Electrical Engineer Power

CEDARFALCON, P.E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-***-**** ader7z@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Engineer, licensed in AZ, CA, TX, NY, and PR with 17 years of experience in high voltage testing and commissioning of distribution systems for notable organizations and extensive nuclear experience with the United States Navy. Strong background in AC/DC fundamentals, protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and substation equipment. Skilled in electrical system modeling, relay coordination, short circuit studies, setting microprocessor-based relay, and field commissioning of electrical systems. Adept at adhering to NERC/FERC reliability standards, and relevant codes and standards. Continuously championing awareness and execution of safety protocols.

Core Competencies…

Electrical Systems High/Medium/Low Voltage Systems Electrical Planning & Maintenance Substation Commissioning AC/DC Circuits Generator Controls Circuit Breaker Repair Motor Controllers Schematics Thermal Imaging Electrical Testing Troubleshooting Quality Assurance Electrical Safety Standards & Regulation Compliance Technical Training & Leadership Consumer Training Project Management Communications Construction CAREER NARRATIVE

Jensen Hughes, Goodyear, AZ 2017 to Present

DESIGN ENGINEERING MANAGER

Manages a staff of six engineers. Projects include electrical design for electrical systems, fire alarm systems, and power system studies. Project manager, and technical lead for distribution studies at U.S. Air Force bases around the world. Ensures that every aspect of the project is done technically correct and safely. Job tasks include field verification of distribution equipment, system modelling, system analysis, report writing, and project presentations. System analysis includes arc flash, power flow, short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and reliability analysis. Designed several electrical system upgrades in healthcare facilities, hotels, and high-rise buildings. Assists the forensics division in investigating root cause of electrical system failures.

• Electrical System Design

• Power System Analysis

• Code Consulting

• Forensic investigating

DEPCOM Power, Scottsdale, AZ 2016 to 2017

HIGH VOLTAGE COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR

In addition to the same responsibilities as the First Solar position below: Manages the construction phase of High Voltage substations to ensure specifications and standards are followed. Responsible for receiving major pieces of electrical equipment including GSU transformers, substation steel packages, control houses, and high and medium voltage circuit breakers. Analyze construction and testing bid packages for contract selection. Developed substation design criteria and testing plans to streamline the design and testing phases of substation projects.

CEDARFALCON, P.E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

602-***-**** ader7z@r.postjobfree.com

First Solar Inc., Tempe, AZ 2015 to 2016

HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEER II

Accountable for the verification testing and commissioning process ensuring compliance with industry and corporate standards. Manage field start-up and commissioning functions for all components of the systems across multiple project sites which includes engineering and construction support, execution of pre-commissioning protocols, commissioning protocols, acceptance tests, and customer training.

• Design commissioning protocols for subcontractors to follow and supervise technicians at project sites.

• Create and modify technical specifications for power transformers, power circuit breakers, control house, and other high voltage substation materials.

• Assist SCADA engineers, substation physical engineers, and control design staff to integrate systems protection, control, and monitoring systems.

• Interact with Utilities, Developers, and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to ensure solar interconnections and assist clients with interconnection application processes.

• Apply project filed mark-ups to as-built drawings.

• Remain current on product technology to install, troubleshoot, and repair products, and instruct and provide direction to technicians.

Arizona Public Services (APS), Tonopah, AZ 2014 to 2015 ENGINEER I

Gained valuable information as an Engineer in training at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Training included reactor safety, reactor theory, NRC requirements, plant operations, modification process, procurement process, procedural compliance, and best practices for maintenance. Electrical Reliability Services (ERS), Tempe, AZ 2007 to 2014 FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

Performed testing of low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution systems which included switchboards, circuit breakers, transformers, switches, cables, grounding systems, and relays.

• Posted six years of field testing and no safety incidents.

• Performed complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.

• Performed instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting and generator testing.

• Completed complex, detailed reports promptly at the end of projects. United States Navy 2001 to 2007

ELECTRICIANS MATE, Second Class, Nuclear

Shutdown Reactor Operator Load Dispatcher Propulsion Electrician Electrical Operator Extensive training on the nuclear power track completed before assignment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Deep understanding of nuclear, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Supervised nuclear plant and steam plant operations, maintenance planning, operations, and troubleshooting.

• Earned most senior watch station available as Electricians Mate.

• Honorably Discharged in 2007.

CEDARFALCON, P.E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

602-***-**** ader7z@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power & Energy Systems, GPA: 3.6 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2014

California Conference of Arson Investigation, CCAI, San Louis Obispo, CA 2019 ETAP 115, Power System Analysis, ETAP, Irvine, CA 2017 Hands on Relay Training, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 2016 Generic Fundamentals for Reactor Operators, Marco P. Faust, Buckeye, AZ 2015 Transformer Testing Fundamentals (Doble M4000), Doble Engineering, Houston, TZ 2008 Basic Testing Training, Electrical Reliability Services, Pleasanton, CA 2015 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Unit, Ballston Spa, NY 2001 Nuclear Power School, Charleston, SC 2001

Professional Engineer, Licensed in AZ, CA, TX, NY, and PR Certified, CRP, AED, Basic First Aid, American Heart Association

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