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MENAKA SILVA

Electrical Engineer MIEAust
London,Ontario

Summary

Skilled Electrical Engineer with 4 years of experience in electrical distribution systems designing, estimating, electrical distribution boards building, testing, installing, commissioning, and supporting electrical equipment with systems within schematic specifications. Additional expertise in telecommunication networks and electronic systems with the strength of project management. I’m driven and hardworking with a can-do attitude, and I complete all projects to an excellent standard, and on time.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Electrical Technician

Trojan Technologies
London, Canada
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Constructed and tested distribution and control panels of all TrojanUV products.
  • Reviewed blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine accurate building procedures.
  • Interpreted wiring diagrams, blueprints and schematics and followed directions from manuals.
  • Maintained compliance with good manufacturing practices, lock-out/tag-out procedures and quality standards.
  • Estimated material and job requirements to complete jobs.
  • Executed troubleshooting and diagnosis for basic electrical equipment malfunctions.
  • Facilitated quality testing, checks and completed required documentation.

Electrical Engineer

IPD Group
Sydney, Australia
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Accurately designed and estimated electrical switchboards, MCC's, Load Centers, and Meter Panels according to AS/NZS 61439, AS 3000, and local service rules.
  • Conducted research into discrimination studies, temperature rise, and the performance of electrical distribution networks.
  • Prepared Bill of Materials, design verification reports, and design specifications for electrical distribution boards.
  • Prepared and oversaw electrical power system design having single line diagrams, wiring, and elementary diagrams along with layout and circuitry design.
  • Analyzed, designed and developed solutions to serve needs of clients in different industries.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Solex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Implemented regularly scheduled testing, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of electrical, and electronic equipment; including generators and battery backup systems.
  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance reliability.
  • Performed extensive electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems maintenance.
  • Installed and commissioned motor control centers for water treatment plants (Star-delta, DOL, VSD, Soft starters).
  • Provided electrical support to the project department to ensure the project’s on-time delivery within budget.
  • Compiled and maintained records documenting engineering activities and technical documentation.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Power Engineering

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
05.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

University of Sunderland
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
05.2011 - 05.2014

Skills

    Power systems

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Affiliations

Professional Engineer (MIEAust) - Engineers Australia

Engineer in Training (EIT) - Engineers Ontario

Software

AutoCAD 2D & Electrical

MS Office & Project

PowerCad & Powerworld

Solidworks Electrical

Timeline

Electrical Technician

Trojan Technologies
12.2021 - 04.2023

Electrical Engineer

IPD Group
09.2020 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Electrical Power Engineering

Edith Cowan University
05.2016 - 05.2019

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Solex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
08.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

University of Sunderland
05.2011 - 05.2014

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