Electrical Plant

Ian Colquhoun

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Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria August 2014

Electrical Energy Systems specialization.

Microwaves and Fiber Optics specialization.

Qualifications and Skills

Familiar with three phase power systems, and grounding networks.

Knowledgeable in AC/DC fundamentals.

Strong knowledge of symmetrical components, and per unit mathematics.

Familiar with Canadian Electrical Codes, CSA, IEEE, and ANSI.

Familiar with programming languages such as:

Java

SystemC, C and C++

Visual Basic

Ability to use a voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, and oscilloscope.

Experience reading electrical schematics, including single line diagrams.

Ability to perform short circuit fault analysis and load calculations.

Familiar with the following programs:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD

MultiSim, Micro-Cap, PSpice, and ETAP

MatLAB

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Work Experience

Robert Bosch GmbH May 2013-January 2014

Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany

International Product Planning Internship for Automotive Body Electronics

Responsibilities:

Using VBA to design a variety of tools including: a product line cost analysis tool, product

tracking and calculation tool, and an employee project management tool.

Using linear programming and VBA to develop a logistics tool that automatically allocates the

number of products to be manufactured at each plant.

Developing and maintaining relationships with plant operators, managers, and accountants

located at each manufacturing plant.

Analysing each manufacturing station for cost and compatibility with the flexline concept.

Presenting the station analysis to senior managers and department heads.

FortisBC January 2013-May 2013

Trail, BC, Canada

Station Engineering Co-op

Responsibilities:

Completing load calculations to size new station transformers.

Ensuring the correct equipment is ordered for the PCB reduction project.

Researching grounding connectors and ensuring all substation grounding grids are up to code by

analyzing single and three line diagrams.

Completing site visits to ensure equipment is in good working condition and site layout is

correctly drawn on the civil and electrical schematics.

Using 2D AutoCAD to update civil and electrical drawings.

Catalyst Paper Corporation May 2012-August 2012

Powell River, BC, Canada

Energy Engineering Co-op

Responsibilities:

Discovering inefficiencies in a variety of electrical and mechanical systems, including

compressed air, water, and lighting usage.

Researching and designing solutions to reduce energy consumption at the plant.

Generating a technical report that includes: a description of the problem and proposed solution, a

detailed cost-benefit analysis, and a recommended implementation strategy.

Contacting construction companies to obtain estimates on the installation of a new system.

Creating process and control diagrams in Visio that include real-time flow and pressure readings.

University of Victoria, Nanomagnetism Lab September, 2011-January 2012

Victoria, BC, Canada May 2008-September 2008

Lab assistant

Responsibilities:

Using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to pattern silicon samples.

Creating patterns using the RAITH50 program.

Assisting PhD students in various aspects of their research.

Projects

Currently designing an electric go-kart.

Built a 1W handheld laser.

Built and tested a battery charger specifically designed for NiCd/NiMH battery types.

Built an AM radio receiver from the 30m band SoftROCK kit.

Used MatLab to decode the channel signal on a Motorola SMARTNET network.

Designed and built a prototype portable USB charger.

Activities and hobbies

Travelling, soccer, hiking, reading, swimming, and skiing.

References

Available upon request.

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