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Ron Stedman, CET, PSE

Home: (403) 851-9771 Email: ronstedman@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over three decades experience in the Electric Utility Industry with a solid background in Electrical Engineering Technology and Power Systems

Extensive experience with T&D construction, maintenance, and design standards Expert knowledge of Alberta Electric Utility Code (AEUC); Canadian Electrical Code (CEC

Part I, 2007); CSA electric standards & regulations; Oil & Gas regulations pertaining to electric utility installations

Proficient with Microsoft Office and an excellent knowledge of GViewer, GDesign, SAP, SPIN, and WebFG; familiar with the Maximo Asset Management software package

A strategic, and conceptual thinker, who exercises sound technical and analytical skills, with an extensive field background, to deliver successfully completed projects

Excellent time management skills with an attention to detail

Enjoys teamwork and integrates well with both large and small teams Enjoys coaching and mentoring junior staff

A positive, “can-do” spirit

“Think safety” into every aspect of the day, both at the workplace, and away.

A mature, reliable individual, motivated to achieve success for my client and company in every undertaking I encounter.

CAREER EXPERIENC E

RSTechnical Consulting Inc. 05-2014-presentPresident/Owner Provide safe, professional, consulting/data collecting services to utilities/EPC clients regarding electrical construction, commissioning, and maintenance techniques. Professional Protection:

Worker Compensation Alberta (WCB) General Commercial Liability (GCL) and Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance

Power Systems Asset Management Solutions (PSAMS) 11/2014-02/2015 Electrical SpecialistField Service Scope (with respect to electric utilities and O&G):

Diagnostic electrical equipment testing

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Report writing Planning & scheduling Programing, installation, testing, and commissioning of IED’s installed in low, medium, and

high voltage assets at PSAMS client locations Setting files, drawings, and documents for IED’s Lead, mentor junior Technician(s), and manage field service projects for PSAMS clients

Consulting Service Scope: Maintenance Strategy Development Procedure writing support Maintenance audit support

Engineering Service Scope: Review vendor drawings Review electrical designs and drafting (i.e.: SLD’s, wiring, schematics, three-line, etc.) for

construction, integration, and turn-over projectsOverhead Scope

As assigned by President

Primary Engineering and Construction 03/2013-08/2013Senior Distribution Design SpecialistProvide safe, reliable, expert underground distribution designs for Alberta’s major utilities servicing residential (single & multi-family units), commercial, and industrial customers.

AltaLink Management Ltd. 05/2011-05/2012 Senior Substation Equipment Specialist (Team Lead)Improved reliability, safety, and environmental impact of AltaLink’s transmission system.Duties included, but were not limited to:

Led/mentored/guided a team of three Engineers, and one Co-op student in their development to attain success in their field

Provided technical leadership/support in the analysis and resolution of system disturbance and equipment performance for other departments & field personnel

Advised on the development of functional criteria and standards Knowledgeable of industry standards and regulations (i.e.: CEC, ECUC, IEC, IEEE, ANSI,

NETA) Prepared/wrote/revised new/old engineering standards that pertain to AltaLink’s policies,

practices, and procedures Possess an AltaLink LEVEL I SECURITY CLEARANCE (unrestricted access to AltaLink’s

field assets; restricted to receive clearances, or conduct hands-on work on any AltaLink field assets)

ACCOMPLISHMENT(S):Among regular duties the position held: Co-authored AltaLink’s Engineering Standard – ‘Working on Isolated Transmission Facilities – Standard # AL-ALL-90001’. Document completed 02/13/2012

Magna Electric Corporation (MEC) 10/2010-04/2011Senior Technical Services Representative/Project Manager (with respect to electric utilities and O&G)

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Mentored junior personnel on assigned projects Managed multiple projects varying in size, scope, and complexity Commissioning, maintenance for large O&G installations in Alberta

ATCO Electric Ltd. 07/1988-05/2010Electrical Resource Technologist – PM Engineering & ConstructionDRUMHELLER

Adhered to maintenance standards, and best practices & procedures Provided safety code compliance support to all facilities Estimated job costs, arranged for all pre-construction approvals (i.e.: easements, third party

stake holders), determined materials required, and reconciled completed jobs Mentored engineering interns and engineering technologists

Organized meetings to insure deficiency corrections, and completions are in-line with project protocols

Monitored construction risks by aiding in the development and mitigation of safety methods and procedures

ACCOMPLISHMENT(S):- Initiated/coordinated/designed/supported & closed-out ATCO Electric’s first 4-party

UG subdivision in Three Hills, AB.- Project Manager for the conversion of the Primary Distribution service in Drumheller

AB’s downtown core from 4160V to 25kV; ~$1.5M (2 year project; <10% over budget, completed on schedule)

Electrical Technologist (Qualified) – Transmission Maintenance PEACE RIVER / DRUMHELLER

Performed safety conscious isolation, construction, preventative maintenance, and commissioning on all critical, substation high voltage (HV) apparatus, that included: P&C, switchgear, power transformers, regulators, and reactor banks (capacitive & inductive) to name a few

Transmission system exposure included, but weren’t limited to:125V DC control/protection systems 240kV69kV (72kV operational) 500kV138kV (144kV operational)

Trained/mentored apprentices in the safe operation, installation, testing, repair, isolation, and maintenance of HV equipment

Provided direction to crews or subcontractor representative(s) and responsible for oversight of safety, quality, cost, and schedule, including daily reports resolution of design problems (RFIs), change orders, and customer provided material and equipment include both Greenfield and Brownfield substations

ACCOMPLISHMENT(S):- Initiated/coordinated/designed/supported & closed-out ATCO Electric’s first 4-party

UG subdivision in Three Hills, AB.- Project Manager for the conversion of the Primary Distribution service in Drumheller

AB’s downtown core from 4160V to 25kV competed on schedule)- Construction/commissioning Lead for the new-build of ATCO Electrics’ Sulfur Point,

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and Zama Transmission Substations

1986-1988

Journeyman Power System Electrician (750V and higher)PEACE RIVER / DRUMHELLER (1988 – 2010)

Performed utility transmission and distribution switching in a safe and efficient manner in conjunction with ATCO’s System Control Centre (SCC) and district Operators in

Charge (OIC) Possessed ATCO Electric LEVEL III SECURITY CLEARANCE (unrestricted access to

conduct any hands-on work for ALL ATCO Electric Transmission and Distribution utility facilities)

Trained and coached junior power system electrical apprentices

Operated within CEC Part I, ECUC, and Oil Field regulations and codes

Journeyman Electrician Installation of residential, commercial, & industrial electrical

Systems as required by CEC Part I

CAREER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Edmonton / Alberta

Alberta Power System Electrician (12085Q), 1990 Alberta Power System Electrician (19423), 1990 Instrumentation Engineering Technology, 1986 – 1987 Electrical Engineering Technology, 1984 – 1986 Alberta Journeyman Electrician Certificate (AB4780), 1981 Inter-provincial Red Seal (J-04-05729), 1981 Alberta Proficiency Certificate (CF 2294), 1981

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)(member in good standing since July 1988)

A CCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Magna IV Engineering (Edmonton)Electrical Technologist (field)Duties included, but not limited to (with respect to electric utilities and O&G):

Maintenance/commissioning/installation of: LV breakers, Multilin motor/generator

protection, electromechanical distribution protection

Systems included: 600/347V, 480/277V, 208/120V

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Prior to leaving Magna IV; commissioned the

new Lethbridge Regional Hospital

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Member of ATCO Electrical Technologist Workshop (1990 – 92, chairperson 1991 – 92) Safety Chairperson Vegreville Region Transmission (Jan. ’94 - March ’95) Representative for APEA as Technical Advisor for the Alberta Electric & Communication

Utility Regulation Committee - ECUSR review counsel (1995 – 98)

Co-chair AltaLink Substation Technologist Workshop (February 2012)

Fall Protection Compliance Training (CSA Z259-16T-04)

H2S Alive (ID#2166244)

OSSA Regional Orientation Program (#SP200613)

Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-09) (reg#11664664)

Wildlife Awareness (ID#2166244)

Suncor Level 1 T&D Substn Awareness (3594848893)

EnMax Crossfield Orientation (01044-00800388)

AltaLink Level 1 Substn Utility Worker

Suncor Site Orientation (585838)

Syncrude Site Orientation (RS181621)