Vahram Varzhapetyan, P.Eng.

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Toronto, ON M8Y 3A1, Canada

ph: 416-***-****

email: acuq7g@r.postjobfree.com

web: ca.linkedin.com/pub/vahram-varzhapetyan-p-eng/7/332/9b8

EXPERTISE

* EPCM project budgeting, planning, scheduling, man-hours estimating, cross-discipline coordination

* Design utility grade stations, substations, heavy industrial plants

* Electrical equipment sizing and selection AIS & GIS up to 500kV class

* SLD, AC/DC/3-line schematics, layout/elevations, grounding, lightning, lighting, cable/conduit schedule

* Studies and reports: short circuit, arc-flash, rigid/strain bus, insulation coordination, grounding

* Protection coordination, CT sizing, settings (GE, SEL, Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Mitsubishi)

* Technical reports, specifications, datasheets, BOM, bid evaluation

* On-site commissioning, troubleshooting, HV testing, technical investigation/auditing

* Good knowledge in application of CSA/IEC, OESC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, API, NEC, NESC, NFPA, National Building Code, National Fire Code

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: MS Office, EDSA, ETAP, SKM, CAPE, ASPEN, AutoCAD, Microstation

EXPERIENCE

AMEC, OAKVILLE, CANADA May 2012 - Jan 2015

* Designed HV electrical systems from conceptual to detailed stages

* Coordinated design cross discipline work

* Conducted and reviewed power studies

* Led team of engineers and draftspersons

Project Participation:

Dunnville Transmission Station Refurbishment for Hydro One (Black & McDonald), Ontario, Canada, 2014

* Led team to design 115/27.6kV DESN substation

- Checked and approved SLD, layout, elevation, HV and MV bus details, grounding, conduit, AC/DC distribution, cable/conduit schedules, lighting and lightening drawings

- Prepared and reviewed project design criteria, protection philosophy, rigid bus study, CT ratio sizing, arc flash study, and grounding

- Reviewed vendor drawings and supported client to purchase equipment

- Supported field activities. Participated in meetings

Adelaide Wind Project for Suncor Renewable, Ontario, Canada, 2014

* Participated in witness testing for 30/40/50MVA, 122/34.5kV power transformer at Pennsylvania Transformer plant (PA, USA)

K2 270MW Wind Project for Samsung Renewable Energy/Pattern Ontario Wind Development/Capital Power Generation Services, Ontario, Canada, 2014

* Supervised engineers and drafters to design 500/230/34.5kV and 230/34.5kV substations

- Developed SLD, P&C, and layout drawings

- Prepared equipment datasheets to purchase HV equipment

- Supported procurement and reviewed vendor drawings

Adelaide (40MW) and Cedar Point II (100MW) Wind Projects for Suncor Renewable, Ontario, Canada, 2013-14

* Supervised engineers and drafters to design 115/34.5kV substation

- Developed SLD, P&C, layout drawings, 3-Line, and AC/DC schematics

- Prepared complete specifications and datasheets to purchase major equipment

- Supported procurement and reviewed vendor drawings

Lake Alfred 300mW Wind Project for Enbridge, Quebec, Canada, 2012-14

* Supported ownerís engineer duties task

- Reviewed design, studies, construction reports and make recommendations

Greenwich Lake 98.9MW and Massif du Sud 150MW Wind Projects for Enbridge, Ontario and Quebec, Canada, 2012

* Conducted technical due diligence report

- Reviewed design, studies, specifications, construction, site inspection, and make recommendations

230kV Transmission Station Project for Hydro One, Ontario, Canada, 2012

* Supervised team to design 230/27.6kV DESN substation for bid proposal

- Developed SLD, P&C, layout/elevations diagrams for two 230/28/28kV power transformers, 28kV double-bus, double-breaker with tie-switch rigid (tubular) bus system, 16 outgoing 28kV O/H feeders, capbanks

Erieau Wind Project for International Power/GDF Suez, Ontario, Canada 2012

* Participated in witness testing for 66/88/110MVA, 240/34.5kV power transformer at GE Prolec plant (Monterrey, Mexico)

Proposal Projects:

* Participated in bid proposal (core of proposal team)

* Prepared drawings, BOM, equipment datasheets

* Reviewed vendor quotes and selected equipment

* Prepared estimates

Windy Point 43MW EPC Wind Project for Mainstream Renewable Power, Alberta, Canada, 2014

Grand Valley (3) 40MW EPC Wind Project for Canadian Projects, Ontario, Canada, 2014

Armow 180MW EPC Wind Project for SP Armow Wind Ontario Limited Partnership, Ontario, Canada, 2014

ZED 5 x 15MW EPC Wind Projects for Zero Emission Energy Developments, British Columbia, Canada, 2013

Cochrane and Long Lake 40MW EPC Solar Projects for Northland Power, Ontario, Canada, 2013

K2 270MW EPC Wind Project for Samsung Renewable Energy/Pattern Ontario Wind Development/Capital Power Generation Services, Ontario, Canada, 2013

Bow Lake 58.32MW EPC Wind Project for Canadian Projects, Ontario, Canada, 2013

Grand Bend 100MW EPC Wind Project for Northland Power, Ontario, Canada, 2013

Adelaide 40MW and Cedar Point II 100MW EPCM Wind Projects for Suncor Renewable, Ontario, Canada, 2013

Orillia 1/2/3, Midhurst 2/3/4/6, Smith Falls 1/2/3, Sunningdale, Breen, Adelaide, Ingersoll 113.5MW EPC Solar Projects for Recurrent Energy, Ontario, Canada, 2012

Dufferin 99MW EPC Wind Project for Longyuan Power, Ontario, Canada 2012

STANTEC, TORONTO/KITCHENER, CANADA August 2010 - April 2012

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

* Led engineers and draftspersons

* Designed SLD and substation equipment layout

* Developed P&C philosophy and DG interconnection with IESO/Hydro One

* Modeled distribution generating facilities for system studies

* Facilitated project management for work breakdown, man hour estimates, cost, equipment estimates

* Coordinated work with local power authorities, clients and contractors

Project Participation:

Port Dover Nanticoke 104.4MW Wind Project for Capital Power & Graham Infrastructure, Ontario, Canada 2012

* Led engineers and drafters for 230/34.5kV substation detailed design

- Checked and issued SLD, layout, elevation, HV and MV bus detail, grounding, conduit, cable/conduit schedules, AC/DC distribution, lighting and lightening drawings

- Prepared calculation and study reports, i.e. design criteria, short circuit, protection philosophy, rigid bus study, CT ratio sizing. Equipment sizing. Prepared specifications and datasheets for equipment

- Supported client to purchase equipment. Reviewed vendor drawings

Grand Renewable Energy Park 140MW Wind and 100MW Solar Projects for Samsung Renewable Energy, Ontario, Canada 2010-12

* Participated in proposal bid by estimating 230/34.5kV collector substation and 230kV interconnection station

- Prepared SLD, switchyard layout, protection/SCADA, BOM, equipment datasheets for RFQs

CAREER TRANSITION, TORONTO, CANADA February 2009 - August 2010

* Utilized time to complete PEO license requirements and obtained P.Eng. license in May 2010

BANTREL, TORONTO, CANADA January 2008 - February 2009

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

* Reviewed design briefs, drawings, specifications, and datasheets

* Completed engineering deliverables plan and man hours against proposal targets

* Supported material requisition and bid evaluation. Reviewed selections of equipment

* Supervised young engineers and drafters

Project Participation:

Surmont 2 SAGD Oil Sand Project for Conoco Philips, Alberta, Canada 2008

* Participated in oil sand detailed design expansion project

- Designed 240/72/25kV substation design layout and SLD

- Designed 72kV and 25kV O/H pole structure design and routing

- Prepared MTO, budgetary quotes, and evaluation

Horizon Refinery Project for Petro-Canada, Montreal, Canada 2008

* Participated in oil refinery refurbishment project

- Supported design team to review and check drawings in order to complete specification and datasheets

- Supported procurement team for tendering equipment. Bid evaluation and equipment selection

- Reviewed vendor drawings

SNC-LAVALIN, TORONTO, CANADA August 2007 - January 2008

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

* Designed SLD, P&C, and substation layout/elevation, grounding, AC/DC/3-line schematics

* Calculated short circuit, load flow, large motor start-up for distribution network

* Prepared data sheets and selected equipment

Project Participation:

Kabanga Nickel Project for Xtrata, Tanzania & Canada 2007

* Participate in pre/feasibility study and design for Kabanga Nickel process plant and 220/11kV substation, Dar Es Salaam port terminal, Quebec City port terminal, and Sudbury process plant

- Designed SLD and basic calculations for equipment selection

- Prepared MCC schedule and load list

SHAW STONE & WEBSTER CANADA, TORONTO, CANADA July 2006 - July 2007

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

* Prepared single line diagrams, three line diagrams, DC/AC schematics, and logic diagrams

* Performed protection relay coordination, short circuit calculation, load flow, power factor correction

* Completed material requisition, specifications of equipment, and bid evaluations

* Interfaced with vendors, client representatives and site personnel including travel to clients’ facilities

Project Participation:

Butene/BTX Plant Project for SABIC, Saudi Arabia 2006-07

* Participated in chemical plant detailed design

- Conducted short circuit calculation, power flow analysis, lightning protection

- Prepared material requisition and datasheet for equipment suitable for EEx nA IIC T3 (Class I, Division 1&2, Group B&D) hazardous area classification and harsh environmental conditions (50 C temperature, very corrosive, blowing sand)

ESSA TS 500/230kV for Hydro One, Ontario, Canada 2006

* Participated in HV substation upgrade

- Design and selected new metal oxide 500kV surge arresters as per Hydro One nomenclature

- Prepared bill of material

London Clark TS for Hydro One, Ontario, Canada 2006

* Participated in project to upgrade 600V automatic transfer switch upgrade

- Prepared panel layout, specification, cable trench/conduit re-routing

Auburn Generating Center for EPCOR, Ontario, Canada 2006

* Participated in project proposal for 6 x 100MW GE gas fired turbine project

- Designed SLD and substation layout for 230kV four position Ring Bus system (SF6 dead tank), 230/13.8kV power transformers, 4.16kV SWGR, and 480V MCC

SESCO Electric, TORONTO, CANADA September 2004 - July 2006

TECHNICAL SUPPORT/ENGINEERING

* Provided technical support to establish the most functional and efficient design

* Selected components and equipment based on analysis of specifications

ARMENERGO Power Co., YEREVAN, ARMENIA July 1991 - September 2001

LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/PROJECT ENGINEER

* Supported design, estimates, and procurement

* Developed power studies, protection and control schematics

* Oversaw installation, commissioning, and testing

* Supervised and trained engineers and technicians

Project Participation:

220kV Substation Upgrade 1998-00 (Armenia & Iran power system interconnection)

Hydroelectric Station Project, 2x 5MW Units 1997 (project extension)

Utility rade 220/110/35kV Substation Upgrades 1991-00 (multiple projects for utilities and water authorities)

6kV VFDs Integration for 200MW gas fired units at Thermal Power Plant 1993-94 (brown field project)

Large Boiler House, 1991-92 (greenfield project built in earthquake zone)

EDUCATION

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA May 2003

M.S. in Physics GPA 3.4/4.0

STATE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA, YEREVAN, ARMENIA July 1991

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems and Networks GPA 3.65/4.0

Research Topic: “A Phase Regulation to Increase the Static Stability in Power Systems”

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION, MEMBERSHIP, CREDENTIALS, AND AWARD

* Member of PEO Association holding Professional Engineer license (P.Eng.)

* Member of IEEE, Power & Energy Society

* All academic credentials have been evaluated by the Comparative Education Service of the University of Toronto and recognized in academic level to degrees from a Canadian university

* Award for remarkable professional achievements, ARMENERGO Power, Yerevan, Armenia, 1998

TRAINING PROGRAMS

* SEL Golden Horseshoe Relay Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada 2014

* SEL Golden Horseshoe Relay Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada 2012

* GE Relay Seminar, Niagara Falls, Canada 2008

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, Russian and Armenian

References furnished upon request

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