Electrical Engineer Power Plant
Resume:
MITESH VAGHELA
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(M) 818-***-****
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
• Strong technical background which includes theory as well as hands on experience.
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working as part of a team and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
• Previous work experience helped develop good troubleshooting skills as well as further develop electrical and mechanical skills.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• 2 years experience in applying the planning criteria and conducting computer simulations of bulk power system performance using GE PSLF.
• 3 years of experience in Arc flash analysis, relay coordination study and short circuit study using ETAP and SKM.
• Performed load flow studies and dynamic simulations
• Familiar with Load Forecasting Analysis (Loss of Load Probability) and Power Transmission experience
• Experience with Reliability Analysis, and Contingency Analysis.
• Proficient in Project Management, Design, & Strong Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Excellent Teamwork, Presentation, and Decision Making skills
• Multi-tasking, Responsible, Detail Oriented, Self-motivated and Well Organized
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Exemplary Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Leadership Qualities
EDUCATION
• Master of Science (M.S) in Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.66 / 4.00 Dec 2009
California State University, Northridge, California
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Clipper Wind Power INC, USA Dec. 2010-Present
• Leading the power system team, for various project on the technical design and implementation of the power system e.g. power and distribution transformers, switchgear, power distribution panel, grounding and lightning systems, safety, and power cable sizing.
• Assisting and providing technical support during the design, validation and production phases of the power system equipments for the purpose of compliance with international (IEC, IEEE) and local standards (e.g. UL, ANSI, CE, NEC, and etc…)
• Assisting other power system personnel with product developments and interfacing with
production engineering at Cedar Rapids manufacturing plant including technical issues and
solutions.
• Developing documentation and specifications of related power system components;
This includes conducting, calculations and simulations of the system as per defined ratings and developing the final reports.
• Conducting simulations for arc flash studies and protection device coordination, short circuit
calculations related to power system equipment using ETAP.
• Developing electrical one line diagrams and schematics for the power system equipments.
• Developing design concepts for optimized packaging and cost effective solutions for the power distribution systems and panels.
• Providing support with any failure root cause analysis on the existing power system components (transformers, power distribution systems, switchgear, grounding and lightning systems and etc...) and recommend cost effective corrective actions.
• Communicating with vendors, quality, production and reliability engineering and field
services on technical issues.
• Developing work instructions and procedures for use in the field and production.
• Providing support on non-conformance issues.
• Developing and performing analysis of wind turbine model using PSLF and PSSE.
• Designing Lightning protection system and grounding system for wind turbine.
• Designing power distribution panel and testing the generator to build prototype.
Power Tech Engineer Inc, USA June 2009- Dec. 2010
Job Profile: Electrical Engineer
• Designing and planning of electrical transmission system using software like PLS-CADD and PSLF (GE).
• System Load Flow study, steady state, dynamic stability study and modeling of transmission system using PSLF and ETAP.
• Working with ETAP grounding grid module to find GPR for Castaic pumping plant for root cause analysis of SF6 Circuit Breaker
• Working on Path transfer capability study as an assistant electrical engineer.
• Testing of relay, circuit breaker and transformer.
• Planning, analyzing and understanding of control panel wiring.
• Arc Flash analysis using SKM Tools.
• Relay co-ordination study using ASPEN and Power world software.
• Life cycle of synchronous condenser and its retrofit and replacement using Auto cad and Microsoft access for LA County.
• Planning and cost estimation of PV Solar power plant.
• Solar System modeling using RET SOLAR, Solar Pro design software and SAM.
• Solar Power plant cost analysis and designing of single line diagram, layout.
• RFP submission for renewal energy projects for different utilities.
• Load calculation, Short circuit analysis and gradation of old system of lights of America using NEC Code.
AEI System, USA June 2008-Aug. 2008
Job Profile: Testing Engineer (intern)
• Designing and Testing of Dc-Dc power converter, Buck and Boost converter.
• Simulation and designing of power supply circuit using Tina and P spice.
• Testing and analyzing of printed circuit board.
Baco Industry, India June 2005 –Aug. 2006
Job profile: Electrical Supervisor
• Supervising the testing and maintenance of electrical machines (Motor, Generator and Transformer).
• Supervising the testing and maintenance of electrical machines (Motor, Generator and Transformer).
• The analysis and design of AC Induction , Brushless PM motors and generators for use in industrial and commercial applications. This would include, the electromagnetic design of the motor lamination, materials selection, thermal analysis, and performance & efficiency trade-offs based on the specific application requirements. Input voltage will be equal to or less than 600VAC, and output power equal to or less than 250kW.
• Development of testing requirements, technical specification preparation, competitive analysis, and technical communications with the customer or manufacturing facility.
• Supervising the testing of medium and low voltage transformers.
• Held lead Generators and motor electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis and design check role on multiple projects which passed electromagnetic qualification tests.
• Learned and applied stringent EMC standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461E) ensuring products properly tested
to customer requirements.
• Supervising the testing of medium and low voltage transformers.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
• Received training and certificate from Power Tech Engineers Inc as relay technician and substation engineer.
• Received training and certificate from GE on PSLF steady state voltage stability analysis and dynamic system stability and contingency analysis.
• Received Training from prolific engineering on PLC and SCADA system.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Designing software: Auto Cad 2008.
• Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Programming Languages: C , C++
• Others: Mat Lab, MS Access, MS Office, Tina, P Spice, PLC (Allen Bradley RS Logix
- 5000), PSLF, ASPEN, Power World, SKM Power Tools, Math Cad, RET-
SOLAR, SOLAR PRO DESIGN, PLS-CADD,ETAP, Sam, PV Solar.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
• Carbon Capture PV44 impact of study and stability analysis using PSLF.
• Life cycle study of synchronous condenser for LA County.
• Arc Flash analysis using SKM Power Tools for LADWP.
• Contingency analysis for carbon captures solar project.
• Designing of DC power supply and DC-DC power converter.
• Load flow, system impact study and Transient analysis for IID system using PSLF and ETAP.
• Up gradation of Protection system of Lights of America using NEC CODE.
• Interconnection study, load flow analysis and stability analysis for various solar projects.
• Designing Lightning protection system for wind turbine.
• Design and validate the power distribution panel design.
• Testing and validation of ODP and TWEAC generators.
• Enhanced lightning protection and grounding system in Clipper Liberty 2.5MW prototype.
• Arc flash analysis and protection system coordination of the Liberty 2.5MW wind turbine.
• High Voltage Test on clipper wind turbine blade.
• Design of power inverters, protection system setting and coordination to enable low voltage ride through severe
grid events.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND PROFESSIONAL PAPERS
• Computer and Numerical control Drill machine: Design of working model of CNC drill machine using
3 stepper motor and micro controller logic programming for precision drilling work.
• Dual axis solar tracker.
• Different types of relay and PLC operated relay with RS Logix 5000 Allen Bradley PLC kit.
• Study on Phasor measurement unit based fault detection and location technique.
• Technical Paper on Microprocessor Based Relay and renewable energy sources.
“Involved in lab set up for motor protection relay at California State University, Northridge”
• Working with communication processor (SEL-2032), Adaptive multichannel source (SEL-AMS) and
Motor protection relay (SEL-710) and collected data of actual system for demonstration.
• Learning Terminal Simulation software (SEL-5030) for Communication Processor (SEL-2032) and
motor Protection Relay (SEL-710) and Test System Software (SEL-5401) for Adaptive Multichannel
Source (SEL- AMS) and acquiring knowledge of SCADA system.
• Procuring knowledge to interfacing of different component with RTUs and HMIs.
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