Electrical Manager

Tajinder Kohli

Address: C*/***A, Keshav Puram, Lawrence Road, Delhi-110035

Mobile: +91-989******* / 981*******, Landline: +91-11-435*****

Email: ********@*****.*** / ******@**********.***

Seeking senior level assignments as General Manager/ HOD- Electrical in Project Management/ Designing / commissioning and maintenance / Troubleshooting with a growth oriented organization

Profile in Brief

A result oriented & competent electrical power engineering professional offering over 27 years cumulative experience, including 18 years international experience in Germany, China, Qatar, Egypt, Libya, & Iran in areas of project planning, execution, erection engineering, as well as testing, commissioning & maintenance in thermal power plants.

Key Attributes & Competency

Demonstrated domain expertise in power project, multistage desalination plant, high pressure boiler, & HRSG Boilers, as well as Gas Turbine Frame– 9E & Water System

Electrical Expert, O&M, Substation, HT Panel, LT Panel, Transformers, switch gears, OCB, ACB, Power Distribution, Electrical safety, Indoor/ outdoor lighting, Fire alarm system, DC/ AC drive, Site survey, Load management, Battery Charger, Earthling system, Tendering, BOQ, Technical specs, compliances & Product validation.

Possess expertise in analyzing project control, engineering drawing & design, project management through designing operational procedures, project documentation & meeting all technical/ business requirements & departmental targets.

Considerable work experience & conversant with latest methodologies to evaluate line data of transmission, sub-transmission, distribution systems, transformer test data, generator data, etc., model systems tool, & perform short circuit studies.

Adroit in cost optimization & driving for cost effective solutions.

Proven capability in organizing resources & establishing quality controlling & quality assurance norms

Ability to work effectively in demanding work environments in international organizations, and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in inspecting power plant equipment: generator, station transformers, generator transformers, unit auxiliary transformers, electro-static precipitators: transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors & protection panels among others.

Provide technical leadership in protection strategy, review/ consult/ coach and approve relays submitted by other engineers, perform relay settings, prepare protection summary, coordinate relay settings with neighboring utilities, balancing authorities and perform other required assignments meeting compliances.

Prowess in effective monitoring & maintaining within a safety conscious work environment by following safety protocols & safe work practices.

Adept in installation, commissioning & maintenance of equipment’s as well as conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of plant & utilities.

Anchoring on-site commissioning activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and optimum resource utilization to maximize output.

Deft in coordinating project execution phase with project & construction management support for thermal power plant.

Prowess in preparing yearly budget schedules to implement all aspects of erection in power station projects.

Possess good leadership qualities, comprehensive problem solving abilities, & excellent communication skills

Ability to work efficiently in demanding work environments and meet deadlines.

Motivating the team, leading by example and delivering results as per set project objectives.

Professional Milestones

AREVA Solar India Pvt. Ltd., Dhusar-Pokhran, Rajasthan

HOD- Electrical (November 2013 to date)

(Reporting to the Mr P.S.Ramachandran & leading a team of Areva solar/ EIL Engineering staff)

Job Profile:

As HOD- Electrical, overseeing electrical project management & execution in 1X 125 MW Solar thermal power project as per the set Key Performance Objectives-

Professional Experience in Project Management:

Initiating package movement through kick off meeting so as to make the vendors understand the scope of the project and the deliverables.

Liaison with government agencies like state electricity board, electrical inspector etc.

Monitoring different packages ordered on sub-vendors through master project schedule, regular follow-ups, review meetings and visit to vendor’s works as per the need.

Planning and preparing schedule for the jobs. Management of technical & attributes of the electrical activities of the associated contractors.

Coordinating with different departments (internal).

Preparing catch up plan for the delays occurred so as to respect master schedule.

Coordinating with site for smoother execution of the package so as to achieve various milestones.

Mediating for sorting out different project related issues (commercial, engineering, quality, etc) to ensure on time delivery.

Review all the documents.

Ensure safety and Quality standard for Project Execution.

Leading efforts across supervising all work at the sites & ensuring that the work done is in conformity with the specific requirements.

Adani Infra India Ltd., Kawai, Rajasthan

Deputy General Manager- Electrical (January 2012 to August 2013)

(Reporting to the Mr. K.R.Parsad & leading a team of KTPP Engineering Leader)

Job Profile:

As Deputy General Manager- Electrical, overseeing electrical project management in 2X 660 MW thermal power project as per the set Key Performance Objectives-

Interfacing with consultants, clients, contractors and other project team members in project Management work of Electrical System of 2X660 MW and its auxiliaries.

Preparing concept design drawings & developing technical details in coal handling & ash handling plant: HV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening and grounding system.

Adept in installation, commissioning & maintenance of equipment’s as well as conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of plant & utilities.

Contributions:

Made noteworthy efforts in introducing transmission planning techniques to develop and test new system plans, equipment, and technological methods in the company's operating activities.

Successfully initiated methods to improve work productivity & achieve project parameters as per schedule.

Adani Power Co. Ltd., Beijing, Shanghai, China

Deputy General Manager Projects (QA/QC) / Inspection-Electrical (January 2010- December 2011)

(Reported to the Mr. Rabade CEO & led a team of Adani China Operation)

Job Profile:

As Deputy General Manager- Projects (QA/QC) / Inspection-Electrical, China Operations, was responsible for following key tasks in project management (11X 660 MW) with defined Key Performance Indicators-

As a follow up to contract signing, interfaced with vendors for the kick-off meeting.

Coordinated with the Engineering team & the vendor's Engineers for technical finalization, as well as approve drawings/ datasheet submissions & expedite manufacturing, factory witness, & expedite on other deliverables.

Understood vendor profiles and uploaded all the data into a server databank.

Screened potential vendors & developed company approved vendors for procurements as per specifications.

Quality Control and Inspection & assisted field test technicians in commissioning relays for new & revised relay settings

Undertaken inspection of power plant equipment including generators, station transformers, generator transformers, unit auxiliary transformers, electro-static precipitators, transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, & protection panels.

Contributions:

Spearheaded efforts to provide technical requirements for design of new capital, infrastructure replacement, substation automation projects for transmission and distribution systems

Played a critical role in implementing a robust compliance program.

ABB Ltd. India, Faridabad, Haryana

Senior Project Manager- Electrical (January 2009 – December 2009)

(Reported to the Mr. Ramesh VP & led a team of Thermal and Hydro Projects)

Job Profile:

As Senior Project Manager- Electrical, handled Project Management of at Jaldhaka Hydro Power project (4X25 MW), Siliguri, West Bengal with defined Key Performance Indices-

Followed up with vendors after the contract signing for the kick-off meeting.

Interfaced with Consultant Engineering & vendor's representative Engineers to finalize technical specifications, including drawings/ datasheet submission, expedite manufacturing, factory witness & other deliverables.

Adept in installation, commissioning & maintenance of equipment’s as well as conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of plant & utilities.

Contributions:

Instrumental in successfully supervising project work within the budget & time limits.

Made significant contribution in achieving the Project goals

India Bulls Company Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana

Senior Project Manager- Electrical (May 2008- December 2008)

(Reported to the Mr. K. Singhal VP & led a team of Amravati Power project)

Job Profile:

As Senior Project Manager- Electrical, conducted the electrical areas of project management at

the (5 x 270 MW) capacity Amravati Thermal Power Plant, Maharashtra with defined Key Performance Indices-

Planned, controlled, and appraised project as defined by the approved scope.

Established activities to support to the after contract signing, with follow up with vendors for kick-off meeting.

Coordinated with Consultants & vendors engineering team for technical finalization for submission of approved drawings & datasheets.

Expedited manufacturing, factory witness, & key deliverables.

Liaised with stakeholders including Government bodies for ECR, Defense & local body clearances for land as well as water resources.

Contributions:

Streamlined processes & introduced best practices in protective relays resulting in better efficiency and control.

Reliance Energy Ltd., Yamuna Nagar, Haryana

Technical Consultant- Electrical (April 2004– May 2008)

(Reported to the Mr. P.K.Bhasin Senior VP)

Job Profile:

As Technical Consultant- Electrical, worked in engineering department & handled functional responsibilities in Thermal power station (2 X 250 MW $ 2 X 300 MW Capacity) with the specific Key Performance Parameters-

Overseen basic design engineering & prepared drawings as well as reviewed of vendor drawings & drawings approval from client (HPGCL & DESEIN)

Undertaken preparation of interface drawings with electrical panels & with DCS interface

Prepared contract document for technical scope of work for Erection, Commissioning, Illumination, grounding system, as built drawings and O & M manuals

Conducted routine, periodic, & preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Provided technical knowhow in installation of cable scheduling, cable selection, & cable routing

Supervised relay configuration, with technical backup & troubleshooting.

Handled maintenance for generator, electrical power system.

Undertaken quality control & inspected construction activities as well as spearheaded subcontractor management.

Inspected power plant equipment- generator, station transformers, generator transformers, unit auxiliary transformers, as well as electro-static precipitators- transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, & protection panels to finish projects within the deadlines.

Coordinated project execution phase with project & construction management support for thermal power plant.

Supervised erection, commissioning & maintenance of HT/ LT switchgears, transformers, coal handling plant, HVAC, & fire fighting system.

Compiled and prepared routine performance reports on daily, weekly, & monthly basis.

Contributions:

Spearheaded erection of robust systems & made significant contribution in successfully completing project as per project specifications.

Alstom Power Italia

(A French MNC engaged in power & desalination station projects all over the world)

Electrical Commissioning/ Guarantee Engineer (October 2000- April 2004)

(Reported to the Mr. Napolitano Project Head)

Job Profile:

As Electrical Commissioning/ Guarantee Engineer, spearheaded erection, testing & commissioning of relay panels-GRP, GCP, GFRP, GCP, GEM, Excitation system, & transformer relay panels as per the Key Result Areas-

Monitored all process parameters in the plant for efficient & effective operations.

Offered feedback to superiors on site activities & progress details as & when required or as per feedback schedule.

Contributions:

Played a pivotal role in execution/ commissioning of (4 x 110 MW capacity) frame 9E Gas Turbine with M/s GE Europe.

Instrumental in planning, commissioning and maintenance-

oGas turbine (5 x 125 MW) /11KV generator and its auxiliaries

oDesalination plant electrical equipments

oPower transformers, start-up transformers, distribution transformers, and protections

oHV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening, HVAC, & grounding system

Previous Employment History:

Electrical Commissioning/ Guarantee Engineer ABB Sadalmi SPA (May 1996- October 2000)

planned & commissioned transformers, C & R panels, HT/ LT switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, Illumination, lightening, HVAC, & grounding system as well as electrical equipments at the desalination plant.

Electrical Supervisor–Commissioning, Ansaldo Energia SPA (May 1995– May 1996)

Role: Planned & commissioned transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening, desalination plant, HVAC, & grounding system for the Italian Company engaged in power & desalination station projects

Engineer Electrical- Erection, testing & commissioning, Ansaldo International (CIC) (March 1993– May 1995)

Role: Planned & commissioned transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening, desalination plant, HVAC and grounding system.

Electro Technical Assistant, Deutsch Babcock (A.G)-Siemens Germany (September 1987- February 1993)

Role: Planned & commissioned transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening, desalination plant, HVAC and overhauling of Beer brau electrical.

Electrical Supervisor, Deutsch Babcock (A.G), Siemens Germany, Libya (January 1982– September 1987)

Role: Planned commissioning & maintenance of transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening, desalination plant. HVACs stem, 220/30 KV switchgears, GIS, OCB & SF6 breakers & protection of processes.

Junior Engineer –Electrical Haryana State Electricity Board, Faridabad, Haryana (April 1981- January 1982)

Role: Planned & executed 2X220 MW, HT/ LT switchgears, generator control desk & transformer relay panel motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination system, lightening and grounding system.

Thermal Operator– Electrical Haryana State Electricity Board, Panipat, Haryana (January 1979- March 1981)

Role: Planned & executed coal & ash handling plant, transformers, HV/ LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, illumination, lightening, & grounding system as well as operation & maintenance of 2X220 MW processes.

Supervisor-Electrical, Tata Robin Fraser India Ltd., Panipat, Haryana (January 1978- January 1979)

Role: Planned & executed coal handling & HV/LV switchgears, motors, battery/ battery charger, Illumination, lightening, grounding systems as well as operation & maintenance of 2X220 MW processes.

Training & Development

Undergone training sessions on transformer assembly and inspection

Attended training workshop on generator assembly and inspection

Educational Credentials

State Certified Electro Technical Assistant- Ministry of Education & Art Hessen State Wiesbaden, Germany (1987)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Haryana State Board of Technical Education (1978)

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 7th September 1959

Language Proficiency: English, Hindi and German

Computer Literacy: Windows XP MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Nationality: Indian, Passport No.: H 7558796, valid up to 15th October, 2019

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