NIHAL MOHAMED
Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Experienced in Power Generation & Transmission
[ *******@*****.*** Ó +91-808******* linkedin.com/in/nihalmohamedmahin TECHNICAL SKILLS
• AutoCAD
• RSLogix
• MATLAB
• ETAP
• MS Excel
• Circuit Designing
• Developing & Reading SLD & Other
Electrical Schematics
• Technical Documentation
• Using Instrumentation
• Familiar with SCADA
Citect
Wonderware
iFIX
CIMPLICITY
WOIS
• Familiar with:
RSLinx
FactoryTalk
Codesys
Woodward GAP
IEC 61850 Protocol
LANGUAGES
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Tamil
ACHIEVEMENTS
• IEEE Darrel Chong Student Activity
Award for organizing a Seminar on
Energy Management
IEEE SB TKMCE
2016
• Winner - State Level Essay Writing
Competition on Green Energy
National Centre for Earth Science Studies
2011
Positions held IEEE Student Branch
TKMCE
IEEE
2014-2018 Kollam, Kerala
• Joint Secretary
• LINK Representative
• Founding Vice Chairman - IEEE Robotics
and Automation Society TKMCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Engineer - Kozhikode Diesel Power Project Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd
Dec 2020 – Nallalam, Kozhikode
As an Assistant Engineer in the Operation & Control wing of the 96 MW power generating station, my responsibilities include:
• Supervision and immediate troubleshooting of the Engine Floor, including 6 x 16 MW Wartsila 18V46C engines, SIEMENS & BHEL alternators, brushless excitation systems and auxiliary systems like fuel booster pumps, lube oil separators and cooling water systems.
• Leading a team of Electrical and Mechanical Sub Engineers, Shift Assistants and other technicians.
• Supervision & immediate troubleshooting of 5 x 38 MVA 110/11 KV BHEL Generator Transformers.
• Supervision of 110V DC Battery Bank, Vacuum Circuit Breakers, Air Circuit Breakers and other MV, LV switchgear.
• Supervision of Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant and electrical systems at Fuel Treatment Plant and Boilers.
• Monitoring engines, alternators, auxiliary systems and their parameters through SCADA and assisting the Station Operator.
• Signing off ’Permit To Work’ requests for repair and maintenance activities by the Maintenance Wing, verifying and ensuring electrical isolation and safe working conditions for the same.
• Real-time monitoring & performance analysis of Plant performance & faults to minimize downtime.
• Coordinating with the Maintenance Wing to resolve issues and enhance Plant performance.
• Documentation of all Engine Floor operations and preparation of records of engine parameters, transformer parameters, fuel stock etc. Trainee Engineer - Kozhikode Diesel Power Project
Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd
March 2020 – Nov 2020 Nallalam, Kozhikode
Working in the Electrical Maintenance wing of the Diesel Power Plant, I was involved in and was responsible for the regular inspection and maintenance of all electrical and fire protection systems including:
• 18.824 MVA Siemens & BHEL Alternators
• Brushless Exciter with Thyristorised AVR
• 38MVA110/11KVBHELGeneratorTransformers&2MVA11000/433V Station Transformers
• 500 KVA Kirloskar Diesel Generator
• Vacuum Circuit Breakers & Other LV, MV Switchgear
• Protective Relays & Sensors
• Pollution Monitoring Systems
• Boilers & Water Demineralization Plant
• Lighting Systems, Fire Extinguishers & Fire Water System Trainee Engineer - Substation Subdivision
220KV Substation Nallalam Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd
Sept 2019 – Feb 2020 Nallalam, Kozhikode
PROJECTS
• Reactive Power Compensation Using
Three Phase Infinite Level Inverter Based
STATCOM
Proposed and simulated a novel method of
reactive power compensation using a
specially designed STATCOM.
• Electrification Project
Wiring up of 28 houses at Kollam in
association with KSEB Ltd. as part of an
initiative by the Govt. of Kerala.
• Wireless Charging of Metal Body Devices
Seminar presentation on wireless charging of
metal body devices by proposing a method to
minimize overheating by eddy currents.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Management Team FIFA
U-17 World Cup India 2017
FIFA
07/2017 – 10/2017 Kochi, Kerala
• Worked under the FIFA Venue Volunteer
Officer to manage volunteers efficiently
and ensure timely completion of the daily
tasks during the entire duration of the
tournament.
Team Lead IEEE Travancore Hub
Intercollege Competition
IEEE
03/2016 – 03/2017 Travancore, Kerala
• Led a team of volunteers from 18
colleges across Southern Kerala on a
mission to boost activities in various IEEE
student branches through technical
competitions and managerial events.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Electric Power Generation, Transmission,
Distribution, Grid Stability, Industrial
Automation, Renewable Energy, Electric
Vehicles, Energy Storage, Energy Policy etc
Working under the Asst. Executive Engineer, Substation Subdivision, I was involved in and was responsible for the following works and duties at the 220KV Substation, Nallalam:
• Installation, Testing, Commissioning&Maintenanceof200MVA220/110KV Transformer and Associated Equipment
• Study & Preparation of Designs, Proposal & Estimate Reports for the Implementation of IEC61850 Compliant Digital Substation at Nallalam
• Construction of 220KV Double Bus, New 220KV Bay, New 110KV Feeder & Repositioning of 220KV Feeder
• Maintenance & Replacement of Transformers & Bay Equipment
• Control Wiring & Cable Sizing
• Preparing Estimates, Designs & Control Panel Wiring Schedules
• Transformer Oil Filtration & Testing
• Assisting the Power Equipment Testing Team in Tests at the Substation
• Routine Monitoring of Protection Systems & Assisting the Relay Team in Their Testing
• Routine Monitoring of the 35KW Solar Energy Plant at the Substation
• Analysis of Harmonics in Transmission Lines
Electrical Engineer
Rezcom Engineers & Contractors LLP
June 2018 – Aug 2019 Kozhikode
As an electrical engineer in the electrical contracting company, I was involved in and responsible for projects including:
• Transformer Installation
• Control Wiring & Cable Sizing
• Substation Expansion
• Substation Bay Equipment Installation
• HT & LT Panel Fabrication
EDUCATION
B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering TKM College of Engineering
TKM College of Engineering University of Kerala
2014 – 2018 Graduated with First Class
Training Program on Transmission System Operation
& Maintenance Approved by Central Electricity Authority Power Engineers’ Training And Research Centre
October 2019 Moolamattom
Basic Power Engineering Equipment and Panels Load Dispatch Fundamentals, Functions, Type and O&M of Transformers and OLTC CEA Safety Regulations, Metering Regulations etc. Work Execution Relay & Protection Equipment Control Wiring Operation PLC Programming
Udemy
2020
PLC Programming using the Ladder Diagram paradigm
Project Architecture Alarm Handling Debugging Simulation HOA Programming HMI Development Integration Analog & Digital Signal Processing Digital Control Logic Safety