NIMA BOZORGPOUR

San Diego, CA ***** 858-***-**** ad1wtb@r.postjobfree.com Nima's LinkedIn Profile

Process Improvement Stakeholder Relationships Engineering Project Management Design Lifecycles

A process-based and technical Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience managing project lifecycles and automated control processes in the energy space. Well-known as a Subject Matter Expert in reliability modeling, quality control, design/testing procedures, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients across a project landscape, centering objectives to deliver improved outcomes. Data-driven decision-maker who communicates project milestones through presentations, reports, and spreadsheets. Technology proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), AutoCAD, ETAP (Power Station), PDMS, SketchUp, Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides), Document Control, Electronic Signature Technologies, and Slack.

SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES

SCADA Control Systems Project Management Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams Drawings & Schematics

Cross-Functional Collaboration Change Management · Supervision & Leadership · Strategic Planning Metrics Tracking

Integrated System Design & Operations · Resource Allocation Program Implementation Risk Analysis Reliability Modeling

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Proven track record of owning electrical engineering projects from concept to completion for organizations such as SDGE.

Directed and managed 40+ electricians to complete all phases of industrial construction projects for the BEG Group.

Cultivate and maintain stakeholder relationships that drive project execution and improve project performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ormat Technologies Inc. Remote 10/2020 – Present

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Manager

Own full accountability for the supervision and execution of multi-million dollar site projects for a leading geothermal company. Manage a team of two technicians and effectively coordinate with stakeholders to strategize and monitor site availability/reliability. Provide comprehensive engineering support and demonstrate subject matter expertise in plant operation and maintenance procedures, technical troubleshooting, plant project schedule development, and cost control.

Partner with legal teams to manage regulatory issues and ensure NFBA compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintain project documentation for Contractual Agreements, O&M Agreements, and Interconnection Agreements.

Ensure safety programs and procedures are adhered to and enforced by department personnel and contractors.

Lead the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex battery system issues (e.g. control system & electrical) across different applications such as microgrid and utility-scale on-grid applications.

Troubleshoot communication problems among inverters, energy meters, battery controllers, and central SCADA devices.

Develop repair plans for Industrial Battery Systems and perform gap analysis to prevent future issues.

Cultivate relationships with vendors to ensure site projects and preventative maintenance schedules are executed.

Partner with vendors to review annual allocated budgets and analyze areas for cost control to improve the bottom line.

Facilitate improved project outcomes by training technicians on safety standards and technical processes.

Track key maintenance parameters such as maintenance costs, safety compliance, and project schedule compliance.

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) San Diego, CA 03/2017 – 12/2019

Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer, Contract Role

Provided advanced engineering and technical support to ensure $25M projects were on time and under budget. Performed complex analyses, reports, and investigations concerning the configuration of control systems used in power system control centers, telecommunications, substations, and field devices. Maintained accountability for preliminary conceptual system design and layout, equipment selection and layout, design specifications, and equipment testing.

Maintained and managed the software, systems, and processes utilized to facilitate communication between utility head-end systems and field devices such as SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, and AMI.

Built and accelerated relationships with customers, architects, union representatives, and subcontractors.

Reviewed and analyzed manufacturer’s data to determine the extent of scope for electrical portions of projects.

Facilitated and presented PowerPoint presentations to update on electrical project milestones and progress.

Developed electrical project objectives by reviewing project RFP, RFQ, proposals, and plans.

Operated as the main point of contact to troubleshoot SCADA device commissioning and end-to-end testing.

Designed RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) programming files, as well as HMI graphical screens programming files.

Introduced and implemented SCADA point mapping templates for a variety of device types including relays, capacitor controllers, regulator controllers, and RTAC systems.

Solar West Electric San Diego, CA 02/2016 – 12/2016

Electrical Solar Designer

Managing the installation of solar projects to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction from project inception to completion. Functioned as the project lead for site visits to assess roof-mount or ground-mount solar installations. Owned accountability for quality control (QC), final inspections, and customer relationship building.

Ensured drawings were completed on time and adhered to the established specifications and standards.

Reviewed and analyzed the installation process, possible layouts for arrays, and BOM material and equipment.

Executed site inspections, measurements, module layouts, shade readings, and electrical service analysis.

CLP Corporate Company Desert Center, CA 06/2015 – 12/2015

Testing and Commissioning Specialist, Contract Role

Managed inspection and testing processes for solar power plant generation systems (e.g. panels, combiner, inverter harness, and strings). Utilized central and string inverters up to 1000V DC to test solar systems for optimal performance.

Performed installations of positive, negative, unground systems, racking, and module string drawings.

Showcased utility interconnection and torque requirements knowledge during inspection and testing operations.

JDEVS Middle East 03/2014 – 10/2014

Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, & Control System Engineer, Contract Role

Supervised the E&I Engineering Department to execute aluminum smelting projects. Operated as the subject matter expert on technical issues and led the coordination, planning, and negotiating between clients, contractors, and offshore suppliers.

Owned the design, management, and implementation of aluminum smelting projects from concept to completion.

Leveraged AutoCAD to develop control panel layouts, control schematics, flow diagrams, and P&ID prints.

Redesigned and implemented SCADA/control systems for electric power and distribution networks.

BEG Group Middle East 05/2012 – 01/2014

Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Automation Engineer, Contract Role

Directed 40+ electricians and project staff members to complete all phases of industrial construction projects. Developed and implemented project plans, allocated resources, and developed presentations for leadership that communicated project progress. Managed staff performance improvement plans to promote professional and personal growth.

Managed the implementation of electrical power, instrument, and control system equipment (SCADA).

Tested, evaluated, and calibrated products and electrical instrumentation.

Developed accurate and precise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC panel layouts, and panel schedules.

Additional Professional Experience

Electrical Instrumentation & Automation Engineer (Oil), Contract Role Sazehpad Tehran CO, Middle East, 2011-2012

Instrumentation & Controlling System Engineer (Water Treatment), Contract Role LAR Consultant Engineer CO, 2011

Electrical & Instrument Controlling System Engineer (Cement Factory), Contract Role COPA Sanat CO, 2010-2011

Electrical & Instrument, Controlling System, Designer Engineer (Water Treatment), Contract Role BEG Group, 2009-2010

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Power Engineering Azad University, 2007

CERTIFICATIONS

NFPA 70E 360 Training Company, 2021

Project Management Program Certificate Mesa College, 2016

OSHA 30 360 Training Company, 2016

Fall Protection 360 Training Company, 2016

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