AAKASH SANKAR
Project Controls Specialist
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Engineer with 8 years of experience in the power sector, recognized for strong organizational skills and a proven track record in optimizing project timelines and budgets without compromising quality. Adept at managing high-pressure environments and meeting tight deadlines, consistently delivering projects on time. Actively seeking opportunities in HVDC Project management to leverage leadership and management skills for organizational and personal growth. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability in dynamic environments, and expertise in risk assessment and cost control, ready to excel in project controls management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Controls Specialist
Hitachi Energy
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication channels among team members for better collaboration and timely decision making.
- Facilitated change management processes by effectively communicating the impacts of proposed changes on cost, schedule, scope, or quality to all relevant parties.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions that met clients'' unique requirements and expectations.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies through diligent monitoring and documentation of project activities.
- Optimized project schedules using advanced planning techniques, resulting in on-time or ahead-of-time delivery.
- Established strong working relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and facilitating smooth communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Project Engineer-HVDC
Hitachi Energy
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Hardware Responsible Engineer for the design of MACH Control and Protection cubicles.
- Preparation of manufacturing documents.
- Carry out cubicle inspection and factory system test.
- Site commissioning and customer coordination.
- Collaboration with the contractor and subcontractor, materials management in the factory, as well as on the project site.
- Monitored the installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Developed and maintained good relationships with suppliers to facilitate the quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments for successful project completion.
- Handled various issues related to the project in site commissioning, and resolved them successfully.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Design Engineer
Siemens Energy
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Preparation of manufacturing documents for AC control and protection cubicles.
- Site Coordination and Customer Relationship.
- Collaboration with the EPC contractor.
- Preparation of As-Built and As-Manufactured documents.
Assistant Design Engineer
GE Vernova
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Involved in AC Control & Protection Design
- Site Coordination
- Factory Testing
Education
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SRI SAIRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CHENNAI 04.2001 - 2017.01
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SRI SAIRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CHENNAI05-2017
Skills
Communication
Certification
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Automation
Awards
- Spot Award for On Time Delivery of Documents in Shetland HVDC Project
- Runner Up in INOPC 2022 Badminton Tournament
- Organized INOPC 2022 Badminton Tournament
- Organized National Level Technical Symposium in 2015
- Organized Entrepreneurship event in 2016 by MSME
Timeline
Project Controls Specialist
Hitachi Energy
07.2024 - Current
Project Engineer-HVDC
Hitachi Energy
05.2020 - 07.2023
Design Engineer
Siemens Energy
06.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Design Engineer
GE Vernova
09.2017 - 05.2019
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SRI SAIRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
04.2001 - 2017.01
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SRI SAIRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY