Paul Palmer, P.Eng

Reviewed design criteria documents and associated project proposal documents for the upgrade of protection and control systems for new and existing ATCO and Altalink substation projects. Performed system modeling, short circuit studies and relay settings calculations using ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE and MathCAD software for T&D equipment. Developed and delivered training courses and provided mentorship in power systems protection for junior staff members.

Reviewed design criteria documents for the upgrade of protection and control systems for new and existing EPCOR substation projects. Prepared and reviewed designs for panel builder, demolition, and interconnection packages for EPCOR substation projects, specifically relating to P&C logic schemes and their associated AC and DC electrical schematics for T&D systems using MicroStation PowerDraft. Performed acceptance testing for multiple protective relaying equipment to be used for the Jasper Substation - MV Switchgear Protection Upgrade Project.

Supervise engineers and technologists inclusive of planning workload forecasts, performance assessments, coaching and training. Provide leadership, individual contribution and technical support in the development and maintenance of standards, protection and electrical drawings, protective relay settings, design templates and power system models for engineering projects related to the rehabilitation of existing and the development of new substations.

Performed system modeling, short circuit studies and relay settings calculations for sections of the Alberta T&D network using ASPEN Oneliner and MathCAD software. Reviewed and prepared design criteria documents and associated project proposal documents for the protection and control of new and existing substations. Designed protection and control logic schemes and their associated AC and DC electrical schematics for T&D systems using MicroStation PowerDraft. Prepared and maintained standards documents, drawing templates, relay settings templates and specification documents for protective relaying panel designs.

Scheduled and supervised preventative and corrective maintenance activities for the protective relaying schemes and SCADA systems. Prepared electrical designs using AutoCAD, equipment specifications, performance analysis and commissioning documents for protective relays and power system apparatus. Installed, tested, commissioned and troubleshoot protective relaying systems (SEL, GE, ABB, Alstom, E/M and static relays etc.) and associated auxiliary equipment and tele-metering systems for generating plants, transmission and distribution systems. Performed system modeling, stability, short circuit, load flow and protective device coordination studies using CAPE and CYME protection engineering software. Developed and delivered training courses in power systems design, operations and protection for technical and non-technical staff members.

Performed system modeling, stability, short circuit, load flow and protective device coordination studies using CAPE and CYME protection engineering software. Calculated, prepared and implemented relay and recloser settings as required for the protection of T&D lines and power transformers. Analyzed power system interruptions and associated relay performance indicators to determine root causes and made recommendations for the resolution of issues and concerns arising. Installed, commissioned and maintained telemetry, SCADA systems and protective relaying equipment (inclusive of electromechanical, static and microprocessor relays) for generating plants and T&D systems. Developed and delivered orientation and technical training courses geared to familiarize new and existing employees with power systems operations.

Prepared transmission system interruption analysis and root fault cause analysis and reports. Provided technical assistance in relay settings calculations, relay coordination and settings implementation for power transformers and transmission lines up to 138kV. Performed distribution feeder recloser and fuse coordination studies; recommended and implemented properly coordinated downstream recloser settings and junction fuse sizes for distribution feeders for ongoing distribution system rehabilitation projects.