May’2019 until PRESENT
Sr. Consultant
Renewable Advisory, Clean Technology Centre (CTC)
o Manage and develop customer relationships of lenders, developers, funds and investors.
o Understand their development and investment plans and discuss services that would best suit their requirements in markets that they are investing.
o Establish customer relationships that are long-term with a focus on repeat business.
o Participate in industry events and ensure that the company and service offerings are well-known and well-respected in the solar industry.
o Understand the risks and assist Customer in providing mitigation measures associated with the solar farm development at various condition and phases.
o Work together with various multi-disciplinary project team to provide a coordinated approach to developing a solar farm from feasibility right through to an operational solar farm.
o Understand the latest local regulations related to solar PV plants and grid connection and PV incentive policy changes in SEA, China or Japan.
o Review PPA agreements, EPC and O&M contracts oPerform site solar resource assessments and site capacity potential for Greenfield project evaluations;
o Support PV suitability analysis for greenfield or constructed projects or; oIdentify, qualify and assess new and existing DNV GL-Customer relationships and opportunities;
o Develop, write and manage/facilitate terms of reference and/or proposal development process;
o Guide DNV GL's leadership in responding to emerging issues and opportunities; Customer problem-solving and dispute resolution; and
o Act as an effective liaison between Customer and DNV GL, as well as an Ambassador for DNV GL's business solutions and capabilities.
o Use Statistical analysis and database skills
Sr. Consultant
Renewable Advisory, Clean Technology Centre (CTC)
o Manage and develop customer relationships of lenders, developers, funds and investors.
o Understand their development and investment plans and discuss services that would best suit their requirements in markets that they are investing.
o Establish customer relationships that are long-term with a focus on repeat business.
o Participate in industry events and ensure that the company and service offerings are well-known and well-respected in the solar industry.
o Understand the risks and assist Customer in providing mitigation measures associated with the solar farm development at various condition and phases.
o Work together with various multi-disciplinary project team to provide a coordinated approach to developing a solar farm from feasibility right through to an operational solar farm.
o Understand the latest local regulations related to solar PV plants and grid connection and PV incentive policy changes in SEA, China or Japan.
o Review PPA agreements, EPC and O&M contracts oPerform site solar resource assessments and site capacity potential for Greenfield project evaluations;
o Support PV suitability analysis for greenfield or constructed projects or; oIdentify, qualify and assess new and existing DNV GL-Customer relationships and opportunities;
o Develop, write and manage/facilitate terms of reference and/or proposal development process;
o Guide DNV GL's leadership in responding to emerging issues and opportunities; Customer problem-solving and dispute resolution; and
o Act as an effective liaison between Customer and DNV GL, as well as an Ambassador for DNV GL's business solutions and capabilities.
o Use Statistical analysis and database skills
Feb’ 2016 until May' 2019
Manager, Performance Engineering
Asset & Risk Management Department
o Assure plants are optimized for maximum long term performance at all times.
o Perform analysis of historical and ongoing production to identify areas of improvement.
o Use data analytics to develop techniques, processes and policies that will lead to continuous improvement in all aspects of power generation.
o Report production results to align with explanations of lost energy, weather effects and other aspects of production to both internal and external stakeholders.
o Assist in managing O&M contractor activities to assure optimized plant operation.
o Assist team in developing scopes of work for contractors and internal team members involved in production.
o Assist operators in monitoring plant conditions to assure optimal performance.
o Assist internal team members in construction hand off to ensure efficient plant startup and long term operation.
Manager, Performance Engineering
Asset & Risk Management Department
o Assure plants are optimized for maximum long term performance at all times.
o Perform analysis of historical and ongoing production to identify areas of improvement.
o Use data analytics to develop techniques, processes and policies that will lead to continuous improvement in all aspects of power generation.
o Report production results to align with explanations of lost energy, weather effects and other aspects of production to both internal and external stakeholders.
o Assist in managing O&M contractor activities to assure optimized plant operation.
o Assist team in developing scopes of work for contractors and internal team members involved in production.
o Assist operators in monitoring plant conditions to assure optimal performance.
o Assist internal team members in construction hand off to ensure efficient plant startup and long term operation.
Aug’ 2014 until Feb’ 2016
Technical Services Manager - Operation & Maintenance
Asset & Risk Management Department
· Technical Due Diligence:
o Review O&M documentation (O&M agreement, O&M plan, Maintenance records).
o Conduct asset evaluation visits for assets being considered for acquisition.
o Identify and quantify current and future risks on assets evaluated.
o Coordinate TDD with internal ARM team and external consultants.
o Review and approve scopes of work to ensure adherence to project owner requirements.
· O&M Management:
o Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance services on operational projects.
o Schedule panel cleanings, snow removals and vegetation abatement on operational projects
o Validate services delivered by O&M (sub) contractors.
o Be in frequent contact with O&M (sub) contractors to assess the performance of operational plants.
o Review all production reports, incident reports, maintenance logs and spare parts inventory reports provided by O&M (sub) contractors.
o Review the O&M and safety manuals on new projects.
o Manage the spare parts inventory at a project and fleet level.
o Design and implement a process to approve new O&M-contractors.
o Help improve the process and methodology to budget for anticipated O&M expenses and equipment replacement costs.
o Help improve the methodology for optimal panel cleaning strategies.
o Help improve the process for optimal spare parts inventory levels.
o Assist the Construction & Design teams in optimizing the system design for improved performance and reduced maintenance costs.
o Assist in the due diligence process for new projects, in helping to assess energy output, system availability, degradation and O&M budgets.
o Assist in the on-boarding of new projects to ensure proper maintenance at all times.
Technical Services Manager - Operation & Maintenance
Asset & Risk Management Department
· Technical Due Diligence:
o Review O&M documentation (O&M agreement, O&M plan, Maintenance records).
o Conduct asset evaluation visits for assets being considered for acquisition.
o Identify and quantify current and future risks on assets evaluated.
o Coordinate TDD with internal ARM team and external consultants.
o Review and approve scopes of work to ensure adherence to project owner requirements.
· O&M Management:
o Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance services on operational projects.
o Schedule panel cleanings, snow removals and vegetation abatement on operational projects
o Validate services delivered by O&M (sub) contractors.
o Be in frequent contact with O&M (sub) contractors to assess the performance of operational plants.
o Review all production reports, incident reports, maintenance logs and spare parts inventory reports provided by O&M (sub) contractors.
o Review the O&M and safety manuals on new projects.
o Manage the spare parts inventory at a project and fleet level.
o Design and implement a process to approve new O&M-contractors.
o Help improve the process and methodology to budget for anticipated O&M expenses and equipment replacement costs.
o Help improve the methodology for optimal panel cleaning strategies.
o Help improve the process for optimal spare parts inventory levels.
o Assist the Construction & Design teams in optimizing the system design for improved performance and reduced maintenance costs.
o Assist in the due diligence process for new projects, in helping to assess energy output, system availability, degradation and O&M budgets.
o Assist in the on-boarding of new projects to ensure proper maintenance at all times.
Oct’ 2013 until Aug’ 2014
Performance &Operations Engineer
System Performance Department
· O&M Plant Performance Analysis and Performance Guarantees, Technical Lead
o Assesses plant performance with respect to contractual Performance Guarantees, and reports results internally for awareness and externally per contract. Works with customers directly to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
o Works to meet performance guarantees by a) defining module washing scope and schedule in an optimal manner; b) defining acceptable downtime response times; c) notifying relevant team members of performance problems quickly; and d) enabling others to identify problems early.
o Works with Director to improve future Performance Guarantees and to differentiate Belectric’s O&M performance offerings.
o Leads analysis efforts as needed to track and improve plant performance. Helps with troubleshooting analysis efforts when they cannot be resolved otherwise.
o Takes initiative in using existing analysis tools or developing new tools to enhance and streamline O&M services. Documents and files the tools and any associated analysis summaries for efficient retrieval and sharing.
o Trains relevant team members on using analysis tools effectively and efficiently.
o Works internally and externally with other technical experts as needed to ensure good and accurate results.
· Plant Level Performance Testing, Lead
o Runs or supports plant level tests for EPC commissioning, EPC performance guarantees, and O&M performance guarantees. Communicates results internally and externally. Promotes mutual understanding of test protocol, data, and results.
o Works with Director to develop clear and efficient testing protocols that balance test stakeholder needs. Helps define appropriate targets and associated risks.
o Gains the knowledge and experience required to speak for Belectric on testing.
· Plant Monitoring, Lead
o Works with Director to mature Belectric America’s monitoring practice to effectively meet work load expectations, and react promptly to emergencies.
o Moves Belectric’s practices to better match PADCON services and techniques.
o Helps find and train monitoring engineer/technician. Helps Director grow team in a strategic manner, given plant locations and a minimal staffing approach.
o Works to implement ticketing system that meets internal and external need.
· O&M Development, Contributor
o Helps identify areas for internal improvements within or outside of his or her areas of expertise.
o Helps identify and develop new O&M services.
Performance &Operations Engineer
System Performance Department
· O&M Plant Performance Analysis and Performance Guarantees, Technical Lead
o Assesses plant performance with respect to contractual Performance Guarantees, and reports results internally for awareness and externally per contract. Works with customers directly to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
o Works to meet performance guarantees by a) defining module washing scope and schedule in an optimal manner; b) defining acceptable downtime response times; c) notifying relevant team members of performance problems quickly; and d) enabling others to identify problems early.
o Works with Director to improve future Performance Guarantees and to differentiate Belectric’s O&M performance offerings.
o Leads analysis efforts as needed to track and improve plant performance. Helps with troubleshooting analysis efforts when they cannot be resolved otherwise.
o Takes initiative in using existing analysis tools or developing new tools to enhance and streamline O&M services. Documents and files the tools and any associated analysis summaries for efficient retrieval and sharing.
o Trains relevant team members on using analysis tools effectively and efficiently.
o Works internally and externally with other technical experts as needed to ensure good and accurate results.
· Plant Level Performance Testing, Lead
o Runs or supports plant level tests for EPC commissioning, EPC performance guarantees, and O&M performance guarantees. Communicates results internally and externally. Promotes mutual understanding of test protocol, data, and results.
o Works with Director to develop clear and efficient testing protocols that balance test stakeholder needs. Helps define appropriate targets and associated risks.
o Gains the knowledge and experience required to speak for Belectric on testing.
· Plant Monitoring, Lead
o Works with Director to mature Belectric America’s monitoring practice to effectively meet work load expectations, and react promptly to emergencies.
o Moves Belectric’s practices to better match PADCON services and techniques.
o Helps find and train monitoring engineer/technician. Helps Director grow team in a strategic manner, given plant locations and a minimal staffing approach.
o Works to implement ticketing system that meets internal and external need.
· O&M Development, Contributor
o Helps identify areas for internal improvements within or outside of his or her areas of expertise.
o Helps identify and develop new O&M services.
Nov’ 2011 until Oct’ 2013
Performance Monitoring Engineer
System Performance Department
o Operating Belectric PV power plants with expert understanding of the SCADA.
o Producing regular performance reports for the customer, compliant with O&M contracts including key metrics of observation.
o Establishing and updating performance alerts, alarms and trends.
o Analyzing plant performance and developing specialized automated tools to perform the statistical analysis.
o Providing expertise in troubleshooting and issue tracking and resolution.
o Developing documentation for a variety of O&M tasks.
o Contributing to the development of an asset tracking and maintenance system.
o Researching and implementing industry best-practices for O&M.
o Perform key analytics to provide customer with performance guarantee reports.
o Evaluate vendors for several operational needs of the company.
o Feeding-back performance and O&M data to improve Belectric’s financial models and performance guarantees for future projects.
o Develop advance tool to enhance productivity of troubleshooting and system productivity.
o Support construction team and O&M team during the commissioning phase of the projects.
o Perform quality checks on power plant data.
o Manage and evaluate special projects like degradation study, year round energy yield test, and capacity test of power plants in operation.
o Perform literature study & research on new technologies like solar/weather forecasting, PV modeling approaches and energy storage systems.
o Interact with different group like Business Development team, Product Engineering Team, Product Development & compliance team, Construction Team and Operation & Maintenance Team.
o Evaluate vendors related to solar energy/weather forecasting, SCADA systems, monitoring systems, soiling stations, database and instrumentations.
o Develop and program portable met station and soiling station for O&M and plant testing.
Performance Monitoring Engineer
System Performance Department
o Operating Belectric PV power plants with expert understanding of the SCADA.
o Producing regular performance reports for the customer, compliant with O&M contracts including key metrics of observation.
o Establishing and updating performance alerts, alarms and trends.
o Analyzing plant performance and developing specialized automated tools to perform the statistical analysis.
o Providing expertise in troubleshooting and issue tracking and resolution.
o Developing documentation for a variety of O&M tasks.
o Contributing to the development of an asset tracking and maintenance system.
o Researching and implementing industry best-practices for O&M.
o Perform key analytics to provide customer with performance guarantee reports.
o Evaluate vendors for several operational needs of the company.
o Feeding-back performance and O&M data to improve Belectric’s financial models and performance guarantees for future projects.
o Develop advance tool to enhance productivity of troubleshooting and system productivity.
o Support construction team and O&M team during the commissioning phase of the projects.
o Perform quality checks on power plant data.
o Manage and evaluate special projects like degradation study, year round energy yield test, and capacity test of power plants in operation.
o Perform literature study & research on new technologies like solar/weather forecasting, PV modeling approaches and energy storage systems.
o Interact with different group like Business Development team, Product Engineering Team, Product Development & compliance team, Construction Team and Operation & Maintenance Team.
o Evaluate vendors related to solar energy/weather forecasting, SCADA systems, monitoring systems, soiling stations, database and instrumentations.
o Develop and program portable met station and soiling station for O&M and plant testing.
May’ 2010 until Nov’ 2011
Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Energy Research and Development Department
o Conduct and coordinate tasks to expedite testing and inspection of renewable and nonrenewable generation as well as storage equipment and systems.
o Development and execution of data acquisition plans, implementation of data acquisition system, test plans and field data collection.
o Periodically test and validate system performance of PV asset of SMUD for RPS purpose.
o Perform statistical analysis on solar meteorological and power generation data.
o Responsible for conducting performance testing and monitoring of engines, turbines, energy storage and PV systems deployed in the field.
o Assist project managers in resource assessment of Solar and Wind energy for siting, feasibility study and new technology suitable for SMUD territory.
o Develop procedures and methods for collecting and analyzing test data related to research projects like GHG dairy farm monitoring system, engine exhaust monitoring, PV weather station monitoring etc.
o Performance satellite-ground station comparison of meteorological data in Sacramento.
o Develop and validate PV performance models to study solar variability of Utility based PV plants and prospective plants in SMUD territory.
o Communicate with project managers, supervisors and subcontractors to share results by emails, reports and presentations.
o Attend meetings and assist team members in the strategy development of the department.
o Contribute to authorship of reports, studies, and proposals of research projects.
o Perform economic evaluation of concentrated solar power (CSP), photovoltaic (PV) and solar-biomass hybrid systems using PVsyst and Solar Advisory model.
o Assist project managers to track budget of current project related to renewable energy and perform periodic analysis reports or updates.
o Perform research study including literature reviews, telephone calls, and internet-based research.
Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Energy Research and Development Department
o Conduct and coordinate tasks to expedite testing and inspection of renewable and nonrenewable generation as well as storage equipment and systems.
o Development and execution of data acquisition plans, implementation of data acquisition system, test plans and field data collection.
o Periodically test and validate system performance of PV asset of SMUD for RPS purpose.
o Perform statistical analysis on solar meteorological and power generation data.
o Responsible for conducting performance testing and monitoring of engines, turbines, energy storage and PV systems deployed in the field.
o Assist project managers in resource assessment of Solar and Wind energy for siting, feasibility study and new technology suitable for SMUD territory.
o Develop procedures and methods for collecting and analyzing test data related to research projects like GHG dairy farm monitoring system, engine exhaust monitoring, PV weather station monitoring etc.
o Performance satellite-ground station comparison of meteorological data in Sacramento.
o Develop and validate PV performance models to study solar variability of Utility based PV plants and prospective plants in SMUD territory.
o Communicate with project managers, supervisors and subcontractors to share results by emails, reports and presentations.
o Attend meetings and assist team members in the strategy development of the department.
o Contribute to authorship of reports, studies, and proposals of research projects.
o Perform economic evaluation of concentrated solar power (CSP), photovoltaic (PV) and solar-biomass hybrid systems using PVsyst and Solar Advisory model.
o Assist project managers to track budget of current project related to renewable energy and perform periodic analysis reports or updates.
o Perform research study including literature reviews, telephone calls, and internet-based research.
Apr’ 2010 until May’ 2010
Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Advanced, Renewable & Distributed Generation Technology Department
o Conducts and coordinates tasks to expedite testing and inspection of renewable and nonrenewable generation and storage equipment and systems.
o Responsible for conducting performance testing and monitoring of engines, turbines, energy storage and PV systems deployed in the field.
o Development of data acquisition plans implementation of data acquisition system, and data collection.
o Complete Solar, Biomass and Biogas projects involving electrical and mechanical engineering.
o Perform analysis on solar meteorological and power generation data. Revises and updates engineering drawings.
Mechanical Engineering Tech.
Advanced, Renewable & Distributed Generation Technology Department
o Conducts and coordinates tasks to expedite testing and inspection of renewable and nonrenewable generation and storage equipment and systems.
o Responsible for conducting performance testing and monitoring of engines, turbines, energy storage and PV systems deployed in the field.
o Development of data acquisition plans implementation of data acquisition system, and data collection.
o Complete Solar, Biomass and Biogas projects involving electrical and mechanical engineering.
o Perform analysis on solar meteorological and power generation data. Revises and updates engineering drawings.
Sep’ 2008 until Dec’ 2009
Student Staff Assistant
Advanced, Renewable & Distributed Generation Technology Department
o Responsible for collecting and analyzing solar meteorological Data, monitoring dairy digester performance and analyze CO2 and NOX emission of Co-gen power plants.
o Assist Project Manager to audit solar power plant proposals for financial feasibility.
o Assist renewable energy research activities including testing, solar resource assessment and weather monitoring.
Student Staff Assistant
Advanced, Renewable & Distributed Generation Technology Department
o Responsible for collecting and analyzing solar meteorological Data, monitoring dairy digester performance and analyze CO2 and NOX emission of Co-gen power plants.
o Assist Project Manager to audit solar power plant proposals for financial feasibility.
o Assist renewable energy research activities including testing, solar resource assessment and weather monitoring.
Sep’ 2008 until Mar’ 2010
Research Assistant
Mechanical Engineering Department
o Assisting Professor with the research of Computational Fluid Dynamic drag analysis of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUVs).
Jan’ 2008 until Aug’ 2008
Helpdesk Student Assistant
University Helpdesk Department
o Responsible to help students, faculty and staff with computer problems, conduct orientation seminars and troubleshoot problems.
Research Assistant
Mechanical Engineering Department
o Assisting Professor with the research of Computational Fluid Dynamic drag analysis of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUVs).
Jan’ 2008 until Aug’ 2008
Helpdesk Student Assistant
University Helpdesk Department
o Responsible to help students, faculty and staff with computer problems, conduct orientation seminars and troubleshoot problems.