Yi Zhang
MANOSQUE
Summary
Accomplished electrical engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in the design, management, and implementation of high-voltage and low-voltage systems. Expertise in driving international projects within multicultural settings, focusing on technical excellence through strategic leadership and innovative problem-solving. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and process optimization while maintaining a commitment to safety protocols. Highly skilled in project management, data analysis, and conflict resolution, dedicated to fostering collaboration and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Distribution Engineer
ITER
11.2023 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Contributed to the planning, coordination, and execution of the Static Electrical Network (SSEN) system, ensuring alignment with ITER's strategic goals and operational requirements
- System Oversight: Directed the design, development, and integration of static state electrical network configurations, leading the interface coordination across multidisciplinary teams to support the Tokamak Complex and other critical systems
- Project and Contract Management: Served as technical lead for EUDA procurement packages, overseeing contract execution, budget adherence, and alignment with quality and safety standards
- Baseline Design Management: Led the 2024 Baseline electrical system updates, ensuring full compliance with international standards (IEC, IEEE, NF)
- Delivered on time and within scope while managing risks effectively
- Quality Control and Testing: Supervised design verification processes and led factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, and operational commissioning of electrical systems
- Team Collaboration: Acted as a key liaison among various IO and DA project and technical teams, supporting the management, fostering collaboration, mentoring engineers, and driving team performance
Electrical Engineer
ITER
11.2013 - 10.2023
- Oversaw interfaces with power users for seamless technical integration and coordinated operations while meeting safety regulations.
- Performed electrical engineering for multiple SSEN power load centers, encompassing 22kV high voltage, step-down transformers, 400V low voltage, I&C automation, and auxiliary systems.
- Proficient in understanding technical specifications, ensuring safety compliance, and managing operations within ITER SSEN and PPEN power networks.
- Participating in the integrated commissioning coordination activities at the ITER site, actively contributing to the availability and progress of power supply for construction and commissioning needs.
- Developed technical specifications and monitored implementation to ensure adherence to requirements for various electrical installation projects.
- Administered and collaborated on the execution design of task packages for electrical network installations.
- Coordinated efforts among EUDA, OPD commissioning teams, project controllers, and IO collaborators to ensure project schedules were met by providing power supplies based on staged requirements.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes, adapting to the evolving project context.
- Held the position of Electrical Operation Supervisor and served as the responsible officer for LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) in various electrical power centers.
Electrical and I&C Lead Engineer
ALSTOM Nuclear
06.2008 - 09.2013
- Responsible of electrical and I&C design for Nuclear Power Plants EDG system, including 1E class and N1E Class installatins, mainly according to standards RCC-E, IEEE, NF C and partially GOST (for Russian project).
- In charge of or participated the engineering design in following nuclear power projects: Flamanville III (France), Olkiluoto 3 (Finland), • Taishan 1&2 (China), Hongyanhe 1~5 (China), Ningde 1~4 (China); Fangchenggang 3&4 (China), and Changjiang 1,2&5 (China), etc.
- Worked closely with the owners for technical clarifications, interface updates, design optimization, site modification, etc., in order to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and quality aspects.
- Participated the factory tests and site tests of nuclear class electrical equipment.
- Provided on site construction coordination and supervision in Nuclear power plants Taishan and Changjiang.
Operation Engineer and Project Coordinator
CHN Energy
10.2002 - 05.2008
- Served as an electrical operation engineer at a power plant, overseeing various components such as steam generators, step-up/step-down transformers, MV/LV distribution systems, 220kV & 110kV substations, and the corresponding DCS control system. Also participated in shift duties.
- Acted as the electrical commissioning/operation services coordinator for client-supervised power plants in projects such as Hiswa (Yemen), Cilacap (Indonesia), Vendanta (India), Haiphong (Vietnam), Mukah (Malaysia), among others. Responsibilities included providing technical support for compiling and reviewing electrical operation & maintenance manuals. • Prepared technical documentation for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Supervised the construction and pre-commissioning of electrical distribution centers and substations. • Collaborated with clients and subcontractors to ensure project schedule control and implementation quality. Provided on-site electrical operation training for new operators, covering both theory and practical aspects.
- Organized and led training courses in collaboration with subcontractors, including ABB Beijing and Siemens Suzhou.
- Organized staff recruitment for overseas commercial-commissioning projects.
Education
Master of Administration -
Wuhan University
China01.2013
Bachelor of Electrical and Automation -
Wuhan University
China01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Leadership and Team Development
- Electrical System Design and Integration
- Project and Quality Management
- Procurement and Contract Oversight
- Risk Mitigation and Safety Compliance
- Testing, Commissioning, and Operational Readiness
- Multinational Collaboration and Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Leadership
- Relationship building
Certification
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Project Management
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
- 615 Series Relay Programming and Setting
- Electrical Accreditation
Languages
- Chinese, Native
- English, Fluent
- French, B1
Timeline
Power Distribution Engineer
ITER
11.2023 - Current
Electrical Engineer
ITER
11.2013 - 10.2023
Electrical and I&C Lead Engineer
ALSTOM Nuclear
06.2008 - 09.2013
Operation Engineer and Project Coordinator
CHN Energy
10.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Administration -
Wuhan University
Bachelor of Electrical and Automation -
Wuhan University
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