Armand Katamba
Edmonton
Summary
Focused Electrical Engineering Technologist with background in medium and high voltage power systems, automation and controls. In-depth understanding of control and power-delivery systems. Experienced in developing technical studies and investigations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Services Specialist
Advanced Electrical Services
04.2022 - Current
- Commissioned, maintained, and repaired primary and secondary power equipment such as Circuit Breakers, Protective Relays, Transformers, AC and DC Switchgear, DCS, and SCADA systems
- Worked collaboratively in a team environment to complete end-to-end point verification on electrical control systems
- Attended safety and organizational training sessions and meetings regularly
- Maintained detailed records of work performed, including updating work orders, notification status, and clients
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs, resulting in a significant reduction in downtime and cost savings for clients
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex technical issues, enhancing overall service quality and client satisfaction
- Utilized industry best practices and innovative techniques to increase and extend equipment lifespan
- Conducted comprehensive site and factory testing on electrical buildings for a light rail transit (LRT) system, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency, and contributing to successful project completion and timely system integration
- Familiar with computer system repairs and networking
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Pace Technologies
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of primary and secondary power equipment
- Proficiently utilized Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD for project tasks
- Regularly reported project status and updates to project managers
- Facilitated coordination among internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, subcontractors, and administrative staff
- Prepared comprehensive technical reports upon project completion
- Basic experience with HMI, and PLC programming
Commercial electrical Contractor (4th Year Electrical Apprentice)
Territorial Electric
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed, bent, and installed ½” to 3” EMT and PVC
- Installed motor starters, fire alarm devices, lights, transformers, switchgear
- Troubleshot and metered circuits devices
- Used hydraulic bender
- Trained new employees
Electrical Contractor
K-Jay electric Ltd.
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Completed residential electrical installations to code based on customer requests
- Responsible for gathering material and equipment, mounting and securing electrical device boxes, pulling feeder wires, and circuit loops
- Cut in plugs, lights, smoke detectors, panels, and switches
- Managed small teams
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None04-2017
Skills
- Interpret Blueprints and schematics
- Strong trouble problem solving abilities
- Low/medium voltage wiring
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Commission and maintain electrical equipment
- Electrical installation and troubleshooting
- Time management
- Strong safety and organizational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, both verbal and written
- Electrical systems and control
- Familiar with computer system repairs and networking
- Strong technical skills
- Power distribution
- Circuit design
- Control systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
Certification
- Red Seal Electrician
- CSTS
- Elevated Work Platform
- Neta Level 2 Technician
- Power System Electrician
- H2S
- Fall Arrest
- Common Safety orientation
- First AID
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Technical Services Specialist
Advanced Electrical Services
04.2022 - Current
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Pace Technologies
07.2020 - 12.2021
Commercial electrical Contractor (4th Year Electrical Apprentice)
Territorial Electric
02.2019 - 03.2020
Electrical Contractor
K-Jay electric Ltd.
05.2017 - 02.2019
Diploma - Electrical Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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