Felipe Santiesteban
Bowling Green,US
Summary
With over eight years of experience in electrical engineering within Cuba, this expert has an extensive knowledge of electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and usage. For the past five years, he has specialized in electrical installations for residential and industrial buildings. He is noted for his adaptability and willingness to work in diverse conditions, as well as a work ethic marked by teamwork and innovation. His adaptability and willingness to work in diverse conditions, as well as a work ethic marked by teamwork and innovation. His skills encompass circuit testing and troubleshooting to ensure safety, reading blueprints and schematics, programming PLCs, and creating drawings using AutoCAD Electrical. He is also skilled in installing medium and low voltage electrical equipment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineer
ECOT-Havana / Bouygues Batiment International
02.2020 - 07.2021
- I addressed complex technical challenges, developed solutions, and made decisions in accordance with the National Electrical Code. I oversaw job progress and directed employees or contractors to ensure projects were completed on schedule. By interpreting blueprints and project documents, I designed workflows and strategies. With AutoCAD Electrical Toolset, I created and improved electrical schematics. I employed a range of electrical tools and equipment for diagnosing and resolving electrical issues. My place of employment was the Gran Muthu Havana Hotel.
Electrical Installation Technician
ECOT-Havana / Bouygues Batiment International
07.2018 - 12.2018
- The role involved installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in various settings, including industrial, commercial, and residential areas, both indoors and outdoors. Duties encompassed working with a variety of electrical components such as switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, and fault current protection switches, along with systems for heating, lighting, air conditioning, and metering. Additional responsibilities included installing security and fire alarm systems, integrating renewable energy solutions, following blueprints and specifications, and acquiring necessary materials for installations. The primary location of work was The Royalton Havana Hotel on Paseo Del Prado.
Electrical Engineer Intern
UNE. (National Electrical Union).
03.2016 - 05.2016
- I have installed and maintained both overhead and underground electrical power lines, as well as auxiliary equipment. This included removing outdated poles and hardware and replacing them with new installations. My work covered both de-energized and live lines. Furthermore, I have improved power line systems using advanced software tools such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, and PSpice for circuit simulation and modeling.
Power Plant Operator
UNE. (National Electrical Union).
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Ensured regulatory compliance through detailed documentation and reporting of operational activities. Improved energy efficiency by continuously monitoring and adjusting turbine settings. Conducted routine inspections and tests on plant equipment, recording all findings. Identified and resolved issues impacting the functionality and performance of power plant equipment. Inspected and calibrated valves, pumps, and machinery for optimal operation. Managed the functioning of boilers, turbines, and other power plant machinery. Continuously observed equipment and system operations, including control readouts. Recorded daily operations in the internal system and promptly provided shift reports. Diligently monitored control panel data to maintain plant operations within established parameters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of Havana. CUJAE
Havana, Cuba08.2015
Skills
- National Electrical Code
- Motor Controls
- Medium and Low Voltage Overhead Lines
- Installation of Electrical Transformers
- Rotating Machinery (Motors, Generators)
- Construction of 5-Star Hotels
- Blueprint Reading
- Grounding Systems
- Variable Frequency Drives
- PLC Programming
- AutoCAD Electrical
- SketchUp
- Languages Spoken: Spanish/English
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
ECOT-Havana / Bouygues Batiment International
02.2020 - 07.2021
Electrical Installation Technician
ECOT-Havana / Bouygues Batiment International
07.2018 - 12.2018
Electrical Engineer Intern
UNE. (National Electrical Union).
03.2016 - 05.2016
Power Plant Operator
UNE. (National Electrical Union).
09.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of Havana. CUJAE
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