Tilahun Mehari
Alameda,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer
Alameda Municipal Power
Alameda, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Design Electrical distribution system.
- Review customer requirements.
- Create project cost estimate.
- managing electrical service projects for quality, cost effective and dead line.
- Support field technician on resolving of electrical problems.
- Work with experts within the the team for proper accomplishment of a project.
- prepare bill of material for a given project.
- Organize and Conduct meeting with customers for identifying their requirement.
Electrical Engineer
Bartaco
Oakland, CA
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems, equipment and components.
- Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions.
- Design of electrical systems for train control rooms and technical teams rooms.
- Inspect, maintain of traction power third rails and tracks.
- install conduits and conductors in traction power wayside (track).
- Design of heavy duty line fan (150HP to 350HP) protection relay replacement.
- Work with different contractors and subcontractors in various electrical projects (reviewing electrical design submittals and implement project requirements).
- Use Bluebeam, autocad, visio for various electrical designs and reviews.
- Review of facilities electrical system arcflash assessment design.
- Field assessment of existing facilities electrical system.
- Became professional electrical engineer and work with challenging projects that require National Electric Code (NEC) knowledge.
Electrician
Bartaco
Oakland, CA
10.2013 - 12.2019
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding electrical malfunctions.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
Electrical Design Engineer
METEC Metal Technology
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Created electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules or connection diagrams for electrical systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Collaborated with other engineering disciplines to construct complex projects.
- Developed electrical schematics for power distribution systems.
- Created and maintained bills of materials for all electrical components.
- Reviewed drawings and documentation from subcontractors to ensure accuracy of designs.
- Drafted wiring diagrams and ladder logic programs for PLCs using Allen-Bradley software.
- Designed control panels and motor starters utilizing AutoCAD software.
Customer Service Engineer
Fasget Electromechanical Engineering
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
- Identified customer needs and provided solutions to meet their requirements.
- Assisted with the development of customer service policies and procedures.
- Followed up regularly with customers after resolving their issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Project Engineer
Sigma Electric
Addis Ababa
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Identified cost saving measures that could be implemented without compromising safety or quality standards during the project life cycle.
- Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
- Developed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications and calculating time requirements.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement in the delivery of projects.
- Compiled reports detailing progress updates, budget information and other relevant data related to the assigned project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technology
Adama Science And Technology University
Ethiopia07-2002
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Auto Cad
- Bluebeam
- Visio
- ETAP and Easy Power
- Schematics Interpretation
- Technical Support
- Professional Engineering License
- Electrical Engineering Standards
- Project Management
Certification
- I addition to receiving my certificate as a professional electrical engineer, I have taken trainings such as Arc-flash analysis, test and commissioning, and wooden pole inspection and treatment.
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
Alameda Municipal Power
07.2023 - Current
Electrical Engineer
Bartaco
02.2019 - 11.2021
Electrician
Bartaco
10.2013 - 12.2019
Electrical Design Engineer
METEC Metal Technology
09.2011 - 11.2012
Customer Service Engineer
Fasget Electromechanical Engineering
02.2009 - 03.2010
Project Engineer
Sigma Electric
02.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technology
Adama Science And Technology University
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