Electrical Engineer with Offshore & Industrial Automation Expertise
Resume:
K Rasika N Dammasena
Chartered Engineer, Marine Electrical Engineer and
Electrical Superintendent
Male 4th July, 1975 Colombo, Sri Lanka
Professional Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Electrical Superintendent with over 16 years of experience in the construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of High Voltage (HV) Grid Substations. Proven expertise in managing HV electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, troubleshooting electrical issues, and optimizing system performance. Strong proficiency in power system analysis, protection and control, and project management. Proven track record in designing, wiring, testing, and commissioning complex electrical protection systems for HV substations, including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear. Skilled in the configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting of protection relays (both numerical and electromechanical), as well as conducting thorough testing and analysis to ensure system integrity and operational safety.
I also engaged in electrical installations, testing and commissioning, preventive maintenance, automation systems and power audit and energy saving solutions. The various aspects of working with automation systems, including their design, components, installation, and maintenance. These systems integrate electrical, mechanical, and control technologies to enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of industrial, commercial, or residential processes.
Define the processes to be automated, the scope of control and performance goals (speed, precision, energy efficiency).
Choose controllers (PLCs or DCS), sensors, actuators, communication protocols, and any necessary software based on the required application.
Design the electrical wiring, PLC I/O configurations, and control strategies to ensure the automation system operates efficiently and reliability. Professional Experience
Electrical Superintendent
Ceylon Electricity Board (Sep 2009 – Present)
Ceylon Electricity Board Transmission Construction projects Branch newly construction five-story building project and Protection Relay Replacements, testing & commissioning projects in HV GSS in Sri Lanka.
• Lead the design and installation of 132 kV and 220 kV HV substations, overseeing all aspects of electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Perform power system studies using ETAP to simulate system behavior, evaluate fault conditions, and optimize relay coordination.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site electrical wiring, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for newly constructed substations, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Contacts
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www.linkedin.com/in/rasika-
dammasena - 1b8671164
CDC No: C062037
Skills
ETAP MATLAB
EPLAN PVSYST, HOMER Pro
AutoCAD Revit, SOLIDWORKS
HV, MV, LV CB and Relay Testing
Project Management
Languages
Sinhala(Native)
English
Certifications
Chartered Engineer UK
Member of Engineers
Australia from Oct 2021
Member of IEEE from Jan
2016
Member of IET from Jul 2015
Member of IAENG from
Apr 2015
Mahapola Maritime Academy
Personal Safety & Social
Responsibilities
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Elementary First Aid
Seafarers Designated Security
Duties
Maritime English
• Conduct electrical load flow analysis, fault analysis, and short-circuit studies to ensure the proper functioning and stability of the grid.
• Ensure compliance with local and international electrical codes and standards
(IEEE, IEC, NEC) during all phases of project implementation.
• Perform in-depth relay testing and calibration on various protection relays, including SEL, ABB, NR, GE and Siemens, ensuring accurate fault detection and response.
• Utilize Omicron CMC and Megger testing equipment to carry out primary and secondary injection testing, functional testing, and trip tests on protection relays.
• Develop and execute comprehensive relay coordination studies, ensuring proper fault clearance and minimizing the impact on the overall power system.
• Supervise a team of superintendents’ and technicians during commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Develop detailed engineering reports and documentation for system operation and performance analysis.
• Provide technical support during plant outages and emergency situations, ensuring quick fault isolation and system restoration.
• Likely includes setting up office spaces, control rooms, and equipment rooms for managing and controlling electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
• Electrical Design Construction ensuring appropriate power distribution, HVAC
(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), fire safety systems, CCTV, PA, DATA and grounding systems for the facility.
• Overseeing the installation of lighting, power outlets, electrical panels, and backup systems like generators and UPS.
Design Engineer (Volunteer)
Empire Trading (Pvt) Ltd ( Jun 2016 - Jan 2022)
• Installed electrical and control components, such as PLCs, sensors, actuators, and field devices, and connect them to power supplies.
• Designed and fabrication custom control panels to house the controllers, relays, switches, and other components that will monitor and control the system.
• Program the controllers (PLCs, HMIs) to automate specific tasks, create logic sequences, set up safety protocols, and configure alarms.
• Connect all devices through the communication network (Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus) and ensure data flows between components.
• Thoroughly test the system under real-world conditions, ensuring all sensors, controllers, and actuators work correctly. Check for system errors, communication issues, and verify that safety protocols are in place.
• In industrial and commercial buildings, automation systems may also enable demand response to optimize energy consumption in response to pricing or grid requirements.
• Automation systems can control energy usage by managing lighting, HVAC, and equipment power consumption in real time to maximize energy savings. Educational History
• MSc in Energy for Circular
Economy (OUSL- Reading)
• Post Graduate Diploma in
Industrial Automaton University of
Moratuwa (2016 – 2018)
• Post Graduate Certificate in
Industrial Automaton University of
Moratuwa (2015 – 2016)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Graduate
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics)
Engineering Council UK (2007 –
2012)
• Diploma in Technology ( Electrical
& Electronics) – OUSL (2004-2007)
• Advanced Technician diploma in
Electrical Engineering
City & Guilds (2003 -2004)
• Technician Diploma in Electrical
Engineering
City & Guilds (2002 -2003)
• Marine Electrical Engineering
Diploma
Allison online (2024)
• Marine Gas Turbine Diploma
Allison online (2024)
• Power systems Diploma Allison
online (2023)
Technical officer
Lanka Bell (pvt) Ltd ( Nov 2007 - Sep 2009)
I was responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance of the communication substations' low voltage gear, standby generators, automatic transfer switches, air-condition units, power control panels, electronics and communication devices, battery banks, and all the auxiliaries. I had to test and service all emergency standby generators every month (or as required) and transfer power utilizing reactive and resistive electrical loads.
• Standby generators provide critical backup power during mains power failure, ensuring continuous operation of communication systems.
• ATS are crucial for automatically switching the power supply between the main grid and the standby generator when an outage occurs.
• Essential for maintaining optimal temperature conditions within the communication substation, preventing overheating of sensitive equipment such as control panels, electronics, and communication devices.
• Battery banks provide the backup power necessary to keep critical communication and control systems running in case of power loss until the backup generator kicks in. Electrical Engineer
Kodituwakku Engineering ( Sep 2003 - Nov 2007)
I worked as part of a team of electrical, mechanical, public health and sustainability engineers providing building services engineering consultancy on a wide variety of projects. Education, Health, Mixed Use, Hotel, Commercial, Heritage and Residential by completing concept designs through to construction supervision. Electrical Forman
Majestic Electrical ( May 2002 - Aug 2003)
Refurbishments of Building Electrical Wiring and LV works, Air-Condition and Ventilation systems by completing concept designs through to construction supervision. Generator installation, Testing & Commissioning, LV Panel testing & commissioning. Operation and maintenance of Standby Generators, Fabrication and wiring of Control Panel Boards. Electrical Superior
Max Air (Pvt) Ltd ( Mar 2001 - May 2002)
Maliban Textiles (Pvt) Ltd and Trendsetter Textiles (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Renewal of Electrical systems, Air- condition and Ventilation systems. Generator installation, Testing & Commissioning, LV Panel testing & commissioning. Operation and maintenance of Standby Generators, Fabrication and wiring of Control Panel Boards.
Training Apprentice
State Engineering Co-operation ( Jan 1997 - Jul 2000) I trained on to obtain my Non Domestic and Domestic Electrical Installation and Commissioning, Repair and maintenance of Tower Crane, Industrial wiring, Maintenance and repair to electrical Motors and Generators, Rewinding three phase and single phase Motors, Construction of LT Overhead lines, Operation and maintenance of Standby Generators, Rewinding and repair of Welding Transformers, Fabrication and wiring of Control Panel Boards.
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