PAUL DELLA

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POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Performance driven Power Engineer with 23 years experience in the delivery of top quality results as an electrical distribution engineer, generation interconnection engineer and power systems engineer. Proficient in the performance of all function including power flow studies, budget item creation, power line management, outage contingency planning, power monitoring, coordination and technical reporting, and all other functions related to the operation, expansion and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems. As generation interconnection engineer, a team leader of engineers studying and presenting results on activities for generator project interconnection to the utility grid. Consultant to renewal energy firms in the refinement of their products’ electrical systems and ability to interconnect their generation products to electric utility grids. Assist with development of innovative and proprietary battery technology with an inventor for transportation use.

Audits Budgeting Cost/Benefit Analysis Expense Control Financial Analysis Change Management

Consulting Project Management Strategic Planning Policy Development Process Improvement

Training / Development QC / QA / Testing Technical Support Technical Writing Negotiations

Needs Assessment Presentations Customer Service Inventory Management Outsourcing

Procurement / Purchasing Vendor Relations Cost Reduction Operations Management

Electric Power Flow Technical Studies Power Outage Management

Risk Management OSHA / Regulatory Compliance

Fred Meyer - April 2020-present

Associate Cashier in Home Department at Fisher’s Landing Store

Mc Laren Inc. www.mclareninc.com, July 2016 – Oct 2016

A Sales representative of electrical and communications equipment of several vendors to electrical utilities, power generators, mines, panel builders and consulting engineering firms throughout Utah, southern Idaho and northern Nevada in conjunction with regional sales mangers of the manufacturer.

ZERO KAR TECHNOLOGIES www.zerokar.com, Mike Hargett: Inventor, 1-888-***-****, Salem Oregon June 2010 – June 2012

·Assisted Zero Kar Technologies with the testing and development of an innovative battery technology for vehicular and other applications.

·Presented technical overview of Zero Kar’s innovative battery technology to Oregon Senator Merkley’s selected staff members.

·Gave the technical presentations explaining Zero Kar’s new technical progress results from tests performed on Zero Kar’s new prototype, first of its kind, 3 wheeled vehicle.

·Demonstrated to the public Zero Kar’s 3 wheeled prototype vehicles at the Oregon State Capital Building in Salem, Oregon including demonstration rides for the interested general public during the summer of 2011.

·Represented Zero Kar Tech to the public using a table set technical display to explain this new innovative technology crafted by Zero Kar’s inventor Mike Hargett for potential investors/partners.

VESTAS AMERICAN WIND TECHNOLOGIES, Portland Oregon Jan 2008 – April 2009

A world class wind turbine manufacturer for the generation of wind power to customers in the United States and Canada.

Electrical Systems Engineer

Assisted with the technical electrical engineering aspects of the interconnection of wind turbine generators to electrical utilities in the United States and Canada. Implemented lock out/tag out procedures, evaluated the electrical distribution system layout and circuit capacity within wind farm boundaries and impact to the interconnected utilities circuits while reviewing, refining and approving the protection schemes for electrical faults and their impact on interconnected electrical circuits for optimal long term operational. Performed CIM (Continuous Improvement Management) as the assigned engineer to a team of staff members tasked with evaluating and improving electrical systems of problematic wind turbines. Data was gathered and evaluated to determine the root cause(s) and develop potential solutions, which were then evaluated and effectiveness tested in trial runs. Test data was utilized to craft a solution implementation plan for corporate management approval and execution.

Accomplishments:

Co-resolved electrical cable failure difficulties significantly improving its operational performance and allowing for potential expansion with additional wind generators, thus enhancing sales and retaining an existing customer wind farm.

PAUL DELLA

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PACIFICORP, Portland Oregon 1984 – 2008

A private electric utility serving residential, commercial and industrial customers in six western states.

Generation Interconnection & Distribution Standards Engineer Aug 2003 – Jan 2008

Created distribution standards or developed revisions for electrical distribution systems. The final result would be included in the database of files for use by engineering staff in the execution of assignments throughout the corporation. Standards included equipment specifications, electrical phenomena guidelines and budgeting tools. Evaluated and approved vendors and products for equipment inventory. As an electrical engineering team leader, performed Generation Interconnection Studies on private utility distribution system and crafted reports involving performance of power flow analysis and assisting other engineers in relay/ protection relay review, meter and telecommunications for both internal managers and external customers and consulting engineers. Participated in execution of legal agreements and project management responsibilities. Edited corporate policies and procedures for generation interconnection projects.

Accomplishments:

Updated and/or authored new distribution standards to be used by engineering staff throughout the corporation to resolve electrical problems in the course of their daily work.

Performed power flow interconnection studies and wrote engineering reports in collaboration with corporate engineers on proposed generation interconnection projects in a regulated and well-defined queued process in all six states served by PacifiCorp. Coordinated all engineering efforts on the team to create detailed engineering reports for management review and approval for execution of action items.

Collaborated on development of a new PacifiCorp policy and procedure for generation interconnection on Transmission Systems not previously in existence; refined and enhanced existing policies and procedures for generation interconnection of distribution systems.

PacifiCorp, Area Engineer: Provider of electrical service to industrial, commercial and residential customers in six-state area.

Albany, Oregon June 1998 – Aug 2003

Using corporate software, performed five-year electrical distribution system studies to plan for capital budget construction projects and assure continued superior electrical service, including fuse coordination studies and relay settings reviews to ensure accurate and up-to-date relay settings. Completed detailed studies on large corporate customers regarding electrical service. Collaborated with large account managers to present study results and answer business questions about electrical service. Assisted in the development of capital budgets with documentation and recommendations. Made field purchases as needed. Worked on completion of corporate Engineering Bulletins & Standards, as well as the Material Witness newsletter concerning failed electrical equipment. Supervised line crews when on call with storm or incident related power disturbances. Worked with Material Quality Engineers investigating failed electrical equipment. Addressed engineering related safety concerns at monthly safety meetings and visits with line crews. Presented changes and modifications in procedures to field operation managers and line crews. Performed electromagnetic field surveys; measurement findings and technical literature reviews individually tailored to custom concerns and presented at customer visits. Assisted with customer initiated requests concerning power quality, voltage fluctuation and Public Utility Commission investigations.

Accomplishments:

Satisfied customer concerns on health effects of magnetic and electric phenomena by performing electromagnetic field measurements with sophisticated measuring devices.

Complete technically-oriented five-year distribution electrical studies and technical reports on all electrical circuits within assigned service territory. Presented verbal and PowerPoint results during budget meetings.

Executed fuse coordination engineering studies and reports related to circuits. Crafted technical solutions for problems discovered in studies and submitted for review and approval of expenditures.

Served as “on call” manager on 24 hour rotating duty to assist emergency electric service restoration.

Provided engineering technical consulting presence during large customer account meetings.

PACIFICORP, Assistant Area Engineer

Portland Oregon 1990 –1998

Medford, Oregon 1984 –1990

Using corporate software, performed five-year electrical distribution system studies to plan for capital budget construction projects and assure continued superior electrical service, including fuse coordination studies and relay settings reviews to ensure accurate and up-to-date relay settings. Completed detailed studies on large corporate customers regarding electrical service. Collaborated with large account managers to present study results and answer business questions about electrical service. Assisted in the development of capital budgets with documentation and recommendations. Made field purchases as needed. Worked on completion of corporate Engineering Bulletins & Standards, as well as the Material Witness newsletter concerning failed electrical equipment. Supervised line crews when on call with storm or incident related power disturbances. Worked with Material Quality Engineers investigating failed electrical equipment. Addressed engineering related safety concerns at monthly safety meetings and visits with line crews. Presented changes and modifications in procedures to field operation managers and line crews. Performed electromagnetic field surveys; measurement findings and technical literature reviews individually tailored to custom concerns and presented at customer visits. Assisted with customer initiated requests concerning power quality, voltage fluctuation and Public Utility Commission investigations. Participated in pilot project on the topic of distribution automation for the purpose of testing and evaluating for PacifiCorp’s technical and economic purposes the usefulness and benefits of the new technology on overhead, padmounted and underground switch locations on medium voltage circuits. Also tested remote metering and fault location and packet radio technologies for communications with said devices.

Accomplishments:

Satisfied customer concerns on health effects of magnetic and electric phenomena by performing electromagnetic field measurements with sophisticated measuring devices.

Complete technically-oriented five-year distribution electrical studies and technical reports on all electrical circuits within assigned service territory. Presented verbal and PowerPoint results during budget meetings.

Executed fuse coordination engineering studies and reports related to circuits. Crafted technical solutions for problems discovered in studies and submitted for review and approval of expenditures.

Served as “on call” manager on 24 hour rotating duty to assist emergency electric service restoration.

Provided engineering technical consulting presence during large customer account meetings.

BONNEVILLE POWER ADMIN: COOPERATIVE STUDENT 1979-1983

Worked on 4 different departments during the summer and one 6 month stint as directed by the program coordinator to blend in with university classes.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

University of Portland Portland, Oregon

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

University of Portland Portland, Oregon

PacifiCorp Pathways to Leadership Series

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office ABB FeederAll Power Flow and Fuse Coordination Software ASPEN

Business Objects Outage Management Software

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