GOPIKRISHNAN T
Chennai
Summary
Project and testing leader with a strong track record at Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd, specializing in project execution and stakeholder management. Expertise in VFD systems and technical documentation ensures timely project delivery and compliance. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Project & Testing
DANFOSS INDUSTRIES P LTD
03.2020 - Current
- Conducted inspections and factory acceptance testing for compliance with specifications and requirements.
- Coordinated schedules and resource allocation to optimize project timelines.
- Led quality assurance activities for electrical and VFD panel projects, ensuring timely execution.
- Monitored project delivery timelines through effective resource management.
- Maintained technical documentation, test reports, and compliance records while overseeing quality action closures.
- Facilitated collaboration among internal teams, customers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Drove technical problem-solving and test planning for VFD panels, executing performance verifications.
- Planned daily inspections, FAT stage inspections, and commissioning activities based on project priorities.
Senior Engineer
VOLTECH ENGG PVT LTD
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Performed testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-specific modifications for ABB AC500-880 drive/control systems, ensuring alignment with client specifications and enhancing system performance.
- Executed commissioning, service, and maintenance activities for industrial electrical and automation systems, enhancing operational reliability across steel, mining, rolling mill, and conveyor applications.
- Configured and fine-tuned drives using DriveWindow and Drive Composer; handled drive signals, trends and application-related troubleshooting.
- Coordinated with customers on technical requirements and troubleshooting, effectively addressing site issues and strengthening customer relationships through proactive execution and issue resolution.
- Supported project execution through technical coordination, site reporting, documentation and completion of customer requirements.
Engineer – AMC / Site Execution
VOLTECH ENGG PVT LTD
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Executed AMC and maintenance activities for 38T Grab Ship Unloaders at Kamarajar Port, Chennai, including ABB drive systems, electrical equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Developed monthly maintenance schedules and documentation; organized technician shifts and coordinated maintenance resources for routine and breakdown activities, ensuring timely execution.
- Collaborated with customers on spares, work execution, permits and technical requirements; provided daily updates to customer and company engineers to facilitate seamless operations.
- Executed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of transformers, motors, drives, PLC/field devices, sensors and auxiliary systems; conducted trials and functional checks post-maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensured adherence to customer SOP, 5S, PPE and work-permit requirements during maintenance and execution activities.
Project Engineer
VOLTECH ENGG PVT LTD
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Executed electrical erection, installation and commissioning for 4000 TPH Slewing Stacker and 2500 TPH Bucket Wheel Reclaimer projects at Kamarajar Port.
- Coordinated installation and termination of transformers, power panels, ABB VVVF drives, motors, and auxiliary systems, ensuring timely project execution.
- Conducted electrical loop checking, testing, and commissioning activities, facilitating site-level coordination to achieve project completion.
Assistant Engineer
MALAR ELECTRICALS CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTS
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Assisted in panel-board erection, transformer installation, HT/LT cable laying, and performed incoming/outgoing connection checks and control-wiring loop checking to ensure reliable electrical system functionality.
- Executed electrical installation activities while supporting commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial equipment and field devices, contributing to operational readiness.
- Assisted project managers in developing electrical system designs and layouts.
- Coordinated with clients to gather project requirements and specifications.
- Reviewed technical documentation for compliance with industry standards.
Education
M.E. - Power Electronics & Drives
01-2013
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
01-2010
Diploma - Fire & Safety
01-2010
Skills
- Project coordination and scheduling
- Risk management
- Technical reporting
- Resource planning
- Quality compliance
- Factory acceptance testing
- Electrical and automation systems
- VFD and drive systems
- ABB automation expertise
- Compact control builder and SIMATIC MCT10 NCDrive
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Communication protocols
- Microsoft Planner
Personal Information
Title: PROJECT MANAGER | PROJECT EXECUTION & AUTOMATION
Certification
- Certified Lead Auditor – QMS ISO 9001:2015
- Certified Internal Auditor – IATF 16949
SELECTED PROJECT / APPLICATION EXPERIENCE
- ABB drive commissioning & maintenance
- VFD / MCC / MDB / Soft Starter panel inspection and FAT
- Stacker, Reclaimer & Ship Unloader electrical/drive systems
- Industrial steel, mining, rolling mill and conveyor applications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Tamil, English, Hindi | Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Project & Testing
DANFOSS INDUSTRIES P LTD
03.2020 - Current
Senior Engineer
VOLTECH ENGG PVT LTD
09.2016 - 02.2020
Engineer – AMC / Site Execution
VOLTECH ENGG PVT LTD
05.2013 - 07.2016
Project Engineer
VOLTECH ENGG PVT LTD
05.2012 - 04.2013
Assistant Engineer
MALAR ELECTRICALS CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTS
09.2010 - 04.2012