Niomar Azad Hussain Villa
Georgetown
Summary
Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career. Gifted Senior Electrical Engineer with talents designing and integrating electrical equipment. Adept at managing project budgets, timelines and specifications. Monitors, supervises, and coordinates junior staff. Sound organizational and analytical skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Years as manager
5
5
Years as Senior Engineer
Work History
Plant Manager
APAN ENERGY SERVICES
03.2024 - Current
- In charge of the operation as Plant Manager and at the same time E&I Manager
- Oversaw daily operations of 221360 sq. ft. power plant.
- In charge of a varied team of 40 members divided between electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, welding specialists, carpenters, builders, operators, substation specialists, electrical linemen, surveyors among others
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
E&I Manager
APAN ENERGY SERVICES
02.2024 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Installation, testing and commissioning of a 28.9 MW power plant.
- Troubleshooting in 1.7 MW Hyundai generating units.
- Realization and approval of electrical and mechanical projects.
- Direction and management of electrical and mechanical work groups for all repair, installation and maintenance tasks of a generation plant.
- 69 kV substation installation.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Specialized Equipment and Substation Maintenance
GPL
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Leads commissioning of new 28.9 MW generation plant at Columbia substation
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing maintenance processes, increasing productivity while minimizing costs.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, leading to improved response times for critical spare parts deliveries during breakdowns.
Head of Protection Department
Electric Company Of Havana
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assumes management functions of UEB Substations as part of full-time training, without ceasing to fulfill functions as Head of Relay Protections department, Automatics and Secondary Control Circuits
- Directs, supervises, performs secondary project and executes commissioning of Turkey floating Power Plant KPS-57 in connection with Melones Substation 110 kV/13.8kV
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Head of Protection Department
Electric Company Of Havana
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Appointed Head of Protections, Automatics and Secondary Control Circuits department
- Covid-19 pandemic begins and assumes duties of Principal Specialist, taking charge of maintenance without neglecting activities as Head of Department. Changes work system of Department increasing its performance despite conditions.
- Design autonomous maintenance system that focuses on work and getting results
- Directs and supervises commissioning work of field 1 of Sama Substation, Monte Barreto 13.8 kV distributor,
- Directs, supervises, performs secondary project and executes commissioning of Turkey floating Power Plant KPS-6 in connection with Melones Substation 110 kV/13.8kV
- Directs and supervises commissioning work of protections of 34.5 kV busbar circuits of 220 kV Antillana Steel Substation, including control and automatic system.
- Directs and supervises work for commissioning of medium voltage distributor of Paso Seco
Protection, Automatic & Control Specialist
Electric Company Of Havana
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Works in changes of adjustments, configuration and tests in substations 1, 2 and 3 of refrigerated of Mariel Container Terminal (TCM).
- Work on adjustment changes, configuration and tests at 34.5 kV Petroleum substation in Mariel development zone.
- Commissioning medium voltage ATS CUJAE with RM6 cubicle and T200I control in outdoor application.
- Commissioning of NR battery charger at SE Airport
- Commissioning of new Transformer control T2 SE Airport
- Commissioning of T200I medium voltage ATS at RM6 site at "Lázaro Peña" CTC Theater
- Obtains Patent 286/2018 regarding automatic technology shot Transferred from Plaza-Naranjito - Patent 286/2018 applies in Habana 220kV-Plaza 110 kV Substations.
- Performs Technical Task of new model of medium voltage ATS under contract with CR Technology
- Commissioning of medium voltage ATS Ormazábal Security Form
- Carry out maintenance and tour plan for medium voltage ATS installed in capital, reducing impact index
- Commissioning 110 kV Screed Bus Differential using 3 Siemens 7UT52 transformer differentials to create single-phase bus differential.
Protection, Automatic & Control Specialist
Electric Company of Havana
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Test protocols and medium voltage ATS commissioning of Julio Trigo pharmaceutical laboratory of AICA of manufacturer CPP with SEL-451 relay.
- Test protocols and commissioning ATS medium voltage CTC Lázaro Peña from manufacturer Schneider in RM6 cubicles with T200I control.
- Test protocols and commissioning of 110 kV bus differential of Tallapiedra SE 110/13.8 kV with Alstom MICOM P746 relay.
- FAT tests under contract EI-87-16681R-428-15-R2704 at CES company in Ontario Canada for inspection of 5 Schneider medium voltage RM6 ATS with T200I control in new outdoor application.
- Commissioning and test protocols ventilation control and change tap Transformer 25 MVA "T1" and "T2" of Victoria de Girón Substation.
- Test protocols and commissioning ATS medium voltage CIMEX from manufacturer Schneider in RM6 cubicles with T200I control.
- Recovery, test protocols and medium voltage ATS commissioning Printing company Alejo Carpentier of manufacturer Essco Company.
- Test protocols and commissioning ATS medium voltage CIDI (Immigration) from manufacturer Schneider in RM6 cubicles with T200I control.
- Test protocols and commissioning ATS medium voltage supermarket Carlos III from manufacturer Schneider in RM6 cubicles with T200I control.
- Test protocols and commissioning ATS medium voltage Havana Club of manufacturer Schneider in RM6 cells with T200I control.
- Change of settings and test protocols of all 110 kV and 13.8 kV protections of Alamar substation with MICOM P123, P122, P127 relays from manufacturer Areva.
- Differential testing and commissioning protocols for Alstom's P632 transformer at Alamar 110/13.8 kV substation.
- Commissioning of transformation center and ring configuration of Mariposa Park in Lenin Park.
- Connection, configuration, test protocols and commissioning of SM6 selective distributor with Sepam relay, T200I control and electronic technology to power CIMEQ Circular Particle Accelerator.
Protection, Automatic & Control Specialist
Electric Company of Havana
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Commissioning of medium voltage ATS of Grito de Baire military unit (Manufacturer Ormazábal), drafted ATS Operation Standard
- Commissioning of OP-101-line differential at Otto Parellada Substation with Alstom's MICOM P543 relay.
- Test protocols for H-202-line differential of CTE Habana Substation with Alstom's MICOM P543 relay.
- Commissioning of medium voltage cells of Manrique distributor from manufacturer Ormazábal.
- Design, modeling and commissioning of Transferred Technological Trip from Plaza 110/13.8 kV Substation to Naranjito 110/34.5/13.8 kV with Schneider P543 relays, drafted Operating Standard for Transferred Technological Trip from Plaza 110/13.8 kV Substation to Naranjito 110/34.5/13.8 kV.
- Testing protocols for 110 kV and 13.8 kV protections of Santa María del Rosario 110/13.8 kV Substation for commissioning have been carried out
- Support for work carried out at CTE Habana for entry of machine 3.
- It is part of commissioning team for SE Plaza 110/13.8 kV transformers and their protections.
- Calculation of adjustments and commissioning of Oxiacero and Oxicuba substation with Siemens 7SD52 relays.
- Commissioning of transformer differential at Alstom's Santa María del Rosario P642 substation.
- Test protocols for transformer differential of SE Párraga 110/13.8 kV P642 of Alstom.
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering - Electricity
CUJAE
Havana, Cuba08.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Electrical drafting
- Circuit Analysis
- Electrical design
- Electrical experience
- Power systems
- Schedule Management
- Project Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Plant Maintenance
- Team Development
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Instrumentation and measurement
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Plant Manager
APAN ENERGY SERVICES
03.2024 - Current
E&I Manager
APAN ENERGY SERVICES
02.2024 - Current
Specialized Equipment and Substation Maintenance
GPL
04.2023 - 02.2024
Head of Protection Department
Electric Company Of Havana
01.2022 - 01.2023
Head of Protection Department
Electric Company Of Havana
01.2020 - 12.2021
Protection, Automatic & Control Specialist
Electric Company Of Havana
09.2017 - 12.2019
Protection, Automatic & Control Specialist
Electric Company of Havana
09.2016 - 08.2017
Protection, Automatic & Control Specialist
Electric Company of Havana
09.2015 - 08.2016
Degree in Electrical Engineering - Electricity
CUJAE
Further Training
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Safety, Control Engineering, Design of Experiments, Artificial Engineering and Neuronal Network, Research Methodology)
- Schneider Electric Signal Protections and Goose Seminar
- MICOM P746 Bus protection course
- Seminar "1st Technical Meeting Siemens-UNE (SIPROTEC AND SICAM)"
- NR-UNE Technical Meeting Seminar
- JCE CIPEL 2016 Seminar
Other Competences
- Design of low voltage installations, calculation of lighting, power slate, lighting. Complete project (2019-2021, PYME IE)
- Design of photovoltaic kits, on-grid and off-grid calculations (2022, Lirima Company, 25 hours of training in professional course issued by DIT Peru)
Personal Information
- Driving License
- Up-to-date passport
- Travel Availability
Hobbies and Interests
- I love new technologies; in my free time I watch videos related to this topic regardless of the language
- I like to spend time with my newborn daughter
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