Christopher Cowal

Background

About Christopher Cowal

I am a Georgian College, Barrie Graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technologies. I have working knowledge in project management, electrical design, manufacturing engineering processes, and various levels of programming through my current employment as an intermediate electrical manufacturing engineer at MacLean Engineering in Collingwood. I have also gained credible working experience with both AutoCAD and GIS software through experience as an electrical design student with York Region, as well as a records and mapping student at Alectra Utilities. Cumulatively, I completed the Electrical Engineering Technologist program with a 4.0 GPA through heightened interest in AutoCAD, Project Management,PLCs, Systems Integration, Networking, as well Robotics. Professional Overview: Experienced in remote working environments. Experience with leading capital projects from concept; design; implementation; documentation; troubleshooting; safety; management; as well, ongoing technical support. The ability to diagnose various electrical issues including but not limited to; 24VDC control circuits, high voltage polyphase AC circuits, as well has HVDC power circuits. Exposure and experience with various forms of programming including but not limited to; CodeSys, IFM Maintenance, Dana Dashboard, Danfoss, TM4 Odin, etc. Ability to produce neat accurate drawings of single line, schematic connection and interconnection diagrams with emphasis on industrial power and control applications. Skilled in preparing and interpreting drawings emphasizing on electrical layout and installation drawings such as electrical panel drawings, equipment layouts, and conduit installation drawings. Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley and Omron PLC programming using ladder diagrams, function block diagrams, and structured text with the ability to produce effective HMI interfaces. Execute advanced CAD commands for efficiently and effectively drawing entities, editing, drawing setup, as well as viewing and plotting. Knowledge in connecting and viewing waveforms and measuring levels using industrial scope meters and true-RMS multimeters in conjunction with AC current probes. Experience with wiring and troubleshooting 240V single and polyphase AC electrical systems, measuring voltage and current. Knowledge of the theory, characteristics, construction operation and application of rotating electrical machines including the study of direct current motors, direct current generators, alternators, synchronous motors, polyphase induction motors and single-phase motors.