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Rajarathinam V

Tiruchirappalli

Summary

Site Manager with over 15 years of experience in the execution, commissioning, and operation of solar power plants, as well as substations and transformers. Proven expertise in project management, asset management, and quality control, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards. Committed to delivering exceptional results while maintaining a focus on safety and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager - Electrical

Amararaja Infra Pvt Ltd
Kurnool
08.2024 - Current

Project: 245 MW NTPC, Nokh Rajasthan - Aug 24 to March 25

  • Planning and executed project milestones and deliverables within time line
  • Successfully competed the trial run of project and obtained COD to the full capacity
  • Executed the Installations, Testing and Commissioning of solar power plant.
  • Executed project within established guidelines, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
  • Led project teams, scheduled tasks, monitored progress, and implemented risk management strategies.
  • Contributed to team management and manpower management in order to overcome obstacles during the project's execution
  • Established and conducted project meetings, fostering effective communication among stakeholders.
  • Incorporate Project Management Team Meetings and Cross Functional Team Meetings to address the constraint in completing projects on time
  • Developed contract and agreement, ensuring project alignment within budget and timeline

Project: 500MW, Greenko, Kurnool - April 25 to present

  • Land development and vendor finalization for area grading
  • Boundary and Array Layout finalization for grouping of systems
  • Preparation of BOQ and vendor finalization of AC and DC works.
  • Planning and execution of Piling, MMS structure erection and module fixing

Site Manager

Skypower Global
Khandwa
09.2019 - 08.2025

Operation & Maintenance of 4 x 50 MW Tracker type Solar

  • Supervision of Overall Operation and Maintenance of the plant and complete monitoring of site.
  • Ensure any breakdowns are rectified within the timeline and analyze equipment failures for corrective and preventive action.
  • Scheduling and Supervising execution of Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half yearly, and Annual preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Organize and attend weekly review meetings with contractor and management to discuss constraints and possible solutions.
  • Ensuring and follow ups yearly compliance like CEIG Approval, calibration of energy meters & equipment testing, relay tests, panchayat tax etc.
  • Ensure safety in the workplace through Toolbox Talk, permits to work, LOTO implementation and training.
  • Ensuring safe operating practices and standard operating procedures for all equipment.
  • Ensure that all O&M activities performed at project sites complies with OEM requirements and warranties.
  • Preparation of DGR, monthly report that compares estimated generations to actual generations, including the calculation of losses.
  • Analyzing Loss calculation of PV array systems by performing IV Curve Tests

Project Engineer

TUV SUD South Asia Pvt Ltd
Thoothukudi
04.2019 - 09.2019

Project: NLC 100 MW Solar Power Plant, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu,

  • Performing pre- commissioning check for PV Modules, Strings, SCB & Inverter, Transformers, Power transformer, 230 KV Equipment's, HV/LV Switch Gears
  • Ensuring all construction activities are performed with approved drawings and standards.
  • Ensuring and preparing all Erection and commissioning checklist.
  • Inspection of inward materials and ensuring specification of materials with drawing and ensuring all accessories are available.
  • Performing visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Performing daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machine.

Project Engineer

TUV SUD South Asia Pvt Ltd
Kamareddy
11.2016 - 03.2019

Project: 50 MW Tracker based Solar plant , Siddipet, Telangana, Skypower Global, EPC : Sterling & Wilson Ltd.

  • Supervision of Overall Operation and Maintenance activities and complete monitoring of site.
  • Monitoring plant performance and checks for Equipment Healthiness (PV Modules, ACCB, INVERTER, TRANSFORMER) as well as monitoring equipment's like SCADA and WMS
  • Scheduling and Supervising Periodic preventive Maintenance of Inverters, Transformers, Switchyard Equipment, Inverter Transformer & Power transformers.
  • Performing Installations Testing & Commissioning of 2 X 25 MVA Power Transformers
  • Performing Installations Testing & Commissioning of 132 KV Circuit Breaker, CT, PT, LA & Isolator
  • Performing Installations Testing & Commissioning of SAS, 132 KV & 1 1KV control & relay panels and Main HT Panel
  • Performing Installation, Testing and commissioning of 5MVA Inverter Transformers & 1 1KV Outdoor type HT Panel.
  • Monitoring Construction Activities of 132KV Double Circuit Transmission Line. (29KM)
  • Monitoring project and enforce strict Quality Compliance of PV Module erection, commissioning, and testing.
  • Establishing in all Inspection and verification of MMS structure, Trackers, module installation & Cabling.

Electrical Supervisor

Ingerem India project Management/Adani
Kamuthi
09.2015 - 09.2016

Project: 648 MW Solar Power Plant Kamuthi, TamilNadu. Adani Green Energy Limited.

  • Erection of 230 KV Circuit Breaker, Isolator, CT, PT, CVT & LA at 230KV/1 10KV Kavanoor SS Bay Extension
  • Installation of control & Relay panel, PLCC Panel, with all Cable Laying and Termination at 230/1 10KV Kavanoor SS Bay Extension
  • Erection of 1 10 KV Circuit Breaker, Isolator, CT, PT, CVT & LA at 1 10/33KV Kamuthi SS Bay Extension.
  • Installation of control & Relay panel, PLCC Panel, with all Cable Laying and Termination at 1 10/33KV Kamuthi SS Bay Extension
  • Performing installations of PV modules, SCB, inverters, RMU, HT Panel and Transformers.
  • Co-ordination for Erection and Stringing of 400 KV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Karaikudi to Kamuthi (1 12 Km)

Erection Engineer

SPG Electricals
Chennai
04.2014 - 09.2015

Project: TANTRANSCO 110/33/11KV Substation, Chennai.

  • Erection and commissioning of 15/20MVA, 1 10/33/1 1KV Power Transformer at various substation
  • Testing procedures and schemes of Power transformers and Distribution Transformers.
  • Erection and commissioning of HT Panels, LT Panels, and RTCC panels.
  • Erection and commissioning of Distribution transformer (DRY & OIL TYPE)
  • Established in Knowledge of Transformer protection, preparation of Test Report, cable schedule etc.
  • Planning and Timely arrangements of required material and manpower resources to complete task.

Engineer E1

Cethar Construction Limited
Tiruchirappalli
03.2012 - 04.2014

Project: 4 x 300MW SKS Power generation Chhattisgarh Ltd, Raigarh

  • Erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of 33/1 1 KV, 3.15MVA Power Transformer.
  • Erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of 1 1 KV/415V , 1 Nos of 1000KVA Transformers and 2Nos of 630KVA Transformers with HV/LV Switch gear panels
  • Erection of Diesel Generator Sets at various ratings with proper grounding Arrangements.
  • Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance, responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults within time line
  • Identifying root cause of failures and implementing quick breakdown solutions to put the Electrical equipment’s back in operation within minimum turnaround time.
  • Performed Testing of Transformers, MV switch gears & Cables.
  • Erection of AMF panels, LT distribution panels, Motor starters, Laying of HT and LT Cables.

Assistant Engineer

SRM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Tiruchirappalli
09.2009 - 02.2012

Project : SRM Medical College Hospital, Engineering College, Trichy

  • Erection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of 22KV/440 V, 2 MVA, 630 KVA distribution Transformer with all HV/LV Panels, Power & Control cables.
  • Erection and commissioning of 22KV Outdoor DP yard with Outdoor Breaker.
  • Erection of Diesel Generator Sets at various Power ratings with proper grounding Arrangements.
  • Performing Preventive and Breakdown maintenance of ACB/VCB, HT/LT Panels, Switchgears, Transformers and DG Sets.
  • Erection of AMF panels, LT distribution panels, Motor starters, Laying of HT and LT Cables.
  • Erection of 1 5mtr Height Street Light poles with Cabling and termination.
  • Handled CEIG related documents and approvals & TNEB related works.
  • Conducting and supervising of industrial and Building wiring.

Education

B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MOOKAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Tiruchirappalli
05.2009

Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Seshasayee Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli
05.2006

Skills

  • Solar EPC
  • Project Management
  • Planning and execution
  • Commissioning
  • Team management
  • Asset Management
  • Solar plant operation
  • Transformers
  • Substation erection
  • Transmission Line
  • Quality Control

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/25/87
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Electrical

Amararaja Infra Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Site Manager

Skypower Global
09.2019 - 08.2025

Project Engineer

TUV SUD South Asia Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 09.2019

Project Engineer

TUV SUD South Asia Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2019

Electrical Supervisor

Ingerem India project Management/Adani
09.2015 - 09.2016

Erection Engineer

SPG Electricals
04.2014 - 09.2015

Engineer E1

Cethar Construction Limited
03.2012 - 04.2014

Assistant Engineer

SRM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
09.2009 - 02.2012

B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MOOKAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Seshasayee Institute of Technology
Rajarathinam V