Electrical Foreman
Rak Cement Company
Total years of experience :23 years, 9 Months
Managing the entire spectrum of electrical maintenance operations, systems/machines and equipment including VFDs (Siemens, ABB, Leroy Somer, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Ansaldo, and Danfoss VLT 6000) 33 KV and 6.3 KV substations, electrical control panels, PLC operation, UPS, generators, reactors, HT motors, battery chargers and transformers.
Providing technical support for routine maintenance, commissioning and safeguarding of HT / LT switchgears, identifying areas of obstruction / breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools.
Handling operation and maintenance of L.T and H.T panels and ensuring each project assigned is carefully executed within a stipulated time frame.
Conducted periodical maintenance checks and remedial maintenance of all equipment’s including electrical control panels, AC motors, PLC operation, and generators as per prescribed procedures to ascertain efficient machine performance and to minimize unscheduled stoppages/ delays.
Highlights:
Efficiently erected and commissioned the cement plant to ensure smooth functioning of the plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Responsible for installation, maintenance and servicing all A/Cs, lighting, Compressors, Generators, Machines, Cranes, Hvac and submitting to management the recommendations on major repairs and replacements.
Managing the entire spectrum of electrical maintenance operations, systems/machines and equipment including 11 KV substations, electrical control panels, AC motors drives, PLC operation, UPS, generators, reactors, HT motors, battery chargers and transformers.
Handling operation and maintenance of L.T and H.T panels and ensuring each project assigned is carefully executed within a stipulated time frame.
Providing technical support for routine maintenance, commissioning and safeguarding of HT / LT switchgears, identifying areas of obstruction / breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools.
Inspecting complete installations as well as observing operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Demonstrating sound knowledge and maintenance of simocode technology (Siemens), VFD’s and HT protection relays.
Gained in-depth experience in PLC (PCS 7400 Series & 300 Series) for automation of electromechanical processes including control of machinery on factory assembly lines, lighting fixtures etc
Key Responsibilities:
Conducted periodical maintenance checks and remedial maintenance of all equipments including electrical control panels, AC motors, CCTV control, PLC operation, UPS cathodic protection system and generators as per prescribed procedures to ascertain efficient machine performance and to minimize unscheduled stoppages/ delays.
Administered and handled the maintenance of protection relays and HT/LT switchgears as well as panels.
Handled PLC (PCS 7400 Series & 300 Series) for automation of electromechanical processes.
Responsible for performing inspection and the completion of internal audits to ensure compliance with quality system and organizational policies.
Prepared a variety of written materials including staff and engineering reports and grant applications for engineering and transportation projects.
Responded to complaints and assisted in solving problems related to engineering operations of the electrical equipment.
Maintained accurate records and files of the operations and maintenance of the machines and equipment and submitted the same to the senior management for taking further corrective measures.
Performed other duties assigned by the seniors and ensures smooth execution of the work within the given time constraints
Highlight:
• Played a pivotal role in erecting a new natural gas power plant.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervising the operation, maintenance and repairs of AC motors, PLC, HT, LT panels, Transformers, Switchgears, UPS to ensure machines and equipments are installed and function, according to specifications.
• Tested and analyzed equipment failure to optimize plant performance by applying general engineering knowledge of power plant equipment.
• Facilitated and supported the improvements in the plant's KPI that impact on operators' safety, product quality/safety and throughput.
• Provided technical assistance/guidance to control room/field operators, troubleshot emergency situations during operational processing of the plant.
• Conducted preventive maintenance checks and follows ups on equipment to avoid unscheduled production stoppages.
• Directed feasibility studies, assessed reports, recommended projects provided appropriate justifications, evaluated progress, controlled budgets and expenses thus enhancing efficiency of plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planned and developed work schedules, equipment usage schedules, priority of electrical expenditures and procedures for equipment and appliance maintenance.
• Supervised and inspected installation, modification, testing and operation of all electrical utilities/equipment including DC motors, DCS system, invertors, converters, diesel generators, natural gas generators.
• Streamlined procedures, equipment tools/spare parts and evaluated project overview for testing/commissioning of high, medium/low voltage power systems/networks, overhead lines, underground cables, switchgear, transformers, distribution stations, etc.
• Responsible for maintenance of HT/LT installations, refurbishment of switchgear and relayed testing to ensure smooth implementation of the work.
• Formulated yearly service plans and strategies for repair works including minor/major overhauls, modification works etc. of electrical equipment and other installations in the area.
• Designed, implemented and monitored effective procurement schedules along with finalizing the specifications of the spare parts as well as inspection of the same concurrently establishing quality limits.
• Troubleshot problems/abnormal occurrences advised on most suitable remedy and optimized operations to avoid unscheduled supply stoppage.
B Tech ( Waiting for result )