Electrical Engineer Power Plant

Gregory Karan, P.E.

Professional Electrical Engineer with more than 20 years of expertise in

Power Generation, Power Distribution, Electrical Protection, Industrial

Control and Instrumentation.

1548 Brandywyn Ln, Ph: 847-***-**** E-mail:

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

. Registered Professional Engineer.

. Extensive experience in electrical system modeling and calculations. As

well as engineering, design, operating, testing, construction and

maintenance of various electrical and electromechanical systems.

. Extensive working experience with NEC and Industrial Standards.

. Over 10 years of experience in project management.

. Expert level hands-on expertise with Low, Medium and High Voltage

Electrical Systems such as: Generators, Transformers, Switchgears,

MCCs, Motors (up to 12000hp), Variable Frequency Drives; Power Plant

control and communication.

. Proficient with strategic and business unit planning, plant

maintenance, cost management, and technical personnel leadership.

. Well recognized ability to learn new concepts, adapt to changes, solve

problems, work under pressure and mentor others.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Sargent & Lundy LLC, Fossil Power Technologies Chicago, IL

Senior Electrical Engineer 06/2006-

01/2010

. Supervised and mentored groups of engineers and designers from 2 up to

12 people.

. Developed conceptual design and modeling of electrical systems.

. Analyzed and designed new and upgraded existing Nuclear and Fossil

Power Plant Electrical Systems such as: Low and Medium Transformers;

Voltage Switchgears; MCCs and Distribution Panels; Protection Systems;

Bus Ducts and Cable Buses; All Voltage Levels Power, Control and

Instrumentation Cables; UPS and DC Supply; Instrumentation,

Communication and Control.

. Prepared and reviewed complex calculations such as: Short Current

calculations, Voltage Dropping, Electrical Systems capacity and sizing,

DC Battery and UPS.

. Prepared and evaluated Bids including calculations and interface with

vendors.

. Equipment selection.

. Prepared, reviewed and negotiated engineering, procurement, &

construction (EPC) agreements, equipment and material specifications,

BOM's and functional requirements.

. Supported field activities.

Tempel Steel Company, Maintenance Department Libertyville, IL

Electrical Engineer 08/2004 -

06/2006

. Designed electrical equipment including power distribution systems,

punch presses, robots, conveyors, sorting equipment and welding

machines.

. Performed troubleshooting, testing, alignment, installation of

manufacturing machines and start-up of new plants.

IE Corporation, Eshkol Power Station

Senior Electrical Engineer 1999 - 2004

Electrical Engineer 1995 - 1999

. Supervised, monitored and coordinated work of contractors engaged at

construction sites.

. Performed complex electrical and mechanical equipment debugs, testing

and calibration of power station electrical equipment.

. Handled constructions projects which included: installation,

commissioning and start up of new power station facilities.

. Prepared project proposals as well as technical specifications.

. Bid preparation and evaluation.

. Performed project management activities; organized and coordinated the

maintenance activity of major power station equipment and distribution

facilities.

. Scheduled and prepared daily to do lists and maintained project

schedules.

El-AL Airlines Company, Maintenance Department

Electrical Engineer 1993-1995

. Maintained airport's electrical equipment.

. Installed and started electrical substations to support expansion

equipment.

BK2000 Electrical Company

Electrical Engineer 1990-1993

. Supervised installation and initiated operation of electrical equipment

at construction sites.

. Designed lighting, communication and electrical distribution systems

for small plants, buildings and shopping centers.

BelGiproStrom-Machinery Design for Construction Industry

Electrical Engineering Project Leader 1986-1990

. Designed electrical systems, conveyer systems, automatic and semi-

automatic machines for industrial applications.

. Supervised a design team of electrical engineers and technicians.

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

Electrical Engineer 1981-1986

. Researched and explored new technologies based on rotating and static

magnetic fields in superfinishing polishing process.

. Designed and tested new electrical equipment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software/ AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS

Project, Visio, Outlook, PlaDes applications,

Programs: SmartPlantDesign, Intellasys and other.

Standards IEEE, NEC, IES, OSHA, ANSI

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EDUCATION

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

The Belarusian National Technical University - Minsk, Belarus

LICENSE

. Registered Professional Engineer

REFERENCES:

. Available upon request.

Gregory Karan, P.E

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