Operation Engineer Plant Equipment

Prabu Mathavan

Senior Power Plant Engineer

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Seasoned Senior Operation Engineer with over 13+ years of expertise in the operation, maintenance, and commissioning of thermal and combined cycle power plants. Adept at ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of plant equipment, managing emergency operations, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Proficient in using CMMS software and LOTO systems for effective maintenance management and safety adherence. Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, coordinate with external vendors, and oversee specialized maintenance and repair tasks. Seeking to leverage my extensive experience and technical skills in a challenging position to contribute to the operational excellence and reliability of a forward -thinking energy organization.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Gas Turbines Steam Turbines Boiler Operation

Plant Maintenance CMMS LOTO

DCS P&ID Commissioning

HRSG WTP Operation Water Chemistry

Biomass Chiller ACC (Air-Cooled Condenser)

SYNOPSIS

Over 13+ years of experience in the operation, maintenance, commissioning, and performance of thermal and combined cycle power plants.

Expert in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of plant equipment, including start-up and shutdown processes.

Skilled in managing emergency plant operations, including blackouts and tripping, ensuring quick and effective responses.

Participated in managing the company's yearly budget planning of expenses, investments, and improvements for the plant.

Observed process safety barriers' KPIs and made technical recommendations as needed to ensure process quality and facility operation within the ALARP level. Responsible for overseeing the availability of Plant Generation and Steam System, reducing equipment costs, and designing and continuously enhancing material policies. Experienced in utilizing CMMS software and LOTO systems for effective maintenance management and safety adherence.

Proficient in identifying and reporting defective plant equipment, initiating corrective and preventive actions.

Actively participated in risk assessment, control, and safety reviews with the HSE department, while also providing support to the operations team.

Consistently followed strict safety procedures and SOPs for equipment servicing, maintaining high safety standards.

Regularly attended daily and monthly department meetings with operation and maintenance departments.

Coordinated with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring minimal downtime.

Prepared action plans for boiler start-up and shutdown, optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Analyzed tripping incidents and troubleshooting issues, implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

Compiled and maintained comprehensive records and reports of maintenance strategies, daily consumption, and generation data for fuel, water, and energy. Led commissioning activities, including inspection, slow firing, chemical cleaning of boilers, oil flushing of turbine lube oil lines, valve commissioning, and steam blowing, ensuring compliance with standards and protocols.

EXPERIENCE

Ecowise Marina Power Pte Ltd, Singapore

Shift Leader

AUG 2024 TO PRESENT

Capacity: 9.5 TPH

Supplier: VYNCKE

Supervise routine checks, cleaning, and servicing to maintain optimal performance and prevent downtime.

Monitor and operate the steam turbine generator:

Capacity: 965 KW

Supplier: SIEMENS

Cambodian Energy Ltd, Cambodia

Senior Operation Engineer

MAR 2017 TO DEC 2023

Thermal Power Plant (CFBC) consists of 3 Boilers, 3 STG, OTCW, WTP, Ash and Coal handling Units. Boiler Capacity 1*462TPH

Capacity 2*225TPH

Supplier General Electrics

Wuxi Huanguang Boiler Co Ltd.

Stream Turbbine Capacity 150MW (1*150MW)

120MW (2*60MW)

Supplier General Electrics

Dongfang Turbine Co Ltd.

DCS GE, Tosmap, Emerson Ovation, Mark Vie

Erbil Gas Power Station, Kurdistan

Commissioning & Control Room Engineer

MAR 2014 TO FEB 2017

Combined Cycle Power Plant consists of 8 GT, 8 HRSG, 2 STG, ACC, WTP, H2 Generation Unit. Gas Turbine Capacity 1000 MW (8*125MW)

Supplier General Electrics

Stream Turbbine Capacity 500MW (2*250MW)

Supplier General Electrics

HRSG Capacity 8*62 kg/S

Supplier CMI

DCS ABB, Mark VI

Suryadev Alloys & Power Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Mechanical Engineer - Operation/Maintenance

FEB 2013 TO MAR 2014

Thermal Power Plant (CFBC) consists of 2 Boilers, 2 STG, WTP, Ash and Coal handling Units. Boiler Capacity 2*330TPH

Supplier Thermax Ltd

Stream Turbbine Capacity 160MW (2*80MW)

Supplier Bharath Heavy Electrical Ltd

DCS YOKOGAWA

Cethar Energy Ltd, Rajasthan

Operation Engineer (Field/DCS)

JUN 2010 TO FEB 2013

Thermal Power Plant (CFBC) consists of 2 Boilers, 2 STG. Boiler Capacity 2*495TPH

Supplier Cethar Ltd

Stream Turbbine Capacity 300MW (2*150MW)

Supplier Dongfang Turbine Co Ltd

DCS Emerson

Roles & Responsibilities:-

Ensured smooth and efficient operation of plant equipment, including start-up and shutdown processes.

Managed emergency plant operations, including blackouts and tripping, ensuring quick and effective responses.

Identified and reported defective plant equipment, initiating corrective and preventive actions. Utilized CMMS software and LOTO systems for effective maintenance management and safety adherence.

Followed strict safety procedures and SOPs for equipment servicing, maintaining high safety standards.

Coordinated with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring minimal downtime.

Prepared action plans for boiler start-up and shutdown, optimizing operational efficiency. Analyzed tripping incidents and troubleshooting issues, implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

Compiled and maintained comprehensive records and reports of maintenance strategies, daily consumption, and generation data (fuel, water, energy). Led commissioning activities, including:

Inspection

Slow firing

Chemical cleaning of boilers

Oil flushing of turbine lube oil lines

Valve commissioning

Steam blowing

Ensuring compliance with standards and protocols

LICENCE

Class 2 Boiler Attendant issued by Singapore

Polytechnic

MARCH-2025

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating System Windows 2000/XP/7/8.1/10

Office Packages MS Outlook/2000/9/7/10, MS Office

EDUCATION

Vickram College of Engineering, Enathi

BE in Mechanical Engineering

APR 2010

LANGUAGES KNOWN

English Read Write Speak

Tamil Read Write Speak

Telugu Speak

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Prabu Age 35

Father's Name Mathavan DOB 11/06/1989

Passport Number Z4813244 Expiry Date 26/09/2029

Nationality Indian Gender Male

Marital Status Married Native Place Sivagangai

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