Sr. Electrical Engineer

Henry McNeal, EE

Houston, TX *****

********@*****.*** 832-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/henrymcnealEE

Senior Electrical Engineer

Recognized for success in developing new ideas and establishing policies, procedures, and technologies to enhance overall performance, quality, and electrical installation efficiency.

Dynamic and high achieving in oil & gas industry and engineering. Broad-based experience on projects ranging from $1M to $90M in total manufacturing and construction cost. Strong writing, analytical, and technical capabilities complimented by superior team leadership, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in negotiating. Excel in demanding and fast-paced environments. Experienced in specification and procurement of equipment as related to electrical industry.

Core Competencies:

Electrical Distribution Power & Lighting Design

Code Compliance / Calculation

Fire Protection & Security Systems

Quality Control / Commissioning

Telecommunication Systems

Plan / Specification

Project Design and Development

Technical Liaison and Training

Control & Automation Systems

Drilling Control System (Surface and Subsea)

Professional Experience

CAMERON DRILLING CONTROL SYSTEM, Houston, TX 2012 – 2016

A Schlumberger Company

Senior Electrical Engineer

Designed new products, provided product support, interfaced with manufacturing engineering, coordinated development projects with vendor, developed and maintained hardware guidelines, and organized field test. Troubleshot electric / electronic circuits and components. Created electrical schematics and provided technical editing for service manuals. Supervised 1 design electrical engineer and 3 drafting designers.

Reduced costs by negotiating and approving cost-efficient vendor quotes that allowed necessary materials to be purchased for projects.

Increased revenue by completing projects on time with less engineering changes for recurring projects.

Exceeded company objectives by providing sustainable designs that were implemented into 10 different projects for topside and subsea drilling controls.

Developed test procedure for electrical drilling control system, power distribution system, and commissioning procedure, meeting offshore drilling standards.

Standardized all cables from PVC coated to halogen-free, decreasing overall costs and delays and complying with drilling regulatory agencies for offshore drilling standards.

Increased overall understanding of load requirement for drilling control system and sizing of equipment according to customer specification by developing data consumption procedure for power distribution which is currently still used.

Facilitated project meetings and lessons learned sessions, reducing engineering errors on recurring projects which saved lost time during manufacturing.

Received special recognition awards and certificates for safety and contributions in electrical concepts design manufacturing and construction.

GENERAL ELECTRIC AERO ENERGY, Houston, TX 2010 – 2012

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Provided high-quality and accurate design for GE LMS100 Gas Turbine Generator divisions. Performed site surveys, studies, BOM, and quality control and assurance. Prepared technical letter responses to identify and resolve problems in area of expertise. Created fabrication and assembly arrangement drawings for LMS100 turbine control panels, terminal boxes, cable and instrument layouts, and hazardous area layouts.

Ensured compliance with design and regulatory agencies by developing 1- and 3-line diagrams, wiring schematic, loop diagram, I/O lists, and cause and effect list for LMS100 gas turbine and conducting functionality, safety, and integrity testing of electrical design.

Monitored start-up sequence of LMS100 gas turbine engine and 13.8KV 100MW, 3 PH 60Hz, .85 pf generator set, furnishing feedback that indicated how system was operating before delivered to customer.

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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Houston, TX 2009 – 2010

Instructor, Drafting and Design

Taught Acad 2010 / 2011 and Technical Drafting course. Met with individual students to make appropriate recommendations for subsequent courses. Interviewed, counselled, and provided orientation to potential students.

Prepared students for certification by following departmental curriculum and use of approved materials.

SYSKA HENNESSY GROUP, Houston, TX 2007 – 2009

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Performed specialized consulting, engineering, and technology services for clients throughout project lifecycle, helping plan, design, build, and perform equipment selections, circuit load analysis, and voltage drop calculations. Produced proposals and conceptual design reports. Conducted field inspections and coordinated new work.

Achieved intended electrical system and protected client from expensive change orders from contractors by designing construction documents.

PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, LLP, Houston, TX 2005 – 2007

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Led design and development of electrical systems for healthcare facility and large data center design as well as skills in design management. Professional knowledge of broad range of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture. Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems. Attended project meetings with core team, managed work of other designers and trained and mentored as required.

Relocated existing electrical service to higher level and installed several emergency generators during restoration of Tulane Hospital in New Orleans after Katrina, ensuring hospital would stay open in event of disaster.

EJ ELECTRIC CORPORATION, New York, NY 2001 – 2005

Lead Project Engineer

Performed electrical installation and consulting as manager of a group of 7 engineers and CAD

operators. Coordinated with all other trades mechanical, HVAC, architectural, and plumbing.

Supervised 4 electrical technicians and 3 ACAD operators on all aspects of job installation and design.

Designed and conducted layout of all installation drawings. Directed engineers on all aspects of electrical

design. Administered all paperwork including submittals, transmittals, and all engineering-related

paperwork. Participated in major projects including: Bowery Bay Waste Water Treatment Plant Interim Upgrade

Phase 1, Con Edison High Voltage Switchgear Project

Designed and coordinated major substation 5kv -15kv feeders’ banks.

Tackled all aspects of electrical installation from control through high voltage

Education / Professional Development

Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, Suffield University, Connecticut, NY

Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Electrical Engineering, New York City Technical College, Brooklyn, NY

Certified Engineer-In Training (EIT), New York City Technical College, Brooklyn, NY

Certificate in Unix and Database, Network Test Equipment, Micro-test Cable Testing, 3M Telecom System Divisions, Cisco System Training I, Basic Estimating, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #3, New York City, NY

Computer / Technical Skills

AutoCAD 2008 – 20 AutoCAD 2008 – 2011 Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP Enovia Database Servers Windows Servers Security Software System Web Server Systems

Professional Associations

Charter Member, IBEW Local #3

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