Power System Project Management
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PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME
KALACHAND SIKDAR
B.Sc, B.E(Hons), PMP,COMPEX
QATARI ID:
NATIONALITY:
ADDRESS IN QATAR :
E.MAIL ID:
Indian
Barwa Village, Building 18, Flat 20 Doham Qatar.
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EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
A] Calcutta University, India
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in the year 1987
B1] Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India in the year 1992
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (First class Hons)
B2] Received CANADIAN Equivalent Graduate Engineer Certification from World Education Service, CANADA.
C] Master Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, USA (2007- 2010).
D] Professional Certificate received on APPLYING PROJECT CONTROL’’ from QATAR-SHELL Technology Park, Qatar in November’22. .
KAHRAMAA certified SAEP Professional:
COMPEX CERTIFICATION:
CURRENT ACHIEVEMENT:
1] Received SAEP Certification from Kahramaa Electricity Transmission Department in the year 2008.
2] Received one more SAEP Certificate from Kahramaa National Control Centre (NCC) in the year 2021.
3]Received AEP Certificate from MEW-KW in the year 2005.
Certified COMPEX (EX01,EX02,EX03,EX04) Professional.
1]Received ‘DISTINGUISED EMPLOYEES AWARDS’ from KAHRAMAA HRD in the year Nov’2022.
1]Received ‘EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARDS’ from KAHRAMAA HRD in the year Dec’2023.
EXPERIENCE
12 years in India
19 years in Overseas( Mainly in GULF).
Summary of Expertise :
Over 31+ years of working experience in the field of Electrical Power System and Instrumentation field, mainly associated with Cold-commissioning & Hot-Commissioning of Electrical Power system ( HV and EHV S/Stns and its associated networks), Contract closing, interfacing between Kahramaa and various Bulk Consumers like QP, Qatar Gas, Shell, Metro etc., Servicing, trouble shooting, retrofitting, Electrical system fault analysis, operation & Maintenance of MV, HV and EHV Network, Control and Operation OF KAHRMAA National Grid from NCC and controlling of GCCIA and Gulf grid network. Professional expertise gained on Power system Protection (Relays), Sus-station automation system like SAS( Sub-station Automation System), Telecom & SCADA system, AIS indoor and outdoor s/stn and GIS S/Stn. Upto 400 KV level. Hands on working experience on ABB, SIEMENS, ALSTHOM, AREVA, GE and SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Relays, SAS and various Equipment associated in a S/STN, Well aware and authorized to issue and approve of various Permit systems in Kahramaa, ample SAT test conducted for all types of Relays, Transformers, Switchgear, Battery and charger systems, LVAC, DCDB, HVAC, Fire Fighting, Cables, OHL, SAS etc.
Presently working with Larsen and Toubro’s NEOM Project in Saudi Arabia ( joined in July’24) as a Head of Testing and Commissioning for renewable energy which consists of 2.9GW Solar plant and 1.60 GW Wind Plant, 380 KV Grid s/stn, 33KV Polling S/stns, EPMS System, PPC, SAS, SCADA, Telecom, OHL, EHV, MV& LV Cable network covered within 350 KMs range.
Prior to that, I have worked in KAHRAMAA-Qatar for 16+ years as KCT-Commissioning Engineer for HV-EHV S/STNS and subsequently promoted to Commissioning In Charge and Grid Control Engineer in NCC Qatar. I have commissioned almost 45 HV/EHV S/STN in KAHRAMAA from Phase VII TO Phase-XIII and was responsible for commissioning of majority Sub-station in RAS LAFFAN AREA. I was deeply associated during interfacing point of KAHRAMAA and various Bulk consumer like QP, RASGAS, RGPC, RLPC, RLF1, RLF 2, RLF 3, Ras Girtas Power Corporation, QP-Halul in Ras Laffan, Qatar Solar Technology etc. I have both authorization to issue various work permits in Kahramaa and also approve them as I have successfully cleared both Authorization tests.
Prior to that, I have worked with ABB-Kuwait as Head of Services for 03 years and with ABB-India as Commissioning Manager (Head) for 12 years. During this period, my main responsibility was to Plan, follow up, co-ordinate with clients, Consultants and various sub-Contractors and finally direct the team from cold commissioning to energization and handover of various HV/ EHV s/stns In India and Kuwait.
During my 31 years career period, I have worked nearly 25 years in Commissioning field of HV-EHV Sub-station & Protection and Sub-station Automation field, In addition, I have worked approx.. 03 years in Engineering & Project Management field and remaining period in National Control Centre (NCC) as Commissioning in charge and System Control Engineer for operation and maintenance of Qatar’s National grid, GCCIA grid, Issue of all types of Work Permits, Generation and Load Flow control, Grid voltage and frequency control of Qatar National Grid etc.
I am a highly motivated and energetic individual, who is always ready to accept new challenges and strict with time management, capable of working to deadlines and have excellent organizational and communicational skills
Skills Profile:
Over 31 years working experience in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kuwait & Qatar. Major focussed area are in Cold commissioning and Hot commissioning of HV/EHV S/STN. I, being a member of Kahramaa KCT Commissioning Team for the 13 years, have commissioned nearly 45 s/stns ( HV & EHV) in Khramaa Qatar.
Experience on all aspects of Electrical Instrumentation, Electrical Protection systems ( Relays- Electro-Mechanical, Static, Microprocessor and Numerical type), Sub-station control systems(SCS), AIS & GIS, Power Transformers, Telecom and SCADA from Front End Engineering Design to Commissioning, start up and Handover.
Engineering Design document reviewer for Sub-station, Protection & Sub-station Automation products and Technical query sign off.
Retrofit Engineering and execution experience on E&I products at different voltage levels
Operation, Control, maintenance, Frequency & Voltage control of National EHV Grid of KAHRAMAA using Alsthom made SCADA system.. Authorized to approve and cancellation of safety documents, Permits for Kahramaa.
Reviewing Engineering drawing for all E&I products, frequent meeting with Contractors, consultants, Project Management team of Kahramaa are my daily routine
Pre-commissioning Testing & commissioning of GIS(upto 400 KV), Transformers, AIS switchyard, Protection systems (Relays), SCS, Telecom,SCADA, LVAC, DCDB, ACDB, Battery and Charger systems, UPS, HVAC etc.
Attended several FAT and SAT test on Protection systems on behalf of ABB India and ABB Kuwait.
I was deeply associated with Contract closing, Interfacing between Bulk Consumer and Kahramaa, Spares handover, Punch list clearance, NOSP documentation etc in Kahramaa.
Worked as Project Manager for the Project value up to 200,000 KD in ABB KUWAIT.
operation & maintenance, trouble shooting, Fault analysis of various types of Switchgears, 132/220/400 KV GIS, Transformers, Cables, HV tests of cables, Partial Discharge measurements upto 400kv were carried on or witnessed by me.
Experienced on Fibre Optic cable laying and termination for Numerical relays and Telecom equipments, pre-commissioning testing witnessed on Protection, SCS, Telecom and scada system.
Experienced in Installation and testing of main and check meters, Calibration of Meters in presence of KEMA and QCAL representatives,UPS Systems, SERGI System, Lighting & power.
Customer Training, Bulk consumer Engineers orientation training on Kahramaa system before KM-Authorization test are being handled by me. I am also responsible for examining and authorizing Contractors and Consultants Engineers at different categories based on their performance in the interview. I had taken several classes on Power system Protection and Sub-station Automation systems during my work with ABB India and ABB Kuwait.
Hands on working experience on all Relays and Sub-station Automation systems supplied by ABB, SIEMENS, ALSTHOM, GE & Schneider Electric.
Operation & maintenance of LV, MV & EHV Equipment & System.
Interviewed several engineers of contractors, Consultants, Power Plant and Bulk Consumer Engineers in Qatar for their AEP Authorization test and authorized them based on their performance during interview on KM Protection Systems and safety knowledge.
Remarkable Achievements in Qatar and Kuwait oil sectors:-
A] QATAR PETROLEUM – QP HALUL ISLAND
World's 2nd largest (110KM) Sub-Sea underground 132KV Cable network was commissioned by me in the year 2018-19 for supplying power from Kahramaa QP-Halul s/stn to QP Halul Island at RasLaffan area. I was fully associated with Engineering upto final commissioning of this unique s/stn. The major challenges were to control over Voltages developed in the sub-sea cable due to the high MVAR generated by the cable. To resolve all, it was decided to install 220KV 1-POLE break GIS along with the installation of PSD devices (PHASE SYNCHRONING DEVICE) for controlling the 132KV line between the 02 s/stns. In addition, 02 nos 60MVAR Line reactors are also provided at both ends of the line to consume high MVAR generated by the cable. Finally, Power Factor Correction equipment was required at both ends for a smooth supply of Power to QP-HALUL Island.
B] KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY (KNPC-KUWAIT)
On joining ABB Kuwait, I got an unique project to design, get approval from KNPC-Kuwait, develop Proto-type and on satisfactory simulation tests of the same, commission an Auto and Manual Change over Scheme on a live 11KV Incomer s/stns from which power was feeding to its process. Any maloperation during the commissioning of a newly developed system on a live Incomer Feeder could cause a huge loss in the production of oil. During design and Engineering, I used Numerical relay type CAP 505 and developed logic in it based on Customer requirements. The great challenges were to work in live incomer feeders and implement a new system in it which was not existing before. It took nearly 06 months to complete the entire task. Subsequently, my ex-Organization ABB-Kuwait had received similar orders for all of their Incomer feeder s/stns.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS in HV/EHV SUB-STATION :
Almost 80 sub-stations (11 KV to 400 KV) have been commissioned by me over last 27 years in KAHRAMAA-Qatar, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Kuwait and thus, interacted deeply with several Multinational Contractors, Consultants, all project managers, Design engineers, National control centre, Operation and maintenance team, Technical affair project team and State Electricity Boards of various Countries and States.
First ever ‘One and half Breaker’ scheme was introduced in Kahramaa 400kv s/stn(Qatar) in the year 2013 where I was deeply involved in preparation of technical specification, technical workshop, design review meeting, pre-commissioning testing, commissioning and commissioned the system successfully. SOM (System operation Memorandum) for this new one and half Breaker scheme was prepared and uploaded to our SOM book.
Commissioned successfully first ever 400KV Gulf Grid (GCCIA) PROJECT in the year 2014 where Qatar Grid is connected to Saudi Arabia Grid with 400kv Double circuit lines passing through 400kv LZS-KM S/stn. It was a great challenge to match Qatar standard with Saudi Arabia and GCCIA standard however, we could find out the solution and implemented successfully.
World 2nd longest (110 km) 132kv double circuit cable network between QP-Halul-Qatar (RAS LAFFAN ONSHORE) and Halul Island (Offshore) was successfully commissioned by me. It was one of the toughest challenges I have ever met and successfully executed. There are several additional design requirements came up during Design review Pre-commissioning tests and post commissioning of the s/stn which are not common in similar voltage level however, resolved all issues successfully.
220kv QSTEC (Qatar Solar Technology in Ras Laffan) s/stn was commissioned by me.
Interviewed several engineers of contractors and Consultants in Qatar for their Field Authorization test and ensured engineers are well competent to Kahramaa safety norms and system knowledge.
MY ADDITIONAL STRENGTH FOR THIS VACANCY:
Being long association with KAHRAMAA Electricity Transmission and System Control Department ( NCC) for the last 16 years and specially in the Kahramaa commissioning team for testing, commissioning of E&I sector of HV/EHV s/stns from Ph-VII to Ph-XIII ( almost 130 s/stns added in KM network during this period), I had various interactions with major Stakeholders and specially with KAHRAMAA various Departments like Project, NCC, Protection, O&M, Cable, OHL, Telecom, SCADA, Operational Planning and System Planning group, several Consultants and Contractors who were associated with KM during various phases of execution work. As I have handled major OEM products of E&I sector, I expect that most of the E&I equipment which will be installed in the forthcoming S/Stns are known to me and that will help me to resolve issues quickly. My experience as a Project Manager will help me to control cost and Schedule constraints. I am well experienced on KM safety and Permit related requirements, KAHRAMAA NOSP related all requirements, Contract closing activities etc. I have received double Authorization on HV/EHV network Switching of KM network upto 400 KV. So, any interaction with Kahramaa during external interface period, I feel I can contribute a lot to my new Organization and may settle majority issues related to work with KHARAMAA at the earliest possible time.
MAJOR CLIENTS/CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS HANDLED :
CLINETS FROM OIL SECTOR
1] QATAR ENERGY, QATAR
2] QATAR GAS, QATAR
3] KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, KUWAIT
4] KNPC, KUWAIT
5] HALDIA PETROCHEMICALS LTS, INDIA
6] INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD, INDIA
CLINETS FROM POWER SECTOR
1] KAHRAMAA, QATAR ( presently working)
2] QASCO, QATAR
3] QAFCO, QATAR
4] MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER, KUWAIT
5] POWERGRID CORPORATION OF BANGLADESH
6]NATIONAL THERMAL POWER CORPORATION, INDIA
7] POWERFRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD
8] CALCUTTA ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORPORATION, INDIA
9] WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, INDIA
10] WEST BENGAL POWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD, INDIA.
11] ORISSA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, INDIA
12] ORISSA POWER GENERATING CORPORATION, INDIA
13] MEGHALAYA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, INDIA
14] BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED, INDIA
15] NORTH EASTERN ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION LIMITED, INDIA
MAJOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS HANDLED:
1] M/S SIEMENS LTD, (INDIA, KUWAIT, QATAR)
2] M/S ABB LTD, QATAR
3] ALSTHOM INDIA, & QATAR
4] AREVA QATAR
5] GENERAL ELECTRIC (INDIA, QATAR)
6] M/S LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD
7] M/S ENERGO PROJECTS-QATAR,
8] M/S FICHTNER CONSULTING-QATAR,
9] M/S LAHMEYER INTERNATIONAL-QATAR,
10] M/S ELECTRO DE FRANCE-EDF,
11] M/S WORLEY PARSONS - QATAR.
MAJOR SOFTWARE USED:
A] Fortran, Microsoft Project
B] PCM600, DIGSI, STUDIO S1, CAP 501, CAP 505, CAP 540, TAPCON 260, REBWIN, MICOM SI STUDIO, MICOM Agile, SIPROTEC etc.
Major Test Equipments
Handled during pre-commissioning activitiy:
Protection systems -Relays :
A] ABB make TURE, TURH TEST KIT
B] Alsthom make ZFB test kit
C] Omicron make CPC 256, CPC 100
TRANSFORMER :
A] MEGGER make Insulation Tester
B] OMICRON MAKEE CPC 100
C] OMICRON MAKE CP TD1 FOR TAN DELTA
D] OMICRON MAKE CT ANALYSER
E] ALTOP MAKE OIL BATH KIT
F] BAUR MAKE BDV TESTER
G] OMICRON MAKE SFRA TEST KIT
H] OMICRON MAKE DIRANA ( FOR DFRA TEST)
I] OMICRON MAKE CPC 100 + CP SB1 ( FOR DRM)
J] SUMESH-PET MAKE OIL FILTRATION KIT
GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR ( GIS) :
A] IBEKO-POWER AB MAKE DIGITAL MICRO OHMMETER
B] DILO/ MBW 978 MAKE SF6 GAS ANALYSER
C] DILO MAKE SF6 LEAK DETECTOR
D] OMICRON MAKE CT ANALYSER
E] OMICRON MAKE CIBANO 500 KIT
F] OMICRON MAKE CPC 100
G] HV TEST KIT
H] PARTIAL DISCHARGE MEASUREMENT KIT
11/33 KV SWITCHGEAR:
A] PHENIX MAKE HV TEST KIT
B] OMICRON MAKE PD TEST KIT (MPD600)
C] MEGGER MAKE INSULATION TESTER
D] OMICRON MAKE CT ANALYSER
E] OMICRON MAKE CPC 100
F] MEGGER MAKE VACUUM BOTTLE TESTER (VIDAR)
G] MEGGER MAKE TMI700
H] OMICRON MAKE CIBANO 500.
I] FLUKE MAKE MEGGER CLIP ON METER & MULTIMETER
TELECOM :
A] WAVETACK MAKE OPTICAL LASER SOURCE
B] WAVETACK OPTICAL POWER METER
C] OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER- OTDR
D] FUSION SPLICER KIT FOR FO CABLE JOINTING
E] CISCO MAKE NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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TRAINING:
A] Inter Personal Skill Development/ABB F’dabad,India/1999
B] CT,PT,CVT,BKR(EHV,MV) / ABB Baroda / 2003
C] Risk Management /ESI-USA/ 2006
D] Project Leadership, Management and Communications /
ESI-USA / 2007.
E] Project Cost and Scheduling/ESI-USA/2007
F] Applying Project Control from QSTP-Qatar in March’23
G] ISO9001, TQM, Code of Conduct / ABB India,Kuwait/2006
H] Health and Safety /ABB Kuwait/2005
I] Marketing for SA & Protection system /ABB Bangalore/2000
J] 132GIS Sub-Stn Operation and Maintenance/MEW-Kuwait/2005
K] REB500 SYS Busbar Protection/ABB Switzerland/2003
L] ABB make All types of Protection Relays (Static to Numerical) /1994 to 2004 in batches/ABB Bangalore,Baroda
M] Indactic 65c DR, Hathaway ER /ABB Bangalore/1995.
N] NSD 570 Intertrip Equipment /ABB Kuwait/2006
O] ABB Make SCS & SMS /ABB Bangalore/2003
P] Engineering for SA & Protection system /ABB/Siemens/2001
Q] AREVA make PACIS SCS system.
R] SIEMENS make SICAM PAS SCS system.
S] Entire range of Siemens make SIPROTEC Relays.
T] Entire range of Alstom make MICOM series.
CAREER HISTORY
HEAD OF Testing and Commissioning for 4.50 GW renewable Energy in NEOM
Joined with L&T Saudi Arabia at NEOM Project in July’24 as a Head of Testing & Commissioning of 4.50 GW renewable sources which will be used for production of Green Hydrogen and Ammonia. The project consists of 2.90GW Solar Plant, 1,60 GW Wind Plant, Various s/stsns from 380 kv upto 33 KV, EPMS System, Multiple SCADAs, Multiple SAS Systems, PPC, STATCOM( Static Var Compensator), BESS ( Battery energy storage systems) and final integration with Saudi Electric company. I am reporting to General Manager of L&T and my Customer is a JV among NGHC, AP-USA and AQUA PARC of Saudi Arabia. Almost 45 inhouse Engineers, Senior Engineers, Commissioning Managers, Senior Managers are reporting to me from L&T and also handling more than 100 Sub-contractors Engineers.
Systems Control Engineer (NCC)– KAHRAMAA, Qatar ( 2020 to July’2024)
Transferred from KAHRAMAA Electricity Transmission department to KM-System Control department (NCC,National Control Centre) in July’2020.
Key responsibilities holding in CS departments are:-
Switching, operation, maintaining, controlling, releasing, restoration of Qatar’s entire Electrical Networks ( 400 KV to 11 KV).
Issue all types of work permits and other safety documents from NCC to accomplish work in KAHRAMAA network and Bulk-Consumer network.
Maintenance and trouble shooting of entire KM EHV network is one of the prime responsibilities of Control System Engineer.
Co-ordinate with QEWC & PP power plants and control the load flow of KM-EHV Systems.
Working as a Commissioning In Charge for reviewing and approving Pre-commissioning Test formats, test reports, Preparation of switching procedure and commissioning of all new HV and EHV S/STNS and Power Plants.
Short circuit analysis, Load flow analysis, Safety precaution review for commissioning of new EHV Equipment, quick restoration of KM-EHV networks during abnormal situation are the common responsibilities of CS Engineers.
Co-ordinate with GCCIA and NWCC and ensure safe operation of GCCIA grid and WATER Production in Qatar.
Maintain Voltage and Frequency of KAHRAMAA grid as per Grid Code laid down by Kahramaa.
Review KM developed SOM and Safety books and upgrade in timely manner.
Bulk Consumer Orientation training( including QATAR GAS) are my responsibility and successfully given several training to Bulk Consumer new Engineers to assist them for appearing Authorization test in Kahramaa. Training to in-house Qatari Engineer is our common responsibility.
Transmission Senior Engineer-Protection and Sub-station Automation(E&I) KAHRAMAA, QA( 2007 TO 2022)
Started my career with KAHRAMAA Transmission Protection and Automation department from Nov’2007 and continued till June’20. During this tenure, I have worked as a KCT Commissioning Engineer for 13 years. Key responsibilities holding in Electricity transmission department are :-
Cleared Senior Authorization theoretical and practical test from KAHRAMAA Transmission Department in the year 2008 and received SAEP Certificate in the year 2008 and thus, authorized for switching, operation, release, restoration of entire KM Networks from 11KV up to 400KV.
Involved in Annual Maintenance work (ETP) for 1 year.
Worked as a KCT Commissioning Engineer from 2009 to 2022. Commissioned almost 80 nos HV/EHV S/stns duly constructed by EPCs from Phase VII to Phase XIII.
Provided Kahramaa representation at site in monitoring and co-ordinating the site activities of EPC Contractors and sub-contractors for all electrical installations with specific focus on Transmission protection schemes, Sub-station Control system, SCADA, Metering, LVAC, DC systems, UPS, Interlocking scheme for HV equipments and testing, Primary injection tests, Stability tests OCC, SCC tests of Generators, Staggering tests as per Kahramaa procedure.
Handled 08 nos EPC Contractors during commissioning phases and was involved most of the technical meetings, suggested several modification works to improve KM Protection systems.
Main EPCs handled are SIEMENS, ABB, ALSTHOM, GE, HYOSUNG, NCC, HITACHI and L&T etc.
Handled several Consultants OF Kahramaa like ENERGO PROJECTS, FICHTNER CONSULTING, LAHMEYER INTERNATIONAL, ELECTRO DE FRANCE-EDF, WorleyParsons ETC.
Witnessed major functional tests of Electrical protection systems, HV equipment tests, ensured successful implementation of approved Schematics at site and carried on detailed trip tests of all protective equipments of a HV/EHV S/stns.
Reviewed and monitored of acceptance tests during Cold and Hot commissioning of all types of Electrical equipment.
Strictly followed Time Management to ensure outage, restoration and commissioning activities are completed as per planning.
Issued several safety documents at different phases of works to ensure work is completed with safety and in time for Kahramaa existing network and pre and post commissioned s/stn.
Attended several alarms and tripping calls on HV/EHV networks, involve in fault finding and restoration of Circuits.
Training to Qatari Engineers and getting them prepared for Authorization tests were my key responsibility.
Taken several interviews for Contractors Engineers and sub-contractors Engineers and approved them based on their credentials.
Worked with PDSA (Protection design and System analysis group) in KM and involved in design and upgradation of power system protection network.
Project Manager in ABB Kuwait ( 2006 TO 2007):
Being the Head of the Service department, I was given an additional charge to work as a Project Manager for a Project valued up to 200000 KD. At the time of discharge of duties from ABB Kuwait, I was working as a PM for 07 projects along with taking care as a Group Leader of the Service department (Electrical Power system).
Service Manager (Electrical & Instrumentation) - ABB Kuwait ( 2005 – 2007):
Worked with ABB-Kuwait for approximately 03 years as a Head of Service department for the Electrical s/stns and the key responsibilities performed in ABB Kuwait are given below:
Appeared for Authorization tests in MEW-Kuwait in the year 2005 and received Authorization Certificates from MEW-Kuwait to work in their live s/stns from 11 KV to 400 KV level.
Involved in the following projects: KNPC, KOC, Doha East Power Station, Al-Zour Power
Station, MEW & Mina Abdullah Refinery.
Leading a Team of Technicians & Engineers
To participate in AMC Contract with Ministry of Electricity & Water-Kuwait and execute the job as per term and conditions laid down by MEW-Kuwait. Each contract duration was for 03 years and work responsibilities mainly consisted of full maintenance of MEW-EHV S/STSNS.
To Participate in the Tendering process in KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company) and KOC ( Kuwait oil company) for the Sub-Station related projects and Execute the job as per terms and conditions governed by the Oil Companies.
To impart training to Client Engineers, Consultant and other Sub-Contractor Engineers on the product supplied by ABB.
To involve directly in the Cold and Hot Commissioning processes for commissioning of Electrical HV & EHV S/STNS and Power Plant.
To attend meetings with Clients and other sub-contractors on weekly basis and reviewed the progress of the project.
To involve in Engineering for retrofitting job. Successfully retrofitted complete Generator protection systems and Line protection systems with ABB REG 316 and REL 521 at ALZour Power Station in Kuwait. 11kv grade live switchgear Units were retrofitted in KNPC-Kuwait.
Participated Tendering to execution process for supply, Engineering, implementation, development of proto-type and execute Automatic and Manual change over scheme in KNPC-Kuwait and successfully executed the work as per terms and conditions laid down by the client.
Career growth in ABB India :-
Appointed in ABB India as a Power System Protection & SA Engineer (E&I) in the year 1994
Confirmed as a Power System Protection & S/stn Automation Engineer(E&I) in the year 1994
Promoted to Senior Power system Protection & s/stn Automation Engineer in the year 1996
Promoted to Assistant Manager (P & SA) in the year 1999.
Promoted to Manager- Protection and Sub-station Automation in the year 2002.
Transferred to North India as a Head of Commissioning Managers in the year 2004.
Resigned ABB India on 31.03.2005 and moved to ABB Kuwait to get Gulf working experience.
Key responsibilities as Head of Commissioning Managers in India:
Commissioning Manager (Group Head), responsible for the commissioning of EHV Projects (Substations up to 400 kV) for North India.
Interfaced with Subcontractors during execution of projects, assessed the quality of Commissioning Engineers & ensured a quality job done on-site in order to meet the Customer requirements.
Hold responsibility for the Time Management & plan for commissioning schedule for timely execution of projects.
To attend Engineering meeting, pre and post tendering meeting activities
Provided in-house training for personnel as well as Customer.
Supported Project Management & Engineering Group.
Established a Commissioning Protocol, which is accepted by ABB-Globe.
Key responsibilities as Manager- Protection and S/Stn Automation:
Started Career as Trainee Engineer and after successful completion of training, appointed as Service engineer ( Protection and S/stn Automation) in the year 1994 and gradually promoted to Service Manager.
Involved in the erection & commissioning of Electrical Protection Systems for Generator (up to 500 MW), Line (up to 400 kV), Transformer (up to 315 MVA), Busbar (400 kV), Reactor & Motor, Sub-station Control System (SCS).
Performed annual maintenance of Protection Systems of Generator, Line, Transformer, Busbar & Motor.
Handled remote communication for Electrical Protection Systems.
Conducted training, seminar on Generator Protection Systems, Numerical Relays, Numerical Busbar Protection Systems & SPACOM range of Distribution Relays.
Deeply involved in Retrofit services for Protection Systems, parameterisation of Numerical Relays & handling its software.
Conducted system study supported by DR print out.
Involved in the Relay co-ordination & grading.
Worked as Sales Engineer for Marketing of Services & Retrofit.
Worked as Marketing Engineer & deeply involved in pre / post tendering activities.
Successfully commissioned Numerical based Generator, Line, Transformer & Busbar Protection Systems abroad.
Commissioned Disturbance Recorders & Event Loggers in several 400 / 220 kV Substations.
Actively participating in the Engineering activity of (P & SA ) system.
Overall Engineering experience:
Using Auto-CAD and different configuration Tools like CAP540, CAP 531, CAP505,CAP501,Digsi, Micom S1, REBWIN, REBCON, SMS010,SMS510 I have designed Protection schemes upto 400KV O/H Line, 132kv O/H Line, 11kv different bays, Automatic Bus Transfer scheme, several retrofitting scheme for Line, Transformer, Busbar and Motor etc.
Technical Engineering expertise related to Substation Automation, GIS & Protection Relays:
Fully conversant of all ABB Protection relays starting from Electro-mechanical, static, Micro-processor and latest Numerical series. In depth knowledge of Configuration and programming of all ABB relays which are manufactured in Sweden, Switzerland, Finland and Italy. Attended several training sessions on protection and automation systems both in India and abroad and delivered several lectures on Power protection system at site and customer premises.
Well conversant on Siemens Siprotec series and AREVA make MICOM Series relays.
Design Experience:
Total Engineering along with project execution for an Automatic Change over Scheme and Manual Change over scheme using ABB make Numerical Relays in a Refinery plant, Kuwait.
Total Engineering and execution of protection system for a 400 kv O/H Line in West Bengal using ABB make static relays.
Retrofit Engineering and Execution of 132kv O/H line protection systems.
Retrofit Engineering and Execution of 132kv Busbar Protection systems using ABB make Numerical Relays.
Complete Engineering and Execution of 11kv Motor feeder bay, Transformer feeder bay, Incomer bay, Bus-coupler Bay in Refineries, Kuwait.
Fully conversant on configuration of all types of ABB,Siemens,Areva make Numerical Protection Relays.
Experience of On-Site training, Customer Interaction, Fault finding, Testing, Commissioning & on-lineTraining:
On site Training
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