RAMKUMAR CHINNAIYA
Service Engineer
Singapore
Summary
A result-oriented professional with 8+ years of rich & extensive experience in Power Transformer and Switchyards Equipment's Erection- Testing- Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance of Solar Power Plants. Proven ability in handling all Transformer Erection testing and Commissioning service-related issues, handling customers, providing sales & after sales services. Skilled at preventive and breakdown maintenance and Root cause analysis of faults.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Engineer
U Square Engineering and Services Pvt Ltd
Singapore, Singapore (Remote)
03.2024 - Current
- Work as Service Engineer for Third party support of Hitachi Energy, Singapore ( Power Transformers ).
- Erection, Testing and Commissioning of 2*425MVA, 400kV/19kV Generating Transformer at Meranti Power Open cycle gas turbine plant (MPOCGT), Jurong Island, Singapore.
- 2*130MVA, 66kV/11kV Power Transformer cooling Fan Operation issue trouble shooting at Google Data centre site, Singapore.
- Preparation of Method of statements , Risk Assessments, Site Acceptance reports of Transformer Erection , Testing and Commissioning work.
- Erection,Testing and Commissioning of 125* 5MVA, 22kV/0.433kV at Meta Data center, Sunview way, Singapore.
- 4 * 100MVA, 66kV/ 22kV Power Transformer Surge Arrester failure alarm, AC supply fail alarm troubleshooting work at Meta Data center ( SGA), Sunview way, Singapore.
- 2 * 100MVA, 66kV/ 22kV Power Transformer Neutral grounding resistor relocation and Testing and Routine maintenance work at Microsoft Data center(SINO6), Woodlands, Singapore.
- 2*3.5 MVA, 22kV/0.433kV transformer maintenance and repair of HV and LV Bushing replacement work at Parkroyal Collection pickering Hotel, Singapore.
- 4* 5MVA, 22kV/0.433kV Dry type transformer Installation and Testing, commissioning work at The Ritz- carlton Hotel and Collar Quay business park,Singapore.
- Installation, Testing, Commissioning and services, Repair of SPPG ( Singapore power Grid) and private Distribution Transformers in various site location in all over singapore.
Testing Engineer (Freelancer )
SPK Power Infra Pvt Ltd
Chennai (Remote)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Agra Metro Project site, Agra, Utter Pradesh :-
- Testing of individual Switch gear equipment such as Transformers, CTs, VTs, CBs, Isolators 33/11/0.415 KV substations at Tajmahal MRT station, Agra Fort MRT station, Jama Masjid MRT station, Fatiabad Road MRT station, Basai MRT Station.
- Relay Logic configuration of Control and relay panels of various substations and their overall scheme checking.
- Scheme checks for switchgear such as AC, DC supervision, VT supervision, VT selection scheme and Troubleshooting of all HV / LV panels, Switchgears and Control Circuits.
Senior Engineer
ENGIE SOLAR (Solaire Direct India LLP)
Medak & Nizamabad, Telangana
08.2018 - 01.2024
- 24MWp and 12MWp Ground Mounted Photovoltaic power plant - Operation and Maintenance site In charge
- All aspects of PV maintenance including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring and Reporting Day to day generation and Performance analysis detail report to the higher authorities
- Plan and execute on site routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and rectification of commercial photovoltaic modules, Inverters, Transformers, Switchyard Equipment and Protection Relays and PV modules
- Identify unsafe work or operating conditions and take proper actions to neutralize the hazards
- Maintaining the good relationship & Communication with Govt Officials
- Analyzed data from existing solar systems to identify opportunities for improvement or optimization
- Monitored, evaluated, and reported on the performance of assets to identify potential issues
- Tested newly installed systems to verify proper operation before commissioning them into service
- Identified potential problems or hazards associated with system design prior to installation
- Monitored, evaluated, and reported on the performance of assets to identify potential issues
- Performed regular maintenance activities on equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations in relation to asset management practices.
Testing and Service Engineer
Shree Abirami Engineering works
Chennai, India (Remote)
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Erection, Testing, Commissioning and Service of Power Transformer and Switchyard Equipment's
- In the field of Power Transformer manufacturing, Transformer overhauling, Transformer Erection-Testing-Commissioning work done in Various power plant and substation in India
- Also worked as an authorized service Engineer (third party) support for the company in ABB, GE, SIMENS, BHEL, ALSTOM, EMCO, Schneider ELECTRIC, CGL, KIRLOSKER ELECTRICAL
- Resolved customer service requests within the given time frame in various sites in India
- Provided technical support for customers on site or remotely via phone or email
- Conducted transformer testing in accordance with applicable standards and industry practices
- Developed test plans for transformer testing, including winding resistance, insulation resistance, polarity, ratio, load loss tests and other related tests
- Testing of Switchyard Equipment's
- (CT, PT, Breakers, Isolator, Switchgear, Cables)
- OLTC Maintenance and Service
- HV Bushing Erection and testing
- Oil leakage arresting work in various rating of transformers (100KVA to up to 500MVA transformers)
- Transformer oil filtration work done various sites in India.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
N.S.N College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University)
05.2015
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering -
DOTE (Directorate of Technical Education)
05.2012
Skills
- Transformer Erection, Testing and Commissioning
- Transformer Service and Repair
- Electrical Substation Equipment's Testing and Commissioning
- Electrical Equipment's repair and maintenance
- Customer Service
- Asset Management - Solar photovoltaic plants
- Team Management
- Vendor management
- Project Engineering
- Operation and Maintenance
- Thermography test and Result Analysis
- Solar Module IV curve Test
- SOP Development
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inventory Maintenance
- Safety Monitoring on Site
- Component Replacement
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance Report Preparation
- Equipment Assembly
- Technical Support
- Equipment Installation
- Installation Coordination
- System Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- OLTC Maintenance & Service
- Dedication and Focused
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Personal Information
- Passport Number: B7214522
- Date of Birth: 10/Jun/1994
Projectsexecuted
- 20MVA transformer Erection and Testing - M/s Adithya Birla solar Ltd, 24MVA Solar Project, Gadag Karnataka, India.
- 25MVA Conservator Aircel Commissioning and Transformer commissioning - M/s JSW steel Ltd, Bellary, Karnataka, India.
- 70MVA Transformer Erection and Testing - M/s 200MW Balimela Hydra Electric Project, Balimela, Malkangiri, Odisha, India.
- 300MVA Transformer Dismantling and dispatching to Chennai for Winding repair Work - M/s NLC Themal-1 Expansion Power Plant, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 125 MVA Transformer Erection & Testing - M/s NLC New Thermal Power plant, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Station Transformers Erection and Testing (Range 200KVA to 125MVA -40 Nos Transformers) - 2*660 Super critical thermal power station, NTPC, Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
- Station Transformers Erection and Testing (Range 200KVA to 125MVA -58 Nos Transformers) - 2* 660 Super critical thermal power station, NTPC, Mouda, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
- 40MVA Transformer OLTC Service and Testing - 2*660 Super critical thermal power station, Sembcorp Energy India Pvt Ltd, Muthukkur, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- 15 * 32MVA Transformer (Traction Transformer) Erection, Testing & Commissioning - M/s TATA Projects, South central Railways Projects and L&T Projects, Eastern railways project.
- 167 MVA Transformer Erection and Testing - M/s Karnataka power transmission corporation ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- 100MVA transformer Erection and Testing - M/s Tamil Nadu Transmission corporation ltd, 230/110/33 kV Substation Omega Substation, Alathur, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 132/11 kV Substation Equipment erection and Testing, Commissioning - 2* 24MW solar power Plant, M/s Solairedirect India LLP (Engie Solar), Chegunta site & Nizamabad site, Telangana, India.
- 132/33 kV Substation Equipment erection and Testing, Commissioning - 25MW Wind power Plant, M/s Siemens Gamesa Renewables Power Pvt Ltd, Lingsugur, Karnataka, India.
- Work as Service Engineer for Third party support of Hitachi Energy, Singapore ( Power Transformers ).
- Erection, Testing and Commissioning of 2*425MVA, 400kV/19kV Generating Transformer at Meranti Power Open cycle gas turbine plant (MPOCGT), Jurong Island, Singapore.
- 2*130MVA, 66kV/11kV Power Transformer cooling Fan Operation issue trouble shooting at Google Data centre site, Singapore.
- Preparation of Method of statements , Risk Assessments, Site Acceptance reports of Transformer Erection , Testing and Commissioning work.
- Erection,Testing and Commissioning of 125* 5MVA, 22kV/0.433kV at Meta Data center, Sunview way, Singapore.
- 4 * 100MVA, 66kV/ 22kV Power Transformer Surge Arrester failure alarm, AC supply fail alarm troubleshooting work at Meta Data center ( SGA), Sunview way, Singapore.
- 2 * 100MVA, 66kV/ 22kV Power Transformer Neutral grounding resistor relocation and Testing and Routine maintenance work at Microsoft Data center(SINO6), Woodlands, Singapore.
- 2*3.5 MVA, 22kV/0.433kV transformer maintenance and repair of HV and LV Bushing replacement work at Parkroyal Collection pickering Hotel, Singapore.
- 4* 5MVA, 22kV/0.433kV Dry type transformer Installation and Testing, commissioning work at The Ritz- carlton Hotel and Collar Quay business park,Singapore.
- Installation, Testing, Commissioning and services, Repair of SPPG ( Singapore power Grid) and private Distribution Transformers in various site location in all over singapore.
- Erection,Testing and Commissioning of 125* 5MVA, 22kV/0.433kV dry type transformers at Meta Data center, Sunview way, Singapore.
- 2 * 100MVA, 66kV/ 22kV Power Transformer Neutral grounding resistor relocation and Testing and Routine maintenance work at Microsoft Data center(SINO6), Woodlands, Singapore.
- 4* 5MVA, 22kV/0.433kV Dry type transformer Installation and Testing, commissioning work at The Ritz- carlton Hotel and Collar Quay business park,Singapore.
- Installation, Testing, Commissioning and services, Repair of SPPG ( Singapore power Grid) and private Distribution Transformers in various site location in all over singapore.
Hobbies and Interests
Cycling and playing Cricket
Disclaimer
I hereby declare the above particulars of facts and Information stated are true, correct and complete to best of my belief and knowledge.
Certification
- Certified in work place safety and health Management in construction Industry, Eversafe academy, Singapore. Issued date: 04-May-2024.
- Certified in Occupational First Aider and CPR+AED, Eversafe academy, Singapore. Issued date: 12-July-2024.
- Certified in Project Safety Management, SP Group Training Institute, Singapore. Issued date: 11-Sep-2024.
Timeline
Service Engineer
U Square Engineering and Services Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Testing Engineer (Freelancer )
SPK Power Infra Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 03.2024
Senior Engineer
ENGIE SOLAR (Solaire Direct India LLP)
08.2018 - 01.2024
Testing and Service Engineer
Shree Abirami Engineering works
05.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
N.S.N College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University)
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering -
DOTE (Directorate of Technical Education)