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Jeffery Elie

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Engineering Technologist with solid background in Protection and Control Field Service and Engineering. Skilled in developing efficient solutions and contributing to successful project completions. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting technical issues and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

P&C Engineering Technologist Sr

American Electric Power
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with Asset Reliability teams to ensure all misoperations are thoroughly investigated, documented, and resolved within required timelines to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Develop comprehensive End-to-End Testing Files and work directly with field personnel to verify the integrity and reliability of protection and control (P&C) schemes across the AEP service territory.
  • Provide technical support for all P&C-related equipment, including electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, SCADA systems, and RTUs.
  • Partner with Transmission Field Services (TFS) Operations teams to support abnormal condition remediation efforts.
  • Design and execute engineering projects related to relay failures, equipment malfunctions, and rehabilitation replacements.
  • Lead the development and execution of Rehabilitation Projects as needed to maintain system reliability.
  • Support restoration and troubleshooting efforts during major storm events and critical equipment failures, including issues with transformers, circuit breakers, relays, SCADA, and RTUs.
  • Develop and deliver mobile protection settings for both planned maintenance and emergency mobile substation installations.
  • Assist Transmission Field Services and Station Technical Services in the installation and configuration of transformer monitoring equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with Planning, Project Management, and Capital Construction teams to provide technical input and project scope definition during the early planning stages.
  • Contribute to the development and revision of Protection & Control Policies and Procedures in coordination with the TFS Policy, Procedures & Standards (PP&S) group.
  • Support the implementation and enforcement of standard practices by offering training, guidance, and technical assistance to both operations and construction personnel.
  • Lead screening and evaluation of contract Protection & Control technicians for participation in AEP projects, ensuring technical competency and compliance with standards.

P&C Electrician

American Electric Power
09.2016 - 09.2022
  • Performs work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection, control, and measurement devices and related equipment.
  • Install, maintain and operate all oscillographs, digital fault recorders (DFR) and event recorders. Install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated communications equipment.
  • Install, maintain and operate station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.

ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Lucas wastewater plant
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and electrical schematics.
  • Tests, repairs and replaces AC/DC motors 12 volts single phase up to 480 volts three phase.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots pump control panels that include electromechanical and intelligent electronic devices.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots SCADA systems.
  • Troubleshoots, tests, repairs and calibrates electrical and electronic equipment including circuit boards, electro- pneumatic equipment, flow/level transmitters, pressure transducers and ultrasonic sensors.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and repair radio transmission/receiving devices, security and surveillance equipment and related electronics.
  • Performs required maintenance on HVAC systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05.2014

Skills

  • Experience in operating testing devices
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Schematic analysis
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Fundamental engineering concepts

Timeline

P&C Engineering Technologist Sr

American Electric Power
09.2022 - Current

P&C Electrician

American Electric Power
09.2016 - 09.2022

ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Lucas wastewater plant
01.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

Louisiana Tech University

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