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Karuppusamy Palraj

Karuppusamy Palraj

Srivilliputtur,Tamilnadu

Summary

Experienced Commissioning Engineer with over 11 years and 1 month of experience in Power Systems. Knowledge in Protection and control specification from 11kV to 765kV level of various Transmission and Distribution in India and the Middle East region including Saudi Electricity Company, Alstom Transport SA, and Power Grid Corporation of India Limited. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technical Support ENGINEER

Alstom Transportation
04.2023 - Current
  • Power System Equipment (DC) Testing and commissioning of DC Switchgear (SECHRON) and DC Relays (SEPCOS).
  • Commissioning of Alstom HESOP converter 33kV to 765v DC feeds supply to third rail.
  • Commissioning of Alstom Numerical relays with MICOM AGILE 2.1 version (Distance, Line Differential, Feeder management).
  • I created logic in PSL (program Scheme Logic) as per schematic drawing and requirements.
  • Commissioning of ABB, numerical relays with PCM 600_ 2.11version.
  • Commissioning primary, secondary, and associated equipment, Traction transformer, CT, VT, and Breaker of LMVS.
  • Co-ordinate with installation team to erect control panels and Traction transformer
  • Coordinate with SLV team for ETS loop and BLS scheme.
  • Coordinate with G3R(Track) team for third rail (DC positive) and running rail(negative) cables access.
  • Coordinate with SCADA team for integration test.
  • Coordinate with End customers for related technical issues and scheme Modification.
  • Coordinate with design team for red-mark drawings.
  • Site co-ordinate and Report preparation as per Client requirements.
  • Review Cable schedule and IED Final set.
  • Attended weekly Electrical safety meetings.

Traction Maintenance Professional

Alstom Transport SA
02.2020 - 03.2023
  • Inspecting and testing equipment for safety and performance.
  • Carrying out repair and maintenance activities on equipment and systems.
  • Maintaining records of all repair and maintenance activities.
  • Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing any mechanical or electrical faults.
  • Assisting in installation of new equipment and systems.
  • Ensuring that proper safety standards are adhered to while performing maintenance tasks.

Senior Commissioning ENGINEER

Power Flow Contracting Company
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated with technical liaisons and construction team members to address technical issues to meet project requirements.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Provided device testing for monitoring progress and recording defects.
  • Familiar with software and protection relay configuration with ABB - PCM600 software, SEL- Quickset Software, SIEMENS – Digsi 4.88 Software, GE – Enervista Software, Schneider – Easergy Studio Software, and Alstom – Agile Software.
  • Work in Control cable schedule interface and basic relay settings.
  • troubleshoot Analyzed, and software problems, and discuss possible solutions with development team.
  • Review of Control and Relay Protection schemes for 380/220/132/66/11 kV.

Protection ENGINEER

GK Power Expertise Private Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Testing various types of Numerical Relays, Auxiliary Relays, and Meters up to 765kv
  • Protection Modification and upgrading in jobs in live substation
  • Testing of all switchyard and switchgear equipment (Transformers, CB, CT, PT, Isolator, Meters, and Transducers)
  • Convention panel installation cable laying and cable schedule preparation.
  • Interact with clients and attend meetings.
  • Preparing week's schedule and preparing reports
  • Scheme checking and interlock checking for switchyard and switchgear control wiring circuits
  • Commissioning of various switchyards and power plants., 765/400kv First GIS s/s panels in India, Maharashtra, client: Power Grid
  • 400/220kv AIS s/s panels in India, Maharashtra, client: Power Grid
  • 220kv AIS s/s panels in India, Sikkim, client: Power Grid
  • 400kv AIS s/s in panel India, Uttarakhand, client: AHPCL
  • 4 x600MW Powerplant, in India, Odissa.
  • Client: Thamanar for Jindal.
  • Of 6x250 MW Powerplant, in India, Angul, client: Angul for NALCO
  • 2x600 MW Powerplant, in India, Chhattisgarh, client: DBPL
  • 2x600 MW Powerplant, in India Orissa
  • Client: JITPL
  • 2x250 MW Powerplant, in India West Bengal, client: NTPC
  • 4x80 MW Powerplant, in India Uttarakhand, Client: AHPCL
  • 4x80 MW Powerplant, in India Odissa, Client: IOCL.

Education

MBA - Power Management

UPES University
Uttarakhand
06.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Sree Sowdambika Collage of Engineering
Tamil Nadu.
04.2012

High School Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Kalasalingam University
Tamil Nadu
02.2009

Skills

  • Highly proficient in Troubleshooting electrical system
  • Substation SCADA integration
  • System-level electrical design and integration
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Site Co-ordination
  • Teamwork
  • Having Driving license
  • Test Kit Experiences
  • 3 Phase Relay Test kit
  • Make: Omicron 256,356, Freja 300
  • CT and VT test kit
  • Make: Omicron CT Analyzer, CPC-100
  • Numerical relay Software’s
  • ABB - PCM600 software
  • SEL- Quickset Software
  • SIEMENS – Digsi 491 Software
  • Schneider – Easergy Studio Software
  • Alstom – Agile Software
  • PROJECT’S
  • Alstom Transport SA Riyadh, Suadi Arabia Feb-2020 to present
  • Riyadh metro projects line-4,5,6, client: RCRC
  • Power Flow Contracting Company Riyadh, Suadi Arabia Mar-2016 to Dec-2019
  • 380

Certification

KV GIS in Faraz Powerplant, Riyadh, client: Suadi Electricity company. 380KV GIS in Shedgum Powerplant, Riyadh, client: Suadi Electricity Company. 132/13.8KV GIS in 8186 S/S, Riyadh, client: Suadi Electricity company. 132/13.8KV GIS in 8046 S/S, Riyadh, client: Suadi Electricity company. 115/13.8KV Upgrading AVR and Mosaic Panels, client: Suadi Electricity company. 115/13.8KV AIS in JISHA, Alhasa, client: Suadi Electricity company. 115/13.8KV AIS in Uthmaniyah (GOSP-13), Alhasa, client: Suadi Aramco. 115/13.8KV AIS in Uthmaniyah (GOSP-7), Alhasa, client: Suadi Aramco.

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Maintenance Technical Support ENGINEER

Alstom Transportation
04.2023 - Current

Traction Maintenance Professional

Alstom Transport SA
02.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Commissioning ENGINEER

Power Flow Contracting Company
03.2016 - 12.2019

Protection ENGINEER

GK Power Expertise Private Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2015

MBA - Power Management

UPES University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Sree Sowdambika Collage of Engineering

High School Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Kalasalingam University

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