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Lasse Rekonen

Västerås,U

Summary

Knowledgeable Lead Engineer offering more than 20 years of power quality engineering project lead management. Proven history of STATCOM and Synchronous Condenser project success by leveraging electrical design skills. Cost-effective and performance-driven leader with expertise in risk management and time critical projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy AB
08.2018 - Current

Lead Engineer Hybrid Synchronous Condenser Project(H-SC) 2023- ongoing

  • 2 identical H-SC´s consisting of 183 MVAr STATCOM and +137/-58 MVAr SC for each H-SC
  • 3 winding transformer connected to SPEN 400 kV network in Eccles substation, Scotland
  • With purposes to support UK power grid during shutdown of nuclear and thermal power stations. Such as voltage and frequency support
  • Establish cooperation between customer, stakeholders and local organization


System Design Engineer STATCOM project to New Zealand

  • 165 MVAr STATCOM.
  • Voltage support to the 110 kV grid
  • Design of all HV and MV components


Lead Engineer Hybrid Synchronous Condenser Project (H-SC) 2018-2020

  • The world’s first H-SC which combines two existing technologies, a Synchronous Condenser (SC) and a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM).
  • A collaboration project with Scottish Power
  • With purposes to support UK power grid during shutdown of nuclear and thermal power stations. Such as voltage and frequency support
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.

Design Coordinator

ABB Inc
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Ensured adherence to brand standards across all designs, maintaining a coherent design across the company.
  • Arranged tender meetings between Center of Competence(CoC) and local HUB.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for potential contracts
  • Used E3 CAD tool to create tender documentation

Manager Electrical Design

ABB FACTS AB
10.2011 - 06.2016
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering

University West
Trollhättan, Sweden

Skills

  • Electrical Safety
  • STATCOM technology
  • Synchronous Condenser competence
  • HV/MV component design
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Electrical Engineering Standards

Certification

Full Authorization, Level A, National Electrical Safety Board

Languages

Swedish, Finnish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy AB
08.2018 - Current

Design Coordinator

ABB Inc
07.2016 - 08.2018

Manager Electrical Design

ABB FACTS AB
10.2011 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering

University West
Lasse Rekonen