OPM/GOVT-1: General Personnel Records

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Paul David Cicrich

WORK EXPERIENCE

System Protection and Control 40 Hrs/Week, June 2015 – Present Bonneville Power Administration Department of Energy Celilo HVDC Field Engineer Systematically troubleshoots and analyzes circuit failures with the aid of test equipment

and equipment manuals Follows organizational standards to meet job requirements After research, suggests solutions or new methods when improvement is needed Use CAD software for documenting equipment modifications Thoroughly documents and evaluates test results, equipment installations, and fault data Creates procedures to assist with operation and future troubleshooting Performed comprehensive tests during PDCI project commissioning Assists HVDC craftsman and other Engineers Collects and performs analysis of sequential events records and digital fault recordings Evaluates equipment for correct operation Safely uses hand tools on electronic devices Uses computer software for system modeling Familiar with the BPA Accident Prevention Manual and wears necessary PPE Has received countless hours of HVDC and SPC engineer and craftsman training Student Intern 22 Hrs/Week, July 2014 – May 2015 Bonneville Power Administration Department of Energy Protective Relaying Design Developed substation equipment protection schemes Followed organizational standards during project development Used CAD software for design work Performed quality inspections of designs Power System Control and Telecommunications Ensured operation of telecommunication and microwave transfer trip equipment Maintained accuracy of equipment drawings

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Work Study 20 Hrs/Week, May 2009 – June 2013 Vancouver Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs Computer Resource Room Administrator Assist veterans in finding jobs and substance abuse support. Organize, maintain, and submit network client profiles Enforce computer resource room policies and procedures Maintain and repair computer network Patient Escort Scheduled patient pick-up Maintained wheelchair and component inventory Met tight appointment deadlines Responsible for and ensured patient satisfaction of patient escort services Electronics Technician 60Hrs/Week, July 2003 - March 2009 US Navy Department of Defense Electronics Technician Second Class Petty Officer Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on electronics: Primarily Radar,

Navigation, Display, and Communications systems Micro/ Miniature (2M) Technician: Repaired electronics by using test equipment,

electronic tools, and soldering techniques Supervisor of both Radar and 2M work centers Enforced policies, instructions, and procedures Performed many office/administrative tasks including work center maintenance reporting,

and ordered parts and supplies Dealt with customers, including giving customers estimations of repair times and costs Worked under pressure, multi-tasked, and met tight deadlines Performed general housekeeping to preserve and organize spaces owned Trained and counseled employees Great skill in electrical and electronics troubleshooting Experienced in electronic installation Vast experience in ship/boat repair and maintenance Strong familiarity of computer diagnostics and repair Often operated an array of electrical and electronic test equipment Secret Clearance acquired

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EDUCATION

Electrical Engineering August 2013 – May 2015 Washington State University | Vancouver, WA Bachelor’s Degree Renewable energy track certificate Proficient in digital and analog circuit design Talented at circuit modeling and analysis using PSpice Immense programing knowledge using Verilog, MATLAB, and C Very strong grasp of math, one course away from a minor in math Experienced in time management and project planning Deep familiarity of Microsoft Excel Created and tested a parallel transmission line protection scheme for Capstone project

Associate in Science with Honors March 2009 – June 2013 Clark College | Vancouver, WA Transfer Degree

Associate in Applied Science with Honors March 2009 – June 2013 Clark College | Vancouver, WA Business Administration – Supervisory Management

David Gene Scharton

Country of Citizenship: United States

Availability: Job Type: Permanent

Detail

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Shift Work

Work Experience: David Scharton

04/2015 - Present

5400 NE 15th Ave

Vancouver, WA 98663 US

Hours per week: 40

Series: 2810

Pay Plan: WB

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Power System Maintenance Electrician

Responsible for inspecting, adjusting, maintaining, and servicing power transformers, reactors, and

circuit breakers (both SF6 and OCB), instrument and station service transformers, disconnect

switches, protective devices, static capacitors, circuit switches, and other high voltage equipment

ranging in voltages from 500KV to 12.47KV. Maintain battery equipment including battery banks,

backup and UPS systems, battery chargers, and auto transfer systems ASCO systems.

Responsible for routine maintenance as well troubleshooting and repair using Micro-ohmmeter,

megohmmeter, power factor, time travel, gas analyzer, and other associated test equipment. Perform

simple to complex troubleshooting on pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical control systems, in OCB,

SF6, dual pressure SF6, and Vaccum break systems.

Maintain oil filled equipment Including high voltage transformers, reactors, oil circuit breakers, tap

changers, diverters, and capacitor banks. Vacuum dry out as well as filtration, degasification, refill

procedures on transformers, Oil circuit breakers, and tap changers/diverters.

Perform processing of SF6 in power circuit breaker equipment using Dilo gas carts. This includes

filtration, vacuum dry out, gas reclamation via refrigeration systems, and filling procedures.

Maintain motor control banks, pumps, auto transfer schemes, and thermal protection. DC battery

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system maintenance and testing consisting of impedance testing, specific gravity, load testing,

intercell strap resistance, battery voltage testing, strap replacement, battery bank replacement,

charger alarm testing, charger repair, and charger replacement.

Western Area Power Administration - SCS Virgina Smith DC Con

06/2009 - 04/2015

5555 E. Crossword Blvd.

Loveland, CO 80539 US

Hours per week: 40

Pay Plan: WB

Supervisor: Matt Yakab ((970) 461-7364)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Converter Technician

Supervised and performed testing, maintenance, and repair to a variety of simple to complex

electrical/electronic equipment systems including HVDC valves and controls, value cooling systems,

Communication/RTU systems and high voltage relay/protection devices. Supervised and performed

maintenance associated building support PLC systems and the high voltage switchyards at the

Virginia Smith converter station, call outs and emergency work. Duties include Supervising and

performing installation, repair, testing, troubleshooting, and modification work as well as preventive

maintenance of all associated equipment while supervising multiple crafts.

Supervised and performed HVDC system testing and maintenance consisting of Valves modules,

HVDC Controls, communications, protection, and fiber optic interface systems. HVDC controls

include both analog and microprocessor based circuits used in valve firing, disturbance suppressors,

automatic voltage and reactive controller schemes, valve thermal analog computer interfaces and

relay control test interface systems. I also service valve cooling systems including, programmable

controllers, various types of sensors, motors, fans, and pumps.

Lead safety meetings, "safe start" discussions, and performed powerpoint presentations for

maintenance meetings monthly on various topics. Lead tour groups of the SCS DC Tie for new

dispatchers, department heads, and Senior executive service employees.

Certifications in fiber splicing and installation with associated experience training new hires and

maintaining both single mode and multimode fiber preparation and OTDR testing. I also trained new

employees in Microwave/VHF radio systems, and communications equipment used for power system

operation, metering, and control, Alcatel/Nortel OC3 radios, VHF radios, DACS, PBX, Sonet,

JungleMUX, RFL equipment, and VOIP applications. I Supervised and performed the installation,

testing, and maintenance of substation Remote Terminal Units (RTU) including GE D20, QEI, and

HMI systems as well as other associated equipment including VHF/UHF antennas on towers greater

than 200 feet.

Supervised relay protection testing using Omicron and AVO test sets on capacitive and reactive

protection, harmonic frequency protection, as well as all other standard substation equipment at the

DC Converter station.

Supervised and performed new equipment installation, operations, and maintenance of the Virginia

Smith DC Converter station including joint craft projects while managing work foreman, outage

coordination, preventive maintenance, and day to day operations. Maintained compliance records

and service reports on substation and HVDC systems including test results, maintenance intervals,

work performed, and interval recommendations. Complete performance appraisals, Individual

Development Plan (IDP) implementation, and training scheduling

While in a supervisory position I worked closely with associated crafts to adequately support and

maintain the reliable operations the VSCS DC Tie. This included completing cost estimation, ordering

parts, scheduling outages for testing, installing new equipment, planning necessary manpower,

switching, print updates, acceptance testing, RCM recorders Management and Maximo data entry

after work completion. I also undertook a 1 1/2 year record digitization initiative that provided easy

access to all test data and maintenance records for NERC/WECC compliance and maintained record

updates. I participated in annual maintenance reviews and provided input on interval changes as well

as updates to testing procedures and evaluation of new standards and compliance policies. I also

helped to mediate disputes and resolve conflicts between employees and provided them with

recommendations for improvement in performance.

Supervised operations and maintenance of the Virginia Smith DC Converter station including: outage

coordination, preventive maintenance, and day to day operations. While in a supervisory position I

work closely with associated crafts to effectively support and maintain the reliable operations the

VSCS DC Tie.

Assessed outage coordination and maintenance procedures to support local wind, coal, and hydro

applications in the area of Peetz table and worked closely with Public power agencies such as the

Bureau of Reclamation and Nebraska Public Power District to meet NERC and FERC RCM

requirements. Participated in planning and execution of facility joint occupancy agreements and site

surveys for Air Force and local law enforcement communication installations. Including site

maintenance contracts, equipment location, maintenance obligations, usage requirements and

communicated appropriate information to Senior managers.

Western Area Power Administration

07/2004 - 06/2009

5555 East Cross Road BLVD

Loveland, CO 80539 US

Hours per week: 40

Pay Plan: WB

Supervisor: Steve Fernandez (970-461-7200)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Electrician - Journeyman

Completed a 4-year apprenticeship + 6 months student in training program.

Responsible for testing, maintaining, installing, and commissioning high voltage substation equipment

at voltages ranging from 500KV to 12.47KV. This includes transformers, oil circuit breakers, SF6

breakers (dual pressure, puffer, and SF6/nitrogen mix), interrupters, motor operated disconnects,

station service equipment, as well as associated protective devices, battery systems, and DC control

systems.

Transformer testing and maintenance consisting of bushing replacement, hot oil degasification, oil

filtration (fullers earth), 63 pressure device testing (rapid pressure rise, pressure relief, buchholz, and

nitrogen blanket), thermal well testing, TTR, power factor, excitation, SFRA, IR inspection, and mobile

dissolved gas/metals analysis. I also rebuilt, maintained, and repaired load tap changers as well of

diverter and voltage regulators including both oil submerged and vacuum brake systems.

Breaker testing and maintenance consisting of bushing replacement, air/hydraulic/pneumatic

operating mechanism rebuilds, contact replacements, interrupter change outs, oil filtration, DGA,

interrupter rebuilds, SF6 gas testing, power factor testing, time travel, dwell time, micro ohm, and

active monitoring system installation.

Station service testing and maintenance consisting of 52A/B metal clad breaker rebuild/testing,

compressors, battery charger repair, ground mat testing, breaker heaters, alarm systems, and HVAC

systems.

DC battery system maintenance and testing consisting of impedance testing, specific gravity, load

testing, inter-cell strap resistance, battery voltages, strap replacement, battery bank replacement,

charger alarm testing, and charger SCR/regulator repair.

Piloted first PDA RCM barcode program. Maintained compliance recorders associated with test

results from routine maintenance as well as completion dates. Provided subject matter expert input

on changes to maintenance intervals and equipment tracking.

Digitized maintenance records from hard copy for compliance purposes. Cataloged and maintained

crew records on a local server for easy access during compliance audits and worked to provide

consistency in Maximo field entry.

Supervise maintenance and RCM tasks on Oil circuit breakers, transformers, station service,

substation expansion, equipment upgrades, and routine testing. This includes job planning,

scheduling, part orders, and job task assignment at the site.

Education: SCC

Milford, NE US

Associate's Degree - 05/2004

161.5 Quarter hours

Major: Electronics Engineering Technology

Minor: Networking Systems

GPA: 3.5

Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:

AC/DC Electronics, Digital Circuits, Analog controls, Power Supply Systems, Advanced

Communications Systems, broadcasting and Microwave communication, Networking Infrastructure

(CCNA), Advanced Microprocessors Applications, Computer Programing, Network Administration

systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics systems, PLCs and Automation.

Job Related Training: Light brigade fiber optic splicing certification - 2013

Alcatel-Lucent MDR8000/MDR4000 maintenance certification - 2013

GE D20/D200 Substation Controller certification - 2012

Siemens s5/s7 PLC controller certification - 2012

Motorola XPR repeater station testing course -2012

Completed StrenghtsQuest conflict resolution and Leaders training course. -2012

Completed Train the trainer program. -2011

I am trained in Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. - 2006

Languages: English

Spoken: Advanced

Written: Advanced

Read: Advanced

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Additional Information: I am proficient in the use of oscilloscopes, volt/ohm meters, function

generators, event recorders, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.

Trained in CPR and AED operation.

Trained on Doble power factor testing, High pot testing, Micro Ohm meter testing, Power Circuit

Breaker Time Travel Testing, Oil DGA testing.

Electronics Engineering Technician Certification from ISCET.

CCNA Certification From Cisco Systems for Network Administration.

Motorola Microprocessor Application Certification (programming).

Computer Programming in Visual Basic & Basic.

Ladder Logic/Function block programming for PLC applications.

Certified Fiber Optic splicer, installer and maintenance professional.

Certified Alcatel MDR-8000 maintenance and installation professional.

Trained in RTU installation maintenance and repair.

Teracom certified Telecom, Datacom and Voice over IP professional.

Western Area Power Administration Switchman Certified.

Fall protection and rescue Certified.

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