Paul McCallion

Experience

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  Various Companies

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2002

  Electrical Technician/Electrican

  2001 – 2002 Glowater (Hughes & Coyle) Panel Technician 1999 – 2001 ABB Installations Controls Technician 1997 – 1999 Commstar/Star Electrical (Sydney) Industrial Electrician 1996 – 1997 E&I Engineering Electrical Technician1995 – 1996 J. Young & Sons Apprentice Electrician 1992 – 1994 Victoria Electrics Apprentice ElectricianRoles and projects;- Construction and installation of high performance Programme Logic Control (PLC) and Building Management Systems (BMS) panels.- Wiring, component assembly and installation of Motor Control Center (MCC) and High Tension (HT) electrical switchgear.- Wiring of Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, earth protection relays, power factor correction, and variable speed drives. - Design, supervision, installation, testing and commissioning of domestic, commercial and Industrial systems.- Work environments included; water treatment plants, pharmaceutical plants, train stations, electronic processing plants, food processing plants and Sydney Olympic stadium. Show less

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  Concern Worldwide

  Mar 2002 - Jun 2013

  - Designed and implemented carbon audits of field offices and trained staff on methodology (cost efficiency and consumption monitoring and carbon emission data).- Oversaw energy management planning for site offices and advised staff in differing environmental scenarios. Saved an average of $5k per field.- Researched hydro, biomass projects and fuel efficient stoves for field deployments.- Advised senior management on energy strategies for all renewable and biomass technologies.- Designed a practical carbon audit template for NGO field usage.- Conducted companywide audit of all green and renewable technology projects, highlighting strengths, weaknesses and costs associated with each. Show less - Renewable and Electrical Technician (2005-2012). - Awareness raising of renewable technologies; design, installation and maintenance of these technologies in seven countries.- Worked in both emergencies and development programmes including the supervision of electrification projects in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake providing lighting and power for 26,000 beneficiaries across temporary camps, resettlement projects and solar light distributions. - Advised on renewable technologies such as solar, hydro, biomass, inverter chargers and fuel efficient stoves.- Responsible for supervising, designing, training, testing and commissioning all specialised ICT installations in programme locations in a total of 210 offices and 150 residences including cost price analysis and quality control of equipment.- Responsible for covering all electrical hardware supply requirements and staff training; designed and implemented systems for securing ICT supplies, VSAT and surge protection, voltage monitor protection and UPS hardware maximisation; identified local capacity electricians or engineers for local support contracts.- Created organisational technical manuals and guidelines on electrical technologies.- Designed and implemented power supplies to meet ICT needs, nationally and internationally.- Facilitated training workshops on technical installs, implementation and monitoring for technology. Show less

  • Energy Specialist

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Worldwide Electrical Technician/Renewable Energy Specialist

    Mar 2002 - Jun 2012
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  Dublin Institute of Technology

  Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

  Guest Lecturing

  Technology and Development lecturing

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  Trócaire

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Energy Specialist (Consultant)

  - Conducted company-wide electrical design requirements for ICT global networks. - Analysed strengths, weaknesses and costs associated with each regional supply requirement. - Technical writer for organisational guidelines on health and safety and electrical technologies.- Developed frameworks for office efficiency targets globally in line with Trócaire’s Glás initiative, International Energy Programme (IEP).

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  Christian Aid

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2013

  Specialised ICT Supplies Facilitator and Trainer

  This workshop was carried out for Christian Aid IT staff and IT staff from CAFOD, WaterAid and VSO.Specialised areas covered were:1. Different Regional Supplies 2. Earthing 3. Cable Sizing 4. Surge Protection 5. Testing and Verification6. Generators

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  University of Liverpool

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2013

  Guest Lecturer

  Natural Resources Conflict in Africa

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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

  - Supported the roll-out of UNHCR's Energy Strategy.- Provided technical support to operations with energy-related activities, identified appropriate sources of renewable energy in camps/settlements and undertook cost-benefit comparisons.- Field support with regular on the ground technical support. - Coordinated holistic energy programme implementation, ensuring that new approaches to energy were explored and applied.- Developed standards for energy-related technologies to be distributed in UNHCR operations. Show less

  • Energy Officer

    Feb 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Renewable Energy Officer

    Mar 2014 - Feb 2016
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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2023

  Senior Energy Officer

  As the head of the Energy and Environment Unit, I oversee the coordination of energy and environment activities across camps and host community settings in the largest refugee settlement globally. Activities include, but are not limited to;1.Climate Action Mainstreaming2. Engaging new partnerships on energy and environment.3. Human wildlife contact mitigation.4. Solar hybrids and mini-grids.5. Testing and inspection certification.6. Communal and public lighting. 7. Household energy (lighting and cooking).8. Fuel efficiency.9. Priavte sector relationship management (Schneider Electric, Electricity De France, Solshare, World Liquard Patrolum Assiocation) Show less