Darren Packer
Bristol
Summary
Over 25 years of experience with design and implementation of electrical Installations in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. In depth knowledge and understanding of PV Technology with experience of >30MW ground mounted plants with both central and decentralised inverters. I am a pro-active, with a keen interest in renewable energies and a strong technical understanding and ability. A versatile Engineer specialising in both AC/DC low voltage electrical system repair and maintenance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Electrician
Self-Employed
06.2012 - Current
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceway's.
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
- Strong technical understanding of AC/DC electrical systems and communications networks
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
Project Manager
Lightsource
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Main project was to organize a 300 inverter swap out to meet PAC within time frame.
- Manage relationships local subcontractors when required, (CCTV, HV, LV, Data and security)
- Provide reports on tasks undertaken by me and information gained from contractors
- Delivered a Total Generation Meter swap out for the total portfolio of PV sites
Electrical Electrician
KPN
Dubai
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Contracted to Install/Connect HV/LV RMC/Plant Room in Dubai International Airport Phase 3.
Service Technician
SMA Solar UK
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Provided technical level support to customers for Medium/High power solutions
- Supported and Commissioned high power centralised inverters
- Dealt with issues regarding G59/2 certification with both DNO and Customers
- Supported SMA Italy, Hellas, Benelux with commissioning and “Get Well” projects
- Trained in SMA Off grid, Wind and PV solutions including communication requirements
- Familiar with O & M procedures and requirements for Feed In Tariff duration
- Provide training for installers and end users for installations, commissioning and Grid guard.
Electrician/Supervisor
Self Employed
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Worked in Canada on an Oil sands project on containment/connections up to 11KV
- Undertook a maintenance contract to maintain M&S HVAC and O&M procedures
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre installation of an intelligent lighting system(dahlia)
- Installations of Cisco teleconference systems into TYCO HQ
- Experience of the design and specification of electrical works
- Able to detect and solve electrical faults on various electrical installations.
Field Commissioning Engineer
Motorola
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Works included the installation and testing of UPS AC/DC systems
- Experience of testing PCB boards and replacing parts to component level
- Worked on “Get Well “ projects in Morocco, Malaysia and Germany
- Experience in complying detailed reports for the use of the optimisation team
- Experience of Switch room installations with coaxial and fibre cable.
Partner
R and D electrical
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Formed a partnership to provide quality labour for a wide range of clients
- Undertook domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations
- Work included installing fire alarms, security alarms and commissioning thereafter
Field Data Engineer
Ellis Tylin
09.1995 - 01.1998
- Undertook Cat 5 Installations for office and commercial premises
- Experience of commissioning RS485,ethernet
- Able to detect and solve faults on local area networks and communications equipment
Engineering Apprenticeship
Avco Engineering
07.1991 - 01.1995
- Work involved maintenance of Fanuc CNC lathes, grinders and mills
- Carried out refurbishment on plant as required
- Gained experience of processing and packaging equipment
- Carried out routine, Breakdown and preventative maintenance.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Electro-Mech Maintenance Engineer
EITB
UK1995
Skills
- DC installation, fault finding and testing
- Solar PV experience commissioning large MW ground mount both central and decentralised
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- An excellent understanding of Solar PV as well as off grid/Battery technology
Timeline
Electrician
Self-Employed
06.2012 - Current
Project Manager
Lightsource
01.2012 - 05.2012
Electrical Electrician
KPN
09.2011 - 01.2012
Service Technician
SMA Solar UK
01.2011 - 08.2011
Electrician/Supervisor
Self Employed
01.2004 - 12.2010
Field Commissioning Engineer
Motorola
01.2000 - 01.2004
Partner
R and D electrical
02.1998 - 01.2000
Field Data Engineer
Ellis Tylin
09.1995 - 01.1998
Engineering Apprenticeship
Avco Engineering
07.1991 - 01.1995
NVQ Level 3 - Electro-Mech Maintenance Engineer
EITB
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