S DURGA PRASAD, M.Tech, MIE, CEng, (PMP)
Mobile: +91-9885171469; E-Mail: prasadd.seeram@gmail.com
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seeking senior level assignments with an organisation of high repute as & in Power & Energy/Solar/Renewable Energy/Transmission & Distribution/EPC/ Developer/Oil & Gas Infrastructure Projects
PROFILE SUMMARY
• A dynamic professional with Master of Technology in Electrical Power System Engineering and having 14+ years of experience as Sr.Manager/Manager/Lead Engineer in Power & Energy/Solar/Renewable Generation/EHV Transmission & Distribution Projects
• Trained Project Management Professional [PMP] with diversified experience in end to end Project Management & Development, Engineering, QA & QC, Planning and Execution
• Trained in Substation Design Systems, Auto CAD & ETAP and experienced in substation engineering calculations and also in Substation Automation System
• Hands on experience in end to end project documentation, risk analysis, commercial aspects and QA/QC such as factory cum field tests, and also manage BOM & Engineering drawings deliverables in coordinating with various departments internally & externally
• Proficient knowledge in Gas Insulated Substation Technology
KEY SKILLS
• Project Management & Development
• High level Solar/Renewable Power Generation Projects and HV and EHV Transmission & Distribution Sector
• Factory Inspections/Site Inspections/QA & QC/Execution
• Develop BOM’s, Drawings Review & Engineering Calculations, Auto-Cad, ETAP
• Factory Tests, Field Tests Reports and Vendor Assessments
• Handling Technical Documentation, Liaison and Prompt Reporting & Strategic Deliverables
• Familiar with IEC, IEEE & BIS standards and Govt./Utility Norms, Solar Parks, PPA, CAPEX & OPEX Projects
• Effective Communicator & Self-motivated and Team Leading Skills
• Team Building and Trouble Shooting/Risk Management Capability
• Planning & Managing Resources and Stakeholder/Customer Relations
CAREER CORE COMPETENCIES
• Hands on diversified experience in end to end Power Generation, Solar and T&D Projects Development, Management, Execution & Engineering activities right from initial feasibility studies to COD
• Handling end-to-end project operations & management/development, documentation, risk analysis, commercial aspects and guide the contractors and third party to ensure timely deliverables in coordinating with various departments internally & externally
• Preparation of technical documentation and BOM’s for EHV substations, T&D Projects and Solar Power projects.
• Preparation of BOM’s with necessary technical support for EPC projects and Co-ordinating & Planning with the supply vendor regarding the project related issues
• Preparation of Layouts & SLD’s for HV & EHV Substations such as 33kV, 132kV, 220kV & 400kV and also BOM preparation & involved in Engineering calculations
• Act as Liaison officer and Interacted with various State & Central Electricity Board Officials, and Costumers to get all project stage approvals
• Experience in project management and site construction activities in coordinating with various departments internally & externally to ensure effective deliverables for EHV switchyards and solar projects
• Attending client complaints, monitoring & troubleshooting problems in coordinating with respective departments internally and externally
• Hands on experience and familiar with Govt./Utility, Solar Parks, PPA Projects
• Imparting continuous job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness / efficiency. And also Handling multiple projects in same time and planning accordingly
• Proficient in handling:
o Hands on experience in Project Development & Management, Engineering, Project QC/QA
o Preparation of BOQ, Technical Estimations, Selection of Electrical Equipment’s
o Electrical Items requisitions, Vender documents review and Technical & commercial Evaluation of Venders
o Good Knowledge of IEC, NEMA, IEEE, and IS Standards
o Proficient in QA/QC, Including factory tests, Field tests & Drawings & also Coordination with corresponding vendors, clients & related departments
o Experience in Erection, Testing & Commissioning of HV & EHV Equipment like CT, PT, CVT, BPI’s, LA’s, CB’s, Isolators, Support insulators, Distribution T/F’s and Battery & Battery charges as per IEC & Preparation of Test Reports
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan-2020 – Till Date, A start-up MSME Company M/s. Seerams Informatics Pvt. Ltd. as a Head Operations & Technical Consultant – Solar Rooftop/Ground Mounted & T&D Projects – Hyderabad
Role:
? Handling end to end Solar Power Project Development and Project Management activities right from initial feasibility studies to till Installation & Commissioning
? Handling end to end Liaison activities such as Interacted technically & commercially with various State & Central Electricity Board Officials and Costumers to get all end to end project statutory approvals
? Engineering & Technical Consultancy for 400kV, 220KV, 132kV & 33kV Switchyards/Substations business and also Solar Projects
? Channel Perter for CAPEX, OPEX of Solar Roof top and Ground mounted/utility Business
Nov’2014 – Dec-2019 M/s. Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd. as Sr.Manager (Electrical) – Solar Power Projects – Hyderabad
Role: Completed successfully about 1000MW of end-to-end Solar Power Projects as a Sr.Manager.
? Hands on experience in end to end Solar Projects Development and Management activities right from initial feasibility studies to COD along with review on drawings & equipment GTP parameter, Inspection reports, process capability & functional reports
? Handling project development & execution activities in coordinating with various departments internally & externally to ensure effective deliverables for EHV switchyards and solar projects
? Handling end-to-end project operations & management/development, documentation, risk analysis, commercial aspects and guide the contractors and third party to ensure timely deliverables in coordinating with various departments internally & externally
? Review of electrical drawings & BOQ’s for all electrical activities and providing timely feedback to Engg. If any deviations.
? Review of PPA’s/ Tender Documents and understanding customer requirements at pre/post tendering stage
? Experience on site visits and initial feasibility studies of switchyards for solar projects
? Hands on experience in Engineering & Technical support for 220KV, 132kV & 33kV Switchyards/Substations and utility solar projects
? Verification of vendor GTPs & drawings with respect to relevant IS and IEC standards and ensuring on-time approvals for designs & drawings from customers
? Handling end-to-end project statutory approvals in coordination with engineering, procurement team and assist & follow-up contractors for timely delivery solar projects
? Handling Project development activities such as drawings, Inspection reports, equipment GTP parameter, process capability & functional testing reports in coordinating with various internal & external departments for EPC Projects for submission & approvals as per utility and Govt. Bodies
? Act as Liaison officer and Interacted technically & commercially with various State & Central Electricity Board Officials, and Costumers to get all project stage approvals
? Experience as a project manager and handling solar & EHV switchyard projects and attend client complaints, monitoring & troubleshooting problems in coordinating with respective departments such as procurement, design, vendors & site team and improving the efficiency and also cost monitoring & control with respect to budget.
? Cost Monitoring & Control with respect to Budget. Review cost and set targets accordingly and monitoring of daily targets Vs plan.
? Ensuring all work being carried out as per Quality norms. Work closely with Field Quality team and ensure no FF and Punch Points
? Hands on experience and familiar with Govt./Utility, Solar Parks, PPA, CAPEX & OPEX Projects
? Visiting the material manufacturing units for Vendor assessments and inspection of materials and also prepare the QC check list & final test reports for material.
? Handling & managing multiple projects at same time and accordingly Handholding & Mentoring Site team for achieving daily targets
Project’s Summary:
S.No. Project Location Capacity Period Client
1 Mahbubnagar,TS 2X10MW Nov-2014 to June-2015 First Solar
2 Mahbubnagar, TS 1X25MW July-2015 to Dec-2015 First Solar
3 Adoni, AP 1X39MW Sep-2015 to April-2016 ReNew Solar
4 Gattu, TS 1X42MW July-2016 to Mar-2017 Sun Edison
5 Mahbubnagar, TS 1X100MW Sep-2015 to Dec-2016 Renew Solar
6 Anathapur, AP 1X10MW July-2015 to Feb-2016 Mahindra Susten
7 Anathapur, AP 1X6MW July-2015 to Feb-2016 GRT
8 Tandur, TS 1X30MW Aug-2016 to Mar-2017 Mahindra Susten
9 Nirmal, TS 1X50MW Sep-2016 to Dec-2017 Mahindra Susten
10 Warangal, TS 1X42MW Dec-2016 to Feb-2018 Mahindra Susten
11 Gani, Karnool Ultra Solar Park, AP 1X200MW July-2016 to Mar-2017 Softbank
12 Karnataka state 2x10MW & 1X20MW Mar-2017 to Sep-2018 EMMVEE
13 Bidar, KS 1X10MW Mar-2017 to Sep-2018 Tech.M
14 Karnataka state 3X20MW , 1X40MW & 1X50MW Jan-2017 to Sep-2018 HFEL
15 Kadapa Ultra Solar Park, AP 1X250MW August-2018 to Dec-2019 Engie Solar
Jun’10 – Oct’2014 M/s. Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited as Sr. Engineer - Power Projects - Hyderabad
Role:
• Preparation of Layouts & SLD’s for HV & EHV Substations such as 765kv, 400kV, 220kV, 132kV, 33kV and also involved in Earthing Calculations.
• Preparation & Review of Material Requisition with necessary Technical requirements such as GTP’s & Drawings and Co-ordinating with the vendor regarding the project related issues
• Preparation of technical documentation and BOM for EHV substations, Distribution Projects and Solar Power projects.
• Preparation of BOM’s with necessary technical support for EPC projects and Co-ordinating & Planning with the supply vendor regarding the project related issues
• Conducting the pre-tendering site survey to understand site conditions. Preparation of detailed design & development plan for various projects.
• End to end project management & planning experience for 132kV, 220kV, 400kV & 765 kV switchyards
• Electrical Items requisitions, Vender documents review and Technical Evaluation of Vender items.
• Preparation and follow-up of technical part of the project document list
• Liaison with Govt. Agencies and close contacts along with design team and other engineering staff and the subcontractors
• Carrying out locally necessary corrections of design and technical documents, when required
• Assistance in preparation of technical part of requests for quotations
• Hands-on experience on EHV substation Automation system using IEC61850 and Field Testing & Commissioning of EHV Equipments
• Conversant with designing layout, cable routing, detailed cable scheduling and Earth Mat
• Organizing of submission of all technical documents to the client, suppliers and subcontractors as per project execution procedure in coordination with project support staff
• Acquainted with:
o IS, IEC, IEEE standards related and Indian Electricity Act 2003
o EHV Sub-station Testing & Commissioning
Nov’09 - Jun’10 M/s. Central Power Research Institute-RTL, Noida as Graduate Testing Engineer-High Voltage Testing Laboratory
Role:
• Profound experience in QC/QA & Conducting testing of:
o High Voltage fuse units, Lightning Arrestors and Switchgears up to 132 kV as per IEC & IS rules
o Testing the Bus ducts for power generating plants, Insulators and Cable Accessories for dry & wet power frequency and voltage withstand tests up to 220 kV and temperature-rise test as per IEC & IS rules
• Conducting:
o Temp-rise test & Calibration Test on the P.T.’s and C.T.’s up to 220 kV
o Temperature Cycles Test and Visible Discharge Test on porcelain and compact insulators
• Performing the testing of electrical equipment for lightning impulse voltage withstand tests & lightning flashover voltage up to 220 kV peak voltage as per IEC & IS rules
• Executing the Galvanizing & Porosity tests on insulators & T/F bushings IEC & IS rules
• Handling the testing of the power and Distribution Transformers up to 1000 KVA as per IEC & IS rules
• Looking after the Partial Discharge and Visibility Discharge Tests on composite insulators as per IEC & IS rules
• Undergone on Testing for HV & EHV Equipment’s such as Power Transformers, Bus-Ducts, Cables, Fuses, Insulators, and Switchgears
Dec’08 - Nov’09 M/s. ESCI as Associate Project Engineer - Power & Energy Division - , Hyderabad
Role:
• Prepared Technical Data for Power & Energy Projects
• Industrial visits to power utilities cum industries like BHEL, PGCIL, and Transco & Discom Substations for case studies & data collection
• Interacted with Electricity Board Officials, Govt. officials and Private organization clients
• Training on Latest technologies like SCADA, ETAP & SAS
• Coordinating with client and external agencies like Govt. & Corporate agencies regarding the power project
• Maintaining technical aspects like standardization & specifications of equipment for low voltage & high voltage systems
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Jun’98 – May’01 Sri Sai Electricals, Vizag as Jr. Engineer
Role:
• Distribution Transformers Manufacturing and Service
• Coordinating with client and external agencies like Govt. & Corporate agencies
Highlights:
With M/s. Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
• Appreciation from CEO & COO as a best performer and also appreciation from Client
With Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited, Hyderabad
• Honoured with cash awards for best performance
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
• M.Tech. (Electrical Power Systems) from J.N.T.U., Hyderabad in 2008 with 75%
• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Institution of Engineers (India) in 2005
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics from Govt. Polytechnic, A.P. in 1998
• Qualified & Scored in GATE-06 in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• MIE (M-1685915) & Certified Charted Engineer in Electrical Engineering Division from Institution of Engineers (India)
• Certified in Power Systems Engineering from ETAP Automation Pvt Ltd
• Certified in Auto CAD from Millennium Software Solutions
• Trained in PMP certification (EXLRPMP H259) from A Division of Excelr Solutions (USA)
• Intelligent Micro Grid Management from ETAP Webinar
TRAININGS
• Trained in Design, Construction, Operations & Maintenance of HV & EHV Substations & TL Projects for Electrical Engineers
• Trained in Distribution Automation & SCADA Applications in Power & Energy Industry
• Trained in Substation Automation systems & Simulation tools
• Trained in failure Analysis of Power & Distribution Transformers
• Trained in Six sigma Yellow Belt
• Trained in Power System Protection & Earthing and TQM from TATA Steel e-learning
Proficient Computer & IT SKILLS
Packages : Advanced MS-EXCL, MS Office, MS Projects and also Computer Hardware Skills
Operating systems : Strong Computer Skills, Windows XP, 2010, 2013
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known : English, Hindi and Telugu
Current Location : Hyderabad
Marital status : Married
Passport No : P5758617
Mobile No : +91 9885171469/+91 9014452718
SKYP ID : prasad.seeram