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Roslindale, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Roma, Roma, It

Westborough, Massachusetts, Us

• Developed and generated production test procedures, test plans, and other documentation.• Communicated directly with Test Engineering management and Quality Assurance to ensure the production test procedures meet all production test requirements inclusive of repeatability, sustainability and production rate requirements. • Troubleshot technical issues that came up during verification and testing of production products. • Performed and provided training of Production Test staff with test instruments, fixtures, test stations, and test procedures. • Performed root cause analysis of product failures and recommended corrective actions or improvements to the engineering and quality team.• Evaluated released products for possible new or improved test system configurations• Developed end propose technical test solutions in collaboration with external customers in response to requests from all departments. • Designed fixtures to verify functionality while meeting production volume and quality assurance requirements. • Participated in work teams in pursuit of continuous improvements of processes and the working environment at the facility. • Worked with service and quality groups to track performance of products

Columbus, Ohio, Us

• Managed test teams at domestic airports in the testing and evaluation of newly installed and/or modified CBIS (Checked Baggage Inspection Systems) for Homeland Security (TSA).• Developed Test and Evaluate Technical Services contracts for Homeland Security (TSA).• Perform assigned technical tasks and activities in a timely manner and prepare written reports of work performed. • General project activities included conducting research, studies and analyses; performing engineering development; and performing test and evaluation on projects and programs leading to new and enhanced technologies and systems for transportation security. • Technical areas included non-intrusive inspection and associated scientific disciplines, physical security applications, command & control integration, human factors, operations research, statistics, and systems engineering. • Communicated project findings, both orally and in written form. MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) was used to present many of these findings.

London, London, Gb

• Scheduled and supervised numerous employees associated with the 24 hour operations of two HVDC facilities (2000MW and 690MW at +/-450kV) which included scheduling of rotating shift Operators and on-call personnel.• Developed work methods and procedures for the safe and reliable operation of the HVDC network.• Interfaced with other National Grid companies, departments, REMVEC, vendors, ISO-NE, and Hydro-Quebec.• Trained, developed and coached employees. • Ensured compliance with all state, local and federal safety and environment regulations. • Administered company policies and procedures. • Made recommendations for cost saving improvements. • Assumed responsibilities of the HVDC manager when necessary.

London, London, Gb

• Processed all outage applications for 2 HVDC Converter Terminals which included checking for accuracy and making notifications to all parties affected. • Maintained accurate, detailed records on outages and availability. Processed reports and continually update reports on a monthly basis. • Assumed responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor during the position vacancy including operator and engineering scheduling, verifying time sheets and verifying the Operators’ documentation for accuracy.• Assisted the Maintenance Department during shutdowns and manpower deficiencies. • Duties included high voltage switching, operating manlifts, motor/pump inspections.

London, London, Gb

• Worked rotating shifts to coordinate bulk power exchanges between Hydro-Quebec and New England. Performed all station starts and stops, power changes, and switching functions. • Evaluated operational problems and provided technical guidance/support to optimize station availability.• Maintained all network power system parameters. • Kept all AC and DC equipment within designed operating limits. • Evaluated network problems and administered procedures and took corrective actions to maximize energy transfer. • Conducted post-event dispatching and system reconfiguration. Managed and called in necessary personnel during off hours. • Issued switching and tagging orders and processed network outage applications

London, London, Gb

• Operated and maintained the 2000MW Sandy Pond High Voltage D.C. converter terminal. • Performed regular plant inspections to identify equipment status. • Developed the knowledge to analyze, maintain and repair all station sub systems. • Performed crew leader duties during shutdowns. • Provided first person response for the maintenance department during off hours.• Various electric/electronic tools were used to perform these tasks.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

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