Chintan Pandya
Vadodara
Summary
Electrical engineer with almost three years of experience in high-voltage electrical systems (up to 220 kV), including switchgear operations, relay testing, and power distribution maintenance. Executed over 50 preventive jobs and more than 10 shutdown activities, ensuring 100% system uptime and delivering over ₹15 lakhs in annual cost savings. Reduced breakdowns by 20% through data-driven fault analysis and proactive maintenance. Skilled in protection systems, cable fault diagnostics, safety compliance, and technical reporting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineer – Captive Power Plant
Reliance Industries Ltd.,
Jamnagar
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 220 kV/33 kV/6.6 kV/415 V electrical systems in the CPP, ensuring continuous power supply to critical plant loads and utilities.
- Actively involved in the planning, coordination, and execution of preventive and breakdown maintenance of HT/LT switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS, DG sets, and battery systems.
- Participated in testing and commissioning of major electrical systems, including protection relays, CT/PT calibration, cable meggering, and switchgear functional testing during shutdowns and upgrades.
- Executed over 50 preventive maintenance jobs and 10 shutdown testing and commissioning tasks, ensuring 100% system availability in critical areas.
- Achieved a 20% reduction in breakdown calls through data-driven maintenance planning and root cause analysis.
- Contributed to cost savings of ₹15+ lakhs annually by optimising spares usage and extending equipment life through improved maintenance practices.
Project Intern
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya
Vidhyanagar
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed and tested an electrical protection system using a Siemens numerical relay (7SJ and 7UT series), focusing on overcurrent, short-circuit, earth fault, differential fault, and thermal protection functions.
- Used DIGSI 4 software for relay configuration, logic setting, and parameter tuning, simulating 10+ fault scenarios to verify correct relay response and protection logic.
- Achieved less than 100 ms trip times during fault simulations, demonstrating the relay’s accuracy and speed under real-world fault conditions.
- Designed wiring diagrams, configured CT/PT inputs, and verified interlocks and trip circuits for system safety.
- Prepared a 50+ page technical report and presented the project to faculty and industry evaluators, earning positive feedback for its technical depth and hands-on execution.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya
Gujarat05-2022
HSC - Science
Parth School of Science And Competition
Vadodara06-2018
Skills
- HT/LT switchgear operation and maintenance
- Protection relay testing and fault simulation
- Cable insulation resistance and hipot testing
- Electrical rotating machine overhaul (motors, alternators)
- Troubleshooting of control and protection circuits
- Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
- Electrical drawing interpretation (SLD, wiring diagrams)
- Permit to work (PTW), lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safety compliance
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Organized a national-level online Bloggathon during COVID-19, engaging participants across India and successfully raising ₹50,000, which was donated to the PM CARES Fund in support of pandemic relief efforts.
- Coordinated a national-level hackathon with more than 400 teams nationwide, spread over 2 days
- Liaised with 200 team members to ensure panel timeline adherence, and provided logistics support
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Electrical Engineer – Captive Power Plant
Reliance Industries Ltd.,
08.2022 - Current
Project Intern
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya
01.2022 - 05.2022
B.Tech - Electrical Engineering
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya
HSC - Science
Parth School of Science And Competition
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