Josh Gill, PE

Josh Gill, PE

Controls Project Engineering Co-op (Session 1 & 2)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Protection and Control Engineer at EKPC

  • Education

    • University of Kentucky

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      Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E) Power Systems

      Activities and Societies: • University of Kentucky Association for Transfer Students (UKATS) - Founder • Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Greek Sing Fundraiser Committee

  • Experience

    • Duke Energy Corporation

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Controls Project Engineering Co-op (Session 1 & 2)

      Controls Upgrade • Successfully checked out over 5500 devices, troubleshot wiring issues, managed electricians and I&C technicians, and reviewed ladder logic conversionAir Heater Soot Blowers Distributed Control System Integration • Converted ladder logic, managed electricians, and helped provide a superior systemBollfilter Installation • Produced a power design, provided an electrical layout, and successfully lead the electrical startup procedure Ammonia Uploading Project • Modified Allen Bradley ladder logic, rewired electrical system, and provided an equalized unloading process Show less

    • Duke Energy Corporation

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Capital Project Engineering Co-op (Session 3)

      Fire Protection System • Complied with NFPA 70: NEC, provided an electrical layout, and communicated effectivelyPotable Water Pump Installations • Lead electrical startup procedures and programmed ABB variable frequency drivesPulverizer Tracking Spreadsheet • Provided management with a spreadsheet that would improve production team efficiency

    • Duke Energy Corporation

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
      Controls Project Engineering Co-op (Session 4 & 5)

      Sonic Horn DCS Incorporation• Built graphical interface, provided engineering support, and created functional control sheetsSelective Catalytic Reduction Migration • Supervised 4 electricians, modified 79 wiring diagrams, provided guidance during checkoutAir Heater Soot Blowers Controls Conversion• Preformed point to point checks, modified 50 wiring diagrams and functionally checked the systemHeater Level Automation• Created wiring modifications, improved pneumatic controls and helped with start-up on equipment Show less

    • Duke Energy Corporation

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
      Controls Engineer

      Lead Controls Engineer: January 2015 - June 2016Unit 1 UNIX WDPF to Windows Ovation 3.5 controls upgrade for 700 MW supercritical boiler• Pre Outage: (April. 2015 – March 2016) 11 months to complete design• Budget: 8.3 million (Increased cost due to outsource) • Total Cost: 7.9 million • Safety: 0 recordable injuries with over 60 LOTOs during outage• Management: Outsource: Sargent and Lundy• Drawings: (1500 Total) Wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable tabs• Logic/Graphics: 1087 SAMA controls sheets, 610 graphics• Checkout: Point-to-point check on 5262 devices• Functional Test: 161 test completed with trip checks• Outage Schedule: (12 weeks) Completed on-timeUnit 5 UNIX WDPF to Windows Ovation 3.5 controls upgrade for 700 MW supercritical boiler• Pre Outage: (Feb. 2015 – Sept. 2015) 8 months to complete design• Budget: 6.5 million • Total Cost: 6.7 million • Safety: 0 recordable injuries with over 400 LOTOs during outage• Management: 2 Drafters,1 Designer, 2 Engineers, 30 Electricians, 3 Instrument Technicians • Drawings: (1500 Total) Wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable tabs• Logic/Graphics: 906 SAMA controls sheets, 600 graphics• Checkout: Point-to-point check on 5842 devices• Functional Test: 170 test completed with trip checks• Outage Schedule: (12 weeks) Completed on-timeImplementation Engineer: June 2014 - January 2015 Show less

    • LG&E and KU Energy LLC

      Jun 2016 - Apr 2022

      Distribution System Analysis & Planning

      • Protection and Control Engineer

        Aug 2018 - Apr 2022
      • Electrical Engineer

        Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
    • East Kentucky Power Cooperative

      Apr 2022 - now
      Protection and Control Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer (PE)

      Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
      Oct 2024
    • Engineer in Training

      Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
      May 2018
    • PEIK

      Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky
      May 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Out of the Darkness Walker

      Issued by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Nov 2016
      American Foundation for Suicide PreventionAssociated with Josh Gill, PE
    • Out of the Darkness Walker

      Issued by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Nov 2017
      American Foundation for Suicide PreventionAssociated with Josh Gill, PE
    • Out of the Darkness Walker

      Issued by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Nov 2018
      American Foundation for Suicide PreventionAssociated with Josh Gill, PE
    • Construction

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity on Oct 2009
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Josh Gill, PE
    • Mentor

      Issued by Common Good on Jan 2012
      Common GoodAssociated with Josh Gill, PE
    • Loader

      Issued by Stamp Out Hunger on May 2010
      Stamp Out HungerAssociated with Josh Gill, PE
    • Greeter

      Issued by Southland Christian on Jun 2011
      Southland ChristianAssociated with Josh Gill, PE