Raunak Shrestha

· Assist with the ESS and VEU applications & upload

· Execute photometric tests using industry-standard equipment and methodologies. This includes setting up test environments, calibrating equipment, and ensuring accurate data collection.

· Analyzetest data to assess product performance against industry standards. Prepare reports and documentation that summarise test results and findings for review with various departments.

· Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy in testing.

· Work closely with engineers, product designers, and other teams to provide support and insights based on test results. Participate in meetings and discussions related to product development and improvement.

· Ensure all laboratory activities comply with relevant safety and quality standards. Maintain a clean and organised work environment to promote safety and efficiency.

· Within the realm of light measurement and for the purpose of improving the company’s competitiveness in light measurement, stay up to date with technology and industry trends and drive relevant collaborations with industry partners, government, and research institutions, including universities.

· Assist with government bodies and testing laboratories (both local and internationally) in managing all elements of certification, legislative and regulatory compliance.

· Initiate and review testing reports ensuring accuracy within the certification

· Maintain all relevant technical documentation

• Working as a lighting designer at Lowa Lighting primarily designing lighting layouts for residential buildings, strata's, schools, hospitals, carparks, and warehouses adhering to Australia and New Zealand (ASNZS) standards
• Coordinating with the project/sales team to come up with efficient and compliant lighting design using AGI32 software as per the client's requirements
• Suggesting creative input to the design to maximize the output from the luminaire and add an architectural aspect to the project
• Selecting and specifying product and placement solutions that fit the customer's brief whilst providing a professional, knowledgeable, and efficient service
• Liaising with customers throughout the preparation of drawings and documentation
• Taking part in internal and external stakeholder meetings on and off-site for electrical design.

• Worked at Western Sydney University as a laboratory technical assistant assisting lecturers/tutors in running the laboratory works
• Organized the laboratory space in accordance with safety protocols and experimental requirements, ensuring proper functioning and calibration of laboratory equipment and conducting regular inspections to identify any potential hazards
• Implementing a comprehensive equipment maintenance schedule to uphold operational efficiency and accuracy
• Utilizing inventory management software to maintain accurate records of stock levels and conducting weekly stocktaking exercises to account for all laboratory supplies, consumables, and equipment
• Collaborating with lecturers and tutors to facilitate seamless execution of laboratory experiments and providing immediate assistance in troubleshooting technical issues encountered during experimental procedures.

• Overseeing mechanical as well as overall electrical equipment installation at the site
• Other job description included: Overall site management, including everyday work allotment and effective planning and management of workers
• Design of electrical lighting systems, selection of types of lights to be used, MCB sizing and development of wiring diagram for work site office and residence camps
• Installation of GT transformer
• Involvement in the fabrication of generator 43.75 MVA, both stator and rotor at the site
• Supervised the installation of cable trays all over the powerhouse and prepared cable schedules as well
• Apt solution for any site issues regarding manpower and technical faults
• Responsible for the overall site electrical system smooth functioning, including effective load management at the powerhouse and camp areas
• Troubleshooting any minor/major faults in 100/10 Ton EOT crane
• Responsible for the installation of machines and equipment according to specified drawings
• Proper storekeeping of materials, timely verification of materials, and feedback to the contractor on any shortcomings
• Installation of HV components such as circuit breakers, current transformer, and potential transformers
• Responsible for supervision of switchyard component installation including its earthing systems
• Document every activity for record keeping along with design review, tender document evaluation and update general scope of work
• Fulfill all the safety requirements at the site, ensuring zero accidents
• Develop efficient communication with the client to understand the project interest and objectives.

• Worked in Datalytics Nepal as a technical writer, researcher, and supervisor for preparing research reports and dissertations for projects related to electrical engineering.

• Worked as an electrical engineer in SiprinKhola Hydropower of 10MW in Dolakha
• Being the electrical site engineer, I looked after all the electrical equipment on site
• Managed a daily checklist for all the electrical components to record their status and identify faults
• Supervised the daily record keeping of generation and communicated with the LDC
• Installation of a star/delta-based motor panel to operate a submersible pump at the dam site to account for water losses
• Repair and maintenance of damaged Pelton turbine, deflection plate, and nozzles
• Commissioning the unit after successful maintenance.

• During my internship at Chilime Hydropower, I gained detailed knowledge of the workings of hydropower, its key components, and methods of the electrical fault protection system
• Handled everyday record keeping of the generation and fault occurrences
• Communicated with the load distribution centre to synchronize the system with the national grid
• Gained ideas regarding the working of hydropower and basic faults and the process of fault mitigation.