Abu Bakarr Jalloh
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Astute power and electrical engineering professional with considerable years in the development, construction and operation of renewable power (PV, Wind and Battery Storage) generation transmission, distribution, and grid-control assets. Outstanding track record in driving operational excellence- troubleshooting and providing technical solutions to clean energy facilities amounting to 8 GW installed capacity. Proactive and dedicated to cross-functional and stakeholder collaboration. Enthusiastic about energy transition to achieving net-zero. Forward-thinking Manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Operations Engineering
RWE Clean Energy
Valhalla, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Pro-active operational support- troubleshooting of equipment failures, power plant outages and protection relays trips to achieving at least 95 % of power plants availability and reliability
- Managing and documenting all technical related issues of the renewable fleets in Jira
- Engineering analysis and design - repowering PV modules to maximize energy yield between 20-30 %
- Coordinate with ISOs, EOR in providing and updating plants’ dynamic models (PSCAD, PSSE)
- Collaborate with OEMs and EOR to ensure power plants are NERC compliant.
Senior Engineer
Con Edison Clean Energy Business
Valhalla, NY
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported the Development and Construction of renewables-PV, Wind, and BESS to achieve successful COD
- Coordinated the interconnection applications across the ISOs (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT)
- Led the New Resource Implementation process in the CA-ISO market for a seamless interconnection
- Coordinated with TO and OEMs in developing Battery storage projects in ERCOT amounting to 1.5GW
- Collaborated with EPCs to review power system studies, projects’ scope, drawings, and project delivery
- Conducted power flow studies across operational to assess NERC compliance issues using ETAP
Product Application/Power System Engineer
Fundamentals Ltd
Swindon, UK
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured clients' satisfaction through ad-hoc technical support including but not limited to Voltage control products orders, quotes, field consulting
- Conducted load flow and fault analysis using ETAP on Substation and feeders to perform Load flow and faults analysis to meet interconnection (DER, Battery Storage) requirement
- Ensured products' Testing conform with international standards (IEC, IEEE)
- Provided power system knowledge and products’ trainings across departments, and conferences
- Liaised with R&D to conduct market intelligence, define a new product and collate requirements for the design of a new product (Cable fault detection in the LV network).
Substation Supervisor - 161/33/11 kV
Electricity Generation And Transmission Company
Freetown, Sierra Leone
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Operation, maintenance, and installation of mission-critical substation assets -40 MVA power transformers, HV/MV switchgears, DC system, Protection system etc
- Managed planned and unplanned outages to ensure the delivery of reliable power
- Coordinated maintenance and construction outages with key stakeholders to avoid long outage duration
- Ensured contractors complied with project drawings and specifications.
Supervisor, Transmission and Distribution Rehabilitation in Sierra Leone
British Engineering Services
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Implemented project management methodologies to deliver transmission project within specification and timeframe
- Assigned tasks to engineers and technicians in the various substations and 33 kV transmission line
- Supervised and coordinated the installation, testing (SAT), and commissioning of HV/MV switchgears, transformers (40 MVA, 20 MVA), DC System etc
- Liaised with contractors and OEM to compile project documentation and final project report.
Graduate Operation & Maintenance Engineer (50 MW Hydro plant)
Salini Impregilo
Sierra Leone
05.2011 - 09.2015
- Training, Operation and Maintenance of hydroelectric power generation & transmission assets
- Reduced power plant downtime by 60% through proactive intervention during abnormal operation
- Implemented maintenance management systems including troubleshooting critical faults using electrical and control schematics: Step-up Transformers, HV Substation, Switchgear, AC/DC systems, Motors, Electric protection systems, Turbine, Synchronous Generator etc.
Education
MSc - Sustainable Energy Technologies and Management
Brunel University
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Sierra Leone
Skills
- Renewable interconnections
- Protection system
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting (using IEC & ANSI)
- Safety and Compliance regulations
- Effective Communication and team collaboration
- Power system analysis
- Substation and Transmission line
- ETAP, JIRA, SharePoint
- Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook, Teams) etc - Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Policy Implementation
- Innovation Management
- Team Leadership
Professional Affiliation Awards
- IET
- CIGRE
- SLIE
- British Chevening award (Leadership)
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Swimming
Training
- PDH with SEL equipment (Relays and RTAC)
- Power System Protection
- OSHA
- H100 training with Electricity Northwest (ENW), UK
- Hydroelectric power generation equipment (Generators, Turbines, Transformers, Motors, Switchgears, Excitation System, Distributive Control System, Electrical Troubleshooting) etc.
- Switchgear training by Crompton Greaves (Disconnector, SF6 Circuit Breaker)
- SCADA operation
Timeline
Manager, Operations Engineering
RWE Clean Energy
03.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer
Con Edison Clean Energy Business
09.2021 - 03.2023
Product Application/Power System Engineer
Fundamentals Ltd
11.2019 - 07.2021
Supervisor, Transmission and Distribution Rehabilitation in Sierra Leone
British Engineering Services
01.2017 - 08.2017
Substation Supervisor - 161/33/11 kV
Electricity Generation And Transmission Company
09.2015 - 09.2018
Graduate Operation & Maintenance Engineer (50 MW Hydro plant)
Salini Impregilo
05.2011 - 09.2015
MSc - Sustainable Energy Technologies and Management
Brunel University
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Sierra Leone
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