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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Training
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Glen Guray

Glen Guray

Senior Project Coordinator/Electrical Engineer/Energy Regulation Officer
Pasig, Metro Manila

Summary

Electrical Engineer and Certified Flexible Power System Specialist with a strong background in energy systems, sustainability, and project management. Proven ability to lead residential and commercial solar PV projects, assess feasibility, and streamline processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a researcher focused on the integration of renewable energy in other sectors, such as agrivoltaic systems.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
3
3

Project Management

6
6

Electrical Engineer

1
1

Energy Regulation

2
2

Research

Work History

Senior Project Coordinator

Vagus Energy Solutions Pty Ltd
Victoria
08.2023 - Current
  • Project Management.

1. Executed the installation and commissioning of 24 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (21 residential and 3 commercial) valued at $644,819.50

2. Oversaw multiple simultaneous projects, maintaining high levels of quality and producing excellent results.

  • Procurement. Led the market research and evaluation of financial and technical proposals for 24 residential and commercial solar PV systems worth $644,819.50, ensuring timely and cost-efficient procurements
  • Financial Analysis. Conducted cost-benefit analyses of solar PV investments, assessing return on investment (ROI), payback periods, and financial feasibility for clients, leading to informed decision-making and optimized project value
  • Environmental Analysis. Assessed the solar PV system's environmental benefits by estimating reductions in fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions based on avoided power plant emissions
  • Innovative Solutions Development. Developed an automated system that streamlined project processing, approval, and monitoring, resulting in a cost reduction of about 5% to 10% and time savings of up to 30%
  • Pre-Installation Works. Managed project documentation and regulatory compliance, including Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) pre-approval requests and submissions for various rebate programs
  • Post-Installation Support. Ensured compliance by submitting grid connection requests to DNSP and energy retailers in Victoria and delivered post-installation support to customer
  • Stakeholder Engagement. Liaised with key stakeholders, including clients, Victorian Government, DNSP, energy retailers, contractors, installers, and suppliers, ensuring seamless project execution
  • Capacity Building. Led training sessions for newly hired employees

Solutions Consultant

Vagus Energy Solutions Pty Ltd
Victoria
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Solution Design. Facilitated the development of tailor-fitted solar PV solutions based on client's specifications in collaboration with the design team
  • Client Engagement. Negotiated with potential clients through demonstration of solar PV solutions
  • Contract Acquisition. Closed the contract for the following projects:

- 15.84kW solar PV system with 12.8kWh battery storage system worth $30,250.00

- 3.52kW solar PV system worth $8,744.00

- Expansion of residential solar PV system worth $3,309.00

Energy Regulation Officer II

ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC)
Pasig
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Leadership. Supervised two (2) Energy Regulation Officer I, one (1) Data Controller, and four (4) Energy Regulation Officer Contractual
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation.

1. Assessed the performance of all grid-connected conventional and renewable power plants in the Philippines, ensuring compliance with existing regulations and national standards (e.g., Philippine Grid Code)

2. Drafted and issued Notices of Noncompliance and Orders to Explain (NNCOE) to over 100 generating plants, demanding strict adherence to existing regulations in the Philippines

3. Evaluated corrective action plans and responses to NNCOE submitted by the following plants:

- SLPGC Coal Power Plants (Circulating Fluidized Bed)

- SLPGC Power Plants (Gas Turbine)

- Masinloc Coal Power Plants

  • Policy Review. Led the amendment of Resolution 9, Series of 2012: A Resolution Adopting the Grid Management Committee (GMC) Rules and Procedures to Govern the Monitoring of Compliance of Grid Users to the Philippine Grid Code
  • Stakeholder Engagement. Coordinated with various generating plants to ensure regulatory compliance and collaborated with government agencies to streamline regulatory processes

Power System Test Engineer

MERALCO
Pasig
11.2018 - 03.2022
  • Electrical Testing. Led the electrical testing during commissioning and preventive maintenance of the following equipment:

1. Substation Equipment (i.e., Power Transformer, Power Circuit Breaker, Potential and Current Transformer, Power Cable, Neutral Reactor, Disconnect Switches, Insulator, Switchgear, Capacitor Bank)

2. Distribution/Customer Equipment (i.e., Padmounted Transformer, Padmounted Switchgear, Power Cable, Vault-type Transformer)

3. Subtransmission Equipment (i.e., Power Cables, Insulator) 4. Special Line Equipment (i.e., Remote-controlled line recloser, Remote-controlled line switches, Automatic Voltage Regulator, Line Capacitor)

  • Leadership. Led a three-man crew during the conduct of the abovementioned electrical tests
  • Modelling and Simulation. Conducted load flow analysis and short circuit studies through PSSE and ETAP while in Network Asset Planning Office
  • Standards. Conducted electrical testing to evaluate the performance and condition of all electrical equipment within MERALCO's franchise, ensuring compliance with national and international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEC) for reliability and safety
  • Strategic Planning and Scheduling. Coordinated the daily schedule of five (5) engineers, five (5) lead technician and five (5) technician and acted as 24/7-point person for emergency and equipment failure requests across all franchise locations, including during the pandemic and severe weather conditions
  • Project Management. Facilitated the administration and execution of multiple electric capital projects (ECPs) aimed at improving the reliability of distribution systems within MERALCO's franchise areas
  • Innovation Solutions Development. Led the development of a real-time data management infrastructure, improving asset management and predictive maintenance capability of all departments of MERALCO
  • Stakeholder Engagement. Led the coordination with internal teams, external clients, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution of equipment testing, integration, and deployment
  • Capacity Building. Spearheaded the training of over 20 engineers and technicians in specialized equipment testing
  • Factory Acceptance Test. Led the factory acceptance test of various electrical equipment to ensure compliance with national and international standards
  • Cadet Engineer Training and Immersion. Completed a five-month cadetship program on energy sourcing and network asset planning

Electrical Engineer

LINKENERGIE' INDUSTRIES CO. INC.
Pasig
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Electrical Design. Led the design of the load schedule, cable routing layout, single line diagram, and electrical schematic drawings for the following projects:

- Las Piñas Water Reclamation Facility Project

- Carmen Water Treatment Plant Project

- Philhydro-Norzagaray Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project

- Taguig North Effluent Lift Station Project

  • Technical Evaluation. Led the evaluation of electrical designs vis-à-vis compliance with national standards and client's technical specifications
  • Project Bidding.

1. Led the participation in pre-qualification, pre-bid, and bid conferences for potential projects with Manila Water/Maynilad.

2. Delivered financial and technical proposals, including work schedule, detailed cost estimates, single line diagram, and electrical cable layouts for the Maynilad/Manila Water projects

  • Stakeholder Engagement. Collaborated with civil works, consulting, and legal project teams, ensuring seamless implementation of the various projects

Education

Master of Sustainability Science - Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative

The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
10.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering

University of The Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines
06.2012 - 01.2018

Skills

Technical Writing

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Affiliations

  • Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), 2018 - present
  • UPLB Engineering Society, 2016 - present

Licensure Examinations And Certifications

Safety Officer 2 (SO2)

PEME Consultancy, Inc., September 2019

Certified Flexible Power System Specialist

The Renewables Academy AG, November 2018

Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination 

Professional Regulation Commission, September 2018

Training

Solshare: System, SLD Design, Installation and Commissioning

 Allume, July 2024

Solar Awareness for Tradespeople

GSES Global Sustainable Energy Solutions, June 2023

Thermal Power Plant Performance Testing

PowerEDGE, August 2022

MERALCO Training on Alert & State of Energy Procedure (ASEP)

MERALCO, July 2021

Special Line Equipment Training Courses (Lecturer)

MERALCO, September 2020

Basic Occupational Safety and Health

PEME Consultancy, Inc., September 2019

Certified Flexible Power System Specialist (CFPSS)

The Renewables Academy AG, May 2018 - November 2018

Civic Engagement

2030 Youth Force in the Philippines Inc. (YFPH)

Member of Education and Research Committee -  2017 to present

Key Accomplishments:

  • Contributed to drafting project proposal templates
  • Assisted in formulating evaluation criteria for project proposals.

Meralco Networks Volunteer Group

Member - July 2020 to August 2020

Key Accomplishments:

  • Addressed customer queries outside regular hours
  • Resolved issues related to billing.

Timeline

Senior Project Coordinator

Vagus Energy Solutions Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Solutions Consultant

Vagus Energy Solutions Pty Ltd
06.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Sustainability Science - Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative

The University of Tokyo
10.2022 - 09.2024

Energy Regulation Officer II

ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC)
03.2022 - 09.2022

Power System Test Engineer

MERALCO
11.2018 - 03.2022

Electrical Engineer

LINKENERGIE' INDUSTRIES CO. INC.
03.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering

University of The Philippines Los Baños
06.2012 - 01.2018
Glen GuraySenior Project Coordinator/Electrical Engineer/Energy Regulation Officer