Engineer Electrical

Alvin Kaita

#**, ***** **** ***, *******, BC V*Y 3H9

Phone: 604-***-****, E-mail: *******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstration of excellent standards in all project phases from designing/planning, writing RFP s, Scope of Works, contract preparation to scheduling and commissioning

Solid organizational skills with an eye for detail and accuracy

Versatility in Project Engineering spanning oil compressor station controls, industrial electrical system design and wiring, telecom base station design and wiring

Proficient with MS Outlook, Office & Visio (some experience with AutoCad e.g. as-built markups)

Positive, professional work ethics and deep commitment to achieving desired standards

Effective oral and written communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Field Service Specialist/Engineer, CanTech Telecom, Burnaby 2010-Present

Lead team to wire in-house cellular networks in Victoria s Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre, Weston Hotel (Vanc) and upgrades to Vanc General Hospital

Install and wire equipment in Rogers and Telus base stations throughout the province

Provide as-builts to clients following work completion

Security Sales Consultant, Arpel Security, Burnaby 2009-2010

Design intrusion, access control and CCTV system solutions

Use Visio to draw floor plans and wiring diagrams

Provide good after sales follow-up with clients to ensure clients satisfaction

Sell around 100 systems throughout the Lower Mainland

Electronic Security Reviewer/Consultant, RCMP PTSS Dept., E-Division, Vancouver 2007-2009

Specify to Public Works, the requirements for intrusion, access control and CCTV system for the new 650,000 sq. ft. BC E-Division headquarters

Use AutoCad Lite to review drawings

Specify intrusion, camera and card access systems for the 60,000 sq.ft. Operation Building

Use Visio to design electronic access control, alarm and video systems for various Detachments

Direct consultants to build the RCMP systems to ensure systems meet the specific design criteria

Engineer - New Product Introduction & Repair, Sierra Wireless Inc., Richmond 2001-2007

Successfully introduce high volume manufacturing of the GPRS modem from the design board to production in Mexico

Manage Richmond production of wireless products: set up production area

Manage product line introductions in Calgary, California and Mexico

Perform manufacturing liaising activities with contract manufacturers to ensure products are produced, packaged and shipped on time

Senior Test Engineer, Xantrex Technology Inc., Burnaby 1997-2000

Prepare manufacturing test plans, procedures and implement engineering change orders

Introduce Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) tool as required by customer, General Motors

Lead company to apply Highly Accelerated Life Testing Screening (HALT) on new products, which isolate field failures and trigger corrective actions to reduce customer complaints

Introduce new manufacturing products into China and Mexico

Equipment Engineer, Contract, BMS Communications, Burnaby 1995-1997

Wire and design cellular phone base stations

Create a streamlined cookie cutter method that rolls out work orders quickly and cost effectively, leading to the building of 200 Rogers base stations within 2 years

Use AutoCad to do plan view, elevation and wiring schematics

Senior Engineer, Silent Witness Ltd., Surrey 1993-1994

Manage the Engineering Department and contractors to develop CCTV surveillance products

Set up a production facility to build products with consistent quality and low failure rates

Project Engineer, Rogers Cable T.V. Ltd., Vancouver 1991-1993

Supervise electrical, air conditioning and fire protection upgrades to Vancouver facility

Engineer the addition of pay TV channels

Lead Engineering to set up and successfully beta-test the first Pay Per View System in BC

Produce a dramatic, effective video to demonstrate to the corporation why Lower Mainland cable install costs are twice that of the Toronto area

Junior Electrical Engineer, Kilborn Manitoba Ltd./Inco Mines, Winnipeg 1989-1991

Design 600V industrial electrical distribution systems for mining facilities, surface and underground

Engineer 5000 KVA (13.8 KV) upgrade to Inco smelter

Design lighting system for the 100,000 square feet smelter wing

Write contract tenders and scope of work for electrical construction projects

Use Intergraph Microstation CAD to do new cable tray, single-line, control, plan and elevation drawings

Revise existing drawings both on drafting table (originals not done in CAD) or CAD for newer drawings

EDUCATION

Diploma, Electronic Technology Red River Community College, Winnipeg, MB 1978

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB 1984

Electrical Code Course BCIT, Burnaby 1992

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Level 1 & 2 RCMP, Vancouver 2009

Security Worker Licence Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General 2010

AutoCad Electrical On-Line course 2010

Occupational First Aid Level 3 ProSafe First Aid Training School Inc., Vancouver, BC 2010

WHMIS on-line course and certification 2010

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Construction) 2011

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC)

Treasurer and Secretary for Fraser Valley Branch of APEGBC

T-Ball and soccer coach, bantam hockey team manager

Served with Vancouver and Richmond Association for the Mentally Handicapped

Served as a Junior Achievement of Canada advisor and classroom instructor

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Family activities, fitness and reading

References Available Upon Request

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