Scott Richards
@scottrichards
Communications Engineer at Newfoundland Power modernizing substation networks and leading capital communications and physical security projects.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
At Newfoundland Power, I develop telecommunications engineering standards and lead communications design, procurement, and construction for substation capital projects. I also support IT/OT networks and lead physical security modernization initiatives.
At Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro, I chaired the Telecommunications Opportunity Committee, evaluating infrastructure monetization opportunities, and assisted with commissioning IP and OTN networks. I also led a VHF radio replacement project and contributed to the Muskrat Falls commissioning and closeout.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications Engineer
Newfoundland Power
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Develops corporate engineering standards for telecom assets, leads capital projects, and provides technical support for IT/OT networks and physical security modernization.
Communications Engineer
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Chaired the Telecommunications Opportunity Committee, formulated engineering scopes and budgets for multi-year capital projects, and supported commissioning and troubleshooting of telecom networks.
Test Engineer
General Dynamics
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Engineered custom RF test stations for Combat Net Radios and authored technical documentation for the Canadian Military.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Activities and societies: IEEE Student Project Demonstration Award (2018)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, class of 2018.
SANS Institute
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP), Industrial Cyber Security
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP) certification from SANS Institute.
Google AI Professional Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Google AI Professional Certificate and Google Project Management Professional Certificate.
Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Project Management
Google Project Management Professional Certificate.
Fortinet
Fortinet NSE3, Network Security
Fortinet NSE3 certification.
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
Skills
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