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Amarinder Grewal

Surrey,BC

Summary

Electrical professional with seven years of experience with Instrumentation and Controls and Power Utility industry focused on Industrial electrical testing, commissioning and power distribution designing. Possess strong technical capabilities and aptitude in the areas of electrical engineering, computer-aided engineering, and electrical systems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals by utilizing knowledge and skills in planning and designing power utility system.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Anaergia Technologies LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed, prepared and marked up Electrical panel drawings and Process and instrumentation drawings for retrofit biogas facility prior commissioning the plant.
  • Updated and Troubleshot existing motor control panels for Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5570/80 series and CompactLogix, Siemens S7-1200 PLC's including various brands of HMI screens to ensure proper operations.
  • Bump tested and check pump rotations for new centrifugal pumps by electrical testing using fluke multimeter, mapping electrical wiring and swapping phases for motors at safety switches or variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Troubleshot electrical testing using Fluke multimeter motor control panel
  • Commissioned and bump tested centrifugal pumps via Variable Frequency drives (VFD)
  • Assisted engineers and in commissioning sewer pump stations, PRV stations and boilers.
  • Installed, calibrated and programmed instrumentation devices like flowmeters, pressure transducers and level controllers.
  • Configured Siemens G120 series Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for Pump and Fan applications.
  • Converted old PLC ladder logic into control narrative.
  • Created Process and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and edited/created electrical drawings using AutoCAD software, and documented revised version applied to codes and electrical wiring.
  • Worked individually and collaboratively with teams to provide quality of work.
  • Communicated effectively to managers and client with regards to site findings, upgrade requirements and cost estimations through reports and presentations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with clients.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.

Electrical Design Technologist

BC Hydro
11.2019 - 05.2023

• Experienced for 12KV/25KV voltage levels at 60Hz for single to three phase power load distribution planning and designing for capital projects focusing at commercial, apartment buildings, warehousing, farm production, agricultural sectors.

• Performed power load calculations following BC Hydro distribution electrical and civil codes and standards for projects.

• Reviewed engineering studies with BC Hydro distribution engineers for acceptable primary and secondary fuse size, phase balancing, transformer and conductor size, and voltage drop calculations.

• Traveled to proposed construction area locations to meet with multiple stakeholders to discuss any occurring design or site conflicts related to environment, wildlife, clearances after client issued proposed civil and electrical engineering drawings. Site areas included urban, sub-urban, rural, and remote areas.

• Organized multiple projects at same time by developing plan of work for each site so each project can finish on time. Created each project's timeline and to-do list using Microsoft Outlook and Primavera P6 to avoid missing important scope of design work.

• Maintained regular contact using phone call or email with clients and stakeholders to provide task completion updates or any design related complications.

• Drafted customer supplied electrical and civil drawings using AUTOCAD and BC Hydro GIS software to present utility proposal. Included safety instruction stamps and standards for contractors.

• Prepared total project cost estimates including direct and indirect costs, Contingency and inflation. Reported capital project costs to senior management.

• Awarded Safe Work Appreciation Award for following BC hydro design and government regulated safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Computer Engineering

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
04.2023

Electrical And Computer Engineering Diploma - Automation And Instrumentation

BCIT
Burnaby, Canada
05.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Oracle Primavera P6
  • Electrical Power Engineering Standards
  • Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Reporting
  • Electrical testing and Troubleshoots
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD Software
  • Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC Programming
  • Factory Talk HMI designing
  • Siemens TIA Portal PLC/HMI Software
  • Instruments, VFDs commissioning using HART modem, Bluetooth applications
  • Cost Estimation
  • OSHA Standards and Codes

Certification

  • Licensed Engineer In Trainee, EIT - Engineers and Geoscientist British Columbia- May 2023

Timeline

Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Anaergia Technologies LLC
06.2023 - Current

Electrical Design Technologist

BC Hydro
11.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Computer Engineering

BCIT

Electrical And Computer Engineering Diploma - Automation And Instrumentation

BCIT
Amarinder Grewal