Provide electrical discipline support for Onshore Oil & Gas Projects from front-end to asset operation phases

Electrical Project Engineer for the Refinery Expansion Project--Served as the Electrical Discipline authority for three processing units on the Port Arthur Crude Expansion Project during project construction, commissioning and turnover.--Joined a mega-project during construction phase and quickly became familiar with project plans, specifications, systems and processes.--Interfaced with EPC firm design engineers and construction contractors regarding resolution of technical issues… Show more Electrical Project Engineer for the Refinery Expansion Project--Served as the Electrical Discipline authority for three processing units on the Port Arthur Crude Expansion Project during project construction, commissioning and turnover.--Joined a mega-project during construction phase and quickly became familiar with project plans, specifications, systems and processes.--Interfaced with EPC firm design engineers and construction contractors regarding resolution of technical issues that arose during construction and start-up.--Developed detailed switchgear, motor control center, transformer, cable, and motor inspection checklists to be used during pre-turnover walkdowns. Checklists gave consistency to walkdown activities across all units. --Participated in numerous witness/hold point activities for electrical testing (protective relays, end-to-end testing, phasing). --Guided contractor in development and execution of pre-energization checklists and switching procedures to commission new electrical equipment.--Performed extensive reviews of electrical distribution inspection and test reports to assess compliance with project requirements.--Drove electrical discipline effort to prepare motor and controls for initial runs on large induction and synchronous motors.--Screened, interviewed and selected Elec Inspectors to support inspections, commissioning and start-up on behalf of Motiva.--Served on multi-discipline teams in identifying Pre-Startup Safety Review activities needed to safely start up refinery process units.--Served as primary Motiva point of contact for Heat Tracing, Smart Motor Control Centers, Substation Monitoring Systems, and Large Synchronous Motor issues.--Facilitated training for electrical group members on Synchronous Motors, Heat Tracing, Smart MCC and Uninterruptible Power Supply equipment.--Compiled a list of design and construction lessons learned and best practices for implementation on future projects. Show less

South Texas Gas Projects: Served as electrical discipline authority for project activities. Provided technical specification guidance, reviewed electrical design drawings and equipment submittals, lead factory acceptance testing, provided solutions to construction crews, and participated in equipment commissioning. South Texas Gas Operations: Provided electrical engineering solutions in support of production activities. Reviewed and issued recommendations on management of change… Show more South Texas Gas Projects: Served as electrical discipline authority for project activities. Provided technical specification guidance, reviewed electrical design drawings and equipment submittals, lead factory acceptance testing, provided solutions to construction crews, and participated in equipment commissioning. South Texas Gas Operations: Provided electrical engineering solutions in support of production activities. Reviewed and issued recommendations on management of change requests, researched and issued guidance on electric device suitability for area classification, performed informal investigations on drill rig and production facility electrical incidents and provided recommendations to prevent similar incidents. Colorado Oil Shale Operations: Provided electrical discipline assistance for the facilities reclamation effort. Developed an Electrical &Instrumentation (E&I) scope of work, assisted with schedule development, performed engineering calculations, lead weekly E&I progress meetings, and made periodic site visits to provide engineering assistance and monitor progress. Revised power systems study and developed arc flash labels for selected site electrical equipment. Canada Grosmont Heavy Oil Project: Provided electrical engineering design and estimating support for front-end development of Unconventional Oil projects. Performed electrical transmission and distribution system conceptual development, developed electrical estimates, represented electrical discipline on field simulation and co-ordination teams, and gave presentations to project feasibility review teams.Lead a multi-departmental team in developing Power Transformers and Synchronous AC Machines Standards. Show less

--Performed scope development, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, installation inspections, equipment commissioning activities and turnover activities on capital projects--Lead implementation of Arc Flash Hazard protection program at two plant sites. Co-ordinated power systems studies, identified and implemented engineering changes, modified procedures, and provided training to personnel--Performed troubleshooting on electrical systems and implemented corrective actions to… Show more --Performed scope development, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, installation inspections, equipment commissioning activities and turnover activities on capital projects--Lead implementation of Arc Flash Hazard protection program at two plant sites. Co-ordinated power systems studies, identified and implemented engineering changes, modified procedures, and provided training to personnel--Performed troubleshooting on electrical systems and implemented corrective actions to promptly get critical equipment back in service--Lead teams in formal investigations of safety, environmental and reliability incidents--Developed or improved electrical maintenance procedures on electrical equipment, including circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, UPS systems, batteries and others--Mentored four co-op students and two new engineers in the power distribution reliability and maintenance engineering function--Served as a technical resource for E&I technicians, specialists, designers, contractors and other plant personnel regarding electrical equipment, standards and codes Show less

--Designed, estimated, procured materials for and coordinated implementation of maintenance and capital projects--Performed or coordinated reliability testing of transformers, cables, batteries, circuit breakers, motors and other electrical equipment--Performed short circuit analysis and protective device coordination for several electrical installations. Also performed motor starting voltage drop analyses, conductor sizing and other electrical system calculations--Developed… Show more --Designed, estimated, procured materials for and coordinated implementation of maintenance and capital projects--Performed or coordinated reliability testing of transformers, cables, batteries, circuit breakers, motors and other electrical equipment--Performed short circuit analysis and protective device coordination for several electrical installations. Also performed motor starting voltage drop analyses, conductor sizing and other electrical system calculations--Developed electrical area classification drawings and documents for manufacturing units to ensure compliance with Process Safety Management program--Trained technicians and other plant personnel on electrical subject matter--Developed job plans and job safety analyses for maintenance work activities. Scheduled and lead pre-work safety reviews with contractor, production and maintenance personnel. Also worked closely with production to schedule required outages for maintenance work--Followed 4160 volt and 480 volt induction and synchronous motor repairs and reconditionings at motor repair shops--Procured, programmed, tested, and supervised installation of motor protection relays for large motors Show less

--Managed construction contracts involving electrical, mechanical, civil, and general building construction. Reviewed plans and specifications for constructibility, monitored project schedules, prepared estimates and negotiated contract modifications, and co-ordinated systems start up--Provided construction management support for a construction battalion. Assisted with project planning, design reviews, scheduling and resource leveling. Inspected materials and workmanship for quality… Show more --Managed construction contracts involving electrical, mechanical, civil, and general building construction. Reviewed plans and specifications for constructibility, monitored project schedules, prepared estimates and negotiated contract modifications, and co-ordinated systems start up--Provided construction management support for a construction battalion. Assisted with project planning, design reviews, scheduling and resource leveling. Inspected materials and workmanship for quality, supervised construction materials and tools supply staffs, resolved design issues, and developed monthly progress reports to headquarters Show less