Rynash Gbandeba
New York City
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Utility Field Supervisor brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance, and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Utility Field Supervisor
Guma Valley Water Company
Freetown, Sierra Leone
01.2010 - 02.2023
- Prepared documentation and reports detailing the results of investigations into power quality disturbances.
- Created manuals and instructions regarding operation of electrical equipment and systems.
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
- Tracked company inventories, reported equipment damages and ordered new items to prevent shortages.
- Worked with other engineers to meet public release deadlines.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Managed project schedules, assignments and problem resolutions.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Conducted inspections of transmission lines for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize the transmission network design.
Transmission Distribution Engineer
Guma Valley Water Company
Freetown, Sierra Leone
07.2005 - 01.2010
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Created manuals and instructions regarding operation of electrical equipment and systems.
- Designed, tested, and maintained electrical substations for efficient operation of power grids.
- Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
- Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
- Tracked company inventories, reported equipment damages and ordered new items to prevent shortages.
- Worked with other engineers to meet public release deadlines.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Managed project schedules, assignments and problem resolutions.
- Researched, analyzed and reported on various technical issues related to power distribution systems.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Conducted inspections of transmission lines for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Provided technical support in the development of new or upgraded high-voltage transmission systems.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize the transmission network design.
- Implemented automation technologies such as PLCs and RTUs in order to improve operational efficiency of substations.
- Developed emergency response plans for dealing with unexpected power outages or equipment failures.
- Collaborated with other engineering staff to develop solutions for transmission line reliability issues.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Policy And Sustainability Management
The New School
New York, NY01-2023
Master of Science - Sustainability Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY01-2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Sierra Leone
Freetown, West Africa10-2000
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Schedule Development
- Technical Expertise
- Progress Reporting
- Key Relationship Management
Accomplishments
- Vast Knowledge in Project Management
- GIS
- Public Management
- Sustainable Water Supply Management
- Environmental Injustice
Timeline
Senior Utility Field Supervisor
Guma Valley Water Company
01.2010 - 02.2023
Transmission Distribution Engineer
Guma Valley Water Company
07.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Environmental Policy And Sustainability Management
The New School
Master of Science - Sustainability Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Sierra Leone
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