Nicholas Kirton, MSc, CEM, P.E.

Systems Engineer (Electrical) for Barbados Light and Power Company

Christ Church, Barbados

About

A registered professional Electrical Engineer in Barbados with a passion for energy efficiency, renewable energy and reliability engineering, with a background in effectively managing the maintenance and upgrades of industrial equipment. Also in possession of excellent analytical and design skills which are both amplified by a team player and a can-do attitude.

Experience

  • Systems Engineer at The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer at Barbados Water Authority
    May 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Assist with the management of the operations and maintenance section • Prepare reports, estimates, cost analysis data and budgets • Supervising and assigning work to employees • Developing of programmes or decision support tools to analyse information for decision making Conduct research and engineering design on assigned projects or problems and submit reports for review • Reviewing adequacy of pump and motor protection and submitting reports on findings with recommended solutions • Reviewing and approving renewable energy projects • Reviewing quality of grounding at pumping stations and submit reports on findings with recommendations • Review power quality of electrical systems at pumping stations and submit reports on the findings of with respect to the harmonics and recommend solutions • submitting weekly progress reports on assigned projects Development of performance indicators for operations under best industry practices • Reviewing historical energy consumption and water abstraction rates for pumping stations and identifying cost of electricity per cubic meter • Reviewing pumping operations in conjunction with energy consumption and determining the most cost effective tariffs to operate under and most efficient way to operate stations • Identifying new technologies and tools to cut operating cost, improve operating efficiencies etc.

  • The Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) Group (Newton, Christ Church, Barbados)
    • Engineering Supervisor
      Feb 2017 - Sep 2017 · 8 mos

      • Achieved compliance with the safety standards and guidelines to ensure workplace safety. • Effectively troubleshoot and rectified plant machinery related issues in a timely manner. • Assisted with the technical evaluation of personnel and recommend and/or deliver training as required. • Supervised a team to ensure the effective execution of all maintenance (planned, corrective, preventative and predictive) activates to plant equipment, utilities and facilities. • Improved the reliability of plant equipment by devolving, implementing and reviewing maintenance procedures and checklist. • Assisted with the preparation of the annual budget and the management of maintenance costs. • Minimized downtime by identifying and assisting with procurement of critical spares and tools. • Generated and presented reports for management review as required. • Assisted with the planning and coordination for the installation, commissioning and modification of new and existing equipment.

    • Asset Care Zone Leader
      May 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Ensured mechanical efficiency targets as defined by management are attained. • Developed corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all equipment in the zone. • Developed annual overhaul programs for the zone. • Ensured that all critical spare parts, tools and manuals are available. • Generated and presented reports for management review as required. • Assisted with the technical evaluation of all personnel working in the zone and deliver training as required. • Supervised designated asset care personnel and contractors.

    • Automation Specialist
      Jul 2012 - Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Prepared periodic evaluation reports for automated systems using in manufacturing. • Preformed investigations of manufacturing deviations and anomalies related to automation hardware and software. • Implemented hardware and software changes and upgrades. • Managed small projects related to corrective actions or equipment performance improvement. • Programed Programmable logic controllers (PLC) and Human machine interface (HMI) applications for automated process equipment. • Preformed calibrations and instrumentation verification protocols on equipment and electronic components. • Assisted in all areas of plant maintenance as required.

  • Student Assistant at University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
    Jan 2012 - May 2012 · 5 mos

    • Monitored and assisted first year students as they conducted lab experiments. • Assisted with the safety of students by ensuring they followed lab procedures.

  • Assistant Engineer at ESSCO Barbados - Electric Sales & Service Ltd.
    Oct 2006 - Jun 2007 · 9 mos

    • Prepared drawings for use by the office, work site and clients. • Laid out of work on the site and coordination with workmen. • Monitored quality to ensure compliance to industry standards and project specifications. • Created and managed an inventory system for the project.