Mike Higgins P.Eng, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Remote

Approve documentation for equipment installation and oversight for installation of network infrastructureProvide training on QA, meters, infrastructure, and applications Interface with contractors that perform installation of network equipment to ensure that required quality assurance, schedules, cost constraints, and expectations are metProvide support of Utility business process modifications Manage all schedules, commercial, and project risks Support other Project Managers by providing Engineering support.Participate in Joint Workgroups with Canadian Electrical Association, Measurement Canada, and peers within Canadian Gas AssociationManage the Measurement Canada relationship for all Sensus electric meters, including Notice of Approval applications, Notice of Approval revisions, meeting of regulatory requirements, and incorporating new regulatory opportunitiesWork with Sensus Subject Matter Experts to develop a support network to resolve issues in a timely fashion and a reliable manner

Fredericton Nb

Developed and implemented NB Power’s Metering StrategyNegotiated procurement contracts with metering vendors Participated in CEA – MC joint work groups Implemented Mobile Collection and Wireless Fixed Network in NBBenchmarked NB Power’s metering activities with other utilitiesIn January of 2008, I assumed full responsibility for management of Metering Services with a staff of 5.

Fredericton, Nb

Responsible for the Provincial Load Research program Supervised data collection, editing and validation of the dataProvided inputs to Rate Schedules and Policies including; line extension policy, rate development and interpretations of existing ratesParticipated in preparation of the annual Load Forecast and the annual Class Cost Allocation StudyAppointed Project Manager for Time of Use rates, Implementation of Net Metering and Embedded Generation, and Metering Strategy

Lepreau, Nb

Issued new and revised maintenance manuals and Station Instructions Provided technical support and on the job training to EI&C MaintainersInterfaced with System Engineers on maintenance issues Provided co-ordination for power, lighting and communications during outages

Mississauga, Ontario

Provided engineering consulting services to Ontario Hydro Team Leader for implementation phase of DNGS SDS Redesign

Fredericton Nb

Performed data collection, Performed validation, estimation, editing, of the dataCombined data to be presented in Load Research Report to Provincial Regulator