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Specializing in forensic engineering including origin and cause investigation of power equipment failures, fires and explosions related to utility, commercial and industrial operations both domestically and internationally.Assessment of damage and evaluation of repair, refurbishment and replacement options.Act as the insurer’s representative on the project management team responsible for reconstruction and repairs. Investigation of electrical construction claims and… Show more Specializing in forensic engineering including origin and cause investigation of power equipment failures, fires and explosions related to utility, commercial and industrial operations both domestically and internationally.Assessment of damage and evaluation of repair, refurbishment and replacement options.Act as the insurer’s representative on the project management team responsible for reconstruction and repairs. Investigation of electrical construction claims and project management failures. Conduct risk surveys of electrical utility plants, maintenance and operations. Investigate product liability claims. Show less

Oshawa, Ontario

Started the Toronto area branch of CEP, recruited experts and marketed the company’s expertise. Performed origin and cause investigations and testified in court as an expert.

Toronto, On

Independent contractor specializing in the investigation of power equipment failures and product liability claims such as washers, dryers, heat recovery ventilators.

Whitby, On

Specialized in forensic engineering including origin and cause investigation of power equipment failures, fires and explosions related to utility, commercial and industrial operations both domestically and internationally.Performed assessments of the scope of damage and evaluate repair, refurbishment and replacement options. Acted as the insurer’s representative on the project management team responsible for reconstruction and repairs.Performed investigations of electrical… Show more Specialized in forensic engineering including origin and cause investigation of power equipment failures, fires and explosions related to utility, commercial and industrial operations both domestically and internationally.Performed assessments of the scope of damage and evaluate repair, refurbishment and replacement options. Acted as the insurer’s representative on the project management team responsible for reconstruction and repairs.Performed investigations of electrical construction claims and project management failures. Conducted risk surveys of electrical utility plants, maintenance and operations. Investigated product liability claims. Show less

Markham, On

Independent contractor investigating large power equipment failures such as generators, transformers, switchgear in Canada and other countries.

Toronto, On

Canadian Division subject matter expert for electrical utility asset and project management systems and maintenance operations. Developed new client services in the areas of Enterprise-wide Asset Management (EAM), work management, project management and forecasting systems for utilities and major manufacturing operations.

Whitby, On

Performed risk analysis of utility facilities and power generation stations including identifying improvements to maintenance and operational practices and recommendations for risk mitigation and minimization.

Toronto, On

Directed a large staff of professional engineers and planners engaged in estimating, costing and project management of major transmission construction and rehabilitation projects totaling $125 million annually. Developed and managed project management information systems and processes. Developed and managed corporate forecasting and business intelligence systems tracking $1.1 billion in annual maintenance and operations work programs.

Toronto, On

Utilized technical and project management expertise to develop and evaluate proposed new value added services including marketability of dark fiber, alliances with cable television providers to provide innovative new services utilizing Hydro One distribution infrastructure, time of use billing systems and other strategic opportunities to retain and expand the client base.

Pickering, On

Managed a group of engineers and technicians responsible for technical support, quality control, high voltage testing and insulating oil reclamation and analysis at Ontario Hydro’s main overhaul and repair facility. Developed standards and procedures for the repair of major electrical equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, generators, bushings, cables, etc.), as well as the processing and testing of insulating fluids. Investigated transit damage to large electrical… Show more Managed a group of engineers and technicians responsible for technical support, quality control, high voltage testing and insulating oil reclamation and analysis at Ontario Hydro’s main overhaul and repair facility. Developed standards and procedures for the repair of major electrical equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, generators, bushings, cables, etc.), as well as the processing and testing of insulating fluids. Investigated transit damage to large electrical apparatus shipped by rail and truck. Developed impact limit standards and plant procedures for the mounting of impact recorders. With the assistance of the Seismic group of Hydro’s Research Division and OZA International, designed, developed and produced electronic impact recorders for use on transformer shipments.Managed the electrical apprenticeship program, conducted root cause analysis of major equipment failures and client complaints. Managed plant expansions and modifications. Show less

Pickering, On

Developed, implemented and managed the quality assurance program for Central Maintenance Services, a world class overhaul centre for transformers, switchgear, generators and turbines. Developed engineering standards and work procedures for the repair and refurbishment of large power and distribution transformers, circuit breakers and bushings. Supervised a group responsible for high voltage testing, QA inspection of equipment and review of project details, authorization to release… Show more Developed, implemented and managed the quality assurance program for Central Maintenance Services, a world class overhaul centre for transformers, switchgear, generators and turbines. Developed engineering standards and work procedures for the repair and refurbishment of large power and distribution transformers, circuit breakers and bushings. Supervised a group responsible for high voltage testing, QA inspection of equipment and review of project details, authorization to release for shipment, investigation of non-conformance incidents and client complaints. Show less

Toronto, On

Investigated equipment failures at generating stations including generators, precipitators, battery systems, metal clad switchgear, isolated phase bus and personal injury accidents.Prepared lessons, course material and conducted training for the power maintenance electrical apprenticeship program.Investigated large power transformer failures and supervision of repairs. Investigated of circuit breaker failures. Managed Ontario Hydro’s mobile equipment fleet of… Show more Investigated equipment failures at generating stations including generators, precipitators, battery systems, metal clad switchgear, isolated phase bus and personal injury accidents.Prepared lessons, course material and conducted training for the power maintenance electrical apprenticeship program.Investigated large power transformer failures and supervision of repairs. Investigated of circuit breaker failures. Managed Ontario Hydro’s mobile equipment fleet of degassifier, mobile substations, mobile generators, oil tankers and mobile oil processing equipment. Developed design criteria standards for transmission lines and transmission towers.Managed operation of Ontario Hydro’s fleet of 10 helicopters. Show less

Toronto, On

A special assignment to develop a financial model for the operation of hydraulic generating stations for use by Electrical Utility Cost Group (EUCG) an international association of power utilities.