PRASATH K
Solar O&M Engineer
Alanganallur
Summary
To become a part of a successful organization that fosters the work force with an open-minded outlook where in my capabilities are best utilized and sharpened to take both the organization and me a step ahead.
Electrical Engineer with experience in operation and maintenance with administration - Solar Power Plant.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
ENGINEER-SITE INCHARGE
SWELECT ENERGY SYSTEM PVT LTD
04.2021 - Current
- Operation and maintenance of 16MW EPC ground mounted SPV system.
- Operation and maintenance of IDT (5MVA,2MVA & 4MVA)
- Experience with FIMER, T-MEIC & GOODWE inverters, operation and maintenance.
- Led maintenance initiatives to enhance solar plant performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in solar operations and maintenance.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively to ensure quality service delivery within budget constraints.
- Reduced maintenance downtime through proactive identification of potential issues and timely resolution.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting complex issues in a timely manner, minimizing system disruptions.
- Maintaining the plant performance ratio at the maximum level.
Junior Engineer
Harsha Abakus
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Operation and maintenance of a 100 MW EPC (NLC) ground-mounted SPV system.
- Operation and maintenance with two 50 MVA power transformers and 15 7.2 MVA IDTs.
- Maintenance of 60 nos. ABB-2MW indoor inverters.
- Evaluated system performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Developed and implemented operational protocols for efficient equipment management.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data and recommending process enhancements.
- Improved solar plant efficiency by conducting regular performance analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted in the development of O&M manuals, ensuring comprehensive documentation of procedures and best practices.
Electrical Work Incharge
Sterling&Wilson(Contract)
10.2016 - 06.2018
- String grouping and DC cable laying and termination, (up to 0.5 sq mm to 300 sq mm)
- Inverter, transformer, and HT panel cable termination works (180 sq mm to 400 sq mm).
- Control room internal wiring works, and communication cable termination work.
- Commissioning and erection of a 2 MW Greenko outdoor inverter.
- Transformer and inverter earthing works.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
P.T.R College of Engineering & Technology
Thirumangalam, Madurai 04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - BIO-MATHS
Government Higher Secondary School
Vellaiampatti, Madurai 04.2001 -
SSLC -
Government Higher Secondary School
Vellaiampatti, Madurai01.2009
Skills
System troubleshooting
Root-cause analysis
Technical reporting
Engineering documentation
Time management
Electrical systems
Renewable energy
Analytical problem solving
Hardware troubleshooting
Teamwork and collaboration
Team building
Troubleshooting
Timeline
ENGINEER-SITE INCHARGE
SWELECT ENERGY SYSTEM PVT LTD
04.2021 - Current
Junior Engineer
Harsha Abakus
06.2018 - 04.2021
Electrical Work Incharge
Sterling&Wilson(Contract)
10.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
P.T.R College of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - BIO-MATHS
Government Higher Secondary School
04.2001 -
SSLC -
Government Higher Secondary School
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that all the details stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare Daily generation documents, Take reading at 33kv & 110 kv(ABT) for hourly reports, Download secure data through software and prepare monthly generation report documents.
- Handling PG test reports, SCADA monitoring for find out faulty SMB or strings and monitor invertors performance too.
- Maintain inventory and dispatch details, Manage and prepare monthly accounts documents and sending bills-voucher statements to HO for all plants.
- Handling and Checking 50 MVA Power Transformers 2 Nos, 3.5 MVA Transformers 2 Nos & 7.2 MVA Transformers, Checking NIFS systems, Isolator Alignments, Circuits Breakers, LA, Temperature levels, Oil Levels, & any Abnormalities in the Main 110/33 KV Switch Yard-with their check list. And maintain all documents.
- Handling and Checking MCR 33 KV Incomers, Auxiliary Transformers 100 KVA 3 Nos, Battery chargers, Battery Bank, Checking Meter Reading, Monthly maintenance of Inverters both AC and DC sides, cleaning Filters, IGBTs. And with all performance records.
- Maintenance of MCR & ICR ICOG panel, Transformer, Battery chargers, RTU panel, ACDB and preventing maintenance with documentation.
- Daily string current checking, through SCADA and Physically. Module cleaning checking and vegetation monitoring. Prepare schedule for everyday work done report.
- Preparing maintenance schedule for Inverter, transformers and String monitoring units.
- Preparing Daily Generation Report, Weekly and Monthly Committed Energy generations.
- Taking note of incoming power breakdowns and Shut downs Responsible for day-to-day break down problems especially in Inverter side, circuit breaker side and control circuit side, Monitoring system side
- Responsible to prepare daily reports, logs and check lists. And SOP s
- Identify and rectify the SCADA and communication issues and trouble shoot faults in computer system ..
- Working with EXCEL, WORD for documentation and have well knowledge in C,C++ programming language