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Rajesh Kadaikar

Rajesh Kadaikar

Srikalahasti

Summary

Lead Engineer with over 15 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation, specializing in engineering design, inspection, installation, commissioning, and testing (FAT & SAT) of electrical equipment for simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants. Extensive expertise in electrical design using the COMOS tool. Proficient in project execution utilizing Teamcenter PLM2020, PTS-PPDM, and SAP tools. Comprehensive knowledge of steam turbine and gas turbine control systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Lead – Power Plant Engineering

Infosys Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
  • Support GE Vernova’s Electrical Engineering team on CCPP projects in Taiwan (5×1300 MW) and Poland (1×500 MW).
  • Prepare site docs: subcontractor specs, BOQs, test programs, and commissioning procedures.
  • Develop functional test procedures, SIL plans, ITPs, and test reports.
  • Standardize project templates using Project Tool Suite (PPDM).
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements and documentation standards.

Lead Engineer – Electrical Design

QuEST Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Created SLDs, delivery limits, network maps, and reviewed P&IDs, circuit diagrams, setting lists, and hookup drawings.
  • Designed load lists, I/O lists, control philosophies, system descriptions, and panel layouts for manufacturing.
  • Updated post-order vendor docs; prepared cable tables and cubicle component lists.
  • Contributed to Power House Layouts for equipment placement, cabling, and control room planning.
  • Attended project kick-offs and Siemens design freeze meetings; coordinated with assembly teams and managed change orders.
  • Supported Siemens Sweden on gas turbine projects (SGT-800, 750, 700, STG-400) in Oman, Russia, and Germany.
  • Completed 5-month training in COMOS and Siemens turbine controls in Finspång, Sweden.

Senior Engineer – Electrical Design

MAN Diesel & Turbo India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 05.2018
  • Led electrical scope for 20+ steam turbine projects in India, Thailand, and Bangladesh.
  • Created BOMs and tech specs for generators, panels, and instruments; maintained records in SAP.
  • Prepared load lists, I/O lists, control philosophies, logic diagrams, hookup drawings, and cable schedules.
  • Reviewed/approved vendor docs; conducted inspections at vendor sites.
  • Designed power house layouts for equipment placement, cabling, and control room planning.
  • Coordinated with clients and consultants for documentation and procurement approvals.
  • Provided tech support for equipment selection and site troubleshooting.
  • Worked with purchase, subcontractors, and assembly teams for smooth execution.

Field Service Engineer

MaxWatt Turbines Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2015
  • Led erection, commissioning, and troubleshooting of 30+ STG sets (100 kW–6 MW) across India and abroad.
  • Supervised cabling, panel terminations, and pre-commissioning for STG systems.
  • Commissioned generators, AVR panels, and relays (Woodward, ABB, Micom, Siemens, etc.).
  • Configured turbine controls: 2301DST/EST, 505/505E, UG8, ProAct, PID controllers, vibration/temperature systems.
  • Executed international projects:
    6 MW co-gen – BIO-Gas Energo, Ukraine
    2 MW CPP – GM Sugars, Uganda
    1 MW CPP – Zeal Bangla, Bangladesh
    2 MW co-gen – Pabna Sugar Mill, Bangladesh

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

JNTU
01.2009

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Board of Technical Education
01.2006

Secondary Education (10th Grade) -

Board of Secondary Education
01.2003

Skills

  • Fast learner with a strong willingness to acquire new technologies
  • Adaptable and capable of working effectively in teams

Languages

English
Telugu
Tamil
Hindi

Extracurricular Activities

National Cadet Corps (NCC) – Army Wing, certified with ‘B’ and ‘C’ grades.

Timeline

Engineering Lead – Power Plant Engineering

Infosys Ltd.
12.2021 - Current

Lead Engineer – Electrical Design

QuEST Global Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2021

Senior Engineer – Electrical Design

MAN Diesel & Turbo India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 05.2018

Field Service Engineer

MaxWatt Turbines Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

JNTU

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Board of Technical Education

Secondary Education (10th Grade) -

Board of Secondary Education

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