JAYACHANDRAN K
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic electrical engineering professional with extensive experience at Adani Green Energy, specializing in protection coordination and SCADA integration. Proven track record in successfully commissioning over 8 GW of renewable energy systems, demonstrating strong analytical skills and technical expertise in relay settings and fault analysis. Adept at delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Adani Green Energy
Khavda
09.2024 - Current
- Led protection and metering engineering for utility-scale solar, wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
- Successfully commissioned and energized BESS systems, ensuring grid compliance and protection reliability.
- Executed end-to-end commissioning of protection systems, energy meters, and SCADA integration, enhancing operational readiness across 400 kV to 33 kV networks.
- Delivered testing and commissioning for 8+ GW renewable pooling substations and evacuation infrastructure.
- Commissioned remote-end line bays in collaboration with PGCIL and Adani Transmission Ltd., facilitating effective inter-utility protection coordination.
- Performed FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) for protection panels and control systems.
- Configured and tested numerical relays using OEM tools: Siemens DIGSI, SEL AcSELerator, and GE EnerVista.
- Performed protection coordination studies and relay settings calculations using ETAP and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
- Coordinated with central/state utilities for:Protection approvals
Grid synchronization
ABT / SEM metering compliance
- Coordinated with central/state utilities for:Protection approvalsGrid synchronizationABT / SEM metering compliance
- Conducted fault analysis and disturbance record evaluation using WaveWin and SIGRA to improve system reliability.
- Ensured compliance with: CEA Grid Standards
CEA Metering Regulations
Relevant IEC / IS standards
Senior Electrical Engineer
PowerMech Projects Ltd
Raichur
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Led testing and commissioning activities for critical protection relays, including numerical relays for motor, transformer, feeder, generator, and line protection from manufacturers such as SEL and GE.
- Conducted in-depth testing of SEL motor protection, transformer protection, and feeder protection relays, ensuring operational reliability in various electrical environments.
- Conducted GRP panel generator turbine relays testing, improving equipment functionality and reliability.
- Analyzed Disturbance Recorder – DR data to troubleshoot faults, verify correct relay operations, and fine-tune protection settings.
- Executed shutdown testing, confirming functionality of protection systems before reoperation to ensure safety and compliance.
- Provided expert troubleshooting during commissioning phases, identifying configuration discrepancies and resolving issues to maintain project timelines and system integrity.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and optimize protection schemes in power systems.
- Provided comprehensive testing reports detailing relay performance, fault analysis, and system validation to inform project stakeholders.
Electrical testing and Commissioning Engineer
SPK Power Infra Pvt Ltd
Chennai
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Tested and commissioned electrical panels for major infrastructure projects, including Kochi Metro and NTPC.
- Executed protection relay testing for 800 numerical relays, ensuring operational integrity and reliability for ONGC and Samsung.
- Led end-to-end testing of electrical systems in power plants, adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Conducted comprehensive transformer and protection relay testing in gas-fired and thermal power plants, contributing to system safety and compliance.
- Installed, inspected, and verified functionality of 11 kV, 33 kV, and 400 kV switchgear transformers, enhancing system performance across multiple projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in transformer differential protection, motor protection, and relay configuration/testing.
- Participated in commissioning of 400/220 kV substation switchyards, ensuring operational readiness.
Conducted electrical testing for insulation resistance and system health checks for Powergrid Corporation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Jeppiaar Institute of TEchnology
Chennai, India05-2020
Intermediate Certificate -
S.N.M.Matric Higher Secondary School
Sivakasi, India05-2016
Skills
- Power system analysis
- Fault analysis
- Protection coordination
- Relay settings
- SCADA integration
- Renewable energy systems
- End-to-end commissioning
- ETAP-Software
- Technical documentation
Certification
• Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical
• Power System Analysis - ETAP
• Primavera P6 Planning Engineering
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training (QMS LA)
• Programming of Arduino and Embedded Systems
• Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Researcher
• The Complete Ethical Hacking: Beginner to Advanced
• Power System Analysis - ETAP
• Primavera P6 Planning Engineering
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training (QMS LA)
• Programming of Arduino and Embedded Systems
• Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Researcher
• The Complete Ethical Hacking: Beginner to Advanced
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed numerous high-profile electrical testing and commissioning projects, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance for various power plants.
- Led teams in testing and commissioning activities that resulted in enhanced functionality and reliability of electrical systems.
Major Projects & Technical Experience
- Contributed to a series of large-scale electrical testing and commissioning projects across renewable, transmission, and industrial power systems.
- Played a key role in testing and commissioning of 8+ GW renewable energy pooling substations, including solar, wind, and hybrid projects.
- Successfully commissioned and integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with grid protection and control schemes.
- Extensive experience in relay configuration, testing, commissioning, operation & maintenance, and SCADA integration for hybrid renewable energy plants.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Adani Green Energy
09.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer
PowerMech Projects Ltd
05.2023 - 09.2024
Electrical testing and Commissioning Engineer
SPK Power Infra Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Jeppiaar Institute of TEchnology
Intermediate Certificate -
S.N.M.Matric Higher Secondary School