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Engineer Power Plant

Location:
Foxborough, MA
Posted:
September 14, 2017

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Rasik H.Vagadia

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(H) 508-***-****

Cell No: 508-***-****

Email: ac2ay4@r.postjobfree.com

Position Seeking: Instrumentation and Control System engineering Software Testing, verification and validation & Cyber security analysis/Field Engineering-Planner as applies to DCS, Digital upgrade etc, System engineering- P & ID development, Regulatory (NRC certification) documentations-DCD, COLA, FSAR, RAI engineering, I & C specifications, Logic diagrams for Nuclear and Fossils Power Plants, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical and Process industries.

Professional History

2015 - 2015 DTE Energy, Newport, MI.

Integrated Plant Computer system Engineering, Fermi-2, Nuclear power Plant.

2010 -2013 Florida Power and Light Company, Homestead, FL

DCS software Verification and Validation Engineer, Turkey Point Nuclear power Plant.

2009- 2010 Bechtel Construction Operations, Inc. Spring city, TN

Field Engineer (I & C Engineer), Control Room Design Group. Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant.

2008- 2009 Bechtel Power Corporation, Frederick, MD

Senior I & C Engineer.(DCS Engineer –Combined Power Plant.

2006- 2008 General Electric Co. Nuclear energy Div., (Penpower corp), Wilmington, NC

Senior I & C Engineer/ System engineer.

2005- 2006 Masoneilan control Division, A Dresser Equipment group Co., Avon, MA.

Senior firmware Test Engineer (R & D dept.)

2000- 2004 Stone & Webster, A Shaw Group Company, Stoughton, Massachusetts

Senior Control System Engineer/ Lead engineer DCS Control System

1988-2000 The Invensys PLC (The Foxboro Company), Foxboro, Massachusetts

Senior Application Engineer and System Test engineer

1974-1987 John Brown Engineering and Construction Co., Stamford, Connecticut

Ebasco Services Corp. Burns and Roe Engineering Company

Bhabha Atomic Energy, Bombay India

Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer/Lead Engineer

Education/Qualification/Experience Summary

MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems as major

Professional Engineering License, New York State

BS in Electrical and BS in Mechanical Engineering

Two years Certification in Nuclear Engineering and Reactor operation Training at Bhabha Atomic Energy of India

BS in Electrical and BS in Mechanical Engineering

25 plus years of experience in instrument and control systems

11 + years of experience in Nuclear power plant engineering and construction (I & C) including PWR, BWR and Heavy water Candu types NSSS power plants.

4 Years in Combined cycle power plant engineering of Distributed control system, FAT and Startup and commissioning.

Worked on Integrated Plant computer system Engineering DTE Energy Fermi 2 Nuclear Project, for Scope, Specification, Cyber security analysis (Per NEI 08-09 requirements), estimation, Interface faces to various plant special (GE Systems-TIPS, GETARS, 3D-Monicore, Rod worth Minimizer), Vendor (Rolls-Royce) interface.

Two and half years worked at Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, FL Unit 3 and Unit 4 Power uprate project. Worked as Verification and Validation (V & V) engineer including cyber security analysis of DCS software per NEI 08-09 and NRC requirements for Feed water (FW) heaters, FW Pumps and cond. Pumps recirc control, Moisture separator warmup/cooldown control, Turbine control system using IEEE 828, 1012, 1074.1 standards and FPL standards. Work involved V &V of Software requirements specification, Software Design and implementation phase, Cyber security analysis of Critical Digital Assets (Per NEI 08-09 requirements) of DCS software, FAT, Software post modification testing and commissioning after installation of DCS system/ Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix and tracking each software requirements through each phase of the software development., implementation and FAT and site commissioning. DCS system were Invensys I/A and Triconex systems. Prepared Software V & V report validating and releasing the system for Field installation and Inservice operation. Also involved in review of test specifications, Field Walkdown, Engineering package review, Preparing software Field changes and close out of Engineering change packages.

The Foxboro Company, Foxboro, MA – 1988 to 2000

Eli Lilly Corporation Pharmaceutical Plants: Worked on Multiple Pharmaceutical projects. Developed functional specifications, software test specifications (for FDA validation), Verification and Validation of the software including IQs, OQs, PQs, system configuration and Batch Unit Operations (i.e. Fermentation, reactor, centrifuge, dryers, and Clean-in-place) formulation and development of sequence logic. Also involved in database and ladder logic development, operator display engineering, upgrading/digitizing of existing plants analog instruments and relay logic to new plant DCS, PLC interface, installation, commissioning, and startup for the I/A system.

Genentech Company Pharmaceutical Plant: Worked on development of Batch process software. Prepared test documents and tested software per FDA validation requirements.

General Mills Corporation: Developed and configured process software. Involved in Startup and commissioning of DCS system.

Worked as senior Test Engineer in the System Test and Validation Department. More than three years experience in the integration and operation testing of Intelligent Automation System (I/A) software release (UNIX/NT platforms) and special software packages with interfaces to PLCs, RTU and Triconex system. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and maintenance of test documents, generating test reports, and problem logging. Provided root cause failure analysis and debug guidelines. Software systems worked on included alarm management system, historian, ladder logic, database and display configurations, display management, batch management system, sequence logic, and sequence function charts.

one year at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant –TVA, as Field Engineer-Planner involved in Work order preparation using MAXIMO and preparation of EDCR (Engineering Document Construction Release), Preparation of Field Change Request (FCR), field material requisitions and installation of Invensys I/A system and Integrated Plant computer systems.

At Watts Bar also Worked with I & C Licensing Engineer and updated FSAR Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 7.7 and related ITAAC based on EDCR/DCN FSAR Change request, 10CFR 50.59 Reviews and Unit 1 FSAR and DCN.

During 3 years with General Electrical Co, Nuclear energy Division, ESBWR Project as System Engineer (I & C) Worked on NRC Design Control Document engineering (DCD Tier 2 Chapter 7 sections, Chapter 5, 9, 15, 16, 19 and Tier 2 ITAAC Per NUREG 0800 and 0700) -write-up, reviewing, revision associated with GE ESBWR design certification, NRC RAI responses associated with the ESBWR design. Reviewing of table 3.2-1 classification summary (Safety class, quality group, seismic group), Table 7.1-1 Regulatory requirements matrix, Table 7.1-2 IEEE std 603 compliance of safety systems. Responsible I & C engineer for ESBWR Reactor Water Cleanup/Shutdown Cooling (RWCU/SDC) system and Fuel and Aux. Pools Cooling System (FAPCS), development of Logic diagrams using Smart plant instrumentation module/InTools, I & C specifications etc.

15+ years of experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) as applies to Power plant and Pharmaceutical industries

- Includes Siemens TXP DCS System, Emerson Ovation system, Foxboro I/A System, - Worked on all phases of DCS Systems

Configuration, I/O assignment, logic diagrams, displays/HMI/HFE, interface of DCS to PLC, RTU, Triconex and other systems) and development of sequence logic/batch software.

Digital upgrade of plants instrumentation, relay logic and/or integration to new plant DCS system.

Preparation of test documents and testing software per FDA validation requirements

Factory Acceptance Testing, field installation and commissioning,

P & I. D. development, instrumentation specifications and procurement for Power plants, pharmaceutical plants, food industries, petrochemical and process plants.

Experience History

DTE Energy, Newport, MI (Jun 2015- Oct. 2015)

(Worked on Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant Plant computer system replacement project)

Worked on Integrated Plant computer system Engineering DTE Energy Fermi 2 Nuclear Project, for Scope, Specification, Cyber security analysis (Per NEI 08-09 requirements), estimation, Interfaces to various plant systems (GE Systems-TIPS, GETARS, 3D-Monicore, Rod worth Minimizer), Vendor (Rolls-Royce) interface.

Florida Power and Light Company, Homestead, FL (Nov 2010- April 2013)

(Worked on Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Unit 4 Power uprate project).

Worked as Verification and Validation (V & V) engineer including Cyber security analysis of Critical Digital Assets (Per NEI 08-09 requirements) of DCS software for Feed water (FW) heaters, FW Pumps and cond. Pumps recirc control, Moisture separator warmup/cooldown control, Turbine control system. Work involved V &V of Software requirements specification, cyber security analysis and program implementation, Software Design and implementation phase, software FAT, Software post modification testing and commissioning after installation of DCS system/ Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix and tracking each software requirements through each phase of the software development., implementation and FAT and site commissioning. DCS system were Invensys I/A and Triconex systems. Prepared Software V & V report validating and releasing the system for Field installation and Inservice operation. Also involved in review of test specifications, Field Walkdown, Engineering package review, Preparing software Field changes and close out of Engineering change packages. Various Standards Used IEEE 603,828, 1012, 1074.1 and FPL standards

Bechtel Construction Operations, Inc. Spring City, TN (July 2009- July 2010)

(Watts Bar Unit 2 completion project)

After working at Knoxville office for 5 months I was transferred to Construction group as Field Engineer/Planner. After becoming familiar with the project and procedures I was involved in EDCR (Engineering Document Construction release Package) and DCN preparation including field walk down ( I & C scope) namely EDCR 53895 and EDCR 53405 and DCN 54373, all related to system 27 Condenser Circulating cooling water system. Prepared Scope, Manhrs estimate, DCA, Change review check list etc. for all the packages.

Worked with I & C Licensing Engineer and updated FSAR Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 7.7 and ITAAC completion based on EDCR/DCN FSAR Change request, 10CFR 50.59 Reviews and Unit 1 FSAR and DCN.

At Field Construction office I was assigned to CRDR group responsible for Main Control room and Auxiliary control Room instrumentation. I was assigned to work on DCS (I/A system) and Integrated Computer System (ICS), Which were replacing old analog system for Nonsafety related BOP and NSSS. I worked on field engineering-Planner involved in Work order preparation using MAXIMO and preparation of Field change Request (FCR), Field Material requisitions (FMR), Work order reviews and closeout. Worked closely with engineering office for FCR. Help/Support Planners and field engineers in development of Work Orders and Field work associated with I/A and ICS. Also worked closely with Electrician for installation of I/A and ICS components and wiring in the Existing Panels.

Bechtel Power corporation, Frederick, MD (Oct 2008- June 2009)

Worked on 400 Mwe combined cycle power plant to be built in Russia with Russian and IEC standards. Responsible for P & ID development, instruments specifications including Emerson Ovation DCS, I/O development and Logic development.

General Electric Co. Nuclear energy Div., (Penpower corp), Wilmington, NC-2006-2008

ESBWR (Economically Simplified Boiling Water Reactor): Worked as a responsible I & C engineer/lead engineer for the RWCU/SDC and the FAPCS Systems and also a responsible/lead engineer for NRC Design Control document Tier 1 (ITAAC)and Tier 2 (NUREG 0800 SRP and 0700 HSI) chapter 7 section 7.6 Interlock systems. Also responsible for reviewing relevant sections of DCD as applies to the RWCU/SDC and the FAPCS systems. (Chap 5 (Reactor cooling systems), Chap 8 (Elec.), Chap 9 (Aux. Systems), Chap 15 (DBE), Chap 16 (Tech spec), chap 19 (PRA). Prepared NRC RAI responses associated with the ESBWR design. Reviewing of Table 3.2-1 classification summary (Safety class, quality group, seismic group), Table 7.1-1 Regulatory requirements matrix, Table 7.1-2 IEEE Std. 603 compliance of safety systems. Developed simplified Logic diagrams using WSC Smart Plant instrumentation module/InTools for the RWCU/SCS and the FAPCS systems. Developed the RWCU/SDS and FAPCS automatic modes logic requirements and HSI/HFE per NUREG 0700 requirements. RWCU/SDC and FAPCS systems are non-safety related systems, however these systems comes under RTNSS (Regulatory Treatment of non-safety systems).

Masoneilan Control Division, A Dresser Equipment group Co., Avon, Massachusetts 2004-2006

Developed Integration test plan and Function test modules/Test cases and testing, bugs reporting/Verifying and writing reports for various releases of firmware of Smart valve positioner.

Stone & Webster, Inc., A Shaw Group Company, Boston, Ma - 2000 to June 2004.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company: Worked as Lead Engineer for Engineering of DCS System, P & ID development, I & C specifications, Display/HMI Engineering, development of I/O database using InTools and Factory Acceptance Testing for Harquahala 1300 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant. Tonopah, Arizona

Worked in Startup Group for a year and half at Harquahala plant construction site. Was responsible for installation and commissioning of DCS. Work included installation and commissioning of fiber optic cables, setting of DCS cabinets and console equipment, interconnecting of DCS components, and field engineering of DCS changes. Also involved in installation and testing of DCS interface to PLCs, RTU and other vendor control systems.

Worked as Lead Engineer for Engineering of DCS System (Emerson Ovation system) and FAT for Londonderry 900 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant. Londonderry, New Hampshire

Experience with Other Engineering Companies – 1976-1987

John Brown Engineering and Construction Company, Stamford, Ct.

Was responsible for development and implementation of modern control schemes, process control diagrams, and P & I. D. for the continuous and batch processes. Prepared cost estimate, instruments specifications and procurement.

Monsanto Chemical Co. Upgrade Project: Developed DCS Data base. Worked on configuration and developed Software using Fisher Provox system. Project involved Fisher system with 7 UOC+, 1400 I/O points and 40 Unit operations. Also involved of converting analog panel instruments to digital displays.

GE Chemical Plants: Involved in development of P & I. D. Prepared instrument specifications and procurement.

M. W. Kellogg Company, Houston, Texas

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project

Was responsible for development of P & I. D. Prepared instrument specifications and procurement.

Burns & Roe Engineering Company, Woodbury, New York –

Worked on nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls. Also worked on containment monitoring, HVAC system, containment penetration schedule, and specification of instruments. (Worked on Laguna Verde Nuclear project for Mexico)

Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation, Queens, New York

Worked on the Nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls. Also worked on ladder logic development and instrument specifications.

EBASCO SERVICES Incorporated, NEWYORK, New York

Worked on the Louisiana Power & Light Co. Waterford Unit 3 Nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls schematics & logic diagrams. Also worked instruments specifications.

Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Bombay, India

Worked one-year postgraduate course works in Nuclear engineering. Received one year training in Nuclear reactor operation/systems, instruments and control system. Worked on instruments and control system for Rajasthan Nuclear Power Project (Heavy Water Reactor type/ Canadian Design).



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