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Senior Electrical Engineer | MV/LV Power Distribution & Commissioning Expert

Sofia, Bulgaria
Worldwide
Masters- Industrial Electric Power Supply and Installations, Sofia Technical University (1988-1994)
Sofia, Bulgaria
Worldwide
Masters- Industrial Electric Power Supply and Installations, Sofia Technical University (1988-1994)

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MV/LV Power Distribution & Substation Engineering
Over 32 years of expertise in electric power distribution equipment and systems for Middle and Low voltage, including commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics of MV and LV substations, switchgear panels (Schneider SM6, MCSet, RM6), and HV substations up to 110 kV.

Commissioning & Diagnostics of Circuit Breakers and Relay Protections
Extensive hands-on experience in commissioning, testing, and diagnostics of MV and LV circuit breakers (Masterpact NW, Schneider Electric, ABB, AREVA) and digital relay protections (SEPAM, MICOM, VAMP, Easergy, Micrologic), including specialised ProDiag MV Relay diagnostics.

Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Plant Construction
Practical experience in the construction and commissioning of large-scale photovoltaic power plants, including 100 MW PV plants, product substations, HV substations 30kV/110kV, string inverters, trackers, and cable route installation.

Power Quality Analysis & Reporting
Preparation of power quality analysis reports, load analysis, and consulting for large industrial manufacturing plants, including power factor correction, electric power filters, and compensators.

Electrical Construction & Cable Works
Pulling and laying 0.4 kV power cables, signal cables for sensors and actuators, wiring and commissioning works in MDB 0.4 kV and MV/LV substations using Schneider Electric and Siemens equipment.

Offshore & Industrial Electrical Construction
Electrical construction of offshore platforms and substations (0.4/60/240 kV) for wind farms, as well as new chemical plant electrical construction, including commissioning of MV/LV substations and Siemens MV relay protections.

ATS & Relay Protection Calibration
Calibration and commissioning of ATS and relay protection equipment and systems for low and middle voltage, MV to LV transformers, electric power supply busbars, and busbar in/out lets.

Infrared Diagnostics & Earthing Systems
Infrared diagnostics of electrical equipment, inspection and measurements of earthing systems and flash protection systems at electric power stations and substations.

Siemens Industrial Controllers (LOGO!)
Working knowledge of LOGO! Siemens industrial controllers, gained through a specialised course in Sofia, Bulgaria (2005).

Project & Subcontractor Management
Controlling activities of subcontractors on construction sites, accepting work performed, managing deadlines, and controlling commissioning work and 72-hour tests.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

BulgarianNative speakerEnglishGoodRussianGood

Project history

Senior Electrical Engineer

METLEN Energy & Metals
Construction of a 100 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant and Substation 30kV/110kV (Vinely Solar Project, Bulgaria). Construction of cable routes, installation, connection and commissioning of Trackers and String Inverters 350 kW. Construction, connection and commissioning of Product Substations 6 and 9 MVA and HV Substation 30kV/110kV. Working with project drawings, applying construction legislation, controlling subcontractors, managing deadlines and commissioning work including 72-hour tests.

Industrial Electrician

CS WIND Offshore A/S
Electrical construction of an offshore Platform/Substation 0.4/60/240 kV for a wind farm (Project BALTIC POWER). Pulling and connecting signal cables for sensors and actuators, connecting power cables 0.4 kV. Wiring and commissioning works in MDB 0.4 kV with SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC equipment. Cabling and commissioning works at the 60 kV and 240 kV Substations with ABB equipment (for Hitachi Energy).

Industrial Electrician

Solvay chemical plant
Electrical construction of a new chemical plant. Pulling and laying 0.4 kV cables, pulling and connecting cables for sensors and actuators. Commissioning works in MV/LV Substation and MDB 10 kV Siemens. Wiring and commissioning works in MDB 0.4 kV with Schneider Electric equipment. Commissioning and adjustment works on SIEMENS MV circuit breakers and testing of Siemens MV relay protections.

QA, QC and Commissioning

Simso Engineering Limited
Electric power quality analysis. Preparing power analytics reports and suggesting improvements. Consulting electric power supply engineering leads of large industrial manufacturing plants. Power analysis of Wienerberger pipe plant (Botevgrad), Wienerberger roof tiles plant (Lukovit), BK Mineral Water plant (Sofia). MV and LV Maintenance of Standardised Medium Voltage Panels Schneider.

Electrical Engineer Services

Schneider Electric Bulgaria Limited
Service and engineering at 20kV, 10kV and 0.4kV on electric power stations (including nuclear), commercial substations, photovoltaic power stations, factories, plants, data centres and commercial dwellings. Maintenance, commissioning, modernisation, preventative maintenance, customization. Calibration of ATS and relay protection equipment. Commissioning, diagnostic and repair of digital relay protections (SEPAM, MICOM, VAMP, Easergy, Micrologic). Specialised diagnostics ProDiag MV Relay. Diagnostics and repair of Standardised Medium Voltage Panels Schneider SM6, RM6, MCSet 4, Areva. Power quality and load analysis. Infrared diagnostics. Involved in electric power supply audits for Danon Bulgaria, Nestle Bulgaria, Craft-Sushards Bulgaria, BMF Port Burgas, Burgas Airport, SKF Bearings Bulgaria, Lufthansa Sofia Airport Bulgaria, Areksim, Yazaki Bulgaria, Scopie Airport, Sensata Bulgaria, Pipelife Bulgaria, Pirin Plast, Bulgarian Telecoms, Topaz Mel, Storko-Pleven.

QA, QC and Commissioning Technical Lead

Enemona Start Limited
Electrical measurements and inspections of clients High Voltage and Middle Voltage equipment and installations at electric power stations and substations. Commissioning and certification of HV and MV power supply equipment. Service and maintenance of relay protects and other equipment including current and voltage transformers for 110kV. Inspection and measurements of earthing systems and flash protection systems.

Electrical Engineer

Sim Engineering Limited
Design of LV electric power supplies. Inspection and testing. Design, implementation and testing of MV ATS systems. Rework of LV power supply of LV substation including control and automation. Reactive work for a large client.

Electrical Lead

Hosim Mining Materials Limited
Overseeing and taking part in the development and implementation of new systems. Evaluating contractor offers. Organizing the current maintenance and repair of facilities and electrical systems. Organizing, planning and controlling energy consumption in production.

Electrical Lead

BA Glass Limited
Leading the electrical maintenance section dealing with MV substation, MV and LV Maintenance of Standardised Medium Voltage Panels, High power Compressors, HVAC, and different types of glass finances.

Electric Engineer

Delta Icecream Limited
Maintenance of MV and LV substation. Maintenance of refrigerated storage facility. Installation and maintenance of smaller refrigerated stores.

Electrical Substation Shift Engineer

Kremikovtsi Metallurgical Plant
All relevant electric power substation shift engineer duties including switching power systems, performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, ensuring all machinery and equipment operate efficiently during shift, and maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repairs.

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