Ian Chanitz is an experienced engineering professional with a focus on electrical engineering and transmission operations. Currently serving as an Interconnection and Transmission Specialist at Ormat Technologies, Inc. since December 2022, Ian previously held roles at PPL Corporation, where responsibilities included Transmission Operations Engineer and Support Engineer from October 2019 to February 2023. Ian's prior experience includes a position as Control System Engineer at Multi-Dimensional Integration, emphasizing troubleshooting PLCs and integrating engineering control systems for automated supply chains. Additionally, an internship as an Electrical Engineer at the US Army Corps of Engineers provided exposure to field inspections and engineering project management. Ian holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University.