Kevin De Souza Ferreyra

Led and oversaw cathodic protection system operations across the facility. Provided commissioning support for OSBL (utilities) systems, including motor pre-checks, inspections, and functional testing. Managed motor energization and performance verification. Coordinated electrical support to operations during and after project turnover. Supervised maintenance and operation of switchgear systems (13.8 kV, 4.16 kV, and 480 V). Improved reliability of lighting and heat trace systems.

Served as Second Lead Technician for the overall unit, supporting and closing all pending activities from day shift. Worked closely with Operations and clients during critical night-shift troubleshooting, resolving complex electrical and control logic issues. Ensured continuous unit functionality through advanced troubleshooting and corrective actions. Led unit restoration activities, including diesel generator trips and recovery, as well as black start system operations. Provided electrical support to emergency units, performed UPS inspections, troubleshot switchgear, and supported motor runs.

Earlier in the project, supported the GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) team, performing SF₆ gas testing and monitoring, assisting with relay testing, switchgear inspections, and verification activities to ensure system integrity and safe energization.

Supervised Commissioning Level 1–2 activities, including pre-commissioning and system turnover to startup. Worked closely with the client to troubleshoot and resolve first-startup issues, providing technical support during initial energization. Performed and verified pre-energization inspections for switchgear and UPS systems, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.

Supported electrical decommissioning and recommissioning activities for Targa plant operations, including switchgear disassembly, inspection, testing, and return to service. Executed mobilized equipment decommissioning and recommissioning in West Texas, performed transformer inspections and testing, and supported substation activities, ensuring systems were safely removed from service and restored to operational readiness.

Performed UPS backup system testing, including load testing, functional verification, and alarm checks to ensure continuity of critical power systems.

Executed pre-energization and functional testing of switchgear, transformers, PDUs, and emergency power systems, verifying proper operation, interlocks, protections, and system readiness to support sensitive manufacturing processes.

Served as Lead Technician overseeing five independent units, responsible for installation, commissioning, and system turnover of data and power systems for Securus under a State of Texas (TDCJ) project. Coordinated commissioning activities, ensured system readiness, and executed turnover documentation to support reliable operation.

Served as an Electrical Technician specializing in heat trace systems, working closely with the client to provide general electrical support and system-wide troubleshooting. Performed inspection, testing, and fault diagnosis of heat trace circuits and controls, ensuring system reliability, proper operation, and compliance with project requirements.

Supported the expansion of a new unit, assisting with pre-check activities and startup readiness. Performed MCC pre-energization checks, startup support, and motor testing on 4.16 kV and 480 V systems,

Provided general electrical commissioning support across 10 LNG trains, covering lighting systems, heat trace, motors, and transformers. Performed transformer testing, including insulation resistance (megger) tests, polarity and winding resistance checks, and functional verification prior to energization. Supported commissioning and troubleshooting activities to ensure reliable operation and safe startup of LNG systems

Led the startup of all 480 V HVAC units, coordinating pre-checks, energization, and functional testing. Provided support for UPS backup systems, including load bank testing, alarm verification, and operational readiness checks.

Responsible for the commissioning and inspection of all unit motors, including troubleshooting, functional verification, and performance testing to ensure proper operation and reliability prior to and during startup.

Responsible for electrical systems across multiple vessels, performing inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of shipboard electrical systems. Conducted insulation resistance (megger) testing, continuity checks, power distribution verification, breaker and protection checks, and functional testing of motors, lighting, and auxiliary systems.

Worked closely with Mitsubishi supporting electrical inspections and testing for gas and steam turbines. Performed insulation resistance (megger) testing, continuity checks, control and interlock verification, instrument and alarm checks, and functional testing of auxiliary motors and panels. Executed commissioning activities up to Level 4, including functional testing and system validation to support safe startup and reliable turbine operation.

Performed electrical commissioning and startup of gas turbines, including pre-energization inspections, functional testing of electrical and control circuits, verification of interlocks and protections, and startup support to ensure safe energization and reliable turbine operation.

Performed pre-commissioning and commissioning of all plant switchgear units, executing comprehensive electrical inspections and testing. Conducted insulation resistance (megger) tests, continuity and phasing checks, protection and interlock verification, breaker functional testing, and pre-energization inspections to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Performed pre-commissioning and commissioning of all plant switchgear units, executing comprehensive electrical inspections and testing. Conducted insulation resistance (megger) tests, continuity and phasing checks, protection and interlock verification, breaker functional testing, and pre-energization inspections to ensure safe and reliable operation. Provided electrical troubleshooting support in coordination with client PLC teams, diagnosing power, I/O, and interface-related electrical issues affecting system performance.

Performed general commissioning activities in support of electrical systems startup and system readiness.

Performed loop check control and provided electrical support to clients throughout commissioning activities.

Performed loop check control and provided electrical support to clients throughout commissioning activities.

Performed loop check control and provided electrical support to clients throughout commissioning activities, also E/I activities

Served as Electrical Supervisor with overall responsibility for the unit, overseeing electrical activities, coordinating commissioning and startup efforts, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of all electrical systems.

Served as Electrical Supervisor with overall responsibility for the unit, coordinating startup activities, maintenance, and backup power systems to ensure continuous and reliable operation of all electrical systems