NARESH KRISHNA
Chennai
Summary
Design Lead Engineer with 11+ years of experience spanning product development and EPC execution in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, thermal, and gas power plants. Currently owning Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), and Fire & Life Safety system design for globally deployable energy products. Strong expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA architecture, UL/NFPA/IEC compliance, FAT/SAT, and cross-functional technical leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Lead Engineer
Fluence BESS Energy Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2024 - Current
- Owned end-to-end design of Electrical, I&C, and Fire & Life Safety systems for BESS products.
- Led product development lifecycle from concept to certification.
- Defined control system architecture, integrating PLC, SCADA, EMS, BMS, and PCS.
- Drove Fire & Safety design compliance with UL 9540, UL 9540A, and NFPA 855 standards.
- Reviewed and approved SLDs, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, grounding, and interlocks.
- Executed design validation, FAT, type testing, and certification testing.
- Managed component selection, qualification, and vendor technical evaluations.
- Collaborated with Mechanical, Thermal, Core, and System Engineering teams.
Engineer – Control Engineering
GE Power India Pvt. Ltd
Noida
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed I&C engineering for flue gas desulfurization in steam power plant EPC projects.
- Developed DCS architecture and conducted software simulations for operational efficiency.
- Supported engineering reviews and facilitated FAT activities to ensure compliance.
- Managed documentation processes to maintain project integrity and traceability.
Commissioning Specialist
GE Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Designed and commissioned Power Plant Controller, Solar Power Station, Static Frequency Converter, and Static Excitation Equipment systems.
- Executed PLC/SCADA engineering, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
- Coordinated with OEMs, EPC contractors, and utilities to facilitate smooth plant startup.
Senior System Engineer
Consyst Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
Kerala
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Delivered PLC, HMI and SCADA-based automation systems
- Supported engineering, testing and site commissioning
Project Engineer
Vinayak Automation
Chennai
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Designed and commissioned PLC, HMI, SCADA and VFD-based automation panels
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Anna University
Chennai04-2014
Skills
- Control systems design
- Compliance regulations
- Electrical engineering
- System architecture
- DCS expertise: Yokogawa CENTUM VP
- PLC proficiency: Schneider M340, M218, Quantum
- PLC proficiency: Siemens S7-1500, S7-300
- PLC proficiency: Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 500
- SCADA systems: Vijeo Citect, TIA Portal, Wonderware
- HMI systems: Schneider and Siemens
- Drive systems: Schneider Altivar, ABB ACS850
- Communication protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Modbus, ISO SPI, OPC, Profibus/Profinet
- Networking technologies: Turbo Ring v2, RSTP
- Design tools: AutoCAD
- Programming languages: C, SQL
Standards Compliance
- UL 9540 / UL 9540A, UL508A
- NFPA 68, 69, 70, 855
- IEC / IEEE Standards
- FAT / SAT / Type Testing
Awards Recognition
- Innovation Star Award – Fluence
- 2× Impact Awards – Delivery Excellence & Focus
- Project Excellence Award – Previous Organization
Languages
- Tamil, Native
- English, Expert
- Telugu, Proficient
- Malayalam, Intermediate
Selected Project Experience
- NTPC WFGD Projects – 660 MW & 1000 MW, India
- 200 MW Solar – DEWA, Dubai
- 200 MW Solar – YEKA, Turkey
- 90 MW & 60 MW Solar – Vietnam
- 140 MW Solar – Rajasthan, India
- Sohar III Power Plant – Oman
- Gas Turbine Power Plant – Malaysia (SFC/SEE)
Product Development
- GSP5000 – Battery Energy Storage System
- LV5+ – Solar & BESS Power Station
Timeline
Design Lead Engineer
Fluence BESS Energy Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Engineer – Control Engineering
GE Power India Pvt. Ltd
02.2023 - 12.2023
Commissioning Specialist
GE Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2023
Senior System Engineer
Consyst Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
09.2016 - 11.2017
Project Engineer
Vinayak Automation
06.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Anna University