Carlos A. Rodríguez Juarbe
Luma Energy
Guaynabo,PR
2
Languages
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Licensed Electrical Engineer with expertise in thermoelectric power plant operations and high voltage substation maintenance. Skilled in managing bill of materials, evaluating quotations, and testing substation assets. Proficient in field job management and effective communication. Experienced in utilizing MS Office Suite for project documentation and reporting.
Work History
Substation Foreman
4 Years 9 Months- Enforced safety procedures, utility standards, and compliance requirements during energized and de-energized work.
- Coordinated daily assignments, equipment staging, and work order completion for safe crew operations.
- Supervised field crews performing electrical distribution maintenance and outage restoration work.
- Directed troubleshooting efforts to isolate faults and restore service efficiently.
- Trained crew members on switching practices, job hazard analysis (JHA), and proper use of tools.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Testing Transformers and breakers using Omicron testing sets(Testrano and Cibano).
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Provided comprehensive training for new employees in Tradeschool Program basis ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
Program Manager Substations and Lines
7 Months- Evaluation and creation of Specifications for Transmission and Distribution Substations Assets using main standards codes such as IEEE,ASME, NEMA and NEC/NFPA.
- Quote confections and evaluations.
- Tools and parts evaluations.
- Substation Drawings evaluations
- Interacted with bidders and suppliers to identify asset details and requirements.
Senior Substations Engineer
17 Years- Testing medium/high voltage electrical equipment making use of specialized instruments and computer software such as Omicron’s Testrano, Doble's M4000/DtaPro(v6.3.5) and interrupter timing TRX 900/T-Doble (v3.3.0) and Omicron’s Cibano.
- Scheduled and executed preventive maintenance for transmission/distribution transformers, oil, gas, and vacuum interrupters to enhance reliability and performance.
- Performed repair and replacement of failed substation equipment assets, ensuring minimal downtime and restoration of service.
- Conducted acceptance insulation tests on new transmission/distribution transformers, gas, oil, vacuum circuit breakers, structures, and grounding to ensure compliance with operational standards.
Specifications Engineer
3 Years 8 Months- Evaluated bids and quotations for electrical and mechanical machinery to support construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution electrical system.
- Developing buying requisitions as needed to fulfill the warehouses and the Technical Departments' demands.
- Preparing and updating electrical equipment specifications according to standards as ASME, ANSI, NEC, IEEE.
Shift Engineer-Operations Department
6 Years 10 Months- Supervised start-ups, shutdowns, outages, operations, processes, and maintenance of 600 MW thermoelectric power plant, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Evaluated operational performance of sub-systems and provided technical recommendations, enhancing overall system reliability.
- Managed crew of ten employees per shift, ensuring safety compliance and providing clear job instructions.
- Conducted troubleshooting of electric, mechanical, and instrumentation systems to identify and resolve issues.
Education
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
P.R. Professional Electrical Engineer License PE.#14147.
Skills
Project management
Strategic planning
Attention to detail
Electrical testing
Precision
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Certification
Professional Electrical Engineer
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substation Foreman
Luma Energy
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Program Manager Substations and Lines
Luma Energy
06.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Senior Substations Engineer
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority(PREPA)
06.2004 - 06.2021Read More
Specifications Engineer
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority(PREPA)
09.2000 - 05.2004Read More
Shift Engineer-Operations Department
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority(PREPA)
11.1993 - 09.2000Read More
University of Puerto Rico
B.S. from Electrical Engineering
Read More