Design and commissioning manager

** ***** ********** ** ******, Testing and Commissioning Projects For The Power Generation and Transmission Industry

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

Ph: +919*********; +447*********

BRIEF OVERVIEW

Strong experience in managing commissioning and maintenance assignments with the power generation and transmission industry

Successfully handled and executed various assignments and projects

Keen learner, attended various training programs and seminars

Good team leader with effective communication and interpersonal skills

Holding GWO approved Offshore Certificates

Holding IOSH Health and safety Certificate

Holding BESC and NG Person Certificate

Holding Scottish power Renewables competent person Certificate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Scottish Power renewables (Iberdrola) March 2019- Present

Role: Protection, SCADA, Metering Manager (Design and Commissioning)

Direct Report: 9 Engineers

Indirect Report: 3 Engineers

Location: London, UK

Project : East Anglia HUB Offshore Wind farms(East Anglia North, East Anglia two and East Anglia three) – 3100MW

Review Supplier tender documents of GIS, Transformer, export cable, Shunt Reactors, Protection, SCADA, Metering and STACOM for both Onshore and Offshore Substations.

Technical Bid evaluations

Involve commercial negotiations with Suppliers ABB, SIEMENS, GE etc

Preparation of Employers requirements

Suppliers Drawings and documents review

Interface management with GIS, Protection, SCADA, Transformers, Shunt Reactors, Harmonic filters, export cables team.

Interface management with WTG suppliers.

Interface Management with electrical design and system studies.

Chair Design review meetings

Project: East Anglia one Offshore Wind farm- 714MW

Review of Onshore and Offshore Protection Drawings such as circuit diagrams, General arrangement drawings and wiring diagrams etc

Review of Protection and SCADA philosophy documents

Review of Grid code compliance documents.

Review of WTG Switchgear, Protection SCADA drawings.

Review of WTG Supplier interface engineering documents

Coordination with Protection, SCADA and WTG Suppliers

Coordination with Onshore and offshore Site commissioning team

Protection study report review

SLD review

Protection SLD and Trip matrix review.

SCADA Signals review

Provide technical expertise on system study, Protection, SCADA

Manage Protection, SCADA, Metering contracts

Involve commercial issues such as issue POs, process invoices, etc

Interface with WTG commissioning team

Interface with WTG SCADA team

Review National grid bilateral connection agreement

Coordination with WTG suppliers on grid code compliance tests

Technical coordination on OFTO divestment process

Coordination with OFTO Bidders.

Over reaching Design, testing and commissioning risk mitigation strategies

Review project quality documents

Prepare Protection, SCADA, Metering program

Onshore and Offshore SCADA Architecture Review

Onshore and Offshore SCADA NETWORK Review

Onshore and Offshore SCADA Specification review

Onshore and Offshore SCADA HMI Review

SCADA Remote access configuration review

Onshore and Offshore SCADA software interlocks review

Metering specification review

Metering drawings review

SCADA software list review

Coordination with SCADA supplier on Server redundancy testing, VRRP gate way redundancy tests, DTS signals testing, OFTO to GEN signals testing, GEN to OFTO signals testing.

Prepare overall commissioning program for both Offshore and Onshore

Review Health and safety Risk assessment and method statements

Coordinate commissioning activities with Onshore and Offshore commissioning engineers.

Review commissioning test procedure

Chair weekly Design Review meetings

Chair weekly commissioning meetings

Resource planning

Preparation of Project Program

Approving of Contractors invoices

Approving contractors time sheets

Providing technical training to internal staff

Project execution planning

Conducting team building events

Involve project contractual issues such as liquidated damages etc

Orsted UK Limited(Formerly Dong energy) Feb2014-Sep2015 and March 2016 – Feb 2019

Role: Design and Commissioning Manager

Direct Reports: 6 engineers

Indirect reports: 3 engineers

Location: London,UK

Project: Hornsea Offshore wind farm – 1200MW

Project: Walney Extension 03&04 Offshore Wind farm - 660MW

Below Design activities has been carried out as Design Manager

Review of 400kV and 220kV GIS/Protection SCADA signals list

Preparation of Protection SLD for Onshore 400kV GIS and 220kV GIS Substation

Preparation of Protection SLD for Offshore 220kV GIS and 34kV GIS Substation

Preparation of Technical requirement document.

Review of Protection schemes

Review of Protection relays Coretech

Preparation of CT/VT sizing document

Review of Onshore and Offshore Transformer technical specification.

Review of 400kV GIS Technical specification.

Review of 220kV GIS Technical specification

Review of 34kV Offshore Switchgear Schematics.

Review of Plant layout Drawings

Review of 400kV NG Bay Local control panel drawings.

Preparation of Transformers and HV components technical specification

Coordination with Transformer and Switch gear suppliers.

Coordination with Design, installation and commissioning team

Review of Health and safety documents

Support the procurement team in the coordination of tendering process and evaluation of suppliers

Review of Transformer control panels schemes

Review of protection setting calculations.

Review of 400kV GIS SLD Onshore Substation

Review of 220kV GIS SLD Onshore Substation

Review of 220kV& 34kV GIS SLD Offshore Substation

Review of 34kV GIS Local control panel schematics

Review of 400kv GIS Local control panel schemes

Review of 220kV GIS Local control panel schemes

Witnessing Protection FAT and SCADA signals

Witnessing 220kV GIS FAT

Witnessing 34kV GIS FAT

Review of Circuit breaker, Disconnector, Earth switch control panel drawings.

Managing team of Commissioning engineers as Commissioning Manager to carryout below site commissioning activities

Onshore Substation Site integration tests

Protection end to end test for Onshore and Offshore Substations

Offshore site integration tests

400kV GIS BCU SCADA signals testing

Protection SCADA signals testing

220kv GIS BCU SCADA signals testing

Software and hardware interlocking tests

400kV and 220kv GIS SCADA functional tests

400kV and 220kv GIS analog measurements checks

500MVA Transformer testing

250MVAR Reactor testing

Onshore and Offshore SCADA Functional tests

Onshore 400kV and 220kV GIS testing

Offshore 220kV and 33kV GIS Testing

Protection stability tests such as Transformer differential, REF, Burbar protection etc.

400kV, 220kV GIS CT/VT Primary injection tests.

Project: West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind farm (108X3.6MW)

Preparation of commissioning test plan

Preparation of 240MVA Transformer test procedure

Preparation of Transformer Differential protection Test procedure

Review of Protection philosophy document

Preparation of Trip test procedure

Testing of 240MVA Transformer

Review of Protection schematics

Review of Protection settings

240MVA Transformer Primary injection test carried out

240MVA Transformer Differential protection stability test carried out

CT/VT Ratio test

SCADA signals test

CT/VT Secondary injection test

240MVA Transformer Automatic tap changer testing and commissioning

MICOM protection relays P443,P543 secondary injection test

34kV Busbar protection P132 relay testing

Busbar protection stability test

240MVA Transformer Insulation resistance test with 5kV Megger

Protection scheme checks

Implementation of IEC61850

Parameterization of relays signal

Mapping of GOOSE signals for switchgear and protection relays

Testing of SCADA signals

Review of SCADA communication network

Trouble shooting of GOOSE errors

Preparation of Software interlocks and implementation through IEC 61850

ALSTOM GRID UK Sept 2015- March 2016

ROLE: Lead Design Engineer

Location: Stafford, UK

Project: Wimbledon National Grid 16 bays 400kV GIS Substation, 275kV Mesh corner Substation, 31 Bays 132kV Substation

Preparation of 400kV GIS Substation Local control panel schematics

Preparation of Cable schedules for 16 Bays 400kV GIS Substation

Preparation of key line diagrams

Review of cable routes and plant layout drawings

Preparation of SCS I/O schedules

Preparation of interface schematics

Battery sizing

DC volt drop calculations

Preparation of cable block diagrams

Review of Transformer supplier drawings

Review of Protection supplier drawings

Preparation of electrical interlock drawings

Preparation of LVAC drawings

Preparation of DC distribution drawings

FREEDOM AGRILEK,UK Jan 2013- Feb2014

Role: PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER

LOCATION: Bothwell,SCOTLAND,UK

Project: Todmorden Onshore Wind farm (20MW 8X2.5MW) Grid Connection

Project: Barlockhart Onshore Wind farm Project(8MW 4X2.05MW)

Project: Middelmoor Onshore Wind farm Project(54MW 18X3MW)

Review of Protection SLD

Review of Protection logic diagrams

Preparation of CT sizing calculations

Review of Equipment Layouts

Review of Cable trench layouts

Preparation of 33kV XLPE Cable rating calculations

Review of 33kV Switchgear Drawings

33kV Protection Design Solker, MFAC34, P341, P122

Review of equipment schedules

Review of 33kV Protection Schematics

Review of 33kV Protection General Arrangement Drawings

Review of 33kV Protection wiring diagrams

110V and 24V DC Battery sizing calculations.

Review of LVAC change over scheme

Review of Protection coordination study

Review of Earthing study report

Review of Transient overvoltage study report

Review of Remote control panel schematics

Review of Cable schedules and core terminations

Review of Protection setting calculations

Testing and commissioning of ALSTOM relays P341,P142

Review of 60MVA Transformer protection schemes

Review of SCADA Drawings

Review of AVC Schematics

Coordination with installation and site commissioning team

Review of interlocking scheme

Review of LAVC drawings

Review of LV cables volt drop calculations

ENTERPRISE PLC, UK Jan 2012- 2013

Role: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (PROTECTION AND CONTROL)

LOCATION: High Blantyre,SCOTLAND,UK

Reported to : National Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: 4

Indirect Reports: 2

Responsibilities: Took position as Lead Engineer of Mybster 132/33kV AIS Substation Design

Below mentioned works has been carried out independently.

Preparation of DID for Mybster 132/33 kV AIS Substation of Scottish and Southern Energy Project

Preparation of Hazard elimination report

Preparation of Protection &Control Relay schedule

Preparation of 240MVA 132/33kV Transformer protection Schematic diagrams, General arrangement drawings and wiring diagrams

Preparation 132kV Feeders protection Schematic diagrams, General arrangement drawings and wiring diagrams

132kV CVT, CB, Post insulators, Disconnectors Technical bid evaluations.

Preparation of specifications for plant and Protection &Control equipment

Preparation of SLD and Protection SLD

Preparation of Substation Main connections Protection Diagram.

Chairing of monthly Engineering review meetings.

Preparation of Project schedule

Coordination with Client on Protection &Control and Plant issues

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE July 2008-2012

ROLE: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (PROTECTION AND CONROL)

LOCATION: London, ENGLAND, UK.

Reported to : Deputy General Manager

Direct Reports:4

Indirect reports: 5

RESPONSIBILITIES: SWANSEA 400KV GIS, 275/132KV AIS SUBSTATION DESIGN

preparation of enquiry documents

Preparation of stage by stage specifications/documents/drawings.

Witnessing Protection (NICAP) FAT.

Design of Operational tripping scheme and interface engineering.

Substation control system Interface engineering.

Technical bid evaluations.

Preparation of design documentation including sizing calculations for major electrical equipment, load schedules, supplier’s documentation review.

Interfacing and coordination with other Disciplines.

Approval of drawings, calculations, and specifications where appropriate.

Design Protection scheme modification for 275kV Swansea Existing Substation

Design of Battery and load calculations

132KV Bus bar protection modification drawings preparation

Preparation of Engineering drawings for removal of old Protection panels, control panels, CTs, CVTs for three 132KV bays and four corner 275KV mesh Substation.

Initiation of the production of General Arrangements, Circuit Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams and the final approval of same

Initiation of the modification of existing interface drawings and final approval of same

Specification of protection and control equipment deemed necessary to fulfill the panel design

Specification of ancillary equipment for project, i.e. batteries, LVAC, metering, etc.

AC / DC loading calculations

Trip circuit volt drop calculations

Specification of instrument transformer requirements and light current detail of any plan mechanism, etc.

Initiation of front end cable design taking due account of access for cable routing

Initiation of electrical interlock design and final approval of same

Initiate the preparation of I/O Schedules and control system interfaces

Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements

400kV GIS Local control cubicle Design

400kV GIS Substation Protection (NICAP) Design

TOSHIBA CORPORATION T&D, ABUDHABI, UAE Nov 2005-June 2008

ROLE: LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Reported to : Site Manager

Direct Reports: 3

Indirect reports: 5

Project: 400KV/132kv substation Fujairah Grid Station, UAE

Location: Fujairah, UAE

HV 400/132kV substation Design, testing and commissioning for the new Fujairah Grid Station, UAE

Design of SIEMENS Fault monitoring system I/O signals for 400kV GIS

Design Review of Protection schemes of 400kV GIS Substation

Design review of Cable schedules for 400kV GIS Substation

Design Protection tripping/inter tripping and control schemes between FWPP1 600MW Gas Power plant and 400kV Fujairah Grid station.

Preparation of weekly/monthly schedule of work.

Generator Protection relays testing in FWPP1

132kV main -1&2” feeders protection relays (GRL100) testing.

Generator transformer CTs testing.

Commissioning of Generator control panels

Commissioning of Transformer control panels

Generator transformer differential protection stability test.

Fault Monitoring system (FMS) commissioning at 400kV/132kV Fujairah Grid station.

DCS Interfacing signals verification.

Generator Synchronizing circuits verification

SCADA operation and interfacing signals verification.

400KV/220KV New Substation ADCO/TRANSCO Power Network M/S TOSHIBA project at Madina Zayed, ABUDHABI in UAE

Design review of cable schedules for 220kV GIS Substation

Testing of D.C change over scheme from old battery to new battery for existing 220kV substation which is in service.

The following relays of M/S TOSHIBA make has tested.

1.GRD110 O/C Protection relay

2.GRZ100 Distance protection relay

3.GRT100 Transformer Protection relay

4.GRL100 Line differential Relay

5.GRR100 Auto reclosure Relay

6.GRD140 Directional O/C Protection relay

7.GRB150 High impedance Differential relay

8.GRD130 Under/Over Voltage protection relay

9.GRB100 Bus bar protection relay.

Successfully carried out Testing and commissioning of 33KV GIS for six Bays.

Testing and commissioning of 220KV, 33KV Remote control panels.

Testing and commissioning of INX5 Bus bar Protection panels of M/S ABB make.

Testing and commissioning of 33KV Tariff metering panels of M/S Landis and Gyr make

Testing and commissioning of OLTC, AVR for 140MVA Transformers.

Testing and commissioning of 220KV/33KV Distance Protection relays.

Testing and Commissioning of FMS (Fault monitoring system) of M/S ABB make.

Testing and commissioning of SER(Sequential Event Recorder) of M/S SEIMENS make

Testing and Commissioning of Auto Synchronizer of M/S ABB make.

Testing and commissioning of M/S TOSHIBA 220KV GIS, 33KV GIS.

Functional checks for Protection panels, end to end test for OHL feeders.

Preparation of cable schedules for Substation/Power station and Designing of Protection and control schemes etc.

Primary Injection tests for CT/PT.

Power transformer Differential stability and REF stability test

Protection scheme checks.

Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corpn. (APGENCO)

Assistant Divisional Engineer June 1994 – Nov 2005

Reported to : Divisional Engineer

Direct Reports: 3

Indirect Reports: 70

Project : 7X110MW Hydro Electric Power plant (Srisailam Right Bank)

Project : 6X150MW Hydro Electric Power plant (Srisailam left Bank )

Involved in construction phase of Electrical Equipment Such as Generator, Turbine installation and commissioning.

Involved in automation and controls testing and commissioning

Involved Generator and Transformer Protection panels installation, testing and commissioning

Installation and commissioning of Electro hydraulic governor

Installation and commissioning of Firefighting system

Installation and commissioning of SCADA for 220kV Substation

Installation and commissioning of DCS System

CT/VT Primary injection tests

Testing and commissioning of Synchronizing Relay

Generator AVR Testing and commissioning

220V DC Battery installation and commissioning

Supervision of Control cables laying and terminations

150MVA 11kV/220KV Generator Transformer testing and commissioning

220kV Substation Feeder protection(Distance, Differential) Testing and commissioning

CBF/Busbar Protection testing and commissioning

220kV AIS CVT/CT Installation and commissioning

220kV AIS SF6 Circuit Breaker installation and commissioning

Station auxiliaries LVAC panels installation and commissioning

Plant Hydraulic system testing and commissioning

EDUCATION

GITAM College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam 1994

B. E. – Electrical and Electronics Engineering

GMR Polytechnic, Visakhapatnam 1991

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed course on Static Excitation Equipment ay BHEL, Bangalore

Completed course on Advanced Power System Protection at Power System Training Institute, Bangalore

Undergone training on Distance Protection of latest numerical version at ABB factory works, Bangalore.

Completed course on Energy Meters at Secure Meters, Udaipur

Delivered seminars at various power stations on topics such as AVR, Governor, and Protection Relays

Obtained competency certificate from TRANSCO,HSE,Abudhabi,UAE

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office, Micro station, Auto Cad.

STRENGTHS

Hardworking and dedicated with an ability to deliver assignments on time

Keen and quick learner with an ability to imbibe new knowledge with ease

Ability to execute and carry out projects with positive results

Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Padega Vara Prasad

Date of Birth : 15.06.1972

Nationality : British

Sex : Male

Marital Status: Married

Languages Known: English, Hindi and Telugu

Home Address: 33 The Durdans, Langdon hills, Basildon, SS16 6DA, UK

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