Electrical Engineer

SALIH GJONBALAJ

**** ******* ***, ***.# ** Bronx, NY 10462

860-***-**** & 860-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFILE

Experienced Electrical Engineer – seeking to apply proven skills and knowledge to a career-oriented position.

Background features 30+ years of professional experience. Strong managing, supervising, organizational, analytical, technical and problem-solving skills. Outstanding work ethic. Multi-lingual – Excellent knowledge in English, French, Serbo-Croatian and Albanian. PC skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet search.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES

Sept.2012-Current LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Shelton, CT

Electrical Instructor

July 2011-Sep.2012 JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, Bloomfield, CT

Electrical Technician

Overall machine and facility electrical maintenance, diagnose and correct malfunctions. Test electrical circuits in CNC automated and semi-automated equipment to locate defects using instruments such as digital multi-meters. Repair or replace defective components wiring. Work involves selection of components, determining capacity requirements, applying knowledge of codes and safety standards. Generate documentation for projects included but not limited to drawings, schematics, and layouts. Program and troubleshoot PLC activities as well as HMI systems. Provide training for operators, supervisors, managers, and maintenance personnel in the areas of machine operation, troubleshooting and safety.

2005-Current CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Hartford, Connecticut

Math. Instructor

2006-July 2011 DST OUTPUT, South Windsor, Connecticut

Sr. Maintenance Service Technician

Troubleshoot down to the component level (LEDs, Diodes, Resistors, Capacitors, Photocells, Encoders, Relays, Sensors: proximity, fiber optic, measurement, motion, photoelectric, pressure/flow, Semiconductor, area, color mark, special usage, tracking, sensor controllers etc. Fiber optic wires, Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLC’s), Servo Motors, AC&DC Motors, Circuit Boards, Power Supplies, Motor Controllers, Amplifiers, Motor Drives, Real Time Processors, Scanners (Reader Devices), Power Distributions and Power Distributions Components: Circuit Breakers, Transformers etc. Windows and Unix Software etc. Provide training for operators, supervisors, managers, and maintenance personnel in the areas of machine operation, troubleshooting and safety.

2007 –Dec. 2011 SMART ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, West Hartford, CT

Electrician

Residential and Commercial electrical works

2005-2006 Traver elctric, inc. – Waterbury, Connecticut

Electric Panel Builder/Troubleshooter

Designing, controlling, testing and building the electrical panels (motor control, power supply, control, command, etc.) using CAD-CAE program. Reads blueprints to determine locations of equipment. Measures, cuts, and installs conduit in specified panels, using hand and power tools following specifications. Testing panels using voltmeters, ampermeters, ohmmeters and phase rotation indicators, etc. Responsible for bill of materials. Knowledgeable with control systems manufactured by Cutler Hammer, Allen Bradley, Toshiba, Eaton, Control Techniques and others.

Maintenance involved troubleshooting for control panels, lighting, motors, transformers, etc. on site.

Excellent computer knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN EUROPE

2002-2004 POWER PRODUCTION COMPANY – Kosovo

1999-2001 Manager of Industrial Safety & Fire Protection (2003-2004)

Created, developed and managed a new unit for this 9,500 employee company. Designed, implemented and monitored compliance with safety and fire regulations, in conformance with state and international standards. Prepared reports for senior management. Served as an in-service instructor.

Manager, Maintenance Department (2002-2003) & (1999-2001)

Managed a department (up to 250, including contractors) which produced energy 2x400 MVA with rated voltage of 24kV/400kV. Organized maintenance system. Planned and directed routine maintenance. Responsibilities included: Mechanical, Electrical, Control, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Contraction and Heating. Wrote maintenance strategies. Provided on the job training for new engineers and technicians. The work was especially difficult because of many years with little maintenance and war damage. Also wrote environmental reports and took action to minimize the frequency and severity of accidents and injuries. Worked with all departments on the development and implementation of safety and loss prevention programs.

1996-1999 UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA

Tutor of electrical Courses

1991-1999 GAZI ING – Prishtina, Kosova

Project Manager

Designed, supervised and executed maintenance and reconstruction residential, commercial and industrial electrical projects. This involved all phases of project development and implementation. Venues included the National Theater of Kosovo, the International Airport at Prishtina, hospitals, schools, and several plants.

1979-1990 POWER STATION – Kosova

Electrical Department Manager (1986-1990)

Managed a department (60 people, including contractors) which produced energy 2x 400 MVA with rated voltage of 24kV/400kV. Performed duties as described with KEK as Supervisor, Maintenance Department. Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management; leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and auditing, analyzing and reporting environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies

Electrical Engineer/Project Engineer (1979-1985)

Worked first as an individual contributor, then as a Project Engineer. Member of several committees for planning and evaluation of designing documentation for electrical aspect of the construction of a power station. Provided professional supervision during plant construction.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA – Prishtina, Yugoslavia

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1978

Complete Postgraduate Courses, 1996 University of Prishtina, Yugoslavia

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS, INC. – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Awarded USA Degree Equivalency – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 2005

STATE OF CT - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION – ELECTRICAL UNLIMITED CONTRACTOR E-1

Professional Development: Numerous courses, workshops and seminars throughout career at locations around the world on topics in: Environmental Management; Electrical Relay Protection Systems; Electrical Equipment; Work Safety and Health; General Management; Financial Management; Power Transformers; Surge Arrestors, A+ Training, MPS – High Speed Machines etc. Details available.

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