Sage Buchanan

Experience

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  The University of the West Indies, Mona

  May 2010 - May 2010

  Research Assistant

  Worked with Dr. Claude McNamara for 4 weeks to submit report on optimum parabolic trough collector dynamics and feasibility of tracking system for aforementioned for a large system in Jamaica.

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  Jamaica Public Service Company Limited

  Sept 2010 - now

  Design and project management of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for Commercial & Industrial customers. Supervises assigned contractors and verify adherence to project schedule, approved system drawings and electrical/installation standards.Conduct preliminary design, development of cost estimate and simulate performance of utility scale PV projects. Perform billing analysis, energy audits (level 1 & 2), power quality investigations and designs renewable energy system for customers. Project management of energy efficiency retrofits such as LEDs, occupancy sensors and power factor correction.

  • Business Development Engineer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Technician Engineer

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Technician Engineer

    Apr 2013 - Jun 2022

  • Billing Agent

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2013
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  Wigton Windfarm

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Energy Analyst

  Co-team leader of UWI student group, gained essential field experience in estimating photovoltaic potential for residential and commercial installations .Conducted preliminary studies for Megamart, Portmore and Caribbean Estates to ascertain feasibility of rooftop PV integration.