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Dhananjay Singh

Dhananjay Singh

Moncrieff,ACT

Summary

I am a passionate and highly competent Electrical Engineer (B.E) with over 18 years of experience in the Utility Industry with the following roles, expertise and credentials. I am Certified PMP Professional with expertise in Project Coordination, including Electrical Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Equipment’s and Relays in power generation stations, Power Transmission & Distribution Substations, utilities & industrial substations up to 400 kV. Chartered Engineer and RPEQ accredited from Engineers Australia & Institute of Engineering & Technology (United Kingdom) As Site manager in charged, commissioned many Power Substation ranging from 66kV to 220 kV including substation which is to draw power to a district cooling plant dedicated to football stadium that is to host the Opening and Closing matches for FIFA World Cup 2022. Ability to prepare breakdown maintenance reports with corrective and preventative actions within 24 hours of occurrence and assess major failures, recommending appropriate measures to minimize or eliminate recurrences Contributed to the conversion of the Mumbai railway system from 1.5 kV DC to 25 kV AC for many Suburbs including complete Testing & Commissioning of Transformer & Protection systems Focus to work safely and concern for environment health and safety issues at workplace Take lead and recommend new continuous improvement solutions for installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standardization within substation equipment field Have a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in electrical equipment design, maintenance, assessments, studies, investigations, analysis, and optimization, troubleshooting, producing detailed reports and developing sound technical evaluations Able to Develop, evaluate and review electrical equipment engineering design for reliability enhancements and required modifications/upgrades. Lead electrical equipment failures and trips investigation and produce the associated reports. Develop and maintain the power systems reliability and improvement reports/studies for electrical equipment. Review the equipment historical data and conduct reliability studies. Lead power system interruption investigations, review power system events, propose engineering solutions and recommendations. Should have a knowledge of power system automation and their protocols

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High Voltage Commissioning Engineer

UGL
01.2025 - Current
  • Worked for Hunter Power Project at Kurri Kurri New Castle and commissioned 6.6kV ABB Switchgear and Protection relays (SEL ,ABB,Siemens,Reyrolle ,Alstom &GE )
  • Completed FAT for Western Down Bess Project stage 2 including Complete scheme check for 33KV Siemens Switchgear and Testing of Protection relays
  • Proficient in operating Omicron 356 and Doble F150 relay testing equipment’s.
  • Proficient in Testing and commissioning the Overall network schemes and final commissioning including Stability Testing for Transformers, Busbar and Line differential Relays.
  • Identifying the faults and preparing the Defect List and ensuring the compliance as per the IEC Standards .
  • Proficient in Testing and commissioning Primary equipments and trouble shooting the faults .
  • Proficient in Preparing the Relay Test plan and Site Acceptance Test Formats .

Assistance Project Manager

Evoenergy
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed Customer initiated and new technology projects to ensure efficient delivery in accordance with the system and process
  • Provided advice on the planning aspects of projects including technical feasibility , project delivery issues and cost - effectiveness.
  • Worked collaboratively with other Department staff and external delivery partners to safely deliver high quality outcomes on time and budget .

Electrical Planning & Engineering

APA Group
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Working as a Project Delivery Engineer for various projects.
  • Responsible for the Design, construction and commissioning of the assigned Projects including Power Upgrade, RTU replacements and pressure regulation station commissioning.
  • Managing vendor / contractor work packages closely to ensure projects are delivered within the agreed budget and timelines.
  • Preparation and review of engineering work packs for tender, purchase and site construction/commissioning works.
  • Providing engineering support during construction, commissioning and handover to operations.
  • Engaging stakeholders (both internal and external) across all phases of projects to ensure project objectives are met.

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer

L&T (PT&D)
10.2015 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for planning, monitoring and control of commissioning activities
  • As per designated SAT formats and method statements.
  • Devising test strategies and plans for timely completion of tasks. Ensuring availability of approved documents and proper follow up on appropriate test practices.
  • Reviewing submittals and coordinating between design team and OEM/Vendor for necessary Field change request
  • Overseeing submittal of all documents for duly consideration of clients.
  • Compilation of test reports and SAT index formation. Administering changes as requested by customer/clients in coordination with stakeholders involved
  • Preparation and submission of monthly subcontract certificates.
  • Ensure compliance to handing over snags
  • Ensure healthy and safe working conditions
  • To undertake all electrical engineering activities and provide technical support.
  • To prepare and review the electrical scope of work for HVAC projects.
  • Manpower planning
  • Verification of materials received at site.
  • Review of method statement/ITP's for project.
  • Attend regular coordination/progress meets.
  • Detail design of electrical systems, power distribution systems and safety and communication systems.
  • Review of electrical equipment specification, vendor drawing and equipment.
  • Detail design and checks of electrical plans, equipment, panels, cables and wiring schematics.

Resident Engineer

TATA POWER
02.2009 - 10.2015
  • Preparing annual condition monitoring schedule for equipment’s and protection relays.
  • Routine testing and commissioning of substation equipment’s and relays within the transmission system.
  • Troubleshooting for protection and control equipment and support other disciplines as required.
  • Cross functional team member for equipment and protection failure analysis.
  • Working as Resident Testing Engineer for (Central Zone) four receiving stations- Dharavi, Chembur, Vikhroli and Mankhurd independently. Taking care of condition monitoring of electrical equipment’s, relays, new commissioning, fault finding and investigation, project reports, monthly and annual testing schedule, updating drawings and schemes.
  • Mentoring a team of junior testing engineers for every new batch.
  • Giving services for high voltage testing of GIS up to 245 kV to other power utilities like MSEB, IOCL, SIEMENS.
  • Commissioned many 250 MVA autotransformers and power transformers of various OEM (Siemens, CGL, Toshiba, and Tyree) and taken into service. Commissioned 245 kV and 33 kV GIS of various OEM (Siemens, Toshiba, and ABB) along with protection system.
  • Commissioned many protection panels for Transformers and lines up to 245 kV.
  • Commissioned various hybrid plug and switch system (pass) breakers

Executive Testing Engineer

Power Engineer's
08.2007 - 02.2009
  • Commissioning and testing of 132kv switchyard (12 bays) and protection panel at LH Sugar, India
  • Commissioning of 132kv -8bays at Lavasa, Pune
  • Routine testing of various relays like under frequency, over load shedding, reverse power, restricted earth fault, differential, distance, directional, bus fault, over current and earth fault at Tata Motors.
  • Testing and commissioning of 132kv switchyard and protection at Dwarikesh Dham Faridpur and Dwarikesh Puram Afzalgarh India.
  • Testing and commissioning of 66 kV switchyard and protection panel at Chaddhha sugar industry at Batala Gurdaspur Amritsar India.

Education

Indira Gandhi College of Engineering
Mumbai University

Skills

  • Knowledge in Power Projects Control & Protection System Current & Voltage Transformers
  • Electromagnetic Relay Testing Powerplant & Substation Maint
  • HT & LT Switchgear Maintenance
  • Project Planning, Management & Coordination
  • Project Work Estimation
  • Project Quality Assurance, Control & Management
  • Controlling & Monitoring the Project's Progress according to KPI
  • Project Resource Planning & Utilization
  • Project Schedule Management
  • Risk Management & Contingency Planning
  • Project Communication Management
  • Excellent Strategic Planning & Coordination Skills
  • Organization & Delegation Skills
  • Implementing Changes with Appropriate Decision-Making Skills & Action
  • Eliminate Bottlenecks Using Effective Problem-solving Skills
  • Builds a mutually beneficial working relationship
  • Client communication
  • Functional testing
  • Documentation review
  • Team development
  • Scheduling
  • Equipment testing
  • Quality control
  • Project coordination
  • Electrical engineering
  • Site acceptance testing
  • Performance verification
  • Commissioning procedures
  • Pre-commissioning activities
  • Teamwork
  • Safety review
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Site inspection
  • Microsoft office

Certification

  • BE Electrical Engineer
  • PMP certified
  • Chartered Engineer- Engineers Australia
  • NER (Engineers- Australia)
  • Working knowledge of Australian codes and standards relative to high pressure transmission pipeline facilities
  • Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislative requirements.
  • Sound knowledge of GIS commissioning, including high voltage testing, maintenance & PD analysis for OEMs including Toshiba, Hyundai, Siemens & ABB, as well as switchyards & GIS equipment.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of distribution, transmission and generation protection functions e.g., LV, MV, and HV equipment
  • Proficient in performing installation or site commissioning of switchgears, motor starter, and transformer equipment and factory acceptance testing
  • Possess Knowledge in electrical equipment field repairs/maintenance. Provide day-to-day technical support to operations and maintenance to troubleshoot electrical equipment related issues.
  • Knowledge of international standards and best practices

Timeline

High Voltage Commissioning Engineer

UGL
01.2025 - Current

Assistance Project Manager

Evoenergy
10.2024 - 01.2025

Electrical Planning & Engineering

APA Group
07.2023 - 10.2024

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer

L&T (PT&D)
10.2015 - 03.2023

Resident Engineer

TATA POWER
02.2009 - 10.2015

Executive Testing Engineer

Power Engineer's
08.2007 - 02.2009

Indira Gandhi College of Engineering
Dhananjay Singh