Keith-Boyce Brian Cuffy
Roseau,Dominica
Summary
Power Systems Electrical Engineer with twenty-six years' experience in electric utility operations. Extensive expertise in power system control, technical loss management, power quality management as well as power system performance analysis and URD designs & installations. Past and current contributions include Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning, Development & Projects Engineer
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
01.2021 - Current
- Team Lead of three technicians and three technical supervisors for effective power system modelling, power flow & short circuit studies, planning, designing and construction of overhead & underground distribution systems; power quality and technical loss management.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw up to more than a hundred design projects each year.
- Conducted research and analysis on materials, components, and systems for engineering projects.
- Evaluated existing products and processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided support in the development of engineering documents such as specifications, drawings, test plans, reports.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Modified and approved technical documentation according to customer specifications.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to review status updates on projects.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Performed cost and benefit analyses of potential projects to determine viability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting any problems that occurred during product testing or implementation phases.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure proper integration of new products into existing systems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Power Quality Engineer
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Team Lead of three Technicians for the effective management of all Technical Losses and resolutions of all power quality issues affecting customers on Transmission & Distribution network.
- Analyzed data from metering devices, such as power meters, transducers, and voltage sensors.
- Designed and implemented corrective measures for power quality disturbances.
- Maintained records of power supply measurements and analyzed trends over time.
- Provided technical support related to power quality problems including troubleshooting, installation, and repair services.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding poor power quality or service interruptions.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper implementation of power quality upgrades.
- Managed resources, created project schedules and maintained department budgets.
- Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment and reported results.
- Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
- Assessed power quality issues and developed solutions to reduce customer complaints.
- Performed harmonic analysis using specialized software programs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to develop strategies that address complex power quality issues.
- Drafted reports on findings from investigations into power quality issues and provided recommendations for corrective action.
Loss Management Officer
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Team Lead of 3 technicians for management of all technical losses on DOMLEC's T&D network.
System Control Supervisor
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Overall supervision of the Dispatch Center to include direct reports of 10 control operators through a rotating shift system.
Education
Master of Science - International Business Management
MIU City University Miami
Miami12.2022
Certificate in Project Management -
University of The West Indies
Roseau01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe05.2018
Executive Diploma in General Management - Business Management
University of The West Indies
Bridgetown09.2007
Skills
- Technical Direction
- People Management
- Project Scoping
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Asset Management
- Planning and Deployment
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Evaluations
- Engineering
- Quality Control
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Project Development
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Technical Analysis
- Risk Management
- Project Forecasting
- Client Relations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Contract Management
Affiliations
- Dominica Bureau of Standards, Technical Committee Member, Security & Resilience Task Force, 2022, Present
- Independent Regulatory Commission of Dominica, Member, Distributed Renewable Energy Generation Interconnection Policy Committee, 2020, Present
keith.cuffy@gmail.com, keith-boyce.cuffy@asu.edu
Phone
767-616-8004, 767-245-6659
Licensure Certifications
- North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), Solar PV Installer Associate, PVA-100120-034460, 2020, Present
- The Snell Group, Barre, VT 05641, Certification in Thermal/Infrared Thermography, 160428-5, 2016, Present
- Dominica Board of Engineering, Registered Engineer, 05-0049E, 2023, Present
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Planning, Development & Projects Engineer
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
01.2021 - Current
Power Quality Engineer
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Loss Management Officer
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
01.2014 - 01.2018
System Control Supervisor
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC)
01.2005 - 01.2014
Master of Science - International Business Management
MIU City University Miami
Certificate in Project Management -
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Executive Diploma in General Management - Business Management
University of The West Indies
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