RIYAZ S HERAKAL
Relay Testing Engineer
Ilkal
Summary
Results-driven Relay Testing & Commissioning Engineer with 7+ years of experience supporting utility, EPC, and substation projects. Proven expertise in numerical protection relays, secondary injection testing, commissioning, and fault analysis for HV/MV networks. Strong exposure to GCC-style projects, site execution, audits, and compliance with IEC / IEEE standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Testing Engineer
Diagnostic Technologies India Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed electrical power equipment health through diagnostic testing.
- Interpreted test results to evaluate winding capacity and load withstand ability.
- Identified harmonic issues across multiple loads and recommended suitable filter circuits.
- Applied electrical principles and theorems to real-world power system problems.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Shanthala Power Limited
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Executed and supervised 1000+ electrical and protection testing projects across India
- Performed numerical relay testing and characteristic curve verification
- Conducted root cause analysis of relay mal-operations
- Led NABL audits and mentored junior engineers
Electrical Engineer
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Tested and validated numerical relays using PCM600, S1 Agile, EnerVista, Reydisp
- Verified relay pickup values, TCC curves, and trip logic
- Conducted laboratory and on-site calibration as per ISO/NABL standards
Trainee Engineer
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Low tension energy meter testing and power loss analysis
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
C.V. Charantimath Rural Polytechnic
01.2016
Skills
HV / MV Substation Protection Systems
Numerical Relay Testing & Commissioning
Secondary Injection Testing
Protection Coordination & Settings Verification
Fault Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
IEC / IEEE Standards Compliance
Utility & EPC Project Execution
Shutdown & Site-Based Commissioning
Power Quality & Harmonic Analysis
ABB PCM600
Certification
Numerical Protection Relay Testing & Commissioning – 2022
PASSPORT & AVAILABILITY
- Indian Passport
- Willing to relocate across GCC countries
Timeline
Senior Testing Engineer
Diagnostic Technologies India Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer
Shanthala Power Limited
12.2021 - 03.2024
Electrical Engineer
06.2017 - 11.2021
Trainee Engineer
02.2017 - 05.2017
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
C.V. Charantimath Rural Polytechnic