Shalva Chkhaidze
Electrical Engineering Technologist
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Over 10 years of work experience in commercial operations and project management. Fluent in French and Russian. Specialization in electrical control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interface.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Programmable Logic Controllers: KMC Control Systems, Allen-Bradley (CompactLogix and ControlLogix–RS Logix 5000, SLC500–RSLogix500, PLC5–RSLogix5), Omron–CX Programmer
- Understanding of Siemens and GE PLCs
- Human Machine Interface: Panel Builder 32 for PV550, Factory Talk Site/Machine Editions (RS View Studio) for PV+, CX Designer, DDE/OPC, control through Excel • Variable Frequency Drives
- Electrical AutoCAD
- Circuit analysis
- Power distribution and voltage regulation
- Fault analysis, protection and control
- Useful statistical tools
- Project management
- Over 10 years of international work experience in operations
- Fluent in French and Russian
Experience
Building Automation Systems Technician Jan 2022 – Oct 2022
AIRON (BGIS Group of Companies), Ottawa, ON
- Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation of electrical / communication networks in HVAC Systems
- KMC Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Niagara AX Workbench Programming
- Field instrumentation, Variable Frequency Drives, communication network systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) computer work stations
- Customer service and daily interaction with general contractors and subcontractors
Ministry of Defence of Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
- BMQ (Basic Military Qualification)
Allied Scientific Pro, Gatineau, QC
- Sales and marketing of lasers with the output of up to 1kw power
ISI Controls Systems, Montreal, QC
- Preparation of electrical and automation drawings in AutoCAD
- Communication with the engineers of customer companies
- Participation in project meetings
- Collection of information for converting it into drawings
Ainsworth Power Construction, Toronto, ON
- Successful completion of the Toronto Hydro’s Power System Controller Apprentice training
- Toronto Hydro Work Protection Code training – IHSA
- Fault analysis and outage management – minimization by sectionalizing distribution feeders
- Obtaining and completing Hold-Offs, preparing Order to Operate (OTO) switching
- Usage of the NMS (Network Management System) and the SCADA computer systems
Luka Painting, Toronto, ON
- Manage home renovation projects, participate in the working process, assist the owner in project pricing
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON
- Automatic control of the liquid level in a tank using Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5000 with the PID mode and a motor driven by the Variable Frequency Drive
- 3 phase motor speed control using PLC 5, Omron, RS Logix 5000 and respective Human Machine Interface systems
- Design and construction of a control panel for a 3 phase AC induction motor for its speed regulation by means of Wye and Delta connections
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON
- Planned and drafted the design for mounting the mobile PLC stations for the laboratory of Humber College used by over 100 students every year
- Wired and tested the systems before utilization
- Cut, assembled, soldered and constructed the structure of the PLC terminals
Luka Painting, Toronto, ON
- Managed home renovation projects, participated in the working process, assisted the owner in project pricing
Education
Electrical Engineering Technology – Control Systems Sep 2013 – May 2016
Associate’s Degree (Honours and Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence – GPA 93%)
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON
Supply Chain Management Post-Grad Diploma (Honours) Sep 2011 – May 2012
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON
