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Colombo, Wp, Lk

Cinnamon Life - Waterfront Integrated Resort Project

Cinnamon Life represents a prestigious mixed-use development project, boasting an impressive array of amenities including an 800-room 5-star Cinnamon Hotel, 427 residential apartments, a towering 30-storey office complex, and a vibrant 5-storey shopping and entertainment mall. This ambitious endeavor is brought to life by John Keells Holdings PLC, Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate, with a substantial investment exceeding 1.2 billion USD. The project was spearheaded by Cecil Balmond, a globally renowned artist, architect, and engineer. Balmond Studio serves as the Consultant, while the Contractor comprises a joint venture between Hyundai Engineering & Construction, Keangnam Engineering & Construction (Pvt) Ltd, and Nawaloka Construction Company (HKN JV).As a key member of the electrical team at John Keells Properties - Cinnamon Life Waterfront Integrated Resort Project, I have played a crucial role in client's team overseeing and liaising with the contractors and the consultant in the Installation and the Testing and Commissioning of Medium Voltage (MV) substations, generators, and Low Voltage (LV) systems such as bus duct system, cabling works, distribution panels, Lighting systems etc.In addition, I monitored the procurement process of the project, ensuring timely delivery of materials by conducting regular meetings with the contractor, consultant, and suppliers. Beyond my responsibilities regarding MV and LV systems, I also monitored the progress of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, specifically the Guestroom Management Service (GRMS) in collaboration with Nosters. Furthermore, I contributed to the passive fire protection and lighting systems of the building, utilizing the KNX system. Additionally, I played a role in managing emergency lighting and exit signages connected to the ETAP system.My involvement in the project significantly contributed to the successful completion of the Fire COC, UDA COC, and the Taking Over Certificate of the project.

After completing my bachelor's degree at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, I joined St. Theresa Industries Pvt Limited. In this role, I was involved in the Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project (SESRIP), a 33kV transmission network spanning over 1000 kilometers.The SESRIP, valued at US $160 million, received financing from the Asian Development Bank (US$115 million) and the government of Sri Lanka. Overseeing operations at 16 construction sites, including Maho, Mallawapitiya, Kegalle, Mahiyanganaya, Morawaka, Ampara, Laxapana, among others, I served as a trainee engineer in the Mallawapitiya and Kegalle districts and at the head office in Makola.Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I went above and beyond my role as a site engineer. My responsibilities extended to liaison with the client, Ceylon Electricity Board, and collaboration with subcontractor teams to ensure project success. Despite my electrical engineering background, I enthusiastically engaged with civil equipment, including level equipment and theodolites.In addition to my site engineering duties, I took on the role of a procurement engineer. I meticulously calculated the material requirements for the various construction sites, collaborating with vendors such as Ceylon Steel, Sierra Cables, Siam City Cement (INSEE), and others. As part of the procurement process, I worked closely with the planning engineer to prepare for future tasks, ensuring materials were procured and delivered on time to meet project deadlines.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

During my tenure as a Trainee Electrical Engineer at Ceylon Electricity Board, I acquired a diverse skill set encompassing the Generation Planning Division, Transmission Network, and Distribution Network in Sri Lanka.In the Generation Planning Division, I had the privilege to study of the generation strategies for the next two decades of Sri Lanka.In the Transmission System, I had experience of working on a novel 132kV transmission network from Badulla to Monaragala. This involved installation and stringing of conductors. Additionally, I gained expertise in transmission cold line maintenance in Kiriyankalliya, a 220kV link feeding power from the Norochcholai Power Plant to the Veyangoda Grid Substation. Also I obtained knowledge of underground transmission line cable laying within the Transmission Line Maintenance Division.Also, I was worked in Biyagama grid substation which operates with high voltages (220kV, 132kV) and transferred to medium (33kV) and low (400V and 230V) voltages. In there I got valuable experience in maintaining 250kVA power transformers and understanding power factor control through a capacitor banks. Also I got opportunity to experience the work of the Transmission line System Control of Sri Lanka that maintain the demand of the country while maintaining the frequency (50Hz).In the experience of distribution network, I got opportunity work in maintenance, new installations and energy management area. I got experience in a new installation of bundle conductor lines, insulator installations, preventive maintenance of the distribution network, insulation testing of transformers, energy meter testing by energy management unit, SCADA systems of distribution control center.These diverse experiences have enhanced my skill set and broadened my comprehension of the complexities within the field of electrical engineering.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

As the Trainee Electrical Engineer at Colombo Dockyard PLC, I had the opportunity to contribute to four distinct workshops: Electrical Workshop, Electrical Maintenance Workshop, Electrical Outfitting Workshop, and Dry Dock Electrical Workshop.In the Electrical Workshop, I actively engaged in hands-on maintenance work for motors, generators, and switchboards. Whether it involved equipment brought to the workshop or accompanying colleagues for ship maintenance, I played a key role in these activities. Additionally, I gained expertise in relay testing. Within the electrical maintenance workshop, I expanded my skill set to include yard maintenance tasks such as luminaire replacements, welding equipment upkeep, and motor maintenance.The Electrical Outfitting Workshop provided exposure to new installations, particularly on the "KDDI Cable Infinity" ship. I contributed to cable terminations based on single-line diagrams of the main panel board and conducted insulation tests on transformers and generators.In the Dry Dock Electrical Workshop, my responsibilities included supplying shore services to ships and maintaining panel boards for power supply units. A site visit to a pump room in a dry dock and a 50-60Hz converter added to my diverse experiences. This period was truly invaluable in shaping my career journey.

Master Of Science - Msc, Electrical Installations

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering