Dayakarn Sandhu
Electrical Engineering Department Manager @Indus Automation
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WORK HISTORY
Electrical Engineering Department Manager @Indus Automation
Winnipeg, MB, CA
Designed and managed the work of designing industrial control panels for schools, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, aerated lagoons, various manufacturing plants, lift stations, booster stations, mines, etc- Designed for applications such as emergency shutdown, lighting control, hydraulic automation, HVAC control, machining, food and material processing, level control & pumping, etc- Reviewed completed control panel designs for functionality, client specification requirements, and CSA 286 requirements prior to client submission- Ensured control panels held quality control standards and met CSA 286 (Industrial Control Panels and Assemblies) standards- Managed upgrade of company\'s CSA certification, including design, procedure development, document preparation, and liaison with CSA representative- Managed rollout of company-wide changes required as part of CSA upgrade- Guided CSA representatives through physical CSA Certification audits- Interviewed and hired electrical designer/drafters and summer students- Managed drafting and engineering resource allocation of projects- Prioritized and delegated projects by deadlines and workloads- Designed motor starter circuits, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Input/ Output (I/O) points, and various hardwired simplex and duplex pump circuits using AutoCAD Electrical- Managed the development and implementation of numerous custom company programs to streamline and automate internal processes- Managed the development and implementation of an Excel Project Management workbook utilizing numerous custom Macros to track project submittals, deadlines, completion dates, purchasing, and manufacturing- Managed the development and implementation of numerous custom Excel Macros to streamline and automate various aspects of AutoCAD Electrical design, improving select task efficiency by over 800%
EDUCATION
Oak Park High School
Diploma
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering - Power and Energy Systems Focus; Minor in Management
SKILLS
ABOUT DAYAKARN SANDHU
Dayakarn brings clients’ and owners’ visions for their buildings and process plants to life.On a daily basis, Dayakarn focuses on delivering maximum value to clients in terms of satisfaction, efficiency, expertise, and performance, positioning himself as more than just an electrical engineer but as the trusted face clients seek out when they need to bring a vision to reality. Through a history of successfully and unsuccessfully designing and administering construction for a wide range of commercial and industrial projects, he has built strong client relationships grounded in transparency and continuous learning. Clients understand that every setback is treated as an opportunity to improve, reinforcing his philosophy of never falling down, only “falling up.”Dayakarn believes that all clients – whether architects, institutions, businesses, or individual owners – deserve to work with an engineer who understands their needs and consistently pursues improvement and growth. He recognizes the uncertainty and risk involved in choosing the right professional for a project, yet feedback from project leaders and stakeholders indicates that the “bus driver” of every team he has joined has been pleased to have him on board.Committed to far more than basic competence, Dayakarn strives for outstanding performance and maintains a relentless focus on becoming the best possible version of himself. He evaluates his progress daily, considering how to strengthen relationships, expand technical knowledge, and refine workflows and habits. With a deliberate growth mindset and the understanding that his future self will look back on his current capabilities as a starting point, he continually enhances his ability to sit at the forefront of clients’ minds and bring more of their visions to life.\"A scientist looks at the world and tries to explain what he sees. An engineer looks at the world and tries to supply what he sees is missing.\"- G.F.C. Rogers
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