Gagan Chambal
P.Eng., PMP
Toronto,ON
Summary
A proven leader of power projects, having led successful execution of multiple utility scale renewable energy projects, substations and transmission lines with total capital value exceeding $2 Billion
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, Strategic Projects
Hydro One
Toronto, ON
06.2019 - Current
- Managing development of a 30km 230kV Transmission Line, two substations and associated distribution network in SW Ontario, including environmental assessment, indigenous and local community outreach, engineering design, and real estate acquisitions
- Managed upgrades of various substations and transmission lines in NW Ontario, including demergers from Ontario Power Generation, with total capital value exceeding $200 Million
Project Manager, Engineering and Construction
Pattern Energy
Toronto, ON
09.2014 - 11.2018
- Led execution of 180MW Armow Wind Project, 100MW North Kent Wind Project and 100km 230kV Transmission line for 300MW Henvey Inlet Wind Project & assisted in execution of 270MW K2 Wind Project and 160MW Grand Renewable Wind Project in Ontario
- Prepared tender documents for EPC contracts, serving as lead negotiator for scope, schedule & cost; selected and managed EPC contractors, turbine vendors and ensured contractor compliance with utility interconnection agreements and power purchase agreements
- Interfaced with various other stakeholders during project lifecycle including JV partners, executive management, construction lenders, independent engineers, OEMs, IESO, Hydro One, municipalities, counties and MTO
Project Manager, Transmission and Distribution
SNC-Lavalin
Toronto, ON
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed multi-disciplinary engineering teams for substation design projects for clients National Grid, Iberdrola and Altalink
- Evaluated vendors and subcontractors during EPC proposal preparations, and assisted with project estimates
Electrical Engineer, Transmission and Distribution
SNC-Lavalin
Toronto, ON
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Designed substations, including preparation of single line diagrams, layouts, and electrical arrangements for clients Altalink and National Grid
- Worked as Owner's Engineer at 50MW Gosfield Wind Project and 100 MW Comber Wind Project, with emphasis on safety and quality
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 09.2005 - 04.2010
Skills
Safety Leadership
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Manager, Strategic Projects
Hydro One
06.2019 - Current
Project Manager, Engineering and Construction
Pattern Energy
09.2014 - 11.2018
PMP - Project Management Professional
06-2014
Project Manager, Transmission and Distribution
SNC-Lavalin
01.2013 - 09.2014
Electrical Engineer, Transmission and Distribution
SNC-Lavalin
04.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
McMaster University
09.2005 - 04.2010
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