alec rancourt

* Participated in the design phase of various vessels * Conducted a feasibility studies on the impact of certain changes to a ship’s electrical auxiliary system using the Palladin DesignBase power system analysis software (similar to SKM or ETAP). Properly modeled the circuit, performed short circuit current calculations and electrical load analysis, sized circuit breakers and cables. * Analysed and made changes to AutoCad electrical drawings * Developed effective communication skills working within a team of engineers

* Participated in the refit stages on the Canadian Navy’s submarine fleet * Performed analysis on the submarine’s various DC and AC power systems in different operational states * Assessed and understood system and subsystem electrical Autocad drawings * Proposed a database to properly organize all power systems info using the ETAP power systems analysis software.

* Developed a client/server connection program for a video compression software * Gained knowledge in C, C++, Linux and network programming techniques * Proved ability to work and problem solve independently

* Surveyed field data using traditional surveying methods and GPS units. * Converted hard data into AutoCad files and detected all imperfections before the file was sent away to the draftsmen. * Inspected water, sewer and road reconstruction job sites, completed concrete and asphalt testing, managed daily diaries, item pricing, created rock quantity calculation programs using excel. * Was given lots of responsibility with little margin of error, proved to be able to handle the workload under pressure efficiently.

Sales representative for the province of Quebec and Eastern Ontario Manufacturer of Power Quality products such as: Power Factor Correction Capacitor, Harmonic Filters, Thyristor Switched Capacitor Banks, Zero Voltage Crossing Capacitor Banks, MCC, switchgear & mobile substation.

About Schneider ElectricAs a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations "Make the most of their energy™".www.schneider-electric.com

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