About Us
Our Team
Principals:
Gary L. Ford
John Meehan
Mark Vainberg
Associates:
W.J. (Bill) Bergman
John Lackey
Izy Polishchuk
Brian F. McConville
Tim Molony
Gary Walters
Lou Cappa
Dennis Hines
Izy Polishchuk, M.Sc.Eng., P.Eng.
Izy is a transformer specialist with extensive transformer design and manufacturing knowledge and utility experience in the power transformer specification, procurement and application. With over 40 years of experience working for both utilities and manufacturers Izy demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering, technology and business challenges.
View Extended CVKey Expertise
- Application; specifications; tender evaluation; design review and approval; factory test plans; plant inspections; installation and maintainability of Power Transformers used in Utility, Power Generating Stations and Industrial applications.
- Transformer failure analysis / Transformer monitoring strategies
- Maintenance strategies for Power Transformers / Installation procedures for Power Transformers
Education
- M. Science (Electrical Engineering) Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI),Russia
- Co-authored technical papers and the IAEA hydroelectric generator upgrading/uprating guidelines.
Experience
2015 - Current
Senior Associate, PowerNex Associates Inc.
Expert Transformer Technical services for station equipment for Canadian and US Generation, Transmission and Distribution utilities.
2001-2014
Senior Materiel Management Engineer, Hydro One
Responsible for activities pertaining to power transformer and shunt reactors engineering: Administer the power transformer work program for Hydro One; Development of transformer and shunt reactor specifications up to 500 kV class equipment; Conduct design review meetings with suppliers; Drawing and factory inspection and test approval process; Approve final test reports; Direct tender evaluations and recommend engineering strategy to supply chain; Conduct factory audits; Develop procedures for factory and internal Hydro One inspection; Provide technical directions to maintenance, operating, station design and supply chain functions; Coordinate equipment and power system applications; Conduct failure investigations and recommend technical solutions; Conducted a study with transformer vendors to assess transformer capabilities to survive the impact of geo-magnetically induced currents; Assess and verify with operations real-time transformer limited time ratings
1997 - 2001
General Manager, Power Transformer Div., Delta Transformers
Responsibilities: Operations activities and P&L; Implementation of ISO 9001 quality program; Design, application engineering and manufacturing; Marketing and procurement functions
1989-1997
Instrument Transformer Division, Trench Electric Limited
Product Manager Responsibilities: Product positioning in global markets; Tendering activity; Technical support to sales and promotions; Acquisition and operations due-diligence activities; Tender negotiations with utility, industrial and OEM’s companies Engineering Manager Responsibilities: Design engineering; Product development; Test and QA departments; Technology transfer from acquired/affiliated entities
1986-1989
Senior Proposition Engineer, Transelectrix Technology/ABB
Responsibilities: Preparation of technical design/information when tendering power transformers to major utilities and industrial customers; Design of oil insulated shunt reactors to 500kV class; Participate in contract negotiations with potential customers
1977-1986
Senior Design Engineer, Westinghouse Canada Ltd
Responsibilities: Design of large power transformers to 500kV class; Design of oil insulated shunt reactors to 500kV class; Performing electric and magnetic field analysis to verify major insulation structures and field distribution internal to the transformer; Selection of transformer components and accessories; Preparation of type and routine test programs to meet industry standard and customer requirements; Providing assistance to manufacturing and test departments
1975-1977
Design Engineer, Federal Pioneer Limited
Responsibilities: Design of medium power transformers to 245kV class; Design of insulation structures and prepared manufacturing specifications for coil winding and assembly; Preparation of type and routine test programs to meet industry standard and customer requirements; Providing assistance to manufacturing and test departments
Relevant Skills
- Application; specification; tender evaluation; design review and approval; factory test plans; plant inspections; and installation and maintainability of Power Transformers used in Utility, Power Generating Stations and Industrial applications.
- Transformer Life Cycle Management and Condition Assessment studies
- Transformer failure analysis.
- Maintenance strategies for Power Transformers
- Installation procedures for Power Transformers
- Transformer monitoring strategies
- Transformer Training Seminars
- Response to field questions and emergencies
- Application, specification and installation of load tapchanger transformers.
- Application, specification, design approval and installation of Silicone / R-Temp fluid indoor and Power Dry-Type Transformers up to 10 MVA. Conversant with CSA, IEEE, ANSI, and IEC Transformer Standards and Guides.
Licenses
- Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
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