Saudi Electricity Company

•	Tested and commissioned Transformers (2MVA to 510MVA), 13.8KV/6.9KV/480V AC and 230V DC switchgear, 18KV Generator Circuit Breaker, Generators (208MW), UPS, Diesel Generators(2.7MW), Generator Relay Panel (GRP), HT/ LT AC (Direct on-line and Variable speed drives) and DC motors. 
•	Has commissioned electrical protection schemes, Schneider Electric (MICOM P142, P143, P242) and GE-Multilin relays.
•	Commissioned GE excitation (EX2100e) and LCI systems (LS2100e) for GE 7FA gas turbines.
•	Proficient in the use of Primary/secondary injection equipment for relay testing such as Omicron CMC 256, Freja 300 & CPC 100.
•	Analysed trip incidents of Simple cycle power units and provided remedial measures.
•	Led a cross-functional team of commissioning and construction for the walk down of the installed equipment prior to energization. 
•	Reviewed and coordinated vendor design documents, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams to ensure compliance with site requirements. 
•	Coordinated with the construction department to close the Punch lists and NCRs of Electrical systems prior to energization. 
•	Coordinated with project engineering teams for design change requests and commissioning activities.
•	Reviewed as-built drawings, turnover packages and handover documents submitted by the project team.
•	Prepared daily reports and monthly departmental reports. 
•	Prepared Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports for air compressor switchgears and implemented the findings, that reduced the equipment downtime to 50%. 
•	Established and reinforced maintenance and health and safety procedures. 
•	Evaluated spare part requirements, created budgets and scheduled expenses for simple cycle units. 
•	Prepared contracts for maintenance and handover of Simple and combined cycle units. 
•	Prepared maintenance procedures for 560MVA/880MVA transformers, 13.8/6.9 KV switchgear, HV & LV motors, batteries and battery chargers.

Power Generation Engineer

TATA Power

•	Carried out site surveys and visits prior to project commencement. 
•	Coordinated with marketing and engineering teams to meet up with the customer to understand their requirements, delivery schedule, and budget. 
•	Coordinated and negotiated with procurement, contractors/vendors for timely delivery of equipment and reduced the equipment delivery time to site by 15%.
•	Prepared electrical-related scope documents, exhibits, budgets, specifications, schedules, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs). 
•	Carried out site surveys and visits prior to project commencement. 
•	Coordinated with marketing and engineering teams to meet up with the customer to understand their requirements, delivery schedule, and budget. 
•	Coordinated and negotiated with procurement and vendors for timely delivery of equipment and reduced the equipment delivery time to site by 15%.
•	Prepared electrical-related scope documents, exhibits, budgets, specifications, schedules, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs). 
•	Managed the installation of transformers(20MVA/400KVA), switchgear(33KV/11KV/415V) and batteries and chargers (100Ah).
•	Planned site construction activities and submitted daily and monthly progress reports to the Project manager.
•	Led electrical project team of 2 junior engineers and contractors in the project phase, and monitored schedule, site safety, quality of deliverables, and budgets. Compressed the project delivery time by 10%.

Lead Project Engineer

COASTAL GUJARAT POWER LIMITED

•	Tested and Commissioned transformers (2MVA to 310MVA) Generator Relay Protection panels, batteries and battery charger, ABB’ MV (11KV / 6.6 KV) switchgear & Siemens’ LV (415V) switchgear, and HT/LT motors. 
•	Tested and commissioned ABB (REF 600 & 500) and Siemens (SIPROTEC) numerical relays and protection schemes.
•	Commissioning of motor differential protection, Bus-bar differential protection, transformer stability testing, open-circuit test (OCC), and short-circuit test (SCC) of 800MW Generator.
•	Tested and Commissioned Toshiba’s AVR and generator excitation system of the 800 MW power plant unit. 
•	Planned site commissioning activities and coordinated with contractors and subcontractors for the timely completion of project activities.
•	Reviewed design drawings and technical documents of MV and LV switchgear, to ensure compliance with Company and IEC standards.
•	Prepared Red-line markup drawings for 11/6.6kV and 415 V switchgear.
•	Monitored and reviewed onsite safety compliance with the organization’s health and safety plan and requirements. 
•	Prepared project commissioning reports, and daily and monthly site activity reports. 
•	Prepared Root cause analysis (RCA) and downtime reports. 
•	Participated in vendor negotiations to define the scope of work and awarded work contracts to qualified vendors and contractors. 
•	Participated in the Site Acceptance test (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of transformers, switchgear, and motors.
•	Mentored a team of 2 trainee engineers and technicians to enhance their skills and competencies through on-job and classroom training sessions.

Assistant Manager

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

•	Optimized the performance of Electro-Static Precipitator by 20%, bringing the PPM levels below 35PPM.  
•	Established an elaborate condition monitoring and predictive/ preventive maintenance program development schedule of 11KV, 6.6KV and 415V motors, transformers, HT & LT feeders & Generator bus duct compressors. 
•	Testing of 11/6.6KV,415 V switchgear and motors, 80 MVA transformers and protection schemes.
•	Prepared condition monitoring and preventive maintenance procedures of Transformers and switchgear, regular monitoring helped to reduce equipment downtime by 20%. 
•	Participated in Site Acceptance test (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of transformers.
•	Supervised a team of maintenance technicians performing daily maintenance activities and plant projects.
•	Optimized maintenance costs and ensured the safety of men and machines.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

A result-oriented Electrical engineering professional with 16 years of experience in power and energy sector. Expertise in Electrical Commissioning, Maintenance and Project Management. Demonstrated ability to maximize operational efficiency while paying special attention to safety and reliability. Proven track record of managing commissioning & maintenance activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection, team building and coordination with Internal / External Departments.

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