Professional Qualifications
Electrical Control Systems Project Engineer, MSEE, SRO, P.E. (US Citizen) who has provided over 30 years technical and administrative expertise to support clients and project staff in various aspects of Electrical Control Systems, Process Measurement, Process Control and Optimization, Process Software and Digital Networking for Power Generation (Nuclear, Fossil), Environmental Technology, Oil & Gas, Water, Waste Water Facilities as well as Building Automation and Major Engineering Test Facilities to deliver complicated projects within budget and on schedule.
Duties included development of complex design change packages and documentation, resolution of field engineering problems and development or modification of engineering drawings through field verification of equipment and systems. Assisted in a lead role for planning, budgeting, implementing, and testing for electrical and controls projects which included preparation of operability assessments, equipment failure cause evaluations, preparation of troubleshooting and repair plans, controlling the basis for the preventative maintenance program, and assessments of component performance. Responsibilities also included analysis and control of the systems to upgrade pneumatic/ analog systems, to digital instrumentation control system.
Education
MSEE - University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, 1976
BSEE - CCNY, New York, New York, 1974
Registrations/Certifications/Licenses
PE – Elect 17940- 2002 Calif.
PE – Elect 62988- 1987 Texas
SRO – Oak Ridge, Tenn. 1988
Level III Test Engineer, ANSI/ASME N45.2.6
Industry Experience
Design, Design mod., Retrofit, Construction, Start up, Maintenance, Operation Support of:
Power Generation/ Utilities: Nuclear, Combined Cycle/ Cogeneration, Renewable Energy
Oil and Gas: Petroleum, Pipeline, Petrochemical, Refinery, Gas Processing
Water Wastewater Infrastructure, Water Supply, Environmental, Remediation`
Laboratory, Large Engineering Test Facilities
International Experience
Iran, Pars Energy, Asalouyeh, 01/1995 - 01/2005
Experience and Background
2007-Present
Electrical Project Engineer
Shaw Group
Assignments: AP1000 Nuclear
Responsibilities:
· Identify and collect commonly applied design criteria to establish project specific standards
· Gather supporting documents and information as needed to support engineering activities
· Read and understand the technical and scheduling portions of the EPC contract
· Review and comment on vendor drawings
· Review and comment on physical layout and wiring design deliverables independently
· Generate engineering deliverables and ensure compliance to policies, procedures, codes, and company and industry standards
· Lead the design model review process to coordinate equipment arrangements and space allocations and ensure constructability
· Perform work in accordance with applicable nuclear regulatory guidance documents, standard review plans, nuclear plant design criteria, and associated nuclear industry codes and standards
· Determine and apply the specific station regulatory requirements
· Support nuclear licensing efforts as requested
· Travel to jobsite and participate in walkdowns and provide construction support
· Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in all field activities
· Perform short-term field assignments
· Provide field support to construction and commissioning
· Participate in project and construction meetings
· Obtain approval for engineering deliverables
· Be familiar and comply with all relevant codes and standards applicable to project and equipment requirements (e.g., NFPA 70, ANSI, IEEE codes, UL standards, IEC codes and OSHA regulations) in execution of design as applicable
· Coordinate with construction personnel to resolve engineering issues
· Review and check engineering deliverables of others
· Direct and supervise activities of small work teams
· Monitor individual performance and budget
2005 - 2007
Lead Electrical Control Systems Project Engineer, Tyco Inc., Long Beach, California
Assignments: Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Responsibilities: Prepared or verified preliminary electrical/ controls aspects of designs and construction estimates for new projects and over sighted design and configuration of control programs.
*Prepared or verify design documents for the replacement, upgrade or installation of new component and equipment, including, equipment layout, electrical coordination and wiring of controls, protection and indication systems, PLC upgrades and documentation.
*Toke lead responsibility for the resolution of electrical and controls related issues, according to the priority and milestone due dates.
*Performed engineering studies and analysis such as reliability improvement, cost/ benefit, root cause and risk/alternatives.
*Prepared event reports analyzing the root cause of equipment failures and events and identified corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
*Day-to-day operations, maintenance activities and other issues which would impact safe and reliable plant and equipment operation.
*Verified and approved work instructions, for complex activities infield to diagnosis equipment problems and malfunctions.
*Performed quality control checks, as required on the work performed by contractors and managed projects during construction or installation phase.
*Researched the regulatory requirements and maintain cognizance of national, state and local electrical and controls related codes.
*Provided support in resolving conflicts that may arise with customers in manner which is fair and equitable to both parties.
*Enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting unsafe behaviors.
Assignments: Nevada Test Site
Responsibilities: Provided engineering support to Maintenance, Construction and Operations Departments which included system/ equipment testing, maintenance support, troubleshooting and cause analysis, system monitoring, performance trending, long-term system planning.
*Resolved day-to-day problems for low to medium voltage distribution and control systems.
*Performed facility inspections to assess the buildings conditions; estimating repair cost of the deficiencies, or the upgrades.
*Performed preparation and modification of the electrical design drawings related to power distribution system design.
*Performed calculations and studies, and prepared analysis as required developing design or investigating the problems.
*Performed engineering studies to determine appropriate electrical control systems. *Established component performance monitoring to determine preventive maintenance requirements that meet optimum utilization of equipments.
1991 -2005
Principle Electrical Control Systems Project Engineer, Pars Energy, Asalouyeh, Iran
Assignments: Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Water, Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Responsibilities: Performed engineering analysis, calculations and safety evaluations to implement Migration of Analog and Pneumatic Control Systems to Digital Control Systems.
*Prepared and verified conceptual design modification packages.
*Performed design calculations in support of modification packages.
*Developed detailed equipment specifications for major Electrical I&C equipment. *Interfaced with vendors on procurement of major equipment.
*Conducted design review meetings as modifications are developed.
*Reviewed and approved design output documents as P&IDs, Control Logics, Loop Diagrams, and Instrument Indices, Set point Lists, Instrument and Control Valve Specifications and Vendor Document developed.
*Worked with Engineering Management Group to develop detailed cost estimates. Construction/ Start up:
*As a member of the technical staff, prepared project plans to provide engineering support and technical supervision to meet various project objectives to support project design, construction, startup and operation of the multi phase projects in power Generation, Cogeneration and Water, Wastewater Facilities.
*Prepared test packages, directed personnel, tracked progress milestone, coordinated engineering activities, solved project related problems, and maintained job records and insured compliance with all applicable standards. Monitored and controlled work activities being performed by offsite or contract personnel, ensuring compliance with site, and regulatory requirements.
*Managed schedules, reviewed work-in-progress and the implementation of plant corrective, preventive, and outage maintenance plans for electrical I&C systems.
1989 - 1991
Lead Electrical Control Systems Project Engineer, Flour Corp., Power, Chicago, Illinois
Assignments: N Y Power Auth, Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant (BWR) Oswego/ NY -
Responsibilities’: In cooperation with Nuclear Licensing and plant management, supported the plant in regulatory compliance matters and team inspections at the plant site, developed and implemented Technical Specification Changes, and perform other related activities. Identified licensing issues, prepared licensing documents, safety evaluations, license amendment input and summaries of licensing issues. Prepared design baseline documents; performed hazards analysis; developed licensing input for design changes as required. Performed evaluations for license renewal applications and prepared engineering modification packages using applicable client procedures. Reviewed systems design, per design bases and licensing commitments. Coordinated work with client's operation, maintenance and system engineering group as necessary. Prepared Safety Screen and Safety Evaluation per applicable procedures and presented to safety review committee.
1988 - 1989
Sr. Electrical I &C Engineer, EBASCO, New York, New York
Assignments: TVA, Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant (BWR) Huntsville/ AL
Responsibilities: Prepared conceptual design and detailed I&C modification packages for nuclear power plants. Prepared, updated, and verified I&C design calculations and other design documents and databases in support of modification packages. Developed detailed equipment specifications for major instrumentation and controls equipment and conducted inspections and provided oversight for system integration and testing. Interfaced with vendors on procurement of major equipment, conducted site walk downs, and provided onsite support for implementation of modifications, as required. Developed schedule and budget information for modifications, worked with Engineering Admin. Services to develop detailed cost estimates and provided project management support for major plant modifications. Conducted design review meetings as modifications are developed and worked closely with Design Configuration to ensure configuration control of as-built conditions following implementation of design.
1985 - 1988
Sr. Electrical I&C Start up Engineer, Stone & Webster, Boston, Massachusetts
Assignment: River Bend, Nine-Mile Point II Nuclear Power Plants
Responsibilities: Performed a lead role in planning, budgeting, implementing, and testing for electrical and controls projects. Performed as lead on technical projects and interfaced with other engineering departments and Maintenance to develop outage plans and schedules for assigned projects. Performed cost estimates, coordinated vendor services, material and contractor budgets. Reviewed and approved Construction work orders, Engineering Change Notices, and Work Authorizations. Resolved ECP work interface issues with site organizations. Implemented, or led the implementation of, specialized technical projects and supported other engineers in the group who are responsible for various modifications and work. Wrote and performed pre-operational tests. Developed start-up program plans, prepared test packages, Tracked progress milestone, directed personnel, and coordinated engineering activities to solve project related problems to assure compliance with all applicable standards and procedures. Performed multi-phase testing of equipments and systems to calibrate, troubleshoot electrical and controls equipments.
1983 - 1985
Sr. Electrical I&C Start up Engineer, EBASCO, New York, New York
Assignment: Waterford III Nuclear Power Plant (PWR) New Orleans/ LA
Responsibilities: Performed a lead role in planning, budgeting, implementing, and testing for electrical and controls projects. Performed as lead on technical projects and interfaced with other engineering departments and Maintenance to develop outage plans and schedules for assigned projects. Performed cost estimates, coordinated vendor services, material and contractor budgets. Reviewed and approved Construction work orders, Engineering Change Notices, and Work Authorizations. Resolved ECP work interface issues with site organizations. Implemented, or led the implementation of, specialized technical projects and supported other engineers in the group who are responsible for various modifications and work. Wrote and performed pre-operational tests. Developed start-up program plans, prepared test packages, Tracked progress milestone, directed personnel, and coordinated engineering activities to solve project related problems to assure compliance with all applicable standards and procedures. Performed multi-phase testing of equipments and systems to calibrate, troubleshoot electrical and controls equipments.
1979 - 1983
Sr. Electrical I&C Start up Engineer, Arizona Public Services, Phoenix, Arizona
Assignment: Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant (PWR) & Water Reclamation Facility
San Onofre Nuclear Power Generating Station (PWR)
Responsibilities: Responsible for the implementation of various electrical, Instrument and Control design modifications. Coordinated walk downs for design modification. Conducted reviews for accuracy, constructability, maintainability and testing requirements. Project-managed the implementation of Electrical/ Instrument and Control design modifications including the planning, scheduling, construction, schedule development, progress reporting, testing and turnover phases. Conducted clearance boundary reviews, work order planning, and developed test procedures as necessary. Interfaced with other departments and various disciplines including craft personnel to implement and test design modifications. Monitored contractors and vendors to ensure they meet the expected levels of performance in quality, compliance, and cost control. Supported other engineers in the group who were responsible for various modifications and work.
1976 - 1979
Operational Support Engineer, Oak Ridge National Lab., Reactor Operation, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Assignments: High Flux Isotope Reactor (Plutonium) and Large Engineering Test Facilities
Responsibilities: Managed the activities of the Electrical and Instrument Maintenance units to ensure safe maintenance of the nuclear plant and compliance with all license requirements. Defined responsibility and levels of authority to support plant operation, emergencies, and outages. Developed and Coordinated the outage schedules and related work required to maintain unit availability, prepared test packages, Tracked progress milestone, directed personnel, coordinated engineering activities, solved project related problems, and maintained job records and insured compliance with all applicable standards and procedures. Monitored and controlled work activities being performed by offsite or contract personnel, ensuring compliance with site, and regulatory requirements. Managed schedules, review work-in-progress and documentation and the implementation of plant corrective, preventive, and outage maintenance plans.
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