Joel Kifle

• Provided design of systems and electrical/instrument equipment associated for Tosyali II Algeria project, world's largest Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) production facility with annual capacity of 2.5 Million Tons
• Developed device location drawings (E5 and E6's), worked with modeling group to ensure E&I items are located properly and with access to device for maintenance
• Revised logic drawings (E9's) from various data points, such as: P&ID's, vendor description of operation or functional description and coordinated with other project disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Operations, etc.)

• Act as SME for clients in need of instrumentation and controls improvements
• Installed Arc Flash and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters per new NEC Code requirement for single dwelling home
• Designed and installed electrical 100A and 200A service panels for multi-unit apartments
• Applied voltage drop calculations to size wires feeding NEMA 14-50 outlets for an electric car charger.

• Perform variety of functions, supporting F3455 production of crop protection products, operation of waste treatment plant, power house, and Lucite International: Reduced costs on stripper purge project by $162K per-year by developing process upgrade earning Six Sigma Green Belt
• Ensure accuracy by: Reviewing and approving functional tests and assisted area E / I mechanics in executing tests
• Reduce future incidents by: Spearheading electrical and control incident investigations, using 'why tree', 'what if', and root cause failure analysis methodologies
• Providing technical support to waste water treatment plant / power house operation and determining root causes of electrical equipment failures
• Recognized by management for analytic skills and courage in recommending improvements to service that is business critical, saving money and providing spare landing points for future projects
• Improved equipment reliability and up-time by developing predictive and preventive maintenance procedures
• Participated in Process Hazard Analysis and Layer of Protection Analysis reviews
• Execute SAP transactions to generate work notifications, determine equipment order status, and update equipment information.

• Performed front-end engineering design for electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Expedited E/I purchase orders and cost estimate, assuring proper delivery, including requisitioning lighting fixtures, electrical and instrument bulk materials, and instrumentation
• Managed and drove safe and timely execution of daily maintenance schedule by: Preparing equipment data sheets for pressure gauges and level transmitters
• Designing analog and digital junction boxes, electrical heat trace, and motor push-buttons
• Developing equipment specifications, material take offs (MTOs), and SOWs
• Worked on voltage drop calculation to size wires and circuit breakers
• Confirmed accurate order placements by verifying instrument requisition with latest instrument list and P&IDs
• Satisfied user requirements by creating motor schematics, updating DCS and PLC I/O drawings and preparing electrical equipment specifications
• Improved overall operations by designing DCS cabinets, MCCs, and electrical / instrument power panels.

• Implemented system test plans and procedures for MetroDirector K2, next-generation multi-service access and switching platform
• Performed troubleshooting and follow-up on system test-related problems for variety of test routines, including regression, stress, and performance
• Conducted system-level testing of SDH / SONET, ATM, and Ethernet line interface modules
• Configured K2 platform, supporting full spectrum of industry standard line rates and protocols
• Documented test results, assisting in debugging and modification of product features
• Applied SONET protection schemes on Metro ring traffic; UPSR, BLSR, and Liner APS
• Worked with telecom test equipment: OSA, DWDM Emulator, Gnubi, Omni / T-Berd, and SmartBit 2000.

Provisioned and Commissioned Network Elements in different customer premises. Improved test accuracy by designing and implementing custom test setups tailored to specific product requirements:

• Monitored, updated and upgraded SONET communication line interface cards, OC-192, OC-48, Muxs, and DS3 mappers.
• Tested and turned-up Network Elements at Controlled Volt Environments (CVE) locations.
• Tested new order wire system on existing OC-48 ring with Dantel interface.
• Worked with optical power meters, back reflection meters, attenuators and fiberscope.

Managed efficient teams of up to 15 electricians working at the Basic Oxygen Process (BOP) shop.

• Provided day-to-day support on electrical maintenance activities.
• Supervised team to complete work on time and to company standards.
• Managed electrical parts inventory and tracked orders.
• Provided mentorship to junior technicians, fostering professional growth within the department.
• Preformed Y2K equipment readiness test for the computer Millennium problem.