Gabriel Young
Poca
Summary
Dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience at Covestro, excelling in Arc Flash Studies and project management. Proven track record in reducing equipment downtime and leading training initiatives. Adept in electrical troubleshooting and team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality results in compliance with safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Engineer
Covestro
04.2018 - Current
- Performed the sites Arc Flash Analysis using SKM software.
- Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Applied appropriate engineering methods to project discipline standards.
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Reviewed specifications, drawings, and project manuals.
- Reduced downtime for critical equipment by performing thorough maintenance and timely repairs.
- Led training sessions for E/I technicians and went over NEC and 70E.
- Served as project manager and technical leader for several electrical project developments.
- Maintained electrical switchgear with voltages ranging from 480VAC to 13.8kVAC.
- Maintained substation batteries and chargers 130VDC
- Managed site storeroom for spare equipment
- SAP Superuser for site
- Setup PM plans for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Reviewed and created thermal imaging reports.
- Assisted in site turnarounds and created plans to inspect and service electrical equipment during the outage.
- Commissioned VFDs for pumps and agitators.
- Project manager on a transformer replacement.
- Created red tag plans for electrical lock out tag out.
- Site electrical life saver.
- Assisted with site audits, and red tag audits.
- Oversaw transformer oil analysis and reviewed results.
Electrical Engineer
WVA Manufacturing
08.2011 - 04.2018
- In charge of transformer, breaker, and switch gear maintenance.
- Assist electricians as needed.
- Assist with manage capital projects and budgets.
- SAP maintenance superuser. I create preventative maintenance plans for all departments and have developed sheets for tracking this data.
- Install and maintain VFDs on hoists, fans, and trams.
- Perform quarterly infrared inspections on all motors and electrical equipment.
- Maintain and order parts for the medium voltage breakers that provide power to the electric arc furnaces.
- Manage electrical contractors during outages and on projects.
- Manage sending out motors for cleaning, repair, or rebuild
- Write specifications for electrical testing and contract work
- Manage oil samples taken and assist in taking oil sample for testing transformers.
- Review transformer oil results
Protection and Control Technologist
American Electric Power (Ohio Power)
06.2006 - 08.2011
- Worked in power plants and electrical substations with voltage ranges from 4kV to 765kV.
- Calibrated electromechanical relays. Installed and maintained new digital relays such as GE Multilin and Schweitzer.
- Reviewed prints and performed troubleshooting.
- Coordinated work on a weekly basis as well as jobs out to one year in advance.
- Coached fellow employees in human performance techniques.
Electrical Engineering Intern
Kiewit Construction
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Electrical and Equipment Engineer
- Prepared electrical work plans
- Quality Control Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Assisted in rebuilding a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
- Cleaned and HiPot tested dry type transformers
- Built and prepared medium and high voltage TJB plugs for the mining equipment
Electrical Engineering Intern
Kiewit Construction
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Prepared electrical work plans
- Quality Control Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Commissioned a concrete plant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-2006
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-2004
Associate of Science - Computer Information Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-2002
Skills
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Electrical safety standards
- Project management
- Electrical engineering standards
- Arc Flash Studies (SKM)
- Attended SKM courses 101 & 102
- Attended SD Myers Transformer Tap Changers
- NFPA 70E training
- AutoCad
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Rockwell AB VFDs
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer
Covestro
04.2018 - Current
Electrical Engineer
WVA Manufacturing
08.2011 - 04.2018
Protection and Control Technologist
American Electric Power (Ohio Power)
06.2006 - 08.2011
Electrical Engineering Intern
Kiewit Construction
05.2005 - 08.2005
Electrical Engineering Intern
Kiewit Construction
05.2004 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Computer Information Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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