Apr 2024 – Jan 2025 · 9 mos · Hybrid

• Supported the electrical design team with power study analyses that guided the development of solar and BESS facilities.
• Reviewed substation design sets, MV/HV equipment, protection, and control settings from external parties, along with studies to support management and the team in making informed decisions regarding design methodology.
• Developed power systems tools/calculators that improved workflow efficiency, accuracy, and time management by approximately 35%.
• Designed, modeled, and analyzed power studies, including load/reactive power flow, cable thermal/ampacity, short-circuit, arc-flash, and lightning risk assessments, as well as grounding, to optimize equipment costs, sizing, plant integrity, and safety for personnel.
• Developed standardized procedures and templates to ensure operational efficiencies in project deliverables.
• Designed and developed relay protection setting files, providing site assistance to relay test technicians and ensuring reliable plant operation.

Jul 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hybrid

Jun 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · United States · Hybrid

• DC and AC design of photovoltaic systems including interconnection with utility following the National Electric Code, ANSI/IEEE, and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Conducted due diligence, performed feasibility studies, and prepared IFP/IFC drawings for permitting and construction of solar, BESS, and microgrid projects.
• Prepared, reviewed, and approved bill-of-materials (BOM) in support of procurement processes.
• Retrieves, and analyzes event reports of protection relays of solar PV projects rated above 300 kW across New Jersey
• Experienced in programming SEL-751, SEL-751A, SEL-351, and SEL-651R2 protection relays, and configuration of RTAC for automation of solar PV plant processes per utility requirements.
• Specified AC equipment for both low and medium-voltage interconnections, including AC combiners, transformers, switchgear, etc.
• Performs load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection, and coordination analysis using the ETAP software.
• Designed data acquisition systems (DAS) for system monitoring and performance evaluation of solar PV plants.
• Provided relevant technical support during permitting, construction, field engineering, and commissioning of projects as necessary.
• Supported the business development team with technical aspects to help project bid processes.
• Performed site visits to create preliminary designs
• Programmed protection relays, uploaded settings, and provided commissioning assistance.
• Supported third-party electrical testings, and performed field works on power transformers, MV cables, switchgear, relays, instrument transformers, etc.

Aug 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · United States · On-site

• Research project - improving solar PV integration transient stability to the electric grid using capacitor banks. Modeling and simulation are done in ETAP software.
• Performed protection coordination, arc flash, short circuit, transient stability, voltage stability analyses, and cable sizing with ETAP software.
• Designed, modeled, optimized, and analyzed IEEE-9 bus system with solar PV integration achieving a 70% fast voltage recovery period.
• Utility-scale solar plant design, modeling, optimization, and economic evaluation using PVSyst software.
• Built scalar control (V/f) of a 3-phase induction motor with a variable frequency drive powered with a 24V battery pack via an inverter with a mobile App monitoring battery performance. Communication is through CAT-5e ethernet and Bluetooth.
• Designed and built a smart home test station to investigate energy and cost savings for home and hotel appliances.
• Prepared a budget for the purchase of laboratory equipment: variable frequency drive, oscilloscope, electronic components, PVSyst, MATLAB, etc.
• Proactively participated in technology mentorship meetings every Wednesday throughout the semester for teamwork and collaboration.

Apr 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · On-site

• Experienced in control room operations: start, stop, load, voltage, and frequency control.
• Experienced at troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, field instruments, plant auxiliaries, power transformers, alternators, black start generator, etc.
• Familiar with SEL SCADA, RTU, and RTAC automation controllers
• Coordinated, and communicated with the system control center (SCC) on power generation availability, dispatch schedules, and plant health conditions.
• Carried out station protection permit, lockout, and tag-out on low, medium, and high voltage installations for maintenance duties.
• Prepared detailed operations report to management on the daily and monthly gross energy generated and the net energy delivered to the grid to help decision making, revenue, and profit estimations.
• Analyzed plant performance and stability

Sep 2016 – Apr 2017 · 7 mos · On-site

• Teamed and coordinated with contractors and developers to complete the following tasks
• 𝟭. 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝘁𝗱 (𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗖𝗼)
• Performed pre-commissioning and commissioning tests on 161/15 kV substation
• Treatment of substation main power transformers (5 of 100/125MVA) insulation oil
• SF6 circuit breaker gas filling and analysis
• SF6 circuit breaker and disconnect switches contact resistance test
• SF6 circuit breaker open-close and trip time tests
• 161/15 kV substation protection relay tests (SEL- 751A, SEL- 411L, SEL- 487E and SEL- 487B)
• 𝟮. 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮
• Performed electrical and UNIC C3 system automation commissioning tests on 18V46 Wartsila engines
• Installed and configured Modicon quantum Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Commissioned protection relay (VAMP 210 and VAMP 265) on ABB synchronous generators
• Instruments, sensors, and machine auxiliaries installed and commissioned
• 𝟯. 𝟰𝗔 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰
• Installed and commissioned
• SEL Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
• Instrument transformers, Circuit breakers, Disconnect switches
• Power transformers control cabinet
• Rectifiers, batteries system, AC and DC panels
• Protection relay panels, metering panels
• Automatic voltage regulator (AVR) panels
• Switchyard switchgear common control panels
• Installation of marshaling kiosks at the switchyard
• 𝟰. 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝘁𝗱
• Installation of the following but not limited to:
• Five 100/125 MVA main power transformers and plant structures
• Disconnect switches, SF6 circuit breakers, surge arrestors
• Instrument transformers (current and voltage transformers)
• Transformers feeder lines, main busbars, coupling feeder, and outgoing feeder lines
• 𝟱. 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘁𝗱
• Performed insulation resistance and hipot test on MV cables
• Substation ground grid installation and trench works

Nov 2015 – Apr 2016 · 5 mos · Tema Fishing Harbour, Ghana · On-site

• Operated powerhouse machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Carried out maintenance of auxiliary machines during shift work.
• Monitored and recorded operational data by station instructions for analysis.
• Performed routine troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures of equipment for optimum performance.
• Upheld and followed all safety standards and requirements.

Sep 2014 – Aug 2015 · 11 mos · Accra, Project Office, Operations directorate. Protection and control Division · On-site

• Performed protection maintenance and application duties across six regions of Ghana.
• Extracted protection relay system disturbance reports for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Medium voltage underground cable testing, troubleshooting, and pinpointing fault location.
• Assisted in commissioning new and upgraded substations.

May 2012 – Aug 2012 · 3 mos · Kintampo GRIDCo substation · On-site

• Assisted in the commissioning of 161/34.5 kV substation protection and control functions
• Assisted in substation system and equipment grounding installations
• Teamed with the contractor to install gantries/supporting structures for a substation
• Installations of power transformers and station auxiliaries