Andrew Idehen Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led the on-site execution of Communications Testing and Commissioning (T&C) activities for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project.• Oversaw Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) events to ensure the successful integration of communication-related systems.• Commissioned the preventative and corrective maintenance of subsystems including SCADA, CBTC, PA, GIDS, Telecom, CCTV, BAS, helping maximize operational efficiency of City of Toronto… Show more • Led the on-site execution of Communications Testing and Commissioning (T&C) activities for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project.• Oversaw Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) events to ensure the successful integration of communication-related systems.• Commissioned the preventative and corrective maintenance of subsystems including SCADA, CBTC, PA, GIDS, Telecom, CCTV, BAS, helping maximize operational efficiency of City of Toronto transportation infrastructure.• Conducted pre-briefs to ensure the awareness of all participants regarding testing activities, risks, and safety requirements.• Facilitated de-briefs following testing activities, gathering feedback, and identifying deficiencies, categorized as A, B, or C.• Ensured accurate recording of test results and maintained comprehensive documentation of testing events.• Liaised with the Engineer of Record (CTSD) and vendors for technical support during test activities.• Reviewed and verified test procedures, escalating any issues to the Commissioning Manager-Communications.• Addressed and raised PICO (Problems, Issues, Constraints, Opportunities) issues arising during SAT/SIT events.• Collaborated with CTS staff, construction, and commissioning teams, CTSM, CTSD, various mechanical electrical trades, software developers, and suppliers. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Commissioning and maintenance of subsystem like SCADA, CBTC, PA, GIDS, Telecom (ETEL, MITEL, HFI), CCTV, BAS• Launching Kepware Application during failure and using Remote desktop (Willowglen system)• Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on generator controls and transfer• Experience interpreting signaling circuits and wiring diagrams for the purpose of installation, testing, and troubleshooting• Testing and verifying the correct operation of Signal &… Show more • Commissioning and maintenance of subsystem like SCADA, CBTC, PA, GIDS, Telecom (ETEL, MITEL, HFI), CCTV, BAS• Launching Kepware Application during failure and using Remote desktop (Willowglen system)• Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on generator controls and transfer• Experience interpreting signaling circuits and wiring diagrams for the purpose of installation, testing, and troubleshooting• Testing and verifying the correct operation of Signal & Communications (S&C) systems and equipment on assigned territory• Perform service and inspection activities on CCTV, access control and security systems• Assist in maintaining substation SCADA-RTU design standards and information systems• Configuring Ports with the use of Avaya software and Putty• Checking BAS configuration and verifying the Port is Active or inactive• Planning own work and co-ordinating it with others and performing testing required on each device• Investigate and locate problems or failures and take the proper corrective action• Inspection of SCADA Workstation and Thales Workstation • Performed corrective and preventive maintenance for installed SCADA systems• Repaired, Investigate and locate failures and take the proper corrective measures• Prepare and submitted reports, time sheets and handle general correspondence• Experience with NMS Specification• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing• Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations• Provided network management assistance, monitoring, configuration and troubleshooting of AP’s, switches, routers• Instrument calibration, Testing and Troubleshooting of different Fluke equipment and electronic equipment• Installed, disassembled, and reassembled complex machinery.• Provided routine safety checks and preventative maintenance.• Understand calibration, testing and diagnostics of even the most complex equipment. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Perform service and inspection activities on CCTV, access control and security systems• Trained clients in operating newly installed systems and authored technical manuals.• Manage service issues on-site to ensure fiscal requirements are met• Take part in 24hr on-call service rotation• Troubleshoot systems and perform necessary repairs• Effectively service panels all makes and models• Read and interpretted blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications… Show more • Perform service and inspection activities on CCTV, access control and security systems• Trained clients in operating newly installed systems and authored technical manuals.• Manage service issues on-site to ensure fiscal requirements are met• Take part in 24hr on-call service rotation• Troubleshoot systems and perform necessary repairs• Effectively service panels all makes and models• Read and interpretted blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics and operational/product manuals• Evaluated and diagnosed equipment that requires servicing as well as troubleshoot problems• Keep track of site developments, make the necessary preparations, and inspect and summit revised drawings as necessary.• Create an equipment purchase request and coordinate with customers and contractors to ensure the delivery date is reached.• Oversee and keep an eye on the project's commercial and technical activities.• Organize personnel in accordance with project requirements and draught progress reports for customer submission.• Gathering of submissions for user guides, FAT/UAT reports, technical ideas, and system write-outs, among other things. Show less

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

• Performed Maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of all electronics, electrical, controls, instrumentation and computer-based equipment• Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers • Prepared and filled out all work orders or inspection forms and submit to Electronic Lead• Visually inspect equipment in the yard/shop/location and report any deficiency to the Electronics Lead• Assisting IT group regarding any requirement that they… Show more • Performed Maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of all electronics, electrical, controls, instrumentation and computer-based equipment• Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers • Prepared and filled out all work orders or inspection forms and submit to Electronic Lead• Visually inspect equipment in the yard/shop/location and report any deficiency to the Electronics Lead• Assisting IT group regarding any requirement that they might need related to computers, radios, phones or networks in the field or districts• Testing repaired equipment for proper performance and ensuring that work meets manufacturers specifications• Assisting Engineering on testing equipment and analyzing technical data of the equipment• Working directly with employees from both maintenance and operations to ensure operational success and reliability• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing• Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on generator controls and transfer• Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations• Assisted in training equipment operators on the proper use operation of the equipment• Provided routine safety checks and preventative maintenance. Show less

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

• Performing complex repairs and basic operations using test equipment and industrial controllers required to test and calibrate equipment.• Working and maintaining Pressure Pump with 15000-2000 PSI• Maintaining fluid pumps by performing minor repairs and by changing parts (i.e. valves, packing, plungers, etc.)• Utilizing remote panel by manipulating gears and throttles to control the speed and pressure at which fluids are pumped• Monitoring control panels to gauge pressure… Show more • Performing complex repairs and basic operations using test equipment and industrial controllers required to test and calibrate equipment.• Working and maintaining Pressure Pump with 15000-2000 PSI• Maintaining fluid pumps by performing minor repairs and by changing parts (i.e. valves, packing, plungers, etc.)• Utilizing remote panel by manipulating gears and throttles to control the speed and pressure at which fluids are pumped• Monitoring control panels to gauge pressure, flow, revolutions per minute (RPMs), and other diagnostic information of equipment (i.e. transmission lock-ups, rig savers)• Used electronic instruments to check performance and evaluate compatibility with existing equipment• Increasing and decreasing fluid pressure and flow as required• Performed routine and preventive maintenance of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment• Performing rigging in / out duties for fracturing equipment for service; contributes to safe rigging operations during and after service delivery Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Planned, directed, and recorded periodic electrical testing, and recommends, initiates modification, replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards. • Detected cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance. • Developed wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing… Show more • Planned, directed, and recorded periodic electrical testing, and recommends, initiates modification, replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards. • Detected cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance. • Developed wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties.• Assembled and tested experimental motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator, windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and component• Assisted senior electrical technicians in installing electrical systems and equipment Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

•Led and coordinated project team in planning, developing, and implementing projects; including meetings, setting priorities•Responsible for scope development, estimating, scheduling and project request development•Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals•Providing engineered solutions and justifications for various upgrades•Able to design analog and digital control… Show more •Led and coordinated project team in planning, developing, and implementing projects; including meetings, setting priorities•Responsible for scope development, estimating, scheduling and project request development•Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals•Providing engineered solutions and justifications for various upgrades•Able to design analog and digital control system Show less

Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics And Management Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics, 3.5