Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Memberships
Conference Papers
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Interests
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Jeffrey Slipp, P.Eng.

Sydney,NS

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Nova Scotia Power Inc., adept in project coordination and team collaboration. Excelled in streamlining processes, enhancing productivity by developing custom CAD tools, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Skilled in electrical engineering and software engineering, including C++ and SolidWorks. Proven track record of improving project delivery through innovative management and technical expertise.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commissioning Coordinator - Capital Projects

Nova Scotia Power Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated commissioning of new 100MW generator installation including field instrumentation, DCS (Distributed Control System), networks, MCC (Motor Control Center) upgrades, documentation, training
  • Coordinated commissioning of BOP (Balance of Plant) Upgrade, including 650kW diesel generator, station service transformers, medium voltage switchgear, low voltage switchgear, MCCs, piping replacement
  • Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to facilitate project alignment and improve communication.
  • Improved scheduling efficiency by organizing team calendars and managing appointment logistics.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive records, contributing to streamlined information access.
  • Managed project timelines and resources to ensure completion and delivery.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders to enhance collaboration and project success.
  • Streamlined document management system to improve information retrieval and sharing.

Project Engineer

Nova Scotia Power Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2021

PM for several projects:

  • Replacement of 230kW diesel generator
  • Replacement of 4160V switchgear and 600VAC Motor Control Center (MCC)
  • Installation of temperature monitoring system for high voltage bus ducts
  • Coordinated repairs to 100MW generator following a stator phase-to-phase fault
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the projects, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.

CAD Design Engineer

Protocase Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Convert customer design specifications for sheet metal enclosures to manufacturable products
  • Optimized product designs for manufacturability, reducing production costs and lead times.
  • Streamlined design processes through the development of custom CAD tools and automated routines, increasing overall productivity.
  • Increased production yield through development of custom CAD tools to automate quality control checks

CEO

Stomp Labs
09.2011 - 05.2015
  • Founded the company to develop innovative effects devices for the music industry
  • Developed Business Plan and raised $250K for R&D
  • Developed the company’s core technology
  • Filed Canadian and US patent applications

COO

Triple Air Communications
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • Evaluate business case for wireless communication service offering internet, phone, and TV

Engineering Manager

Cape Breton University
08.2002 - 12.2010
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.

Project Engineer

Trakonic
01.1998 - 02.2002
  • Supervised development of IP video surveillance product for the security industry
  • Architected application framework for video security applications

VP R&D

Internav Ltd.
05.1996 - 01.1998
  • Managed R&D team
  • Managed team testing mission critical software for the Canadian Space Vision System
  • Coordinated continuous improvement objectives for existing company products
  • Maintain awareness of technological advances in the industry

Consultant

I3 Computer Solutions
01.1996 - 12.2009

Design and develop custom solutions for industrial applications:

  • Design and installation of a custom control system for a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) LASER used for cutting sheet metal
  • Design of various printed circuit boards for an automatic tennis scoring system
  • Development of embedded software for a custom plastic manufacturing device


Project Engineer

Internav Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Lead development of a marine communication simulator for Canadian Coast Guard College
  • Supervised development team, hardware and software
  • Designed several electronic circuit cards
  • Developed custom scripting language
  • Designed and implementation of a sound processor to simulate wireless communications
  • Designed and programmed of a library of navigation routines
  • Supervised the successful installation and commissioning of GMDSS simulators at two locations
  • System requirements analysis, system requirements specification, system design description, software design descriptions, digital circuit design, programming, interface control documents, user manuals

Systems Engineer

Internav Ltd.
05.1990 - 01.1994
  • Designed and implemented a novel GPS receiver and successfully tracked multiple satellites
  • Proposed and implemented cost saving Integration of digital circuits within an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) to reduce the size, and cost of a hybrid GPS/LORAN C receiver

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
05-1990

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Business Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Project Management – MS Project, PMI
  • Test Equipment - Power Supplies, Multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Microprocessor Emulators, Logic Analyzers
  • Software Engineering - C, C, Assembly, PHP, HTML, MySQL, Visual Basic for Applications (macros), IEEE Guidelines for Software Engineering, The Personal Software Process
  • CAD – SolidWorks, Eagle,
  • Analog circuit design, digital circuit design, programming, wireless communication, phase-locked loops, spread spectrum communications

Professional Memberships

  • Engineers Nova Scotia, P.Eng. since 2000
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)

Conference Papers

  • S. Luo, N. Polu, Z. Chen, and J. Slipp, “RF Channel Modelling of a WSN Testbed for Industrial Environments”, accepted by IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium, New Orleans, Phoenix Arizona, 16-19 January 2011.
  • J.H. Taylor and J. Slipp, “An Integrated Testbed for Advanced Wireless Networked Control Systems Technology, accepted by IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Glendale Arizona. 7-10 November 2010.
  • J.H. Taylor, H.M.S. Ibrahim, J.Slipp and J. Nicholson, “A Safe Communication Scheme for an Intelligent Wireless Networked Control System Coordination Agent”, IEEE Systems, Man & Cybernetics conference, Istanbul, Turkey.10-13 October 2010.
  • J. Slipp, S. Hussain, C. Ma, M. Murillo, N. Polu, J. Nicholson, "WINTeR: Architecture and Applications of a Wireless Industrial Sensor Network Testbed for Radio-Harsh Environments," CNSR, pp.422-431, 2008 Communication Networks and Services Research Conference (CNSR 2008), 2008
  • Johnstone, I., Nicholson, J., Shehzad, B., Slipp, J., “Experiences from a Wireless Sensor Network Deployment in a Petroleum Environment,” in Proceedings of the 2007 International Conference on Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (ICWCMC). Pp 382 – 387.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Ethernet/IP Configuration and Troubleshooting, Rockwell Automation CCP183
  • ATV Training
  • Snowmobile Training
  • Fall Arrest Training
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: Control Logix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting ,Rockwell Automation CCP299
  • Primavera Basic Training 102, Hedsa Training
  • Primavera Advanced Training 106, Hedsa Training
  • PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp, Global Knowledge
  • Practical Shielding, EMC/EMI, Noise Reduction, Earthing & Circuit Board Layout, IDC Technologies
  • ISO 9000-3 Software Quality Standards, TUNS Continuing Education Division
  • Professional Leadership Skills, The Mylinott Group Ltd


Accomplishments

  • As a last minute addition to the NS Power Project Team I was able to successfully coordinate commissioning of Wreck Cove Balance of Plant upgrade in several months.
  • Led the NS Power Project Team to a successful return to service of a 100MW generator following annual outage

Interests

  • Guitar
  • Dirtbiking
  • Woodworking
  • Billiards
  • Reading

Timeline

Commissioning Coordinator - Capital Projects

Nova Scotia Power Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Project Engineer

Nova Scotia Power Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2021

CAD Design Engineer

Protocase Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2017

CEO

Stomp Labs
09.2011 - 05.2015

COO

Triple Air Communications
01.2011 - 06.2011

Engineering Manager

Cape Breton University
08.2002 - 12.2010

Project Engineer

Trakonic
01.1998 - 02.2002

VP R&D

Internav Ltd.
05.1996 - 01.1998

Consultant

I3 Computer Solutions
01.1996 - 12.2009

Project Engineer

Internav Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1996

Systems Engineer

Internav Ltd.
05.1990 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

University of New Brunswick
Jeffrey Slipp, P.Eng.