Abhinav Kunwar
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of proven expertise in the Oil & Gas industry. Proficient in troubleshooting, performing calculations, conducting maintenance and testing on a variety of electrical equipment including cables, transformers, switchgear, motors, breakers (HT & LT), numerical relays, UPS, and VFDs. Directing the Electrical Reliability Group of refineries, tasked with identifying potential threats and implementing necessary measures for risk mitigation. Proficient in crafting short-term engineering solutions that effectively address plant issues. Facilitating seamless communication and providing technical support to operations and maintenance personnel. Adept at managing and coordinating plant engineering projects, including comprehensive plant overhauls, to ensure efficient and cost-effective outcomes are achieved.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Mumbai
04.2021 - Current
- Leading a group of 10 employees and responsible for ensuring reliability of electrical facilities in Catalytic Cracking Unit (CCR), Isomerization Unit (ISOM), Diesel Hydro De-Sulphuration Unit (DHDS), Diesel Hydro Treating Unit (DHT), Hydrogen Generation Unit (HGU) and Captive Power Plant (CPP)
- Heading electrical reliability group of the refinery
- Identification of potential threat to reliability of electrical system and preparation of mitigation plan
- Detailed Engineering study, Installation & Commissioning of various Electrical equipment including Transformers, LT & HT motors, UPS systems, Battery Chargers, Energy efficient Illumination systems & VFDs in various Sub-Stations at Mumbai Refinery as a part of execution of Non-Planned Capital Budget jobs
- Developing contracts with OEM by defining Job Scope, Terms and conditions and placing the purchase orders
- Vendor follow-up for supply of material & manpower and Inspection of material received at ware house in line with PO terms
- Design and implementation of comprehensive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program and preparation of schedule for all electrical equipment in the Refinery
- Expert in study & analysis of complex or recurring problems in Electrical systems and recommending appropriate solution which results in reliability improvement of electrical network in refinery
- Responsible for carrying out RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) for equipment failures, Unit trips, Preparation of Failure Analysis Reports and Implementation of the corrective actions recommended during RCFA to avoid repetition of failures
- Developing Standard Operating Procedures for various maintenance activities in order to ensure safe operation of equipment.
Manager, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Mumbai
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Carried out Responsibilities as Shift Engineer in Electrical Maintenance taking responsibilities of Entire Electrical facilities in Mumbai Refinery
- Instrumental in avoiding major catastrophic power failures & subsequent process upsets by timely responding to problems identified during delivering responsibilities
- Developing application specific technical specifications for maintenance equipment and review the technical offers submitted by the agencies
- Carried out load flow study, short circuit, transient stability and motor starting analysis using ETAP software
- Possess working knowledge on Equipment Sizing Calculations
- Gained knowledge of Refinery, Electrical Equipment in Refinery and Standards/Codes governing selection, installation and maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (Oil & Gas Industry)
- Ensured compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures by methods like JSA, Safety pep talks, Safety Huddles, Preparation of JHA and controls within a defined area to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality product/service and a responsible environmental attitude.
Senior Engineer, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Mumbai
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Carried out predictive maintenance tests like Thermography, Hi-Pot testing, Tan-Delta testing, Oil Break Down Voltage (BDV) testing, Cable Fault Finding, Surge Comparison testing, Primary injection and Secondary injection testing, Relay Calibration, Protection scheme stability and sensitivity checking, offline diagnostic testing of CTs/PTs, Cables, Motors, Transformers etc
- Gained a range exposure and knowledge of CEA Regulations, NEMA Codes, OISD standards, EIL standards & IEC Codes and Standards
- Preparation of Maintenance Work Procedures (MWPs) for new equipment and reviewing of existing MWPs for improvement in areas like Safety and Reliability.
Engineer, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Visakh
06.2008 - 03.2013
- Maintenance of Co-Generation Power Plant, ETP's, CDUs, FCCUs, MEROX, DHDS Unit, Hydrogen Unit, Sulphur Recovery Unit, Transfer Pump House, DM Water plant and Salt Water Pump Houses and equipment including: High Voltage (132 kV, 11kV), Medium Voltage (6.6kV, 3.3kV) and Low Voltage (415V, 230V, 110V) equipment like - 11kV, 10MW and 25MW Gas Turbine Generators (BHEL/GE make GTGs), 132kV MOCB, 11kV and 3.3kV (Jyoti, & Siemens VCB, and ABB SF6 circuit Breakers) and 415V (L&T, GE, Siemens and ECS) switchgears, Volt amp Transformers (up to 20 MVA), 11kV Capacitor Banks PMCC, MCC, LT and HT Motors (up to 4.5MW, Two-winding BHEL synchronous Motor and 1.2MW ANSALDO motors), 440kW Electrical Heaters (FATI), VFDs of ABB (ACS 5000/ACS6000/ACS 2000/ACS600/ACS800) and Siemens (SIMOVERT S, SIMADYN D, CUVC / MASTER DRIVE), UPS systems of GUTOR,HI-REL and Emerson make and Micro-processor based (MICOM - ALSTOM), SEPAM, ABB, CTMM, MOTPRO Relays
- Utilization of CMMS - MAXIMO in monitoring the work order status and to re-schedule the task if required
- Monitor and control spares inventory in coordination with purchase division by analyzing the stock level and rate of consumption, Planning & Execution of jobs in daily basis.
Education
Certification course in General Management -
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
04.2019
B. Tech in Electrical Engineering -
National Institute of Technology, Surat
04.2008
SSC -
Board of Secondary Education
03.2002
Skills
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Project Management
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skill
- Relay Configuration
- Electrical Design
- Team Management
- Operation Management
- Troubleshooting Skill
- Turnaround Management
- Maintenance Management
- Training & Development
- Obsolescence Management
- Quality Control
Personal Information
Title: Senior Manager, Maintenance-Electrical
Training
- One Year Certification course in General Management, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore
- Training Program on SCADA SYSTEM AND OPERATION, SCHNEIDER, GOA, 2022
- Course on ETAP 115 Power System Engineering, ETAP Automation, Chennai, India, 2017
- Training course on PLC & SCADA (TELVENT RTU), L&T AUTOMATION, Mumbai, 2011
- Training program on LT switchgears, L&T training division, Lucknow, 2011
- Training program on Electrical Safety, National Safety Council, 2013
- Course on Fault Current Calculation, Relay Setting & Relay Co-Ordination, M/s POWER LINKER, MUMBAI, 2015
- Training program on electrical protection, M/s Schneider Electric, Chennai, 2016
- System study, M/s Shell Global, Bangalore, 2017
- Training on flameproof equipment, M/s Karandikar Laboratories, Mumbai, 2016
- Training program on Behavioral Skills of Young Officers, HPMDI, PUNE, 2012
Disclaimer
I hereby profess that all the statements made here are not prevaricated to the best of my knowledge & belief. I assure you that I shall pre-eminent in the tasks assigned to me.
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Achiever Award in "Best of the Best" category for testing and commissioning of dual speed HT motor in 3 days.
- Team award for laying and termination of 22 kilometers of LT cable during Lube Oil Upgradation Project (LOUP) turnaround.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Manager, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Manager, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Engineer, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2017
Engineer, Maintenance Department, Electrical Division
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
06.2008 - 03.2013
Certification course in General Management -
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
B. Tech in Electrical Engineering -
National Institute of Technology, Surat
SSC -
Board of Secondary Education
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