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Electrical Engineer

Location:
Calgary, AB, Canada
Posted:
August 19, 2015

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VINCE SAMUEL CHERRY

*** *** **** ******* ***** NE, Calgary

(C) 403-***-****

E- mail: - vincesamuel @hotmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE

** ***** ** ********** ** the field of Electrical Engineering (Electrical substation maintenance, power cable fault detection, rectification and system improvement in power distribution network).

Excellent knowledge and experience in electrical design and load distribution in the residential, commercial and industrial installations

Safety and hazard coordinator for IMS(integrated management system), OHSAS .

Managing interim stores, procurement, distribution & Inventory including budget forecast. & profit analysis.

Management of emergency electrical customer complaints and response team.

Well versed with key performance indicator development and utilization to enhance performance results.

Worked in multicultural environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and experience assessed and valid by APEGA.

CAREER SUMMARY

Aug 2013 – Nov 2014 Staples Canada.

Production Hub print and copy crew.

Aug 2002 – June 2013 Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (www.dewa.gov.ae)

Asst Engineer (Electrical), Distribution Maintenance

July 1998 – July 2002 Abu Hail Contracting (LLC), DUBAI (****@************.***)

Electrical Engineer

Jan 1997 – June 1998 General Maintenance Company, DUBAI

Electrical Engineer

Sep 1995 – Aug 1996 Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd, Cochin, India

Apprentice Electrical Engineer

EXPERIENCE

Aug 2013- Nov 2014

Staples Canada. Calagary

Production Hub print and copy crew.

Printing and copying wide format B/W engineering drawings upto 36” wide.

Printing wide format color posters and banners upto 48”wide.

Printing bulk letter, legal and ledger size documents on large printing machines.

Folding, binding and laminating documents in bulk.

Maintaining dashboards for the online orders.

Copy DVDs and CDs with labels.

Business card printing and cutting.

Invoicing and packaging for shipping the customer product to different stores.

Aug 2002 – June 2013

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority(www.dewa.gov.ae)

Asst. Engineer (Electrical), Distribution Maintenance

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority is the sole government utility company which owns and operates the power generation, transmission and distribution network responsible for the supply and sales of electricity and water to customers in Dubai.

Key Functions:

Fault tracing and detection in underground low voltage power cables(1000/600V) using prelocating and pinpointing equipments like Seba Kmt DSG-5000 surge generator, under ground cable route tracer like radio detection RD4000, time domine reflectometer, LV teleflex monitor to study transient and intermittent fault, cable sniffer, radar RD1000 for underground services scanning, insulation resistance tester.

Failure investigation and analysis of system abnormalities, flashed cable joints, overheated substation feeder link, overheated terminal lugs, blown NH-DIN, JS type fuses and applying corrective action.

Scheduling for preventive maintenance and condition monitoring with ultrasonic, thermography, three phase data analyzer.

Prepare estimate for the cable damage claim chargeable to responsible party through legal department.

Design and estimate system improvement proposal like load diversions for overloaded substation feeder, Ariel jumper cancellation, replacement and reconditioning of aging mini distribution pillars.

Design and estimate temporary electric supply provision for the events and functions requested by consumers.

Supervising permanent fault rectification works like cable joints, termination of cable upto 300 mm sq during faulty transformer LV Distribution board replacement, system modification work and temporary power supply work.

Preparing the budget for the total purchase for the year.

Planning material procurement, technical evaluation of quotation and recommendation, stock monitoring and inventory control.

Directing and giving technical support to the shift in charges, supervisors, and technicians attending consumer complaints and cable faults. Guiding dispatchers in updating technical complaints in SAP IS module.

Preparation and reviewing the risk assessment, conducting tool box talks on different technical activities.

Conducting safety inspections and audits in compliance with OHSAS 18001 management system manual and providing training to staff on instruments, technical subjects.

Coordinate with other sections/departments for substation outages, notice of defects, notice of interruption, job orders. Coordinate with other government department.

Planning and effective utilization of manpower. Analysis of staff performance based on smart objectives.

Analysis of productivity using data base programs. Monthly monitoring of Key Performance Indicator to achieve desired target. Preparation of cost savings achieved quarterly.

Responsible for electricity consumer satisfaction.

July 1998- July 2002

Abu Hail Contracting (LLC), DUBAI

Electrical Engineer

Key Functions:

Estimation of electrical works in high rise residential, commercial buildings and industrial projects.

Preparation of load distribution schedule and AutoCAD drafting of workshop drawings for electrical services as per DEWA regulations and British standards.

Coordination and liaison with consultants and DEWA for obtaining NOCs and approval of shop drawings.

Site material and labour management.

Site supervision and quality control for installation of L.V panel, MDBs, SMDBs and DBs. Laying of cable trays, ladders and cables. G.I and PVC conduit, cable glanding and termination. DB dressing for power and light points. Installation of system control panels, fittings and equipments.

Testing and commissioning.

September 1995 – August 1996

Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd, Cochin, India

Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Key Functions:

Maintenance of 110KV, 11KV substations.

Maintenance of thermal power plants with 12 MW,11KV alternators.

Maintenance of power control center and motor control center.

Testing and calibration of relays,excitation systems, control circuits.

Overhauling of large HV AND LV motors up to 2.85 MW

Testing and management of H.T cables.

Maintenance of light system for hazardous area.

Preparation of electrical drawings and work schedule.

COMUTER SKILLS

Computer Proficiency : MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007,

Power Point 2007, AutoCAD, SAP

Desktop Operating Systems : DOS, Windows XP/Vista/7

Databases : MS Access 2007. SAP

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION & TRAININGS

Kuvempu University Karnataka state, India (1990-1994)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Institute for International Research (IIR) Middle East (13th – 14th April 2009)

Effective Customer Service Skills

DEWA- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority 18th June 2009

Risk Assessment Training

DEFINE Management Consultants 21st February 2012

Fault Analysis in Electrical Network.

Meric Training & Consultancy (19th -21st February 2013)

Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators

SAIT Calgary Alberta - Continuing education for Electrical design certification course. MAY 2015



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