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Minneapolis, MN, US

Wayzata, Minnesota, US

As an electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) - 1. Lead the electrical activities and guide the site electrical teams at different sites across the U.S. and Canada2. Guide the development of requirements for capital projects and oversee the project execution3. Ensure safe execution of electrical work at the processing facilities in compliance with NEC, NFPA.

Pullman, WA, US

• As a technical project manager, handles the Special Protection System (SPS) projects which includes Power Management System (PMS), Generation Control System (GCS), Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) and Microgrids.
• Evaluates the customer RFQ and takes a go/no-go decision based on the techno-commercial requirements.
• Develop techno-commercial proposal for the RFQs.
• Handle customer presentation and commercial negotiations.
• Participate in FEED study projects as technical consultants and help the customer in developing a system requirement.
• Responsible for the administration of the complete project cycle from initiation to closing.

Mumbai, IN

• Conducted periodic project review meetings with all stakeholders to monitor the progress of the various projects and maintenance activities
• Handled planning for resource mobilization, manpower deployment and rendered engineering support to the project and maintenance teams
• Coordinated with the procurement team to ensure the timely availability of maintenance spares and new project equipment
• Monitored the progress of the EPC contractors and expedited the timely delivery of project milestones
• Involved in training personnel in electrical equipment maintenance and developing key skills
• Responsible for the implementation of HSSE policy and ensuring quality in the work delivered by the team

Mumbai, IN

• Prepared the RFI, RFQ, and RFP documents for the construction of new substations for the refinery expansion project
• Performed the technical evaluation of the bids submitted by the EPC contractors and OEMs
• Reviewed and approved the design documents, viz. layout design, cable sizing, grounding layout, equipment datasheet etc. submitted by the EPC contractors
• Supervised the project commissioning activities including laying and termination of HT & LT cables, erection & testing of air-insulated switchgear(AIS) and gas-insulated switchgear(GIS), erection of transmission.
• Tested and commissioned the protection & control schematics for 220kV/33kV HV substation
• Prepared the technical procurement documents as per the hazardous area classification(HAC) and Ex-equipment selection criterion for Hydrocarbon Industry and monitored the installation & commissioning of electrical.

Mumbai, IN

• Conducting failure investigation analysis to identify gaps and take corrective measures so as to reduce equipment downtime and maximize plant availability
• Experienced in electrical maintenance of crude/vaccum distillation units (CDU/VDU), hydrogen generation unit (HGU), power & utilities including 4 MW Diesel Generator
• Deep knowledge on distributed generators and its synchronization
• Responsible for maintaining all statutory compliance in accordance with IEEE and OSID guidelines
• Performed the on-site overhauling of 100MVA transformers and 8.5MW synchronous motor
• Implemented fast bus transfer scheme in LT switchboards

Walnut, California, US

• Worked with clients on understanding the project requirement and develop project scope & deliverables for the preparation of tender document
• Involved in vendor identification and onboarding activities and preparation of project road maps
• Ensured timely and accurate communication with project contributors throughout the life cycle of the project and ensure timely completion of the project
• Assisted the clients in evaluation of vendor’s proposal and drawings
• Worked on multiple time zones handling several off shore and on shore projects
• Prepare and present weekly reports with related project logs with stakeholders & project teams

• Acted as a jack-of-all-trades in a high intensity effort to steer the startup right from the startup phase
• Directed business development plans, marketing strategies, pricing strategies and promotional activities
• Handled strategic channel management, documentation and logistics
• Established and managed client relationship
• Managed network building and social media marketing
• Recruited partners and employees to grow the organization