Senior Power Plant Engineer with 15+ Years Experience

Prabu Mathavan

Senior Power Plant Engineer

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Seasoned Senior Operation Engineer with over 15+ years of expertise in the operation, maintenance, and commissioning of thermal, combined cycle power plants, and FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) units within the oil & gas industry. Adept at ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of plant and offshore equipment, managing emergency operations, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Proficient in using CMMS software and LOTO systems for effective maintenance management and strict safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinate with external vendors, and oversee specialized maintenance and repair activities in both onshore and offshore environments. Seeking to leverage my extensive operational and technical expertise in a challenging role to contribute to the efficiency, safety, and reliability of a forward-thinking energy or oil & gas 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)

FPSO Utility OTSG

SYNOPSIS

Over 15+ 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.

Led commissioning of Gas Turbine Generators (GTG) covering lube oil flushing, fuel gas system validation, turning gear inspection, and first firing operations with strict adherence to safety standards.

Demonstrated expertise in reviewing P&IDs, datasheets, vendor documentation, and system drawings to ensure design integrity and compliance with project specifications. Directed OTSG steam blowing, STG oil and vacuum system commissioning, and gland steam system readiness to achieve flawless synchronization and load testing. 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

MODEC Offshore Production Singapore Pte Ltd

GTCC Commissioning Engineer (Topside)

JUNE 2025 TO TILL DATE

Reviewed P&IDs, datasheets, and vendor documentation for Gas Turbine (GT), Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG), Steam Turbine (ST), and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems for FPSO operations. Verified installation readiness through punch list clearance, SQCL, mechanical completion certificates, and loop numbering (LIVENING- UP NOTICE) validation. Ensured commissioning procedures, check sheets, and test packages were properly reviewed, approved, and executed.

Supervised commissioning of Gas Turbine Generators (GTG), including lube oil flushing, fuel gas system validation, turning gear inspection, and first firing operations. Oversaw OTSG steam blowing activities and STG systems commissioning including oil, vacuum, and gland steam systems.

Conducted instrument loop checks, interlock verification, and functional logic testing in coordination with DCS and ESD systems.

Supported start-up, synchronization, and load testing of GT and ST systems ensuring stable operational parameters.

Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams and vendors for issue resolution, system tuning, and performance optimization.

Ensured compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), and HSE standards throughout commissioning stages.

Led toolbox talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and risk assessments to promote a proactive safety culture onboard FPSO units.

Utilized CEMIC and other CMMS tools for maintenance tracking, equipment performance monitoring, and documentation control.

Ecowise Marina Power Pte Ltd, Singapore

Shift Leader

AUG 2024 TO MAY 2025

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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