portable Internet.
Assisted residential and business customers troubleshoot DHCP, DNS issues.
Exhibited excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities along with multi-tasking and a sense of urgency while dealing with customers’ issues.
Performed many Ad-hoc duties, special projects, and offline work as required.
Provide timely follow-up on commitments to customers regarding tech support issues.
Junior Electrical Engineer Oct 2004 - May 2007
TRCL Ltd., Noida, India
Executed Shop Operations meeting Project Assembly & Testing schedules
Monitored Supplier activities & progress to meet schedules
Ensured adherence to Drawing print schematics, Manufacturing Process Instructions
Product test procedures, specifications, customer special instructions
Understood the work on the Bills of Material (BOMs) to support Production Plan and Project execution
Participated in project review meetings to evaluate & meet Assembly & testing requirements
Applied best engineering standards and practices during manufacturing
Met all safety requirements are being met for self and with other co-workers / technicians
Guided manufacturing team of technicians with Cabinet Assembly & Testing Expertise for Skill building & Tools Training
Interpreted electrical, mechanical and P&ID drawings and quality instructions
Supported manufacturing engineering activities to develop the best manufacturing practice in accordance with the customer CTQs
Reported Assembly related problems to Technology
Prepared daily progress report on project progress & build activities
Supported project planning requirements and able to suggest / choose standard catalogue items for Electrical / Electronic parts for Control Panel manufacturing example IO’s, Contactors, Cables, etc
Translated the BOM and issue a design of the component layout, wiring layout and routing for control panel assembly.
Implemented corrective / preventive actions for productivity and Quality improvement.
Helped drive productivity improvement initiatives
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Engineering Technology & Management Starting May 2015
Energy Systems Engineering
(McMaster University Continuing Education
Degree Completion Program)
Advanced Diploma in Energy Systems Engineering Technology Jan 2012 to April 2015
(Centennial College - Toronto, ON GPA 3.52)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Aug 2001- Jul 2004
(A.M.U. India, GPA 3.4)
CERTIFICATIONS
Residential Geothermal Designer Starting May 2015
(Canadian GeoExchange)
Residential Geothermal Installer Starting April 2015
(Canadian GeoExchange)
Cisco Certified Networking Associate Starting June 2008
(Cisco Inc. USA)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
C.E.T. (Electrical) Starting Nov 2014
Associate Membership (ID # 887937-Working towards full License)
(Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists)