Davood MOSTAFAVI
acujq9@r.postjobfree.com
Linton Ave, Montreal, QC.
Phone: 438-***-****
Professional Summary
B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering
+13 years of progressive experience as an expert in High Voltage Substations and Transmission Lines
In-depth knowledge of transformers, switchboard and substation equipment factory acceptance test (FAT) based on contractual and codes mentioned in Inspection & testing plan
Practical experience with current/voltage injection test equipment
Expert in power system studies using DIGSILENT software
Proactive technical skills for Bid analysis and reporting conflicts with technical obligations
Knowledge of PLS-CADD software to design transmission line as well as PLS-POLE for towers
Proficient in Plan & Profile layouts, Single Line Diagram and Panels layouts
Strong problem solving skill, ability to work under pressure, team player Professional Experience
High voltage substation expert (230 & 400KV) February 2010-July 2014 Fars Regional Electric Company (FREC), Shiraz, Fars, Iran
Supervised, inspected and managed the procurement, installation, testing and the commissioning of substation projects such as 400/132kv substation EPC project (2 X 500 MW ) with the value of 10M$ US;
Designed metal adapters to fit circuit breaker structures with their foundations caused 10% cost reduction as well as time saving;
Controlled material take off for substation equipment and detailed designed for Installation, commissioning, test and startup of the substation and switchgear;
Conducted research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electricity transmission networks, components and electrical equipment;
Investigated and troubleshot the cause of the electrical and electronic equipment malfunctions;
Directed and supervised turnkey project sites (EPC projects) from feasibility phase to implementation phase.
Organized and managed site meetings and resolved related issues and prepared minutes;
Visited and monitored project sites, figured out probable executive and technical problems, suggested solutions and reported site progress of activities to manager;
Controlled and checked the material and equipment received on site to ensure that they are properly carried and stored;
Considered and consolidated safety of site in order to perform the project in the safety way;
Negotiated with manufacturers and contractors about their claims, investigated and solved their claims in agreement with the contract documents;
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Performed and supervised test procedures for high voltage equipment (surge arresters, Transformers, Insulators…) according to different standards like IEC, DNV… and prepared technical report regarding to the test results.
Professional Experience (continued)
Transmission line expert (63 & 132KV) April 2001-February 2010 Fars Regional Electric Company (FREC), Shiraz, Fars, Iran
Conducted and inspected the installation, wiring, modification, testing and operation of transmission line equipment;
Investigated and confirmed the best route for more than 20 projects(+1500km) of transmission lines;
Suggested and performed new alternative route for a double circuit lattice network caused 20% cost reduction as well as time saving;
Evaluated bids and made the appropriate recommendations to the manager for choosing the suitable contractors;
Verified, modified, and approved the invoice of counselors, contractors and suppliers;
Estimated cost and period of projects as well as controlled technical specifications for electronic and electrical equipment;
Checked and corrected the contract documents and evaluated tenders for purchasing, construction, and installation;
Controlled and approved the contractor’s designs;
Cooperated with consolers and contractors for presenting information and optimizing the projects. Education
Network administration and support (AEC) 2015
Montreal, QC, Dawson College
Bachelor’s degree in power electrical engineering 1998 Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Accomplishment: Awarded for outstanding employee 2002 Third rank student in electrical engineering 1998
Volunteering
Mathematics tutor October 2014-December 2014
SIARI, Montreal, QC.
Complementary training
English and French conversation course, University of Montreal 2014 Configuration and setting of Siemens relay by DIGSI software 2013 Protection of high voltage substations course 2013 Substation and automation system (DCS) 2013
Transformers in high voltage substations 2012
PLSCADD design software course 2006
DIGSILENT software course 2006
Designing transmission line course 2005
References available upon request.