MADHAVAN KARUNAIVEL
DUPUTY MANAGER
Kanchipuram,TN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
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3
Languages
1
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Manager Project & Utility Operation
TATA Electronics Pvt Limited.
HOSUR, Tamil Nadu
11.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline production processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- 110 kV substation operation and maintenance budget and resource management, and coordination of electrical (UPS, DRUPS, DG, GIS, electrical distribution).
- Developed and implemented quality control measures, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Preventive maintenance and asset management.
- Risk Management: Disaster recovery, SLA/KPI compliance.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Statutory compliance, CEIG approvals, and ISO standards.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct QA/QC checks, maintain documentation, and oversee the handover to operations teams.
- Project Planning & Execution - Define scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Manage the full lifecycle from initiation to commissioning.
- Drive energy efficiency initiatives (cooling optimization, power usage effectiveness improvements).
- Reviewing SOP, LOTOTO procedures, and asset management.
Assistant Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle India Pvt Ltd.
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Directed a team of 45+ maintenance technicians and engineers, achieving a 20% reduction in downtime through optimized preventive maintenance schedules.
- Developed and implemented maintenance programs that improved equipment reliability by 25%, ensuring uninterrupted operations across mission-critical systems.
- Conducted monthly safety audits and inspections, maintaining 100% compliance with HSSE regulations, statutory requirements, and government standards.
- Oversaw the maintenance of 66 kV switch yard and GIS, transformers, 11 kV switch gears, and emergency diesel generators, ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical infrastructure.
- Managed 1,200 KVA UPS systems, achieving seamless power continuity with zero unplanned outages over three consecutive years.
- Directed HSD yard operations, maintaining optimal stock levels, and reducing fuel shortages by 15% year-on-year.
- Implemented energy management initiatives, reducing utility costs by 12% annually, and driving sustainability through energy-saving projects.
- Supervised mechanical systems operations, including HVAC, PAU, and FCU systems across data centers, server rooms, office spaces, and research labs, improving cooling efficiency by 18%.
Chillers, cooling towers, and water treatment plants ensure optimal thermal performance and reduce water consumption by 8%. - Prepared SOPs, JHA, RA, and conducted daily safety monitoring, reducing incident rates by 100% in 3 years.
- Collaborated with operations and engineering teams to resolve maintenance issues, improving system reliability scores by 20%.
Sr. Engineer -Electrical Projects & Commissioning
THERMAX Pvt Ltd
PUNE, MAHARASTRA
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative engineering solutions for energy efficiency projects.
- ETP/STP Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Installation and commissioning specialist. Installation of process instrumentation and maintenance.
- Electrical system stability and reliability performance process. Installation on ETP power requirement troubleshooting.
- Develop and implement commissioning plans, including testing procedures and performance validation. Collaborated with engineering teams to develop detailed process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
- Project handover documentation.
- Led design and development of energy-efficient systems, enhancing operational performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute complex engineering projects successfully.
- Developed and optimized engineering processes, leading to significant reductions in project turnaround time.
- Directed project management initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions within budget constraints.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement energy-efficient systems, enhancing operational productivity.
- Collaborated with clients to understand requirements, delivering tailored engineering solutions that meet diverse needs.
Sr. Commissioning Engineer -Electrical Specialist
ARAB GULF VOLTECH Services Co. LLC
DUBAI, DUBAI
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Executed testing and commissioning activities for 400/220kV interconnected GIS substations (Central Grid/Dabbiyay SS), including OHL line commissioning within the TRANSCO network.
- Conducted protection relay testing (distance relays, TFR relays, CRP panels), ensuring 100% compliance with grid protection standards.
- Led 132 kV/11 kV substation and GIS testing in collaboration with OEMs such as Siemens, ABB, and Schneider, ensuring seamless integration into the DEWA network.
- 132/33 kV Madina Zayad SS commissioning for ADNOC network, achieving zero defects at handover.
- Managed the commissioning of combined 132/11 kV substations at Maaden, Silicon Park, and Deira Island SS, ensuring on-time energization and compliance with DEWA standards.
- Oversaw testing of switchgear electrical equipment, transformers, and protection relays, achieving 99.9% reliability across mission-critical systems.
- Developed and implemented commissioning plans, including detailed testing procedures and performance validation, ensuring a smooth handover to operations teams.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and validate process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs, enhancing system efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented commissioning procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conducted system performance testing, identifying and rectifying issues to meet project requirements.
Sr. Commissioning Engineer -Electrical Specialist
VOLTECH Engineers Pvt Ltd.
PAN INDIA, PAN INDIA
04.2012 - 05.2017
- Directed operation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems across voltage ranges of 415V, 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV, 220kV, and 400kV, ensuring 99.9% uptime for mission-critical infrastructure.
- Managed thermal, nuclear, steel, and cement plant substations, overseeing switchgear and HV motor operations, with zero safety incidents.
- Led electrical power plant substation commissioning projects, delivering on-time energization, and a smooth handover to clients.
- Conducted transformer protection testing (differential, REF, bus bar, motor protection, and synchronizing schemes), achieving 100% compliance with OEM and regulatory standards.
- Executed testing and commissioning of GIS substations (400/220kV, 132kV/11kV, 33kV) in collaboration with OEMs such as Siemens, ABB, and Schneider, ensuring seamless integration into KKNPP, ADANI, RELIANCE, POWERGRD, KPTCL, and NTPC networks.
- Oversaw the installation and commissioning of ETP/STP plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including process instrumentation, CRP panels, and troubleshooting of power requirements.
- Supervised mechanical systems operations, including HVAC, PAU, FCU, chillers, cooling towers, and water treatment plants, improving cooling efficiency by 18% and reducing water consumption by 8%.
- Directed team management activities, supervising 20 or more engineers and technicians, improving productivity by 15% through structured task allocation and mentoring.
- Developed and implemented commissioning plans, including testing procedures and performance validation, ensuring a smooth handover to operations teams.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and validate electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), enhancing system efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared as-built drawings and documentation using AutoCAD software, ensuring accurate records for client approval and future maintenance.
Education
B.E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
ARULMIGU MEENAKSHI AMMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Kanchipuram, India 05.2023 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
BHAKTSAVALAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.
Kanchipuram, India 03.2009 - 03.2011
Skills
Commissioning process oversight
Transformers and UPS/DRUPS management
N1 and 2N architecture implementation
Development of protection systems
Generator and transfer switch operation
Testing and commissioning expertise
Switchgear operations
Multi-level commissioning expertise
HVAC operations for data centers
N1 and 2N redundancy planning
Reporting on ETP/STP performance metrics
Energy optimization strategies
Process instrumentation setup and upkeep
Electrical single-line diagram proficiency
Experience with SLD, PFDs, and P&IDs
Development of commissioning plans
Team leadership for diverse engineering teams
Vendor relationship management
SAT/FAT commissioning expertise
BMS and ELV integration knowledge
Financial resource management
Billing and documentation management
Experience in HSSE compliance management
Job hazard analysis expertise
Risk management frameworks expertise
Regulatory approvals
Renewable energy integration (solar, hybrid systems, microgrids)
Energy efficiency initiatives
Strategic project planning
Certification
PMP
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteOpen to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Deputy Manager Project & Utility Operation
TATA Electronics Pvt Limited.
11.2025 - Current
B.E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
ARULMIGU MEENAKSHI AMMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
05.2023 - 05.2026
Assistant Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle India Pvt Ltd.
07.2022 - 11.2025
Sr. Engineer -Electrical Projects & Commissioning
THERMAX Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 07.2022
Sr. Commissioning Engineer -Electrical Specialist
ARAB GULF VOLTECH Services Co. LLC
05.2017 - 07.2020
Sr. Commissioning Engineer -Electrical Specialist
VOLTECH Engineers Pvt Ltd.
04.2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
BHAKTSAVALAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.
03.2009 - 03.2011