Robert Spiewak, Pe, P.Eng., Mee, Smieee Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

I perform complex electrical engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a MDR projects and specific complex deliverables such as power generation systems, substations, process units, power distribution systems, electric drive systems, protection and lightning and grounding systems. I perform engineering studies, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts optimization, power calculations, specification development, and electrical one-line diagrams development. I communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers. I assist with training other engineers by providing instruction on new technologies and a specialization. I support the development of new technologies and methods. I perform in the highest level engineer position and provide technical expertise. I maintain and promote a focus on MDR's end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction, and I ensure effective communication among other engineering disciplines. I ensure effective management of change and assume responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.In addition, I am SME (Subject Matter Expertise) for MDR in the area of rotating equipment, power electronics, power equipment, protection, and power calculations. I provide the consulting/advisory expertise for the internal Projects and/or engineers inquiries. When working at Lead Engineer position, I act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for complex electrical engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in the Chiyoda International Corporation projects and/or specific complex deliverables such as: permitting, interface with utilities, power generation systems, substations, power distribution systems, lighting and grounding systems, preparation of conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, equipment and apparatus sizing calculations, create and manage electrical scope work for projects.Coordinate with other disciplines and/or lead engineers to ensure correct implementation of the design for the electrical group and coordinate the work of engineers within the E&IC group. Execute complex electrical engineering solutions, analysis and development deliverables on power generation, substation and power distribution systems, lighting and grounding systems.Review engineering studies, design drawings, design documents, material and equipment specifications prepared by subordinates, consultants and/or sub-vendors.Resolve specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards.Provide thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, local and international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications.Supervise and coordinate electrical engineering team performing electrical engineering and design work. Technical execution of the engineering to properly size, specify, purchase and install a complete and operating electrical system that meets the Client requirements.Specification, selection and purchase of all Electrical equipment to meet the performance criteria.Integrate packaged equipment into overall system design. Develop and maintain progress, schedule, staffing planning, and coordination with project management including regular reporting.Effectively communicates technical solutions and concepts to Project Teams and other Engineers.

London, Gb

Seconded to Bechtel O&G by Chevron's Wheatstone LNG Project (Client) as a Commissioning and Start-up (CSU) Electrical Lead Engineer responsible for planning and preparation of commissioning and start-up activities and documentation within a Bechtel/Chevron Integrated team. Ensures that new facilities are commissioned and started up safely, comply with the project and local jurisdiction integrity and assurance requirements to achieve the agreed operating safe performance targets. Provide CSU and electrical expertise to the project, construction and CSU team to ensure that the objectives of achieving safe commissioning and a flawless start-up are accounted for. Provides an interface between the project phase (design, construction, commissioning, start-up) and the operations phase. Ensures that new facility is built to provide safe environment for operators and maintenance personnel.Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Power, Control and Protection supporting development of training manuals and operating procedures for Chevron's Wheatstone LNG Project operation team. Procedures developed using ATR's SmartProcedures, Vanguard, and Centurion packages.

Houston, Texas, Us

Work duties include technical and personnel management of E&IC group (engineers and designers), provide expertise to lead engineers and designers, lead engineering, design review, estimation, equipment selection and specification, studies, calculations and protection selection. Training designers and engineers.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Internal consultant for power system project design needs in Dow Company and Joint Ventures located within a US or outside, with global reach. Provides regular electrical consultation for all Dow Business Units related to electrical power systems and develops standards to address business critical issues (legal support, technical reviews, technical guidance etc). Work with other Dow expert in protective relaying area and apparatus to provide enhancement and adapting systems for improvement projects and supporting their respective sites as they upgrade/modify power systems. Provides protective relay setting reviews and oversight for their respective sites, all major JV projects, and also develops commissioning protocol for all systems under responsibility. Regularly provides consultations to Dow Business Units for investigations of significant electrical events and supports site and plant recoveries from such events. Develops optimal power system generation and distribution arrangement strategies for green-field, existing site expansions, and major JV/Mega projects.

Houston, Tx, Us

Teaching graduate and doctoral classes related to the industrial power systems engineering, design, protection, control, monitoring, instrumentation and communication. Develop a course syllabus and presentations, handout, aids, laboratory with applicable course materials. Evaluate student performance through assignments of homework, projects, presentations and exams. Organizing field trips to enhance students "hands-on" knowledge.Following curses were taught:"ECE-2300 Electrical Circuits for ECE students""ECE-3336 Electrical Circuits for none-ECE students"“ECE-6368 Industrial Power System Analysis”"ECE-6369 Electrical Power Regulations and Standards”“ECE-6381 Industrial Substations and Switching Equipment”"ECE-6395 Industrial Power Monitoring and Control”"ECE-7337 Industrial Power System Protection”

Munich, De

Responsible for supporting, leading, development and execution of electrical and electrical systems work for Onshore and Offshore Oil and Gas projects (Gas Pipelines, Compressor Stations, Offshore Drilling and Production, Electrical Generation, and similar.) Lead or participated in the development and design of systems that integrate hardware and software for electrical and power control systems. Developed the material specifications, schematics, system functional design, and monitored in the fabrication and testing of the system. Developed and recommended productivity improvements and increases of customer satisfaction. Identified and resolved complex problems and applied these problem-solving skills in order to satisfy customer requirements; produced electrical assembly, manufacturing, arrangement drawings and material lists for package systems; specified high voltage generators and their associated control and protection systems, high voltage motors and drives, gas-turbine system components, turbo-compressor components and associated auxiliary equipment, interface with mechanical, and control system design activities, assure that all designs are compliant with "local jurisdiction" codes, standards, and safety regulations. Reviewed and selected equipment suppliers, approval of supplier’s designs, technical support during manufacture, testing and commissioning at site, and technical support of sales and applications.

Houston, Tx, Us

Responsible for engineering, technical content, quality, profitability, and schedule performance for the projects assigned to systems group and associated testing teams. Responsible for identification and searching for the resource needed for project completion. Management within the group and/or projects under supervision of the group director.Interface with: clients (internal and/or external), other Quanta Co. departments, and other Dashiell divisions on assigned projects. Supervise the activities of multiple project teams. Create and apply quality control procedures and/or perform actual engineering tasks for the required project deliverables. Defining work scope, estimating change orders and new inquires/projects. Ensure teams within the systems group use proper project specific/updated ANSI / IEEE / NFPA / NESC standards.Work with project engineers to ensure project teams apply engineering and industry standards. Apply engineering software (SKM, ETAP, ATP-EMTP, MathCAD, XLS) to complete calculation tasks and relay settings (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, transient/dynamic studies, apparatus and equipment sizing studies/optimization, ground grid verification, collector system optimization, networking and communication, VAR compensation analysis etc.Create, train and assist testing technician to install relays and settings. Bring into the group knowledge and skills for system design, troubleshooting, algorithms development, protection scheme, new technologies (i.e. synchrophasors, wind farms, distributed generation) etc.Perform project engineering, design, and field engineering functions when necessary to meet project schedules. Direct, review, approve, and/or create IED's protection, telemetry and communication schemes. Develop or verify configuration (protection, control and communication) parameters.Train field service technicians and engineers in “new technology” aspects implemented in the projects.

Full engineering and management responsibility for assigned projects in Large AC Drives Division.Duties included: detail design electrical, control calculations (selecting power, control, instrumentation and mechanical components.) and system design verification.Generating documentation for projects (bill of materials for major components, one-lines, three-lines etc.) Performing application performance calculation, short circuit study and harmonic flow analysis for particular projects. Designing control scheme for protective relays, control panels and special applications of the drive(s) systems.Economic project evaluation and management. Scheduling resources and time. Researching and checking project conformance with UL, CSA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, and IEC standards. Contract(s) review, application and performance verification. Interfacing with clients and/or customers.Sales force engineering assistance. Acceptance testing and start up assistance

Mee, Power And Control Systems

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

High School, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians