William Gruber

Electrical Project Manager

William is a skilled electrical engineer with over 22 years of experience in electrical power systems.
Based
Vancouver, British Columbia
Languages
English

One of the most rewarding aspects of delivering a successful project is motivating and inspiring others to give their best. Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM).

His expertise spans power system design, project management, maintenance, and system operations, focusing on equipment upgrades and rehabilitation in generating stations, substations, and spillway gates.

Throughout his career, William has contributed to large-scale projects, some with budgets reaching up to $250 million. His notable involvements include the BC Hydro Revelstoke Unit 5 Balance-of-Plant Tender Package and the Metro Vancouver Jervis Power System Upgrade.

One of William's core strengths lies in his knowledge of electrical systems within hydro-generating stations. This expertise encompasses a wide range of components, from generators, transformers, and turbines to cooling water systems, exciters, governors, switchgear, spillway gates, and intake gates.

He has a proven track record of managing capital projects, ensuring they adhere to defined scopes, schedules, and budgets. He also has expertise in preparing Electricity Purchase Agreements (EPAs) and recently prepared a renewal report for the Moresby Lake Hydro Facility in Sandpit, BC.

William holds registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and a Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.

Country experience:

  • Canada
  • Jamaica