VISHALKUMAR ASHOKKUMAR PATEL
Electrical Engineer
Surat
Summary
Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Electrical Technician
Rabigh Refinery & Petrochemical Company (Under SANKYU) Saudi Arabia
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Performed preventive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance of LV, MV & HV electrical systems in petrochemical and refinery units.
- Carried out maintenance and testing of transformers, HT/LT panels, MCCs, PCCs, RMUs, ACBs, VCBs, and MCCBs.
- Executed testing & commissioning of electrical equipment including insulation resistance, contact resistance, and functional checks.
- Maintained and troubleshot induction motors, HV motors, soft starters, VFDs, and motor protection systems.
- Worked with numerical relays (ABB / Siemens / GE) for protection, settings verification, and relay testing.
- Conducted earthing and grounding system testing, earth pit resistance measurement, and grid continuity checks.
- Performed cable laying, glanding, termination, and testing for LT & HT power and control cables.
- Supported planned shutdowns/turnarounds, ensuring timely execution and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Followed strict PTW, LOTO, and HSE procedures in hazardous (Zone-classified) refinery environments.
- Diagnosed electrical faults in process areas to minimize plant downtime and production loss.
- Assisted in SLD interpretation, wiring diagrams, and as-built documentation updates.
- Coordinated with operations, instrumentation, and mechanical teams for smooth plant maintenance activities.
Electrical Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited (Under Aarvi Encon Limited) Surat, Gujarat, India
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Planned and executed electrical shutdown/turnaround activities, ensuring completion within approved timelines and budgets.
- Prepared shutdown job scopes, manpower planning, material requisitions, and execution schedules.
- Supervised shutdown maintenance of HT/LT panels, transformers, MCCs, PCCs, RMUs, ACBs, VCBs, motors, and DG systems.
- Coordinated testing, inspection, and recommissioning of electrical systems post-shutdown.
- Ensured strict compliance with PTW, LOTO, HSE, and refinery safety procedures during shutdown execution.
- Conducted pre-shutdown checks and post-shutdown performance validation to ensure safe plant start-up.
- Executed minor electrical projects, including load additions, panel modifications, cable routing, and system upgrades.
- Prepared and reviewed SLDs, layouts, cable schedules, BOQs, and technical specifications.
- Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and systems.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors for project execution and quality control.
- Managed as-built drawings, documentation, and handover after project completion.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee Engineer
Gail India Limited, Surat, Gujarat, India
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in preventive, breakdown, and routine maintenance of electrical equipment under senior engineer supervision.
- Supported maintenance of HT/LT panels, MCCs, PCCs, transformers, ACBs, VCBs, and MCCBs.
- Participated in inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Assisted in motor maintenance including inspection of induction motors, starters, and basic protection checks.
- Carried out cable inspection, glanding, termination, and continuity checks for power and control cables.
- Learned and followed PTW, LOTO, and HSE safety procedures during maintenance activities.
- Assisted in earthing system checks, earth pit resistance measurement, and continuity testing.
- Supported shutdown and minor maintenance activities, including isolation, tagging, and recommissioning.
- Helped in reading and understanding SLDs, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Maintained maintenance logs, checklists, and basic documentation.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams and contractors during daily electrical activities.
Electrical Supervisor
AM/NS Limited (Under Concept Engg Solution) Surat, Gujarat, India
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, responsible for Pre-commissioning, commissioning activities of switchgear, power distribution.
- Testing, Commissioning and maintenance of 415 V PMCC, 6.6kV, and 11kV HT Panels
- Oversaw cable testing (IR, continuity, phasing) and ensured proper glanding, termination, and dressing.
- Cable glanding, termination, Cable laying, Earthing pit work
- Study the detailed project program for Fire alarm equipment installation activities and supervise the work in line with the same paying more attention on the critical path of the executed work
- Ensures the proper electrical installation and tests and settings of all equipment prior to their standard and design drawings.
- Witnessed HV and LV motor solo run test and LCS function test
- Perform and witness hands on Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities and ensure their in accordance to the design and standards.
- Review the approved engineering Released for Construction - RFC drawings /documents and electrical equipments in line with the actual site requirement /condition/ followed practices prior to commencement of site work to assure full compliance and quality of executed work Fully responsible to assure that all checks and test are performed.
- Standard particular on Electrical System.
- Full participation for Company safety standard.
Electrical Supervisor
Reliance Industry Limited (Under Shree Raam Electricals) Surat, Gujarat, India
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Supervised preventive, breakdown, and corrective maintenance of electrical systems to ensure continuous plant operation.
- Led maintenance of HT/LT panels, MCCs, PCCs, transformers, ACBs, VCBs, MCCBs, and RMUs.
- Planned and allocated daily maintenance activities, manpower, and tools to technicians and contractors.
- Diagnosed and rectified electrical faults in motors, panels, and distribution systems to minimize downtime.
- Supervised motor maintenance, including inspection, lubrication, alignment coordination, and starter protection checks.
- Ensured proper cable glanding, termination, dressing, and route inspection for power and control cables.
- Conducted routine inspection and testing such as IR, continuity, and functional checks.
- Monitored and maintained earthing and grounding systems, including earth pit resistance measurement.
- Ensured strict compliance with PTW, LOTO, and HSE safety procedures, especially in hazardous areas.
- Coordinated with operations, engineering, and instrumentation teams for smooth maintenance execution.
- Maintained maintenance records, checklists, and breakdown reports.
- Supported shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities, including isolation, testing, and recommissioning.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Gujarat Technological Univesity
Gujarat India 04.2001 -
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Surat, India 04.2001 -
SSC (10th) -
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board
Surat, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Electrical installation
Certification
[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
DECLARATION
I am confident of my ability to work in a team; I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true to best of my knowledge.
Yours faithfully,
(Vishal A Patel)
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Name: VISHALKUMAR ASHOKKUMAR PATEL
- Father's Name: Ashokkumar Hirabhai Patel
- Date of Birth: 1994-07-06
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Unmarried
- Language Known: Gujarati, Hindi, English
- Nationality: Indian
PASSPORT DETAIL
- Passport No.: W-3784018
- Date of Issue: 2022-09-22
- Place of Issue: Surat
- Date of Expiry: 2032-09-21
- E.C.N.R: OK
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Rabigh Refinery & Petrochemical Company (Under SANKYU) Saudi Arabia
11.2022 - 11.2025
Electrical Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited (Under Aarvi Encon Limited) Surat, Gujarat, India
09.2020 - 11.2022
Graduate Apprentice Trainee Engineer
Gail India Limited, Surat, Gujarat, India
03.2019 - 03.2020
Electrical Supervisor
AM/NS Limited (Under Concept Engg Solution) Surat, Gujarat, India
06.2018 - 03.2019
Electrical Supervisor
Reliance Industry Limited (Under Shree Raam Electricals) Surat, Gujarat, India
11.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Gujarat Technological Univesity
04.2001 -
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
04.2001 -
SSC (10th) -
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board
04.2001 -