Frankie swanston Lowe

Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in project management, design, and operation of electrical systems. Adept at overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, renewable energy integration, and underground distribution systems. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources effectively, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Skilled in leveraging technical expertise to exceed organizational objectives and foster innovation.

• IMMIGRATION EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL OF BC (IECBC), Vancouver, Canada, MENTORCONNECT Program, 05/2024, 07/2024
• BRAINSTATION, Vancouver, Canada, Data Analysis, 07/2024, 09/2024
• UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES – Open Campus, Project Management, 09/2020, 12/2020
• UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Roseau, Dominica, Overhead Line Design, 02/2013, 02/2013
• CARIBBEAN ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES CORPORATION (CARILEC), Roseau, Dominica, Developing Internal Safety Methods, 09/2003, 09/2003
• EDSA, California, Power Systems Modeling Essentials, 01/2009, 12/2009
• IDC Technology, Online, Electrical System Protection, 01/2009, 12/2009
• SEL University, Online, WBT 351-SEL-351 Relay Coordination Techniques, 01/2009, 12/2009

• Acting Engineering Transmission and Distribution (ET&D) Manager
• Deputy Commercial Department Manager
• Duty Engineer coordinating the annual bus-bar maintenance at the two principal power stations on the entire power network.
• Designed and executed 'Meter Handling Policy' for the utility.
• Designed and fully implemented the O/H and underground medium and low voltage distribution networks for the Bellevue Chopin Resettlement Program consisting of 340 apartments.
• Project Lead for the installation and commissioning of an 80ft. communication tower at Morne Micotrin approximately 4,000ft above sea level (via footpath).
• Prepared and presented a document on the status of 'Hydro Power Generation in Dominica' at the Renewable Energy Forum (sponsored by the International Renewable Energy Agency- IRENA) on behalf of DOMLEC, in St. Thomas U.S.V.I.
• Co-led the Medium Voltage Switchgear Replacement Project at Padu Hydro Power Station.
• Received multiple 'Red Service Star Awards' for exceptional performance at RONA (2024).
• Led hurricane restoration efforts after Category 5 Hurricane Maria (2017) destroyed over 90% of the overhead network infrastructure.
• Took the Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Project in the capital city Roseau from its initial stages to approximately 95% completion, thereby facilitating rapid power restoration of the capital after a major hurricane (Hurricane Maria).

• Registrar, Board of Engineering, Dominica
• Member, Joint Accreditation & Assessment Committee, Dominica

• Cricket
• British Rugby
• Martial Arts (Taekwondo & Aikido)

The Engineering Transmission and Distribution Department gave the award.