Laksith Sirisena Email & Phone Number

Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

1. Providing consultancy services to the Amithi Power Consultants engineering team on Design & Testing projects related to (and not limited to)• Electrical Installations • Power Systems (11 kV to 220 kV)• Earthing• Lightning Protection• Thermography2. Providing training for Administrative staff, Engineering Staff3. Assist with IT related tasks (Email, Website, File Servers, Online Business Management System designed & established by myself)

Sri Lanka

Dual role as DGM & Consulting EngineerWork Areas :Renewable Energy Systems, Building Services, Low Voltage Systems, Medium Voltage Installations, Simulations, Earthing Systems, Lightning Protection Systems, Fire Protection, Infrared Thermography, Power System Simulation & Protection, Power Quality, Electrical Testing & CommissioningIndustries & Sectors worked in :Manufacturing Industries (Factories), Electrical Substations, Utility, Hotels, Hospitals, Commercial Buildings, Data Centres, Government Institutes, Embassy, Authorities, High Security Zones, Supermarkets, Education Institutes, Harbour (Port), Entertainment (Leisure) Parks etc.Tasks Carried Out :• Providing Technical Leadership & Consultancy in Electrical Engineering Projects & assignments• Attending field works for site inspections, progress reviews, consulting on electrical testing, troubleshooting of critical Electrical problems, commissioning• Managerial Tasks as DGM reporting to CEO• Leading a team of 12 Electrical Engineers, 2 Accountants & Administrative Officer• Maintaining & uplifting Quality of processes (QMS) as per ISO 9001 : 2015• Initiating Electrical CPD Course Program conducted by the company (as CPD Program Director)• Review, modification (and composing where required) of Technical Reports, Quotations, Letters, Drawings and other submittals / communications• Conducting internal training for development of the employees' technical, communication, team-working skills• Conducting lectures & post-audit (Electrical Safety) workshops at client premises

Reporting to the CEO. Supervising the Admin Coordinator & 2 HoDs of Design Dept & Testing Dept.Technical Role : • Supervising & consulting for Electrical Designs (HV - LV Systems including Renewable Energy Development Projects in Sri Lanka & overseas)• Providing technical consultation for the Design Team with Electrical Simulations on ETAP, PSSE, PLS-CAD, SynerGEE, PVsyst etc. for Load Flow, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination, Arc Flash, Transient / Dynamic Stability, Grid Integration feasibility etc• Engage in Site Visits for visual inspections, Testing, Troubleshooting, Root-cause analysis, Electrical Safety Audits (covering Electrical Assets, Lightning Protection. Earthing)• On-site Infrared Thermography analysis & consultation during Report Reviewing• Preparation of Technical Drawings & Technical Reports• Providing continuous Technical Training for internal Engineers & Interns and external stakeholders during post-project presentations, workshopsManagerial Role:• Implementation of strategies/systems etc. formulated by the Top Management• Managing of resources in each dept under EM & take actions to provide required resources to departments • Follow up timely completion of jobs • Follow up timely maintenance, service and calibration of assets/test equipment under each department under the Engineering Manager • Providing technical Guidance • Maintaining quality of reports, site works and design works • Follow up timely raising of invoices • Arrange team building activities • Acquisition of new jobs • Performance evaluation of departments • Take necessary actions in providing required support/infrastructure/resources required for departments • Review operation, customer survey, customer complaints and take actions to provide solutions with the team and top management• Conducting weekly meetings with HODs and clear all issues • Prepare Proposal for the top management on new services/improvements of quality of existing services

Sri Lanka

Playing dual role : Team Leader & Lead Electrical EngineerResponsibilities & Roles:• Reporting to General Manager/ CEO (Consultant) and supporting effective operation of company• Maintaining positive relationship with clients & Quality service towards client• Drawing up tasks, schedules, budget and operations [Regularized Task planning, tracking with custom designed software aided tools]• Recruiting Engineers to Design & Testing Division cadre [over 15 graduate engineers]• Supervising engineering staff, including assignments and personal well-being (physical & mental)• Reviewing designs and reports prior to sending to Senior consultants• Training junior electrical engineers and reviewing undergraduate internship program• Conducting R&D projects to improve work efficiency and accuracy• Leading & merging with the Engineering team in all electrical engineering projects• Obtained recognition from IESL (Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka) for the company as a Recognized Training Organization for Professional Review [2018]• Carrying out design & testing projects in the absence of junior engineers or their experience for effective deliveryIndustries & Sectors worked in :National Infrastructure Projects, Manufacturing Industries (Factories), Electrical Substations, Power Stations, Utility, Hotels, Hospitals, Commercial Buildings, Banks (Financial Institutes), Data Centres, Defence Projects, Government Institutes, Fuel Storage Facilities etc.Special Projects :• Colombo Port City Development Project - Review of 33 kV MV Cable design, Services Tunnel MEP• Defense Headquarters Block 8 - Electrical System Review & Commissioning• INSEE Cement Plant - Protection Relay Testing• Construction & commissioning of 3 nos of VPower 10 MW Emergency Power Plants (Pallekele, Horana, Hambantota) - Design, installation, supervision, testing of transformers, cables, switchgear, relay etc• Funadhoo Fuel Storage Complex - Fire Protection system Design

Rajagiriya

• Colombo Port City project (2014-2015): Local Electrical consultant's design engineer - MV Network & Substation Design• Colombo Port City project (2019): MV Cable Design Review, Service Tunnel MEP Review• HavelockCity Commercial & Retail Developement (2018) Electrical Design Review• Design of Electrical Installation Designs for Hotels, Factories, High Rise Apartment Buildings (Medium Voltage / Low Voltage)• Carrying out power system analysis with PSSE, PSCAD & etap• Testing & Commissioning of MV & LV installations • Commissioning of Numerical Protection Relays & CT/VTs - LV/MV Installations• Design of Transmission lines /Tower design using PLS-CADD (Sri Lanka & Fiji)• Design of industrial Earthing Systems (Substations, Buildings)• Design / evaluation of of Lighting Protection System complying to IEC 62305• Electrical Safety Audits at several industries and facilities• Troubleshooting of Electrical systems • Troubleshooting installations done with switchgear - Schneider Electric, Sri Lanka (as System Integrator)• Designing of Fire Protection Systems for industrial areas (Fuel Tank farms) as per NFPA

Sri Lanka

CPD Course on Lightning Protection Systems (IEC 62305)

Course : MSc in Electrical Installation

Took part in IEEE Xtreme Programming Competitions

Event coordinator of Chapter and Department Level 3 coordinator

Studied power Generation & TransmissionHydro Power Plants : Kukule Ganga Hydro Power PlantThermal Power Plants : KPS and KCCP Substations : Pannipitiya GSS, Biyagama Receiving Station

Studied the power distribution system of LECO & its management procedures.

Studied the Electrical & Control System of New Rolling Mill, Automated 'Billet Shear' doing changes in PLC program, Designed & built a 'Wire Straightening & Shearing Line' , Planned and built an Electrical Spare Parts Store Room for New Rolling Mill (with a database)

Surveyor of the ADB Project on Energy Efficient Household Lighting.

Master Of Science (Msc), Electrical Installations

Bsc. (Hons.) Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Astro Club, Member of IET (Institute of Engineering & Technology), Tennis, MoraSpirit (Institutional.

Diploma In English, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Champion of English Debating Competition

Gce Advanced Level - Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Astronomical Society Physics, Maths & Chemistry Club(s)