MICHAEL C. FLECK, P.E.
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Results-oriented engineering professional with experience and proven track record in upgrading, implementing and improving protective relay schemes. Possess field experience in substation environments implementing the engineering designs as well as interviewing, hiring, mentoring and developing staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Supervisor Relay Design
International Transmission Company
Novi, MI
05.2014 - Current
- Coach, Mentor and Guide Development of Engineers with Relay Design
- Development of New Engineering Training Throughout First 5 Years
- Driving Initiative to Unify Philosophy for Cross Locational Relay Groups
- Continuously Driving Company Improvement Efforts (CM, COPS, Ratings)
- Oversee and Drive Relay Replacement Budget (ITCT, METC, ITCGP)
- Incorporate HP Model into Relay Settings and Standards Development
- Drove Compliance Initiatives for 693 Standards
- Actively Participate in RF, PJM, and SPP Protection Subcommittee
Regional Technical Manager
ABB, Inc
Coral Springs, FL
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Provide Technical Guidance for Integration of Projects
- Instructor at ABB Relay School Program
- Conduct Field Training Seminars to Support in Customer Applications
- Presentation of White Papers at Regional and National Relay Conferences
- Programed Customized Logic using IEC61850 Customer Applications
- Run Fault Simulations for Testing of Relay Settings & Control Verification
Substation Project Engineer
HDR, Inc
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Drove Development and Training of Multiple Engineers for Power Delivery
- Interviewed and Provided Guidance for all new Engineers
- Provided Project Management on Mid to Large Size Projects up to 500kV
- Lead Project Engineer for all Projects out of Ann Arbor Office
- Responsible for Electromechanical to Microprocessor Relay Upgrades
- Provided Technical Support and Review for Creation of Relay Settings
Relay Design Engineer
Hoosier Energy REC, Inc
Bloomington, IN
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Generated Microprocessor and EM Settings for 69-345kV Substations
- Analyzed Post Fault DFR Oscillography Data and Events
- Verified Correct Relay Operation and Settings for Fault Situations
- Responsible for Documentation and Compliance with NERC PRC Standards
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering Concentration Power Systems
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN05.2005
Skills
- Mentoring
- Guiding Engineer Development
- PRC NERC Compliance SME
- Priority Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Human Performance
Affiliations
- Professional Engineering License (IN) PE10911230 & MI (6201061494)
- Active in RF, SPP, and PJM Relay Subcommittees
- Eighteen Year Member of IEEE and Power and Energy Society
Certification
- Professional Engineering License (IN) PE10911230 & MI (6201061494)
- Eighteen Year Member of IEEE and Power and Energy Society
Additional Information
- Directional Concepts for Overcurrent Relay Applications Western Protective Relay Conference October 2012.
- Cesar Carbajal, Andrew Gast, Michael Fleck, Sara Page Podolsky, Dr. Frederick Berry, Jared Dinkelaker, Kevin Patel, Aalap Jha, and Dr. Clifford Grigg, “The Use of Powerworld to Conduct Load Flow Analysis and Power Factor Correction on Stevenson’s 5 Bus System,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, VOL. XV, No. 4, pp. 95-98, Oct.-Dec. 2005.
Timeline
Supervisor Relay Design
International Transmission Company
05.2014 - Current
Regional Technical Manager
ABB, Inc
09.2011 - 05.2014
Substation Project Engineer
HDR, Inc
06.2010 - 09.2011
Relay Design Engineer
Hoosier Energy REC, Inc
06.2005 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering Concentration Power Systems
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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