ger o'farrell

lecturer

About

Ger O'Farrell lectures in the Electrical Engineering department at the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) and has been with the Institute since 2008. Ger currently lectures on such topics as Electrical Machines and Distributed Electrical Systems as well Energy Management Systems. An experienced and competent Electrical/Instrument Engineer with strong academic background supported by sound occupational training. Recognised for excellent technical and hands-on skills, analytical approach to trouble-shooting and fault-finding and proven ability to solve technical problems.

Country

ireland

City

ireland

Industry

higher education

Skill

electrical engineering, power systems, instrumentation, commissioning, scada, electricians, energy management, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, procurement, factory, project engineering, electronics, electricity, maintenance and repair, faultfinding and troubleshooting, energy efficiency

Experience

electrical and instrument engineer

rusal aughinish

2000-10 - 2008-8 · 7 yrs 11 mos

Provided technical expertise and guidance to the site with regards the design, maintenance and procurement of electrical/instrument equipment. Identified opportunities to advance AAL’s position as a plant that utilises best technology solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.Ensured that the plant and equipment is effectively utilised, maintained and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

control engineer

honeywell

1999-7 - 2000-10 · 1 yr 4 mos

Responsible for maintaining and calibrating control equipment including configuring and commissioning new equipment and interfacing with Plantscape SCADA software. Servicing major clients in the Midwest Region; Planned and organised all preventative maintenance activities on client premises. Negotiated downtime with client personnel; Conducted both preventative and emergency maintenance on critical equipment to highest professional standards.

maintenance technician

analog devices

1994-11 - 1999-7 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Responsible for the maintenance, preventative maintenance and calibration of a range of hi-tech equipment within the Wafer Fabrication area including support services.

instrumentation apprentice

rusal aughinish

1990-9 - 1994-9 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Worked on all aspects of Electrical and Instrumentation equipment.

lecturer

limerick institute of technology

2008-9 - Present · 18 yrs

Lecturing in Electrical Machines (3rd year) and Distributed Electrical Systems(3rd year) of Renewable & Electrical Energy Systems. Lecturing in Energy Management Systems (4th year), Electrical Power Systems 1 & 2(4th year) and Electrical Power Quality (4th year) of Sustainable Electrical Power Systems