Highlights:Solid experience in the development and technical coordination of the detailed engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning for electrical projects in the field of power supply systems, oil and gas and light rail transit system projects.

Skills:Detailed engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning, Oil and gas projects, Power supply systems projects, Light rail transit system projects, QA/QC, Electrical technical support, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio), AutoCAD 2D/3D, ETAP, EasyPower, Mathcad, Matlab, CYMTCC, CYMCAP

Goal:Electrical Engineer/Electrical Designer applying for a position in the field of electrical engineering projects, with experience in design, construction and commissioning of projects in order to contribute the best performance and also gaining new experiences

Membership:Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, Canada

Certification:Computer Assisted Design (CAD) certification. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Engineer).

Honor:Master's Degree_Summa Cum Laude Diploma

CAD Draftsman in architectural projects 04/2016 - 05/2016
Anonymus Concepts, MONTREAL, Québec Canada
Industry: Architecture Projects
Architecture Projects and Interior Design
- Drafted and modified floor plans, sections, details, elevations, lighting and electricals for residential and commercial buildings of architectural designs using AutoCAD. - Generated 2D and 3D models and drawings of residential architecture design using AutoCAD.--
Consulting Electrical Engineer 08/2011 - 11/2013
Energy Solutions Group Ltd., San Fernando, San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago
Industry: Energy, Gas & Oil
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Provided technical support and quality assurance for the development of the feasibility study for the power supply for Southwest Soldado Field in Trinidad and Tobago. - Checked up short circuit studies, load flow analysis, reliability analysis and different options of single line diagrams and substation layouts for the power system studied.--
Project Manager 04/2004 - 10/2010
Siemens S.A., Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela
Industry: Light Rail Transit System
Light Rail Transit System Project (Power Supply System)
- Provided technical support and coordination in the development of the conceptual engineering design, basic and detail, procurement, construction and commissioning of an entire Light Rail Transit System of 7 km in length composed of six passenger stations, four traction substations (24 kV AC/750 VDC), workshops and control rooms. - Checked and monitored the design, physical arrangement and calculations of medium voltage substation (24 kV AC/750 VDC), traction power transformers, traction rectifiers, AC and DC switchgears, overhead catenary system, harmonic analysis, grounding system, lightning protection, stationary battery banks and UPS systems. Installation and commissioning of emergency generator and automatic transfer switch. - Ensured optimum operation of facility, minimized expenses and maximized customer satisfaction. - Interacted with vendors and manufacturers regarding procurement and delivery issues. - Provided technical coordination, assurance and quality control of Signaling and Control System of the Light Rail Transit System.--
Consulting Electrical Engineer 03/2003 - 03/2004
Tecnoconsult, Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela
Industry: Energy, Gas & Oil
Detailed engineering design.
- Provided technical support, quality assurance in the development of the detail engineering design and procurement. - Checked and provided technical support to the electrical design, conceptual routes, layouts, structure loading calculations, overhead ground and phase wire tensions and temperature limits tables, load tables of overhead line supports (poles, lattice steel towers, etc.), plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials, sag and tension charts and mechanical designs of overhead distribution lines (6.9 and 34.5 kV). - Performed and checked calculations and analysis of power systems (load flow and short circuit studies, rigid and strain bus arrangement and calculations, grounding studies, surge arrester protections studies, relays control panel design, motor starting analysis and lightning protection).--
Electrical Technical Leader 04/1994 - 01/2003
PDVSA (Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.), Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela
Industry: Energy, Gas & Oil
Detail engineering design, construction, procurement and commissioning.
- Provided technical support, assurance and quality control in the development of the detail engineering design, construction, procurement and commissioning. - Provided technical support in the assessment/compliance of electrical standards required. - Reviewed and implemented better technical practices for project developments. - Contributed to optimize and cost reduction during the implementation of projects. - Designed the single and three line diagrams for low, medium and high voltage systems. - Designed grounding systems and the insulation coordination of the power systems (studies of lightning protection). - Designed and implemented requirements in hazardous area classification layouts. - Checked, verified and collaborated to develop and prepare engineering specifications, physical arrangements and electrical drawings for low, medium (6.9 / 12.47 / 34.5 kV) and high voltage substations (115, 138, 230 kV). - Provided technical support to the electrical design, conceptual routes, layouts, structure loading calculations, overhead ground and phase wire tensions and temperature limits tables, load tables of overhead line supports (poles, lattice steel towers, etc.), plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials, sag and tension charts and mechanical designs of distribution and overhead transmission lines (6.9 / 12.47 / 24 / 34.5 / 69 / 115 / 138 / 230 kV). - Performed and checked power system calculations (load flow analysis, short circuit studies, voltage drop profile, protection coordination of breakers and fuses, optimal capacitor placement, motor starting analysis, cable ampacity/sizing and harmonic analysis). - Performed and checked battery sizing calculations, physical arrangement of relays control panel, UPS systems, photovoltaic applications, capacitor banks, lighting installations and receptacle layouts, cable tray and conduits, cable schedules, cable design plans, floor plans, site plans, drawings for new construction and upgrade/rebuild projects, underground power cable installation, material requirements, emergency standby generator system and automatic transfer switches. - Checked and provided technical support to design of flow stations, manifold areas, pump and compressor stations and storage facilities. - Developed and reviewed corporate technical norms for project developments.--

University of the Andes, ULA 07/1976 - 07/1981
Merida, Merida, Venezuela
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer

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