Robert Zaragoza

Experience

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  Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2008

  • Planned and managed the daily activities of the Division in coordination with the three (3) Sections – Systems Loss Reduction, Apprehension and Meter Laboratory Sections.• Formulated strategies in order to maintain low Systems Loss.• Adhered to Cooperative’s policy regarding Systems Loss Reduction and system improvement and proper procedure in apprehension of consumers.• Coordinated with the different units concerned to ensure system efficiency.• Participated in the technical development planning of the Cooperative and in the formulation of systems and procedures to promote a stable internal control.• Provided consumer awareness for energy conservation. Show less

  • OIC Chief, Technical Services Division

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2008

  • OIC Chief, Technical Services Division

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2008

  • OIC Chief, Technical Services Division

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2008
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  Central Negros Electric Coop. Inc.

  Oct 1995 - Oct 2008

  Division Head, Technical Services

  •Planned and managed the daily activities of the Division in coordination with the three (3) Sections – Systems Loss Reduction Section, Apprehension Section, Meter Laboratory Sections.•Formulated strategies in order to maintain low Systems Loss.•Adhered to Coop. policy regarding Systems Loss Reduction and system improvement and proper procedure in apprehension of consumers.•Coordinated with the different units concerned to ensure system efficiency.•Participated in the technical development planning of the Coop. and in the formulation of systems and procedures to promote a stable internal control.•Provided consumer awareness for energy conservation. Show less

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  Badkook Building Contracting Company

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

  Sr. Electro-Mechanical Coordinator

  •Managed and coordinated all Electro-Mechanical Projects of the Company.•Prepared and secured documents for ARAMCO projects.•Secured manpower and logistics.•Secured all material requirements of the project as per ARAMCO standards•Monitored daily progress and accomplishments of the project and prepared reports.•Coordinated with clients, customers and suppliers for a smooth operation.•Prepared materials submittals as per ARAMCO requirements.•Quality Control of materials as per ARAMCO/ISO standards •Quality of workmanship as per ARAMCO/ISO standards. Show less

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  Mohamed Turki Mott MacDonald Engineering Consultancy (MTMM)

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  Sr. Electrical Engineer

  •Project Management for Electrical Constructions and Installations.•Reviewed Contracts, Electrical Designs and Installations of scheduled activities.•Monitored Project’s daily/weekly/monthly progress versus contractor’s schedule and accomplishments.•Inspected contractor’s accomplishments.•Reviewed and Approved Technical Submittals (TS) and Technical Queries (TQ) as per required standards (i.e. ARAMCO, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.).

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  Lahmeyer International

  May 2012 - Mar 2014

  Building Services Engineer

  Design & Engineering Review of the following:•Lighting and Power system, Low voltage system (AC & DC), Single Line Diagram, Electrical load calculation, Selection of branch circuit with circuit breaker/fuse (Motor feeders and main feeders).•Cable sizing calculation, bus bar sizing calculation, protection selectivity.•Illumination (Lighting) and power socket: Calculation & layout •Lightning protection system (Risk Analysis & Layout)•HVAC & Smoke system: Electrical & Control system •MEP Distribution / Sub-Distribution / Power Distribution Boards.•Telephone systemProject Management, supervision, testing and commissioning. Show less

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  D&M Electrical Communications

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Project Engineer

  • Provided technical support on new and on-going building services projects.• Cost estimating building services project under bidding.

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  Oberix Group Pty Ltd

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Site Manager

  •Managed Site OHS, site inductions, coordinated site access and egress, evaluated and approved sub-contractors SWMS - all to comply with the relevant legislation and code. Managed the work safety around hazardous materials. •Implemented the Detailed Facility Study and the Energy Performance Contract (EPC) prior to and during the works. •Executed long, medium and short range programs.•Advised opportunity for variation claims. •Key contact for CSU and worked closely with all concerned while adopting a team approach. •Attended and chair site meetings including coordination with client personnel on site and •Identified where authority permits were required and assisted the relevant contractor where required. •Assisted to ensure compliance with specification. •Assisted with commissioning, witness testing and hand over. •Assisted in preparing as-built operations manual.•Visited sites or remote offices when required which ever state this may be. Show less

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  Great Southern Electrical

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Design Engineer

  • Designs High Voltage and Low Voltage overhead transmission and distribution systems.• Designs High Voltage and Low Voltage underground transmission and distribution systems.• Prepares External Lighting design compliant to AS1158 standards.• Prepares Sports Field Lighting design compliant to AS 2560 standards.• Coordinates with Essential Energy Contestable team for design and certification.• Coordinates with Essential Energy’s Conveyancing team for legal documentation,• Coordinates with clients as to document requirements.• Advises and consults client queries and concerns.• Coordinates with Government offices for new jobs and concerning road reserves.• Prepares Design Job Estimates.• Conduct site visits and inspections.• Coordinates with Construction Managers concerning certified designs.• Coordinates with Electrical suppliers for equipment/material costing.• Attends to prospective clients’ queries and eventually for pricing.• Facilitate queries on Solar (PV) Farm System design and installation. Show less

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  Electrical Design Solutions Pty Ltd

  May 2017 - Jul 2018

  Senior Electrical Engineer - Consultancy Division

  - HV Network analysis (Essential Energy) including fault calculations, load flow and protection studies.- Establishment of HV Connection (CISA) for proponents with Essential Energy. - Earthing, Harmonics fault level and load flow studies for grid connected Generators, i.e. Solar and Wind Farms.- Network modelling and analysis of Essential Energy network.- Project Management for High and Low Voltage construction works.- Energy Audits for Energy conservation according to Clean Energy Council.- Budget Estimates and tendering for ASP level 1 works.- Sports/Field Lighting design according to AS2560 Standards- Road Lighting Design according to AS1158 Standards- Park Lighting Design according to AS1158 Standards Show less

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  Essential Energy

  Jul 2018 - now

  Senior Electrical Engineer

  Subtransmission and Complex Planning:• Lead the technical assessment, due-diligence and verification of compliance of subsystems connecting to the Subtransmission network, including, but not limited to, generators, storage systems and large loads via modelling and data analysis, including the development of solutions for remediation or network strengthening, to ensure the viability of proposed connection• Responsible for scoping and execution of engineering studies for purposes of evaluating the impact of complex connections to the capability and operation of Essential Energy network according to Essential Energy policies and procedure and provisions of the National Electricity Rules• Provide oversight and conduct technical assessment of the impact of new connections on network capability and system stability. This will include the proposing of solutions for remediation or network strengthening, to ensure the viability of proposed connection.• Work closely with internal stakeholders in defining requirements for operation and acceptable performance standards of embedded generations, storage systems and the introduction of large loads into the network• Liaise with external stakeholders, customer and regulatory bodies as part of the negotiation of connection performance standards according to provisions of the National Electricity Rules• Maintain project status reports and provide briefings to management and internal stakeholders as required. Show less