Shane Samuels

Shane Samuels

Electrical Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Officer, Special Projects and Consultancy at University of Technology, Jamaica

  • Education

    • University of Technology, Jamaica

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Sustainable Energy and Climate Change

      A multidisciplinary Master degree responsive to local and global drivers for sustainable development linked to Energy and Climate Solutions. Including Engineering, Natural and Social Sciences, Humanities and the Built Environment.

    • University of Technology, Jamaica

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Education (BEd) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Upper Second Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Faculty representative (Academic Adviser) Completed several electrical and electronics modules and the requisite educational courses to be able to teach also. Year 2011-2012 Faculty Education and Liberal Studies Calman Barrett award most outstanding all round performance in electrical technology.

  • Experience

    • Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa

      Jul 2006 - Sept 2010
      Electrical Technician

      Performing a wide range of advanced maintenance and repair on electrical equipment and machinery, along with Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC systems: • Maintain and repair Electrical and HVAC equipment and machinery located from Room Blocks to the Back of the House, including Laundry, Kitchen, Restaurants and Bars, etc. • Maintain and repair wastewater systems/plant and potable water systems individually or with specialists.• Maintain and repair equipment such as pumps, pipelines, valves, etc.• Conducting repairs safely and efficiently as established internationally (OH&S) or internally as requirement and experience in the hospitality sector dictates. Show less

    • University of Technology, Jamaica

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2019
      Electrical Lab Techologist

      Assistant lecturer for modules such as Electrical Installation, Blueprint and Drafting, Machines and Controls, etc. • Prepare laboratory manuals & handouts/worksheets & practical exercises for students• Prepare routine replacement orders & material requisition• Prepare monthly or termly reports and inventory of tools, equipment and machines• Supervise all open laboratory sessions conducted in the workshopetc.

    • Portmore Collage of Construction Services

      Jul 2016 - Mar 2019
      Electrical Instructor

      Instructor – L4 Electrical Inspection, L2 & L3 Industrial Electrical Maintenance and Electrical Installation, 2016 – 2019, HEART College of Construction Services Portmore St. Catherine, Jamaica:• working with persons of varying economic, educational and cultural backgrounds and personalities to recognize and develop skills and knowledge needed for competency in a chosen role or career path; and• benchmarking best practices by planning, conducting and reviewing competencies, collecting and interpreting information, geared towards industry practices and the requirements of employers. Show less

    • Freelance

      Sept 2016 - now
      Electrical and Energy Consultant and Contractor

      Specialization includes but is not limited to: • Residential, Comercial and Industrial Electrical Installations • Electrical Machines and Controls installation, maintenance and principles of operation • Electrical blueprint and Drafting, including drawings for submission for inspection, determining and or assessing facilities and circuits electrical load capabilities as required by governing standards, Utility companies and OH&S practices.• Energy Management• Analysis of Energy and Environmental Policy and Regulations • Energy and Environment Data Management • Climate Change Impact Assessments including Mitigation and Adaptation Needs • Developing and Delivering Training Materials for Related Skills• Project Management Show less

    • Board of Electrical Examiners

      Mar 2017 - now
      Licensed Electrician

      Licensed by the the Board of Electrical Examiners to acquire and submit electrical jobs to the Government Electrical Inspectorate.

    • National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training

      Sept 2017 - now
      Electrical and related Unit Standards Assessor

      Certified to conduct assessments up to Level Four (4) by the NVQ-J

    • University of Technology, Jamaica

      Jul 2019 - now

      Responsibilities include but is not limited to: *Planning and coordinating activities for effective execution*Identify innovative and consultancy priorities *Prepare RFP or respond to EOI*Coordinate activities to undertake energy efficiency and management *Identify Primary resources to meet projects needs and collaborate with different entities to procure the same.*Prioritize projects and allocate and use resources effectively *Design, manage and conduct implementation programs for environmental and sustainable management systems to provide energy audits and management services.*etc. Show less

      • Lecturer

        Aug 2020 - now
      • Technical Officer, Special Projects and Consultancy

        Jul 2019 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified, Electrical and related Unit Standards Assessor

      Vocation Training Development Institute (VTDI)
      Sept 2017
    • Professional Practice in the Electrical Installations for Buildings and Industrial Electrical Installations

      SENAI/FIEMG & HEART TRUST
      Apr 2016
    • Levels Two Certification in Electrical Installation

      Black River Vocational Training Centre, St. Elizabeth Jamaica
      Jan 2006
    • Level One Certification in Metal Work

      St. Elizabeth Technical High School, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica (in association with HEART Trust NTA)
      Jan 2003
    • Electrician's License

      Board of Electrical Examiners
      Mar 2017