Electrical Engineer

Dhaval M Joshipura

*****, ****** ****, # ***, *******, TX 77070

773-***-****(R) 312-***-****(C) *******@*****.***[pic]

OBJECTIVE

Seeking Electrical Engineer-Designer position in Consulting / Electrical

Utility Industry including Power generation, supply and distribution,

Petrochemical / Refining Industry to successfully utilize and expand my

extensive professional experience.

SUMMARY

. Designed electrical system lay out, created single line diagrams, key

diagrams and schematics.

. Prepared Relay and Metering Diagrams detailed wiring diagrams and

active involvement in equipment selection.

. Experienced in purchase, inspection, installation and commissioning of

HV/LV electrical equipments. Reviewed Vendor drawings.

. Experienced in start-up activities, Performance monitoring and

Maintenance of substations including Transformers, power and control

cables, Power Control Centers, Motor Control Centers, and resolved

control and instrumentation problems.

. Prepared Specifications, tenders; Experienced in installation, testing

(at vendor's factory or at site), commissioning of electrical

equipments; Modified control circuits and panel wiring for improved

plant performance.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Instrumental in bringing initial ISO certification to IPCL. Prepared

Quality Control Procedures and Quality System Manuals. Conducted more

than 15 internal quality audits and trained more than 300 employees

for ISO-9000:1994.

. Worked as Convener of Committee for recommending quantifiable quality

objectives to the Management. All the recommendations were accepted

and appreciated by the Management.

. Key Member of the team that achieved 125% of designed output with no

downtime for electrical equipment. Significant contribution in

reduction of Manpower requirements resulting in profit to the

organization.

. Worked as Head of Safety District (Plant) - Ensured no loss of time

accidents, no fire incidents and good housekeeping.

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Electric (On a contract thru Adecco)

Control Designer

11/15/2010 - 11/10/2011

. Designed and prepared Single Line Diagrams, Relay and Metering

Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams, Loop Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams as per

applicable codes for Smart grid projects and wind farm projects

Sargent & Lundy LLC, Chicago, IL, USA

Designer II

10/30/2006 - 01/02/2010

. Designed and prepared Single Line Diagrams, Key diagrams, Relay and

Metering Diagrams, Schematic Diagrams, Loop Diagrams and Wiring

Diagrams as per applicable codes, Sargent & Lundy standards and client

requirements for Flue Gas Desulphurization of Coffeen and Cardinal

Power Plants. Coordinated Electrical design activities with other

departments ensuring adherence to schedules, procedures and

instructions. Experience in Microstation and Microsoft Visio program

has added advantage in preparing such diagrams.

. Worked on power plant modifications such as DCS upgrade and Turbine

Control upgrade for Wood river plant, replacement of old meters by

Smart meters for Baldwin plant, and various substation and electrical

equipment retrofit projects.

. Suggested Performance Improvement in Processes for better quality

output, economical and efficient working and to enhance customer

satisfaction.

Reliance Industries Limited (IPCL Unit), Baroda, Gujarat, INDIA

Assistant Engineer thru General Manager

06/1977 - 09/2005

. Design and Maintenance of 33kV, 11kV, 6.6kV electrical substation and

plant equipment like Transformers, HT Breaker panels, PCC-MCC, HT

motors like 5.5MW Synchronous induction motors,1.1MW Compressor

motors, Flameproof Extruder motors, VF drives, DC drives,26.5MW Gas

and 12.5MW Steam Turbine generators. Well conversant with Hazardous

area classification and selection of electrical equipments.

. Project Management of Acrylic Fiber production unit (capacity 12000

ton per annum) involving technology selection, design of electrical

system lay out, purchase, inspection, installation and commissioning.

Electrical and Instrument maintenance of various chemical process

plants. Maintenance of Fork lifts, Automatic Tank gauging systems,

etc.

. Design, construction and commissioning of Electrical System of

township which included 11kV switch yard, sub-stations, internal

wiring of 2200 houses of Township, Sports Complex, Medical Unit,

Schools, Swimming pool, Guesthouses, water supply system, sewage

system, civil maintenance over and above the electrical maintenance of

township.

Baroda Rayon Corp., Surat, Gujarat, INDIA

Junior Engineer

09/1970 - 06/1977

. Responsible for Operations and Maintenance of 5.0MW Thermal Power

Plant and maintenance of Electrical equipment of Rayon, Sulfuric acid

and water treatment plant.

EDUCATION

B.S. (Electrical Engineering)

L. E College, Morbi, Gujarat, INDIA

06/1966 - 07/1970

TRAINING 04/1987

- 06/1987

M/S Du Pont Inc., VA, USA- For technology transfer and Electrical Design of

Acrylic Fiber Plant.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, SAP (ERP) System, AutoCAD, Micro

station, Intelasys, Qualified Internal Auditor - ISO 9000, 2001, Technical

and Quality Management Trainer

TURN-AROUND / START-UP EXPERIENCE

Managed eight annual turn-around for various plants to enhance the

availability of equipment and reduce the down-time. Ensured smooth

commissioning of Acrylic Fiber Plant.

NUMBER OF PEOPLE MANAGED --More than 50

AFFILIATIONS --Fellow Member -- Institution of Engineers, India

REFERENCES --Available upon request

VISA STATUS --Green Card Holder

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