Control System Engineer

SUMMARY

** ***** ** *****-******** and multi-country work experience as Certified Project Management Professional (PMI PMP) with experience in medium/large technology based, engineering and consulting projects for public and private sector clients in Power, Oil & Energy utilities industry. Expert in preparing and understanding General layout drawings, Preliminary studies, Process flow sheets, Single-line diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Standard specifications, Standard detail drawings, Equipment lists, Technical specifications. A well-developed knowledge of project planning for business need, budget and schedule development, project control, quality management and stakeholder management to better implement the requirements in an effective and efficient manner.

Engineering Skills DCS SCADA Control of Siemens T3000, Teleperm XP, Teleperm ME ABB-Symphony Melody, ABB Advant BHEL –MAXDNA MHI,

SAMA drawings, Drive & Group level open and closed loop hierarchical controls, P&I process diagrams, HMI’s, PLC Ladder Logics

Computer Skills Microsoft Operating System, MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Outlook, SharePoint, MS Visio, Google Suite.

Simulation Tools ProTrax (TRAX Intl. LLC, USA), Advanced Continuous Simulation Language, Invensys’ Wonderware Intouch, SQL, Fortran

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT

Project execution experience in America, Germany, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and India, contributed revenue of $10+ million.

Prepared Bids for Energy Projects - Domestic and International with approximate project value of $50 million.

Achieved 33% reduction in development time by implementing innovative work improvement methodologies to reduce man-hours.

Mentored and developed a high performing team of 20 members on tools, methodologies and company's business ethics.

Nominee for National Young Engineers Award 2016, Consultant Engineer Association, India for project works in Nigeria.

WORK EXPERIENCE

STEAG Germany / India Apr15 – Present

Senior Project Manager

STEAG is one of the biggest power generators in Germany and has provided power plant operation and optimization consultancy for 80 years to thermal, renewable and nuclear Power Plants.

Prepared and Design input documents

oDigital Control Systems and Control Logics.

oP&I Diagrams

oProcess Narrative and Logics Schematics

oDCS SCADA graphics or HMI and its interface to control function blocks/ macros.

oPower Plant functions and Responses, Malfunction / Emergency /Alarms

oSingle Line Diagrams of electrical network

Authored/ Approved Documents like

oSystem Design Specification to capture design criteria and user requirements.

oDCS and SCADA HMI Screen and Functional Pictographs features for multiple DCS Systems.

oI/O List and Equipment List

Actively managed and updated project documents

oProject baselines - scope, schedule and budget

oProject Documents - responsibility matrix, WBS, Gant Chart.

oControlled Changes, Budget and Schedule while tracking and follow ups with task owners.

Organised, participated and prepared minutes for project status meetings between internal and external stakeholders and communicated project status and issues according to communication plans.

Assisted with follow-up on technical issues with client, internal subject matter experts to clear backlogs.

Reviewed and commented on information to or from clients, vendors, and teams in company.

Developed templates, standard documents and maintained document repository.

Participated in pre and post bid meetings and discussed proposals and project plans with contractors.

Travelled to client sites for projects works, follow ups, workshops/training and project meetings.

Successfully captured lessons learned and shared best practices.

STEAG ENERGY SERVICES Apr 12 – Mar 15

Senior Project Manager

Provided leadership, oversight and direction to associate project team leads and 9-12 project engineers. Responsible for project management of multiple power plant projects worth $3+ million. Performed business development activities for tapping new opportunities and prepared technical bids and client meetings to meet the objective.

Interpreted and emulated control logics of following plant areas:

oBoiler, Fuel and MFT with Air & Flue Gas System

oTurbine - Supervisory Controls & Electro Hydraulic Controls

oElectrical Networks with Generator (with Excitation), HT and LT Motors

oCondensate, Heaters and Feedwater Systems

oEmergencies, Alarms, Trends, First Out

Identified and solved technical problems during all phases, provide technical direction for the definition and development of a system or subsystem and coordinate all appropriate engineering activities.

Discussed with control experts and operators the operating procedures of plant to meet project scope.

Authored/Approved Documents like

oSystem Design Specification to capture scope

oDCS and SCADA HMI Screen and Functional Pictographs features for multiple DCS Systems.

oMalfunction/Emergency Document

oSystem Configuration Document for Network

Worked with project team members to create and maintain a detailed project plan inclusive of all activities / tasks in each project phase.

Developed & Communicated project status reports to all stakeholders via written reports, meetings or teleconferences.

Ensured high standards for quality in all project deliverable, documentation, and reporting.

Ensured risk assessments and its processes are carried out at the appropriate time and escalated to the stakeholders.

STEAG ENERGY SERVICES Apr11 – Mar12

Project Manager

Managed $2+ Managed project ($2+ million) in Nigeria and India with a team of 12-15 engineers. Led the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 for quality management of projects in the department.

Implemented innovative work solutions and reduced development and testing time by 33%.

Authored Documents like

oSystem Design Specification to capture scope

oDCS and SCADA HMI Screen and Functional Pictographs features for multiple DCS Systems.

Emulated hierarchical controls for Boiler, Air & Flue Gas systems, Turbine and Turbine Auxiliaries and Water and Condensate Path, Generator Electrical Protections, Group controls, Alarms and Protections.

Managed the contractual obligations with

oGovernment clients understanding the guidelines and procedures.

oInternational Clients against open ended project contract.

Developed project plan, timelines and estimates including related documents.

Developed training lessons and proficiency reports to qualify staff of safe operational practices.

Coordinated communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Arranged for work site safety of the team while travelling to high security risk areas for site activities.

Imparted training to clients on product features and functionalities.

Performed project closure with client while meeting crucial contractual terms and conditions.

STEAG ENERGY SERVICES Apr 10 – Mar 11

Assistant Manager

Prepared detailed project plans, presented project status indicators, prepared technical and hardware specifications and verified panel drawings from vendor for $1+ million training simulator projects for Germany and India with a team of 3-5.

Emulated Boiler BMS with Air & Flue Gas systems, Turbine and its Auxiliaries, Water and Condensate Path drive controls, Generator Protections, Group controls, Alarms and Protections.

Integrated Control and Process models for system conformity and testing with an actual plant operation processes.

Authored Documents like

oSystem Design Specification to capture scope and DCS and SCADA HMI functionalities.

oIO Lists, P&I diagrams, Control Narratives and Logic Schematics

oSpecification for hardware, reviewed Auto CAD panel and hardware drawings.

Coordinated Procurement activities like

oVendor selection, designed requirement specification and close procurement with Vendor.

oCoordinated delivery of services and hardware from various vendors to optimize resource usage.

Managed and conducted international training of client at Pro Trax - Lynchburg, USA.

EVONIK Apr 08 – Mar 10

Senior Engineer

Provided expert advice as control engineer towards $2+ million projects for thermal and non thermal power plant projects.

Commissioned emulated controls of Boiler, Turbine Generator and BOP area with drive controls, OLCS and CLCS and protections.

Tuned and tested closed loop and implemented open loop for turbine and boiler in an integrated system.

Debugged technical problems during all phases of project.

Travelled as control engineering expert on Siemens Controls to Germany for 30 - 40 % of project time.

STEAG Apr06 – Mar08

Control Engineer

Designed System Design Specification document to standardise development process of SCADA HMI.

Developed 250 HMI Screens as implemented in actual plant with KKS Nomenclature.

Participated in Refurbishment of Power Plant’s Controls and Instrumentation. Prepared Residual Life Assessment report for India's biggest Power utility based on visual inspection of power plant instrumentation and feedback of plant operators. Report was input to conduct Refurbishment / Renovation &Modernization of power plant meant for modification and maintenance contract.

Performed site walks, site instrumentation survey and site survey.

EDUCATION

Punjab Technical University (PTU) - India 2001-2005

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PMP PMI Certified with Developed skills for all aspects of Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Bid and Tender Management, Change Management, Procurement and Vendor Management and Consulting/Strategy

Languages:

oEnglish (Fluent - Read, Write & Speak)

oHindi (Fluent - Read, Write & Speak)

Professional Training on :

oInternational Young Professionals Development Program at Steag - Essen, Germany

oExecutive Development Program - Taking People Along - at premier institute of IIM -India

Advanced ability to deliver projects on-time and within parameters.

Ability to understand government guidelines and procedures.

Ability to work in a fast pace environment, prioritize under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.

Superior negotiation, conflict management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, organizational and time management skills.

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