Reza Rahbar

Profile

Electrical Engineer with two master’s degrees and over 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of electrical systems for power generation, mining, construction, and food manufacturing.

Well-versed in international electrical standards with a track record of success in project management and electrical system design. Recognized for reliability and professionalism.

Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary and international professionals. A motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Passionate about sustainability and green energy.

Proficiencies

• Development and preparation of electrical specifications and drawings, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, Dialux, Homer Pro, and MATLAB.
• Experienced in international electrical codes and standards: CEC, IEC, IEEE, IPS, and British

Standard (BS).

• Strong computer skills in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Maximo, and Visio

Professional Experience

Lantic Sugar Inc, Vancouver, BC Jan 2024 – Aug 2024

Electrical Engineer (Master’s Degree) Co-op Student

Reporting to the engineering manager and the project management specialist, I drafted the specifications for upgrading the control system of the sugar clarification process to connect to the existing DCS system,

improving operational efficiency by 15%. I prepared various technical drawings, including single and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, PFDs, P&IDs, schematics, network architecture, and cable schedules. Additionally, I gained experience using the Maximo asset management system.

I served as the main liaison with the external consultant responsible for preparing the electrical drawings. I also developed the specification and roadmap for replacing the old 1960s ABB control with new controls compatible with the refinery DCS. I recommended an enhanced approach that allocated the new dust collector system load to existing panels, reducing the cost of construction.

University of Victoria, Canada Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

Teaching Assistant

I served as a laboratory instructor for five engineering laboratories and graded assignments and reports for more than a hundred engineering students, and as a teaching assistant for over a hundred undergraduate students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

Mehdiabad Lead and Zinc industry pioneers, Iran Nov 2019 – Aug 2022

Senior Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer and the Chief Executive Officer, I was instrumental to the success of three major projects:

• Designed, procured, and implemented MV/LV electrical systems for a metal processing plant within budget, including four optimized 33KV/0.4KV step-down substations.
• Specification and procurement of LV panels for 3 pump stations on a 100 km water transmission line moving treated water from a sewage treatment plant in Yazd, Iran to an industrial cluster.
• Design review of a 132/33 KV substation.

My duties included

• Supervised junior engineers, technologists, and external subcontractors to ensure project alignment and quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable international standards (IEC, IEEE, BS, and IPS).
• Short circuit fault analysis, load flow, equipment failure studies, and delivering recommendations to improve system reliability.
• Quality control of all documents using hand calculations and software tools.

Kavoshgaran Consulting Engineers Co, Iran May 2011–Oct 2019

Executive Director, Alvand Power Plant Project Development (Secondment)

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the joint venture between Kavoshgaran and private investors, I led a team of 8 multi-disciplinary professionals to evaluate the feasibility of building a new 1 MW gas-fired

CHP power plant in southwest Iran using low-cost natural gas to generate power for sale to the national grid system. The opportunity strengthened my management skills beyond technical matters and provided valuable training in risk management, market analysis, project finance, and contract negotiations.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the chief electrical engineer and as a member of the decision-making team, I completed the design review, commissioning, and testing of the entire electrical system for a new copper leaching processing plant and the expansion of the electrical system for an existing copper concentrator processing plant. I was responsible for the quality of all systems, including but not limited to, power distribution,

safety, MV/LV, emergency, and lighting. Conducted lightning protection analysis, earthing system designs, paging solutions, and hazardous area studies

Energy Pardazan Pishgam Co, Iran May 2009– Apr 2011

Electrical Project Engineer

Reporting to the senior electrical engineer, I managed daily activities for installing electrical equipment at the construction site of a 20,000 m² shopping mall. I prepared shop and as-built drawings and supervised the subcontractors on the job site.

• 2024 - MASc, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, British Columbia

Focus: Microgrids, economic optimization, green energy, renewable energy, feasibility studies.

• 2013 - MSc, Electrical Engineering - Electrical Energy Management, Amir Kabir University of

Technology, Iran (Verified in Canada by World Education Services).

Focus: Renewable energy integration, solar energy optimization, photovoltaic cells, and distributed energy.

• 2009 - BSc, Power Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Iran (Verified in Canada by World

Education Services)