Surjeet Sawhney
About Surjeet Sawhney
Surjeet Sawhney is the Lead Hand Electrical at Cascades in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in industrial automation and system integration, he has a strong background in programming and commissioning PLC and HMI systems.
Work at Cascades
Surjeet Sawhney has been employed at Cascades as Lead Hand Electrical since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing electrical operations and ensuring the effective functioning of electrical systems. His position is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where he has contributed to various projects over the past four years.
Previous Experience at Manitoba Hydro
Prior to his current role, Surjeet Sawhney worked at Manitoba Hydro as an Engineer in Training (EIT) for a duration of six months in 2019. This position provided him with valuable experience in the electrical engineering field, further enhancing his knowledge and skills.
Education and Expertise
Surjeet Sawhney studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, completing the IEEQ Program from 2018 to 2019. His education has equipped him with a solid foundation in electrical principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in industrial automation and system integration.
Background in Electrical Maintenance
Before moving to Canada, Surjeet Sawhney worked for ten years as Manager of Electrical Maintenance at Tube Investments of India Limited from 1998 to 2008 in Chandigarh, India. This role involved overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the reliability of electrical systems.
Technical Skills and Experience
Surjeet Sawhney possesses over 20 years of experience in industrial automation and system integration. He is skilled in programming and commissioning PLC and HMI systems, with extensive hands-on experience in various Allen Bradley PLC hardware. His familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, DH+, and RS232 further enhances his technical capabilities.