SUNDAR THANGAPANDI
Summary
Results-driven electrical engineering professional with a solid background in testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in protection relay testing and configuration, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Emphasizing collaborative teamwork, consistently deliver reliable results that align with project objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer, Technical Support
Elseif Group
04.2023 - Current
- Current Project: SABIC, Jubail - Operation and Maintenance of LV/HV Switchgears, Electrical equipment & Technical Support
Lead Electrical Engineer
Synergy Group of Company (Schneider Electric)
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Testing & Commissioning of PSS & Secondary substations including of LV/Switchgear (All secondary and Primary Equipment, Protection Relays, and ATS Relays)
- Responsible for on-site maintenance of all electrical equipment installed by the company with clients and customers
- Prepared schedules for different types of maintenance: Preventive, periodic, breakdown, emergency, and conditional (on request)
- Evaluated project details and equipment technical specifications for ascertaining periodic maintenance eligibility and preparing appropriate schedule
- Assisted in preparing design layouts, user manuals, and other technical documents
- Approved commissioning projects as LIVE, after analyzing various parameters as per mentioned technical specifications
- Assisted in preparing plant layout and installation of equipment
- Developed safety systems for the entire project against various hazards
- Conducted tests on various equipment and systems before commissioning the same for usage/operations
- Developed training modules for production staff and maintenance Technicians
- Maintained record of all services done, equipment and projects commissioned, and client database
- Factory QC checking of MV&LV switchgear and Routine test for LV&MV Control Panels According to IEC
- Quality Control of All Accessories used in LV&MV Panels and reported any Breaches
- Projects Executed: @American School, Riyadh, KSA
- 11KV MV, 480V LV Switchgear, 11KV/480V 5MVA Transformers testing and commissioning
- @Elseif Engineering Contract Company - Royal King Palace, Tabuk, KSA
- Testing & commissioning of PSS & Secondary Substation (HV Switchgear, MCC.MDB, EMDB, and SMDB) including all Primary equipment and protection Relays
- @ABB - Eastern Cement Provenience Cement Company, KSA
- ABB Protection Relay Retrofitting, Modified and updated the schematics, and Testing and commissioning of ABB Relays and Feeders
- @Synergy Group of Company - KAFD, Riyadh, KSA
- Witness of Testing & commissioning of PSS & Secondary Substation (HV Switchgear, LV Switchgear) including all Primary equipment and protection Relays
- @Synergy Group of Company- SAUDI CEMENT, TADAWUL, KSA
- Testing & commissioning of PSS & Secondary Substation (HV Switchgear, MCC.MDB, EMDB, and SMDB) including all Primary equipment and protection Relays
- @L&T Electrical Automation - Rig Manufacturing Company, KSA
- 11KV MV Switchgear and Protection Relay Testing and Commissioning
- @L&T Electrical Automation - CAT Group/Saudi Aramco-HUGR, KSA
- 480V LV with ATS Switchgear and Protection Relay Testing and Commissioning
- @L&T Electrical Automation - FARABI, JUBAIL
- 480V LV Control Switchgear & PMCC Protection Relay Testing and Commissioning, Periodic Maintenance of 480V LV ACBs
- @L&T Electrical Automation - BABCO, Bahrain
- 11KV Switchgear SCADA Integration and Communication Support to SEL DCS
- @L&T Electrical Automation Factory, Dammam
- 11KV Switchgear, 480V LV switchgear, MCC, PFC - Factory Acceptance Test Conducted and provide witness for Various Clients
- @L&T Electrical Automation -CHEMENOL, Jubail, KSA
- MCOMP L&T Relay Protection Relay Retrofitting, Modified and updated the schematics, and Testing and commissioning of MCOMP Relays and Motor Feeders
- @L&T Electrical Automation -PETRO RABIC, Jeddah, KSA
- MCOMP L&T Relay Protection Relay Retrofitting, Modified and updated the schematics, and Testing and commissioning of MCOMP Relays and Motor Feeders
- @L&T Electrical Automation - ENPPI, Saudi Aramco, Saffaniyah, KSA
- 480V LV Control Switchgear & MCC - Primary and Secondary Equipment Including motor protection Relays and Feeder Protection relays Testing and commissioning
Lead Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Ray International Group
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Testing & Commissioning of PSS & Secondary substations including of LV/MV Switchgear (All secondary and Primary Equipment, Protection Relays, and ATS Relays)
- Responsible for carrying out on-site repairing and maintenance of electrical equipment installed and commissioned by the organization
- Provided technical support for client's engineering staff for general maintenance
- Inspected safety standards are followed
- Monitored periodic stats of all equipment and analyzed them for ensuring optimum performance
- Attended to emergency maintenance service requests due to unplanned blackout or technical snags
- Ensured that all services are reliable and consistent with organizational policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Ensured all equipment are regularly serviced as per schedule and are working efficiently
- Provided unplanned maintenance service requests
- Maintained record of all services done, equipment specifications, cost incurred, spares replaced, next planned service date, special instructions, etc., and updated the same on central database
- Implementing the Testing and Commissioning Program for the Electrical discipline
- Utilizing the master commissioning document library for creation of project specific inspection checklists and test forms under the guidance of a Commissioning Manager
- Understanding and applying the project Commissioning Plan in the execution of the work
- Independently conduct commissioning inspections and execute Testing and commissioning based on documented procedures
- Identifying system conditions that are abnormal, to determining their cause, and recommending corrective actions, executing work in a manner compliant with the project budget and schedule, and performing all other activities as required of a Testing and Commissioning Engineer
- Projects Executed: @Mussanah under MZEC (Mazoon Electricity Company) Testing & Commissioning of 3x20MVA 33/11kv PSS
- @ AL-hail under MEDC (Muscat Electricity Company) Testing & Commissioning of 3x20MVA 33/11kv PSS
- @ AL-Khoud MEDC (Muscat Electricity Company)
- Testing & Commissioning of 3x20MVA 33/11kv PSS
- @ Mobellah South under MEDC (Muscat Electricity Company) Testing & Commissioning of 3x20MVA 33/11kv PSS
- @ OETC-National Contracting Company, Oman
- Line Impedance Testing Under OETC (Oman Electricity Transmission Company) 400KV OVERHEAD LINES BETWEEN SOHAR FREE ZONE SFZ GS & SIS GS
- @ Sohar-DAS/SHINAS/UWAYNAT under MJEC (Majan Electricity Company) Testing & Commissioning of 33kV Feeders with Bus Bar Protection single bus system
- @Phoenix Operation and Maintenance Company, Sur, Oman
- Annual maintenance testing of Generator Step up Transformer's rating 325MVA, 240MVA and Unit Auxiliary Transformer rating of 53MVA
- @ Oman Airport Company- Salalah, Oman
- Testing & Commissioning of 2x25MVA 132/11kv PSS
- @Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company
- Sohar, Oman Annual maintenance Testing of Generator Transformers rating up to 75MVA (2 no's) and Power Transformer rating of up to 8 MVA and Distribution Transformer up to 2MVA
- List of tests includes Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, Transformer Turns Ratio, and Functional checks of OTI, WTI, Bucholz Relay, PRV and MOG
- @Salalah Dahariz under DISC (Dofar Integrated Service Company) Testing & Commissioning of 3x20MVA PSS with tele protection
Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Technosys Engineers India Pvt Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2016
- Directs and monitors assigned office or project startup and operations which may include review of design for plant operability, preparation of operations manuals, coordination with construction during field check out, and pre-commissioning and testing and execution of the startup in the field
- Provides input to project management, engineering, and construction to ensure startup requirements are incorporated into project activities, including review of project designs and construction to ensure plant operability and operating personnel safety
- Coordinates, as directed, with project management, the startup-related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance, or testing at the job site
- Have a strong understanding of technical issues and trends in the construction sectors, including specialist markets
- Have detailed knowledge of the design process under client standards
- Support the Project Manager to carry out the representativeness of the Company in front of the Client, in all commercial aspects when required
- Provision of assurance that the testing and commissioning activities undertaken by Civil Works Joint Venture, Transit Systems, and third parties are in accordance with relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices
- Projects Executed: Testing & Commissioning of 3x31.5MVA 33/6.6KV Substation Under L&T (TATA STEELLTD)
- Testing & Commissioning of 6.6/0.433KV Substation Under L&T (BUSHAN STELL LTD)
- Testing & Commissioning of 3x40MVA 33/11KV Substation Under L&T (BUSHAN STEELLTD)
- Testing & Commissioning of 2x22MVA 132/11KV Switch Yard Under KEC Internationals
- (Nepal Electricity Authority)
- Testing & Commissioning of 6.6/0.433KV Substation Under ALSTOM (Jindal Steel Ltd)
- Testing & Commissioning of HT, LT Motors Under L&T (TATA STEEL LTD-Kalinga Nagar)
- Testing & Commissioning of HV, MV.LV Switchgears (Including Protection Relays and Primary and secondary Equipements) under L&T -ENC, ONGC, Mangalore
Education
B.E -
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Skills
- Proficient in Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems
- Protection and Relay configuration
- Proficient in ISO Standards Compliance
- Expertise in Automated Electrical Systems
- Understanding of Design Principles
- Health, Safety, and Environment Certification
- Skilled in AutoCAD Electrical Drafting
- ETAP Certification
- Health and Safety Program Management
- H2S Safety Awareness
- Compliance with Electrical Safety Protocols
- First Aid and CPR Proficiency
- Qualified Gas Testing Professional
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Team leadership qualities
- Client communication / contractor co ordination
Additional Information - Additional Skills
- HSE Qualification
- Experience in Electrical Drafting (AutoCAD-Electrical Course completed in CADD CENTRE CHENNAI, INDIA)
- Certified in ETAP
- Healthy Safety Environment Program
- H2S & SO2 Escape and Awareness
- Electrical Safety Rules
- First Aid CPR AED (First Aider)
- Approved Gas Tester
Disclaimer
08/13/24, Saudi Arabia, SUNDAR T
Personal Information
- Passport Number: V2179799
- Date of Birth: 02/18/90
- Nationality: INDIAN
Certification
ETAP -POWER SYSTEM ANALYSYS
Timeline
Electrical Engineer, Technical Support
Elseif Group
04.2023 - Current
Lead Electrical Engineer
Synergy Group of Company (Schneider Electric)
12.2019 - 12.2022
Lead Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Ray International Group
05.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Technosys Engineers India Pvt Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2016
B.E -
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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