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CHETHAN N G

CHETHAN N G

Duba

Summary

Accomplished Senior Engineer with a proven track record at Larsen And Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC, specializing in high-voltage substation projects and electrical engineering. Expert in transmission & distribution and project management, demonstrating exceptional leadership. Achieved timely project completions by mastering construction management and fostering team collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineer Electrical

Larsen And Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC.
AL-KHOBAR
02.2024 - Current

PROJECT: 380 kV Duba Grid Substation – Neom Green Hydrogen Project.

  • Assisted in the installation activities of 380 kV GIS equipment and bays. (GE Vernova - 380 kV GIS B Type)
  • Ensured timely completion of electrical installation works in the Control Building such as CRP and auxiliary panel, telecom panels, battery charger, and battery bank installations.
  • Laying of LV (control and power), MV, and OFC cables for all equipment in the substation.
  • Prepared cost estimates for the project based on labor hours, material etc.
  • Managed and coordinated with suppliers, contractors, and clients to complete projects within timelines and given budgets.
  • Ensured that all installations were compliant with SEC standards.

Assistant Manager

SHAMA AL SHAMAL LIMITED CO.
AL-QURAYAT
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • PROJECT : NGHP- 1.65GW Wind BOP Cabling Package Works & NGHP- Duba Grid SS Civil Works
  • Preparation of the master schedule for laying 33 kV MV cables from wind generators to pooling stations.
  • Preparation of Costs and Budgets & conducted site surveys to determine the installation routes and equipment needs for MV Cable Laying.
  • Coordinated with the client and the execution team for smooth workflow.
  • Trained newly hired technicians on proper installation procedures, and the plants and machinery used for the job.

Electrical Project Engineer- Substation Grade 2

NATIONAL CONTRACTING CO.LTD.
AL-KHOBAR
10.2018 - 02.2023

PROJECT : RWANDA-BURUNDI INTERCONNECTION PROJECT, 22OkV TRANSMISSION SYSTEM & 110 kV Bay Extension in Kigoma Substation and 220 kV Gisagara Substation.(Southern Province, Rwanda)

  • Electrical schematic drawings review and data acquisition using the AutoCAD Toolset.
  • Erection of switchyard equipment (CT, CVT, LA, DS, ES, CB up to 220 kV level) and gantry structures as per approved drawings and schematics.
  • Installation and commissioning of 48V and 110V battery chargers and battery systems, C&R panel, telecom panel, power distribution panels, GIS panels, diesel generator, and auxiliary and power transformers up to 220kV level.
  • Erection and commissioning of LV and MV distribution systems.
  • Assisted in testing and commissioning activities of 220 kV, 110 kV, and 30 kV indoor and outdoor equipment of substations.
  • Laying of LV (control and power), MV, and OFC cables for all equipment in the substation.
  • Supervised the construction and commissioning of the earthing main mat and its supporting accessories inside the substation.
  • Working and operational knowledge of various ABB and Siemens relays used in substations: RET615 (Transformer Protection Relay), REF620 (Feeder Protection), REF542plus (Feeder Protection), RED620 (Feeder Protection Relay), 7SA87 (Line Distance Relay), 7VK87 (Breaker Failure & Auto Reclosure Relay), and 6MD85 (Bay Control Unit), 7SJ85 (Bay Control Unit).
  • Test kits handled on site: OMICRON CT ANALYZER, OMICRON CB ANALYZER, OMICRON CPC-100 with TAN DELTA, OMICRON CMC-256/356.
  • Periodic meetings with clients, consultants, and follow-ups on workflows and plans made.
  • Preparation of budgets by estimating materials, labor and construction costs.
  • Installation of 110 kV Bay Equipment in Kigoma Substation. (Extensions/ Augmentation work in live substation.)

Assistant Energy Auditor/ Energy Analyst

SRI VINAYAKA AGRO INDUSTRIES.
MANGLORE
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Utility bill review and analysis
  • Monitoring production unit in optimum usage scale to get best output
  • Proposing new technologies which eases the processing time and production cost
  • Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or processing systems

Education

GE Vernova Certification On Erection And Commissioning of 380kV B Type And 220kV T Type GIS -

GE Vernova
Aix-lesbains, France
06-2024

Post Graduate Diploma (PGDC) - Transmission & Distribution Systems

National Power Training Institute (NPTI-PSTI)
Bengaluru, India
10.2018

Master's Degree (M.Tech) - Power Electronics Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Nitte, Karnataka, India
07.2017

Bachelor’s Degree (B.E.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Ujire, Karnataka, India
07.2015

Skills

  • Transmission & Distribution
  • Substation
  • Construction management
  • Erection and commissioning
  • Electrical engineering
  • Project Management
  • High Voltage Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • Power system
  • MATLAB
  • MS Office
  • AutoCAD
  • Testing & Commissioning

Certification

Solar Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance Engineer, Skill Council for Green Jobs, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India., 01/01/18

References

  • Mr. Vigneshwaran Ramakrishnan, Sr.Construction Manager, Larsen and Toubro Saudia Arabia LLC. Duba, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, +966-531217468
  • Mr. Timiri Kamalanathan Thiyagarajan, Project Manager, Shama Al Shamal Co.Ltd., Duba, Duba, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, +966-568669203

Publications

Voltage Source Inverter Controlled Induction Motor Drive, https://ijireeice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IJIREEICE-NCAEE-11.pdf, 04/01/17

Timeline

Senior Engineer Electrical

Larsen And Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC.
02.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

SHAMA AL SHAMAL LIMITED CO.
08.2023 - 01.2024

Electrical Project Engineer- Substation Grade 2

NATIONAL CONTRACTING CO.LTD.
10.2018 - 02.2023

Assistant Energy Auditor/ Energy Analyst

SRI VINAYAKA AGRO INDUSTRIES.
06.2016 - 12.2016

Solar Photovoltaic Operation and Maintenance Engineer, Skill Council for Green Jobs, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India., 01/01/18

GE Vernova Certification On Erection And Commissioning of 380kV B Type And 220kV T Type GIS -

GE Vernova

Post Graduate Diploma (PGDC) - Transmission & Distribution Systems

National Power Training Institute (NPTI-PSTI)

Master's Degree (M.Tech) - Power Electronics Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor’s Degree (B.E.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
CHETHAN N G