Antonio Carafa
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Master Engineering Technician with extensive experience in the successful commissioning of power substation equipment, excelling in protective relay systems and control circuit testing. Proven ability to enhance processes through adaptive troubleshooting and strong communication skills. Successfully led field commissioning projects, ensuring compliance with NERC/FERC standards while delivering high-quality results in complex environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Technician/Engineering Technician
PECO Energy
10.2007 - Current
- Responsible for the calibration and maintenance of protective relays (Microprocessor, Electromechanical, and Solid-State)
- Responsible for the functional testing of control circuits, current and potential transformers, and all associated devices.
- Conducted field commissioning of new relay installations and upgrades, including the commissioning of IEC 61850 standards in existing relay protection schemes.
- Conducted field commissioning of new substation equipment upgrades, including switchgear replacement, power transformer replacement, and circuit breaker replacement at various sites across the utility, as well as new "greenfield" substation installation.
- Utilized electrical schematics, S&C, and single line drawings for testing and troubleshooting of system protection schemes and components.
- All above listed work required the development of secondary blocking plans, project outage planning, IFA/IFC design package review, resolution of design issues (TAWI), and support of energization procedures, where applicable.
- Responsible for the generation and documentation of all test results in accordance with NERC/FERC/PECO standards.
Systems Engineer
Scales Industrial Technologies
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Conducted analysis of air process equipment at various manufacturing facilities to identify inefficiencies in the system, followed by equipment upgrade recommendations based on findings, if needed.
- Provided oversight for equipment installations of air process equipment, including air compressors, compressed air dryers, automation and protective relay panel enclosures, providing technical support where needed.
- Was responsible for troubleshooting equipment and design issues during and after installation/upgrade of new systems.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Management/Marketing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA06-2012
Non-Matriculated - Electrical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA2005
Skills
- Expert knowledge in protective relay systems, control systems, and testing
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptive troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Proficiency with various types of electrical test equipment
- Ability to interpret technical documentation
- Strong attention to detail
- Focus on process enhancement
Timeline
Master Technician/Engineering Technician
PECO Energy
10.2007 - Current
Systems Engineer
Scales Industrial Technologies
09.2004 - 09.2007
MBA - Business Management
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Arts - Management/Marketing
Holy Family University
Non-Matriculated - Electrical Engineering
Drexel University
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