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HORTNEL JOHNSON
Providenciales,TCI
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9
Summary
As an experienced multidisciplinary electrical power system expert, I bring a blend of technical proficiency, strategic vision, and leadership acumen to deliver impactful solutions that address the evolving challenges of modern electrical grids and renewable energy integration to satisfy the needs of states, enterprises and communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Education
Professional Science Masters - Electrical Power Engineering
08.2017 - 05.2019
This Master’s degree consists of core studies in Electrical Power system analysis, High Voltage Systems and Power system economic and electricity Markets, complimented with elective courses in Technical decision analysis, Managerial Accounting and Resourceful leadership principles.
Bachelors Degree - Electrical Power Engineering
09.2001 - 07.2006
Advanced Knowledge in Science, Technology and Mathematics subject areas geared towards developing proficiency in designing and operating the sustainable electrical energy industry.
Work History
Director of Engineering & Planning
Fortis TCI
Providenciales
12.2023 - Current
- Lead problem solving initiative post system disturbances,
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided engineering leadership to enhance the following areas of the power utility operations.
- Strategic Grid Expansion Planning: Lead 10 Year Distribution Expansion Planning Study
- Renewable Energy Integration Lead Renewable Integration Impact Assessment Studies for Distributed Solar PV projects
- Provide Technical Support on Generation Expansion planning
- Prepare Outage Management Performance Analysis
- Provide leadership in GIS setting GIS objective
Asset Management
Distribution Automation
Engineering Change Management
Grid Reliability Assessment
Manager Engineering & Substation Operation
Fortis
Providenciales, NA
05.2018 - Current
- Provide engineering leadership to guide strategic plans for short term and long- term corporate objective to improve safety, reliability and efficiency
- This includes application of engineering techniques associated with power system design and analysis, adoption of Industry standards and techniques to guide high voltage equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance as well as perform post disturbance analysis to provide optimal solutions to improve system response
- Asset Reliability – Implemented ANSI/NETA testing standards for acceptance testing commissioning of High Voltage Equipment, Generators, Transformers, Switch Gears
- Team Proficiency development - improved team expertise in interfacing with microprocessor relays and increase proficiency in operating modern substation test equipment for increased quality and efficiency
- Design, Procure and Install High Voltage Air-insulated Switchgear for replacement of outdoor Substation to improve system resilience against extreme weather
- Perform transient stability analysis and implemented recommendations to guide under frequency load shedding scheme preventing unwanted system shutdowns from generator trips.
- System Performance assessment – prepare and report on monthly metrics of system performance such as system reliability (SAIDI) and distribution line losses
- Achieved 5 Year reliability improvement from over 7.0 hours of SAIDI to 3.2 hrs.
- Renewable Energy Integration – Provide technical guidance on feasibility limits, Impact assessment mitigation measures
- Business continuity – Assist in strategic planning and recovery efforts to support BC
- Develop Business Case for for system improvements such as loss reduction and Battery Energy Storage
Senior Electrical Engineer
Fortis TCI
Providenciales, TCI
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Perform System Protection Design, Analysis & Installation on Transmission and Distribution Systems
- Perform System Expansion Planning and Intermittent Energy Infusion Analysis Transmission and Distribution Systems
- Performs Arc Flash Studies for systems up to 15kV in Etap
- Identified issues in protection system response by carrying out detailed fault disturbance analysis report and provide engineering solution to prevent re-occurrences
- Provide Monthly report on System Reliability Performance Metrics (SAIDI), also making updates to Milsoft's Outage Management Systems.
- Technical consultation and support to production/generation group as required.
- Provide engineering and operational support to Substation Operations and Maintenance to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency
- Led the adoption of ANSI NETA Test Standards for Testing and Commissioning of Medium and High Voltage Equipment.
- Specification of Medium Voltage Devices such as Arc Rated Power Control Rooms, Power Transformers, Capacitor Banks, Reclosers and Underground Power Cables
Protection and Control Engineer
Jamaica Public Service Company
Kingston, KIngston
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Achieve improve system protection reliability from 96% to above 98% for correct protection operation
- Led initiative to upgrade of Electromechanical and legacy Electrostatic relays to Microprocessor relays for Generators, Transformers, Transmission Line and Distribution
- Implement wide scale use of microprocessor relays in Distribution Feeder protection, using SEL, GE and MiCOM IEDs.
- Develop protective settings for Generators, Transformers and Transmission Lines - Perform Fault Disturbance Analysis that led to implementation of corrective measures such as protection design review
- Develop electrical models for new line construction and apply line constants calculations
- Maintain accuracy relay database and protection model for over 2000 relays across the Generation, Transmission and Distribution system
- Provide impact assessment for system expansion, for example short circuit assessment with installation of 58MW of Wind Generation on the 69kV Network
- Provide short circuit data for equipment sizing and evaluation
- Develop scheme for pilot implementation of reclosers single-pole tripping on the 24kV Primary Distribution Network.
Skills
- Bilingual ( English & Spanish)
Accomplishments
- Power System Analysis
- Power System Protection
- High Voltage Systems
- Controls Systems
- Solar PV System Integration
- Distribution Automation
- Milsoft Windmill Engineering Analysis (GIS)
- ETAP – Power Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash,
- Transient Stability
- Electrocon – Computer Aided Protection
- Engineering Software
- Power Transformer Installation and
- Maintenance
- Substation Maintenance
- PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Member: Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers IEEE
- CAREC: Caribbean Renewable Energy Community.
Affiliations
Institute Electrical Electronic Engineers IEEE
Certification
- Protecting Power System for Engineers, SEL University, WA-USA
Interests
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsWork-life balancePaid sick leaveWork from home optionSoftware
Etap
Milsoft
CAPE
PSCAD
AutoCAD
Enervista
SEL Ascelerator
Wavewin
MS Office 365
Timeline
Director of Engineering & Planning - Fortis TCI
12.2023 - Current
Manager Engineering & Substation Operation - Fortis
05.2018 - Current
Washington State University - Professional Science Masters, Electrical Power Engineering
08.2017 - 05.2019
Senior Electrical Engineer - Fortis TCI
01.2016 - 05.2018
Protection and Control Engineer - Jamaica Public Service Company
01.2006 - 01.2016
Universidad De Moa (Formerly ISMM) - Bachelors Degree, Electrical Power Engineering
09.2001 - 07.2006
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