SHALVA Chkhaidze

Over 10 years of work experience in commercial operations and project management. Fluent in French and Russian. Specialization in electrical control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interface. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Programmable Logic Controllers: KMC Control Systems, Allen-Bradley (CompactLogix and ControlLogix–RS Logix 5000, SLC500–RSLogix500, PLC5–RSLogix5), Omron–CX Programmer
• Understanding of Siemens and GE PLCs
• Human Machine Interface: Panel Builder 32 for PV550, Factory Talk Site/Machine Editions (RS View Studio) for PV+, CX Designer, DDE/OPC, control through Excel • Variable Frequency Drives
• Electrical AutoCAD
• Circuit analysis
• Power distribution and voltage regulation
• Fault analysis, protection and control
• Useful statistical tools
• Project management
• Over 10 years of international work experience in operations
• Fluent in French and Russian

Building Automation Systems Technician                                                             Jan 2022 – Oct 2022

AIRON (BGIS Group of Companies), Ottawa, ON

• Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation of electrical / communication networks in HVAC Systems
• KMC Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Niagara AX Workbench Programming
• Field instrumentation, Variable Frequency Drives, communication network systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) computer work stations
• Customer service and daily interaction with general contractors and subcontractors 

Electronic-optronic Technician                                                                            Aug 2021 – Nov 2021

Ministry of Defence of Canada, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

• BMQ (Basic Military Qualification) 

High Power Laser Sales Specialist                                                                         Jun 2020 – Jul 2021

Allied Scientific Pro, Gatineau, QC

• Sales and marketing of lasers with the output of up to 1kw power

Automation Technologist                                                                                       Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

ISI Controls Systems, Montreal, QC

• Preparation of electrical and automation drawings in AutoCAD
• Communication with the engineers of customer companies
• Participation in project meetings
• Collection of information for converting it into drawings

Power Systems Operator Apprentice                                                                     Jul 2018 – Mar 2019

Ainsworth Power Construction, Toronto, ON

• Successful completion of the Toronto Hydro’s Power System Controller Apprentice training 
• Toronto Hydro Work Protection Code training – IHSA 
• Fault analysis and outage management – minimization by sectionalizing distribution feeders
• Obtaining and completing Hold-Offs, preparing Order to Operate (OTO) switching 
  • Usage of the NMS (Network Management System) and the SCADA computer systems

Project Manager and Renovator                                                                             Nov 2016 – Jul 2018

Luka Painting, Toronto, ON

• Manage home renovation projects, participate in the working process, assist the owner in project pricing

Practical Projects for Graduation                                                                           Jan 2016 – May 2016

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

• Automatic control of the liquid level in a tank using Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5000 with the PID mode and a motor driven by the Variable Frequency Drive 
• 3 phase motor speed control using PLC 5, Omron, RS Logix 5000 and respective Human Machine Interface systems
• Design and construction of a control panel for a 3 phase AC induction motor for its speed regulation by means of Wye and Delta connections

Electrical Technician (Summer Internship)                                                         Jun 2015 – Aug 2015

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

• Planned and drafted the design for mounting the mobile PLC stations for the laboratory of Humber College used by over 100 students every year
• Wired and tested the systems before utilization
• Cut, assembled, soldered and constructed the structure of the PLC terminals 

Project Manager and Renovator                                                                              May 2012 – Jun 2013

Luka Painting, Toronto, ON

• Managed home renovation projects, participated in the working process, assisted the owner in project pricing

References Available Upon Request

Electrical Engineering Technology – Control Systems                                        Sep 2013 – May 2016 

Associate’s Degree (Honours and Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence – GPA 93%)

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON

Supply Chain Management Post-Grad Diploma (Honours)                                  Sep 2011 – May 2012

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON