Electrical Engineer Power Plant

Chandravadan R. Patel

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OBJECTIVE

Acquire a full time position applying my unique knowledge, skills, and

experience obtained in the engineering industry.

EXPERIENCE

WORLEY PARSONS, HOUSTON, TX.- AUG.2008-DEC. 2009

NCP Saudi Arabia. LNG Project (chevron)- Supervising Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for checking one line, vendor drawings, sizing battery &

battery chargers, switchgear, MCC.

WPE Off Shore Project (Shell)- Weight Control & Sr. Design Engineer:

Responsible for developing weight & center of gravity electrical,

instrument, telecom equipments for top side.

Design switchboard, MCC, heat trace per IEC code.

BCCK ENGINEERING, INC.: 2007 - Aug. 2008

Merit Energy - Merit CO2 Project - Supervising Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for developing Specification, Bid Data Sheets, Bid Evaluation,

Single line for Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Switchgear, Cable tray

design, Checking and supervision. Specified hazard classification area as

per NEC and IEEE standards, Coordinated with other discipline day to day

basis, Did construction check & Startup and check up of Medium and Low

Voltage Switchgear. (2007)

Cemarex Energy - Riley Ridge Gas Development Project - Supervising

Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for developing Specification, Bid Data Sheets, Bid Evaluation,

Single line for Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Switchgears, Cable tray

design, Checking and supervision, Coordinating with vendors and engineering

consultants. (2007-2008)

CUMMINS & BARNARD, INC.: 2001 -2007

Consumer Energy - Boiler MACT Compliances - Supervising Electrical

Engineer: Responsible for developing specification, designing 4160V, 480V

switchgears, one line, three lines, equipment layouts, raceways, Fire

protection, circuit list Quality assurance checking for control systems.

Interface with the client, vendors and set up the meetings ( 2006 - 2007)

Morton Salt - Boiler MACT Compliances - Lead Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for baghouse MACT compliances for one boiler at a plant in

Manistee, Michigan and two boilers at a plant in Rittman, Ohio. Responsible

for electrical design one lines, power and control plans. Developed motors,

variable frequency drives, MCC specifications, cost estimates as well as as-

built of the existing power plant for addition of the new MACT compliances.

Interface with the client, vendors and set up the meetings. Evaluate bids

and attended Pre-bid meetings. (2005-2007)

Pfizer Inc, Kalamazoo, MI - Motor Control Centers - Electrical Engineer:

Project required the replacement of all motor control centers in the

Kalamazoo, Michigan power plant. Responsible for designing new one line and

as-built of existing one line. Interface with the client, vendors and set

up the meetings (2005)

Boiler MACT Compliances - Lead Electrical Engineer: Responsible design of

medium voltage and low voltage switchgear, motor control centers, power and

control plans, interconnection diagrams, motor control schematics, writing

Specifications six boilers Interface with the client, vendors and set up

the meetings. for Pfizer at Kalamazoo, MI.

ALCOA - Jamalco Unit 3 Powerhouse Addition - Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for detailed electrical design of a power plant expansion

project including addition of a steam turbine and two gas turbine

generators, both with HRSG. Design also included a 13.8 kV switchgear and

480V switchgears, one lines and cable tray layout. Interface with the

client, vendors and set up the meetings (2005 -2006)

Northern Michigan University - Boiler Replacement - Lead Electrical

Engineer: Responsible for replacement of existing medium voltage

switchgear, design new 600 kW diesel generator, motor control center, one

lines, sub-station and cable tray. Also provided support during

construction. (2005-2007)

We Energies - DOE Mercury Reduction (TOXECON) Pilot Project - Electrical

Engineer: Responsible for comprehensive electrical design of the Presque

Isle Power Plant, Units 7, 8 and 9 bag house which will be the focal point

for mercury collection and removal from the exhaust gases of three steam

turbine generator units wet scrubbers and HRSG. Complete design of the

cable tray, single lines, power and control plans and point to point

termination and writing the specifications. Communicate with client on

daily basis. (2004-2005)

The University of Kansas Hospital Authority - New Central Utilities Plant

Development - Lead Electrical Engineer: Provided support for preparation of

one-line diagrams, design of power distribution system, cable tray layout,

power and control plan, grounding and lighting to support development of a

new central utilities plant to serve the hospital and future planned

additions. Provided construction support. Project included 2000 kW

emergency generator system installation. (2004-2005)

Santee Cooper - Various Landfill Projects - Lead Electrical Engineer:

Landfill projects located in South Carolina. Project including design of

three 1895 kW, 4160 volt generators, one-line diagram, underground duct

bank, motor control center, wiring diagram, point-to-point termination and

grounding. (2002-2004)

Sexton Energy - Des Plaines and Westchester Plant Landfill Projects - Lead

Electrical Engineer: Landfill projects for Des Plaines and Westchester

plants, located in Illinois. Projects included design of two 1750 kW, 4160

volt generators, design of 4160 volt switchgear, one-line diagrams, power

plant, motor control centers, wiring diagrams, point-to-point terminations,

cable trays and grounding. (2002-2004)

D.I.G. L.L.C. - Steam Generating Station - Electrical Engineer: Responsible

for a steam generating station as built the controls for BMS system, design

750 kW 4160 volts diesel generator for emergency controls. (2001)

Pioneer High School, MI- Resposible for designing power, lighting, single

line, Audio/video speaker system, firealarm system, Motor control centers,

emergency generators, Start-up and final reports.

Doshi & Associates: January2001 - June 2001

Detroit Medical Center - New Pediatric Center - Sr. Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for demolition of existing and designing of the new pediatric

center including emergency care room, new born baby rooms, operation

theaters, security system, lighting and power, fire alarm system, emergency

becon fleshing. (2001)

Parsons & Brinkoff Mo.: 2000 - 2001

McConnell Air Force Base - Design Projects - Senior Electrical Engineer:

Responsible for design including specifications and cost estimates for

12.47 kV underground duct bank, switchgear, medium voltage transformer,

service entrance to housing units, fire alarm system street lights and

interior electrical systems as well as cable sizin-g. (2000).

Prosthetic Building- Senior Electrical Engineer: Responsible for designing

incoming power, single line, sizing emergency generator, writing

specification, vendor cordination, lighting, power, firealarm system.

(2000)

Morrison & Knudson Inc., St. Louis, MO: 1988 - 2000

Anheuser Busch, Inc. - Switchgear and Motor Control Centers - Senior

Electrical Engineer: Responsible for preparation of bid packages,

engineering estimates and specifications for design of 13.8 kV switchgear

and motor control centers. Project included design for Brew house,

Packaging and Shipping, power plant, review of contractor's riser diagram

and installation, and checking and testing the installations and start-up

of the projects. Projects also included control schematics, grounding and

lightning protection, and one-line diagrams for modernization and expansion

of different plants. (1988-2000)

Bechtel Power Corp. MD: 1980 - 1987

Kansas Gas & Electric (KG & E) - Burlington, Kansas Nuclear Power Plant -

Design and Resident Engineer: Responsible for design of cable trays,

control schematics, interferences, DCNs as well as Resolving problems and

answering RFIs during construction of the Nuclear power plant located in

Burlington, KS. Performed test on 19 MW diesel generators and reactor

building. (1980-1987)

Morrison Knudson, Cleveland, OH: (1977 - 1980)

Anheuser Busch, Inc - Williamsburg Brewery Expansion - Design Engineer and

Field Engineer: Responsible for designing and drafting one line lighting

and power plans and schematics. As-built the drawings based on existing

condition. (1977-1980)

Anheuser Busch, Inc - Syracuse, NY. Brewery Expansion - Design Engineer and

Field Engineer: Responsible for designing and drafting one line lighting

and power plans and schematics. As-built the drawings based on existing

condition. (1977-1980)

Reliance Engineering, Inc. Baltimore, MD: (1975 - 1977)

Junior Engineer: Responsible for designing and drafting lighting plan for

commercial buildings and apartments.

Education

Degree: Master of Science Electrical Engineering(MSEE)

School: John Hopkins University

Specialization: Control Systems

Year graduated: 1977

Degree: Bachalor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

School: S P University, India

Specialization: Power

Year graduated: 1973

Additional Classes/Training

Builder's Training Courses

PLC-2, PLC-3 and PLC-5

NFPA Seminar

SKM Coordination Studies

SEPAM Relay Programming

NEC Seminar

Member

IEEE - Institute of Electrical, Electronic Engineer.

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