Manage a portfolio of complex BOP initiatives that span one or multiple units.Manage a Portfolio of over $1.28B CAD with some Major Projects include 13.8KV/ 4.16KV Protective Relay upgrades, DST/ UST/ SST and MOT 500KV Transformer replacements, 500KV Sync Breaker Upgrade, Switchgear bus and Breaker Refurb, 250VDC Battery Bank Replacements, Maintenance Cooling Heat Exchanger Replacements, Shutdown Cooling HX replacements, LPSW, CCW Buried Pipe Refurbs, above ground pipe replacements/ MOV and Manual Valve Replacements, Standby Generator Overhauls and Controls Upgrade. Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestonesFull project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously.Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities.Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the projects. Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes.Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs.Manage project scope and changesParticipate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation.

Responsible for developing and implementation of the approved Engineering Plan for the project, or phase of the project.Overall project design control, ensuring the design is defined, controlled and verified, and that all design inputs are substantiated and verified.Provide guidance, technical insights, supervision and feedback to the Discipline Engineering Managers that are part of the team.Execute the Design Authority function as required and as delegated for the project scope of engineering activities. Ensure availability of appropriate verification and validation of design analysis tools.Ensure that Engineering technical delivery of the project is in adherence to the Engineering processes, regulatory requirements, codes, standards, contractual budget, schedule and quality as required by the agreement/contract.Engineering management and delivery of project design outputs to client and/or regulatory organizations as required by the agreement/contract and ensuring that design outputs appropriately address and meet engineering requirements.Provide general direction for engineering deliverables, ensuring that the final deliverables meet customer requirements specified in the contract and overall alignment with nuclear codes and standards.Review and approve key technical documentation.Monitor the technical quality of engineering deliverables.Interface with the Construction Manager and Programs for all site engineering matters.Provide engineering direction and set priorities for discipline engineering first line managers, technical leads, and project engineers assigned to the project.Responsible for identifying and proposing improvements in the areas of project – both proactively and in response to customer requirements.Liaise with Project Managers regarding the technical quality of subcontracted engineering services.

Responsible for the overall safe and reliable operation of Nuclear Reactors by ensuring reliable electrical power distribution systemsResponsible for meeting Bruce Power’s Business goals and objectives by securing safe ROI via reliable electrical output to Ontario’s GridResponsible for delivering Operational Excellence via quality Engineering support and servicesLiaison between Bruce Power’s Engineering and regulatory and oversight authorities such as; Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), North American Electric Reliability corporation (NERC)Manage risks to the plant equipment via short term and long term engineering solutions to meet Company’s Business demandsResponsible for the performance, technical development, training, and succession planning requirements of the Engineering staffPerform oversight to ensure high quality of technical evaluations, System health reporting, system performance monitoring, and resolution of critical and emergent issuesManage Engineering Budget via excellence in financial planning using strong business management principles to meet Company’s expectation

Provided technical expertise on engineering issues related to plant equipment.Led resolution/ troubleshooting of critical and emergent issues related to electrical distribution systems, such as; MCC, switchgears, switchyard equipment, synchronizing scheme, emergency power systems, standby power systems, DC systems etc.Performed technical development and Mentoring of the new engineers.Supported and assisted Section Manager Engineering with priority tasks.Managed and supervised vendor contracts for maintenance of Large Power Transformers, Generator Rotor Rewind, Emergency Power Systems troubleshooting, Standby System upgrade, protective relay work etc.Worked with Supply Chain in identification of potential vendors for supply of critical equipment/ components at risk.Worked with procurement engineering in managing a healthy catalog for the components.Worked with Design Engineering as a stakeholder in preparation for conceptual and detail design workPerformed Vendor facility visits with supply chain SPOC for facility rating.

Developed system performance monitoring plans and system health improvement strategies.Developed system health reports and provide risk logs where applicable for operational threats due to system condition.Conducted engineering evaluations for plant equipment availability and operation within design basis. Initiated and presented improvement projects to Plant Health Committee for endorsement. Worked with Hydro One and OPG to ensure Switchyard equipment reliability.Worked with IESO to demonstrate system engineering effectiveness in ensuring Ontario Grid Reliability.Worked with CNSC to develop contingency plans from lessons learned due to Fukushima Event in Japan.Served as liaison between Bruce Power and TSSA/MOE regarding Emergency Generator fuel line replacement project.Provided oversight for active projects on responsible systems.Provided vendor oversight to ensure right maintenance for Large Power Transformers, Generator and Excitation system, Switchyard Air blast Breakers, Avon Jet Engines for Emergency equipment and auxiliaries.Served as Duty Engineering Manager – Plant Operations, rotational responsibilityServed as Engineering Outage Manager –B1361 Led upgrade projects for Emergency Power Systems and Standby Power SystemsPerformed and lead Complex troubleshooting team during system unavailabilityWorked through Technical Operability Evaluation of the StationProvided leadership, time management and creative problem solving during assignments i.e. equipment apparent cause evaluation, root cause investigation etc.

Performed engineering, procurement and construction work for Mirant Corp and Dominion Fossil Power, USA and China Nuclear Power Projects (AP1000)Created technical specifications to meet the requirements of the projectEvaluated vendor bids based on optimal solution (time/ cost/ technical) for Gutor rectifiers, GE protective relays, ABB switchgears, MCCs, etc.Reviewed and approved vendor switchgear drawings for the above projectProvided oversight for Equipment Testing and Inspection for Relays, MV and LV Switchgear at the vendor site.Performed various electrical calculations including transformer sizing, cable sizing, protective relay coordination studies and settings etc.Completed Field Change Notifications (FCNs) where required.Supervised work execution at Power Plant Construction Site (Virginia City Hybrid Energy Project)

DC and UPS CalculationsEquipment InspectionEstimationStartup and Commissioning

Smart Electric Metering System Design. Final year project collaboration with Toronto Hydro & Hydro One.