KATHIRESH RATHINASABAPATHY
Dammam,Suadi Arabia
Summary
Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Lead Engineer with 19+ years of experience across electrical design review, commissioning, and maintenance/reliability engineering in industrial and utility environments. Skilled in MV/LV distribution, MCC/PCC, UPS systems, and SCADA/DCS/PLC interface verification, with strong capability in IFC validation, QA/QC documentation, and technical risk identification. Experienced in preventive/predictive maintenance, RCA/CAPA, and protection coordination for transformers, generators, motors, and VFDs. Proven track record in FAT/SAT support, construction supervision, and multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE and engineering safety standards.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Lead Engineer
Water Transmission Company (WTCO)
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct E&I design reviews ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.
- Validate MV/LV systems, MCC/PCC, UPS, CP system for water pipe line and control interfaces.
- Ensure IFC compliance through shop drawing validation and field verification.
- Identify and resolve design gaps and technical risks with EPC contractors.
- Support site supervision ensuring safety and quality compliance.
- Stakeholder Management ,RFI /MRIR review
- Maintain QA/QC processes including NCR/SOR/CAR closure.
- Support FAT/SAT and DCS/SCADA interface verification.
- Assist commissioning readiness and final handover documentation.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Arab Paper Manufacturing Company 50 MW Power Plant
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Kept electrical machines in excellent working order by performing regular servicing, repairs and upgrades.
- Worked proactively across emergency breakdown and repair tasks, delivering quick, reliable electrical faultfinding and resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimise plant operations and minimise disruptions.
- Maintained reliability of MV/LV systems, transformers, generators, motors, VFDs, and UPS.
- Performed RCA and implemented CAPA for fault prevention.
- Assisted SCADA/DCS monitoring and troubleshooting
Senior Electrical Engineer
ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd 30MW POWER PLANT
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Supported commissioning of MV/LV systems, transformers, UPS, and generators.
- Prepared commissioning documentation (ITPs, procedures, reports).
- Coordinated cable laying, testing, and system energization.
- Supervised contractors and ensured compliance with drawings and safety standards.
Assistant Manager - Electrical
Core Green Sugars & Fuels 25 MW Power Plant
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Directed installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in compliance with current regulations.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members to organise site operations and achieve project milestones without delays.
Assistant Engineer
OEG India Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised operation and maintenance of power stations, distribution systems and industrial plants
- Conducted investigations and troubleshooting into faulty electrical machinery, fixing issues effectively and within timeframes..
Junior Electrical Engineer
DSCL Sugars
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, improving reliability and performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in complex electrical circuits, significantly reducing downtime.
Education
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Annamalai University
India01-2007
Skills
- Electrical Design Review
- Critical Power Infrastructure
- Compliance & Standards
- Site Supervision
- FAT/SAT Support
- Commissioning & Handover Support
- QA/QC Management
- Stakeholder & EPC Contractor Management
- MV/LV Distribution, MCC/PCC & UPS Systems
- Protection Coordination & System Energization
- Preventive & Predictive Electrical Maintenance
- Transformer, Generator, Motor & VFD Reliability
Certification
- CEI - Certified Electrical Inspector
- Medium Voltage Switchgear Operation - ABB, 2020
- Certified Design Engineer Electrical
- Saudi council of engineers
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathiresh-rathinasabapathy-235270a0
Timeline
Electrical Lead Engineer
Water Transmission Company (WTCO)
11.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer
Arab Paper Manufacturing Company 50 MW Power Plant
01.2015 - 01.2024
Senior Electrical Engineer
ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd 30MW POWER PLANT
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager - Electrical
Core Green Sugars & Fuels 25 MW Power Plant
01.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant Engineer
OEG India Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
Junior Electrical Engineer
DSCL Sugars
01.2007 - 01.2009
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Annamalai University