Brian Sangutei
Runcorn,QLD
Summary
Personal Profile I am an electrical engineer who is a capable and motivated professional with diverse knowledge in renewable energy, power systems testing and power transmission with experience in combining technical and business solutions to support overall corporate strategic goal. I aim to obtain a position, where I can maximize my unlimited potential and high degree of competence, acquired to meet both organizational and individual needs in a cost effective way. Key Personal Attributes Working under strict deadlines: Having worked on various projects I am accustomed to working under tight schedules, delivering quality diagnosis, reports and analysis of a problem with high degree of accuracy. Communication skills: Good verbal and strong presentation skills developed while working on various projects and presenting in detail findings and solutions to clients. Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. Interpersonal skills: Ability to supervise and to accept supervision. I get along well with co- workers. Received positive evaluations from previous supervisors. Ability to learn new concept and ideas faster and with ease. Leadership skills: I am a leader. I lead myself and inspire others to work effectively. I am very confident, positive, smart, work-oriented and willing to learn. Problem solving and attention to detail: I am a problem solver with an ability to adapt to new challenges and situations, with an attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SCADA Engineer
Alten Kenya Solarfarms Management Ltd
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensuring that the SCADA system can communicate with various field devices, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), and other control systems. Integration may involve using standard communication protocols like Modbus, DNP3, OPC, or custom protocols.
- Implementing data logging and archiving systems to store historical data for analysis, reporting, and compliance purposes.
- Setting up and configuring the network infrastructure to ensure reliable communication between SCADA components, including field devices, controllers, and central servers.
- Carried out surveys to determine condition of existing systems and made recommendations for further improvement.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
- Conducted in-depth defect analysis for completed assemblies and components to root cause level.
Site Electrical Engineer
QUESTWORKS LIMITED
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Installation of 9 transformer centres (TC)
- Checked work quality and compliance with design specifications.
- Negotiated schedules, work plans and payment structures with subcontractors.
- Solar PV stringing overlooked panel stringing for over 100,000 535Wp solar panels
- Excavating MV cable trenches size 1.2m deep by 0.8m wide
- Excavated, laid and backfilled 10kms of trenches
- Laying and connecting main ring cables 35sqmm over 10kms of bare copper conductors
- Laying and routing and terminating over 15kms of medium and low voltage, 240sqmm cables
- Testing and repairing LV and MV cables
- Installation of junction boxes including termination of LV and string cables
- Carrying out tests which included; VLF tests on MV cables, IR tests on all cables, short circuit current and open circuit current tests of solar panels
- The main task as an electrical manager was to make sure that the work undertaken was as per the client and main contractor’s specifications
- Making sure that all materials being delivered to site meet the desired specifications
- Interpreting SLDs prior to undertaking any connections to make sure we are in line with all the design engineers’ specifications.
Site Engineer
POLYPHASE SYSTEMS, STERLING & WILSON MALINDI SOLAR
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Plan for daily work activities and asses what is needed to get the job done in the required timeframe including material delivery as well as equipment and tools availability
- Coordinate with other teams (including civil, mechanical, survey teams etc.) to ensure daily activities and targets are achieved
- Coordinate with the Health Safety and Environment team to ensure safe work practices
- Coordinate with the client and the quality control engineer to ensure the jobs are done as per the required standards
- Provide regular updates of job status to the project manager including completing necessary paperwork, and photos
- Read, interpret and apply technical drawings
- Supervise trench activities including excavation, ac and dc cable laying, conduit and string laying, earth conductor laying, control cable laying, fiber optic cable laying and warning tape laying
- Provide direction and support to technicians to ensure all cables (solar panels, string combiner box, inverter, transformer and ring main unit) are terminated correctly with the right tools
- Supervise installation of solar panels, string combiner boxes, lightning arrestors, weather monitoring equipment, closed circuit televisions (cctvs), lighting systems, network control unit for trackers, tracker motors, cable trays as well as earth pit construction
- Provide support to the site engineer in the installation of inverters and transformers
- Performing insulation resistance and high potential tests on power cables.
INTERN ENGINEER
KENYA POWER LIMITED COMPANY
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Involved in the following duties and responsibilities:
- Testing of transformer and Oil application
- Replacing of broken brushes
- Rewinding of primary and Secondary coils of the transformer
- Wiring of transformers
- Replacing broken cut-out, fuse carriers and corroded conductors
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
- Line inspection
- Phase/load balancing
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and electronics Engineering
Dedan Kimathi University OfTechnology
Nyeri, Kenya04.2017
Skills
- Cable Infrastructure Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- RSLogix 500 PLC Programming
- Skilled in 3D and 2D CAD
- Equipment Testing
- Project Production Oversight
- PVSyst and Helioscope
Timeline
SCADA Engineer
Alten Kenya Solarfarms Management Ltd
03.2022 - 04.2023
Site Electrical Engineer
QUESTWORKS LIMITED
12.2021 - 03.2022
Site Engineer
POLYPHASE SYSTEMS, STERLING & WILSON MALINDI SOLAR
12.2019 - 12.2020
INTERN ENGINEER
KENYA POWER LIMITED COMPANY
01.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Engineering Management
James Cook University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and electronics Engineering
Dedan Kimathi University OfTechnology
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