PRABHAT THAPLIYAL
Airport System Engineer
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Senior Engineer Airport System maintaining and commissioning baggage handling systems, ATRS, tray retrieval, PBB, VDGS, elevators, escalators, GPUs, PCA, and security screening equipment across airport operations. Supports project execution from installation through IR, SAT, ORAT, and HOTO, keeping equipment ready for smooth passenger service and operation start-up. Troubleshoots electrical and instrumentation faults to sustain safe, reliable airport system performance.
Overview
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9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Engineer
Yamuna International Airport Private Limited
03.2025 - Current
- Monitor airport systems incidents per shift and coordinate timely resolution to maintain operational continuity.
- Inspect airport equipment regularly and document faults for prompt technical follow-up.
- Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues to restore service quickly during shift operations.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with operations teams to minimize disruption to passenger services.
- Track corrective actions and follow up on recurring faults until closure.
- Support baggage handling system checks and verify smooth equipment start-up before peak activity.
- Maintain passenger boarding bridge equipment and respond to operational faults during active service periods.
- Record shift handovers clearly and pass on unresolved maintenance issues to the next team.
- Review maintenance logs and update records to support traceable equipment history.
- Assist with commissioning checks for newly installed airport systems and confirm readiness for service.
- Participate in site acceptance testing and note defects for closure before handover.
Senior Engineer Airport System
GMR Airport Developers Ltd
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Coordinate [number] commissioning activities monthly during ORAT, IR, SAT, and HOTO transitions.
- Monitor [number] airport system maintenance tasks weekly across baggage handling, boarding bridges, and screening equipment.
- Support project execution for baggage handling, tray retrieval, PBB, VDGS, GPU, PCA, and screening systems.
- Maintain reliable operation of elevators, escalators, and airport support equipment through routine inspections and preventive maintenance planning.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults and instrumentation issues across airport systems, applying root cause analysis and corrective repairs.
Shift Engineer
SJK Innovations Private Limited
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges to support smooth passenger movement.
- Performed routine inspections on security screening equipment and reported issues for timely corrective action.
- Supported commissioning procedures during new equipment setup and terminal readiness activities.
- Documented shift activities and handovers to maintain clear continuity between operational teams.
- Assisted with site acceptance testing to confirm systems met operational requirements before handover.
- Participated in HOTO activities by verifying equipment status and transition readiness.
- Recorded maintenance actions in CMMS to keep service history organized and accessible.
- Applied root cause analysis to recurring faults and supported longer-term corrective maintenance plans.
- Monitored SCADA systems to identify alarms and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
- Coordinated with operations staff to restore service quickly during terminal equipment disruptions.
Executive Assistant in CEO Office
Glaze Trading India Private Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed confidential correspondence and communication flow for the CEO office with discretion.
- Prepared meeting materials, agendas, and follow-up notes for leadership reviews.
- Scheduled travel, appointments, and internal meetings to support daily executive priorities.
- Drafted routine office communications and polished business documents for executive review.
Electrical Engineer
Braza Tyres Pvt Ltd. Unit II
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Completed [number]% of scheduled preventive maintenance checks per month across plant electrical systems and controls.
- Closed [number] electrical repair tickets per week to restore equipment availability and support production continuity.
- Inspected motors, panels, and wiring to identify faults before they caused production stoppages.
- Troubleshot electrical breakdowns and carried out corrective repairs to minimize repeat issues.
- Monitored control panels and field equipment to maintain stable power distribution during operations.
- Documented maintenance work and repair findings to support accurate equipment history records.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring faults and recommended corrective actions for long-term reliability.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance activities around production needs to reduce disruption to operations.
- Tested electrical components after repairs to verify safe operation and proper system response.
- Supported installation and commissioning of electrical equipment by checking connections and functional performance.
- Calibrated instrumentation and verified readings to keep monitoring systems operating reliably.
Trainee
Chilla Hydro Power Plant (UJVN LIMITED)
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Executed project work for baggage handling, passenger boarding bridge, visual docking guidance, and utility equipment packages.
- Participated in ORAT, IR, SAT, and HOTO activities to support the transition from project phase to live operations.
- Installed and commissioned ATRS machines and UV tunnels for hand baggage sanitization at New Delhi Airport Terminal 3.
- Troubleshot instrumentation faults involving RTDs, limit switches, pneumatic valves, hydraulic valves, and load cells.
- Tested and installed electrical equipment, components, and systems for industrial and scientific use.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graphic Era Hill University
Dehradun06-2016
Diploma - Computer Science and Engineering
Government Polytechnic Hamirpur
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh06-2013
CBSE - undefined
Guru Nanak Mission Public School
Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh03-2008
Skills
Airport systems operations
Baggage handling systems
Passenger boarding bridge maintenance
Security screening equipment maintenance
Tray retrieval systems
Commissioning procedures
Site acceptance testing
ORAT coordination
HOTO process
Electrical troubleshooting
Instrumentation diagnostics
Preventive maintenance planning
Root cause analysis
Predictive maintenance
CMMS administration
SCADA systems
Summertrainingexperience
Chilla Hydro Power Plant (UJVN LIMITED), Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Trainee, 06/20/15, 07/30/15
Roles And Responsibilities
- Monitoring and ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of all equipment under airport system.
- Project execution of all airport system packages such as baggage handling system, automatic tray retrieval system, Passenger boarding bridge, Visual docking guidance system, Elevator and escalator, Ground power unit, Pre-conditioned air, Security screening equipment such as X-ray DFMD, ETD, HHMD.
- Participated in ORAT from project phase to operation phase, conducted IR and SAT (site acceptance test) and HOTO process before commencement of operation.
- Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of ATRS machine at New Delhi Airport (Terminal3).
- Operation and maintenance of UV Tunnels for Hand baggage Sanitization at New Delhi Airport, Terminal3.
- Integration of X-Ray Machin-Smith Detection for ATRS machine.
- Trouble shooting experience of instrumentation like RTD, Limit Switch, Pneumatic valve, Hydraulic valves, Load cells.
- Testing and installation of electrical equipment's or components or systems for industrial and scientific use.
Timeline
Shift Engineer
Yamuna International Airport Private Limited
03.2025 - Current
Senior Engineer Airport System
GMR Airport Developers Ltd
08.2022 - 02.2025
Shift Engineer
SJK Innovations Private Limited
01.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Assistant in CEO Office
Glaze Trading India Private Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2019
Electrical Engineer
Braza Tyres Pvt Ltd. Unit II
07.2017 - 04.2018
Trainee
Chilla Hydro Power Plant (UJVN LIMITED)
06.2015 - 07.2015
CBSE - undefined
Guru Nanak Mission Public School
Diploma - Computer Science and Engineering
Government Polytechnic Hamirpur
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graphic Era Hill University