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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
A. Occupational Experience
Over thirty-nine years
of public utility experience evaluating the technical and economic feasibility
of additions and modifications to electrical, communication and gas
systems. Hands-on working experience of all disciplines and practices
involving design and construction of electric distribution and transmission
systems, gas distribution systems and communication systems.
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Design
of both overhead and underground electric distribution and
transmission as well as gas distribution systems.
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Supervised construction,
planning, design and Right-of-Way personnel.
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Assigned to provide formal
training to new associates in the above disciplines.
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Three years as On-Duty Supervisor which
provided non business hour supervision to correct outage problems
and other events involving utility facilities.
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Designed distribution and transmission
systems for both private and military installations.
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Design of communication distribution
systems, both fiber and copper cable.
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Familiar with standard line inspection
procedures required by General Order 95 and the NESC.
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Familiar with industry
standard tree trimming procedures and trimming requirements.
B. Publications and Instruction
Extensive knowledge of
California's Public Utility Commission General Order 95 for overhead
construction, and General Order 128 for underground construction. Have
knowledge also of FED and CAL OSHA, National Electric Code, National
Electric Safety Code (NESC) and Title 8 Industrial Relations Subchapter
5 "Electrical Safety Orders".
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Provided General Order 95 and joint use of utility
facilities training to San Diego Gas & Electric Co., Pacific Bell,
General Telephone and Cable Television Companies.
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Developed
training aids and lesson plans for the above seminars.
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Provided training to foreman, supervisors, planners
and designers concerning climbing and working space, guy sectionalizing,
high voltage signs and vertical clearances.
C. Credentials
President of Geodanlis
Consultants Incorporated which assists Engineers, Builders and the Construction
Industry with the utility portion (gas, electric telephone and cable
TV) of the design and development for a project.
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Provide coordination between builders, developers and
the utility companies.
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Review projects
for schedule efficiency and cost effectiveness, coordinating the designs
of all involved utility companies.
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Design of
electrical transmission and distribution systems.
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Design of
communication distribution systems.
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Qualified design contractor for electric overhead and
underground distribution systems.
D. Background
Expert witness for legal
firms regarding accidents involving electric power systems or electrocutions.
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Provide assistance with
Cal and Fed OSHA, Army Corp of Engineers Safety Manual, NESC and G.O.
95 requirements.
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Explained the
nature of utility operating procedures and standards.
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Assisted both
plaintiffs and defendants in various cases.
E. Previous Expert Witness
Services
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Tree conflicts with overhead power lines and resulting
injury.
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Crane activities
and contacts with overhead power lines.
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Fallen overhead
conductors (wires) resulting in fires and property loss.
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Construction
of buildings in proximity to overhead power lines.
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Property
fires and damage resulting from failure of utility facilities.
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Small boat
contacts with overhead power and telephone lines.
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Third party contacts with electrical facilities that
were energized by error.
F. Affiliations
As a member of the BIA
and the Utility Task Force we keep abreast with current changes by the
utility companies and have a voice in the direction of the changes.
As a member of the Public
Utility Commission Rules Committee for General Order 95/128 we have
access to the latest changes involving construction clearances and requirements.
We also hold a membership
in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Additionally we are qualified,
and currently work as an outside design contractor for SDGE which allows
us to stay up to date as changes in design and costs occur. As
a result our service is a greater value to you.
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