Tshewang Gyeltshen
Bruce,Australia
Summary
Electric power systems technician with 16+ years of experience at Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) in 66/33/11kV substation operations, maintenance, testing and commissioning. Skilled in ensuring the reliability, safety, and stability of high-voltage power systems. Adept at performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, and coordinating switching operations with national dispatch centres. Seeking to obtain Australian electrical certification and contribute expertise to the local power industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Officer
Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC)
Phuentsholing
08.2006 - 02.2023
- Operated and managed 66/33/11kV Gedu substation, including power transformers, breakers, isolators, CTs/PTs, switchgear, relays, and control panels.
- Conducted routine inspections, data recording, and reporting; coordinated switching/shutdowns with the national load dispatch centre.
- Led preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor and outdoor substation equipment, ensuring system stability and reliability.
- Installed, tested, and commissioned power transformers, numerical relays, HV switchgear, and energy metering devices.
- Prepared official reports, including monthly energy calculations and performance summaries.
- Praised for dedication, teamwork, and a strong work ethic (Reference: BPC letter, 23 May 2023).
Education
Diploma (Two-Year) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Rangjung Vocational Training Institute
06.2006
Skills
- Substation operation (66/33/11kV): transformers, breakers, isolators, CTs/PTs, switchgear, relay & control panels
- Installation, testing & commissioning of HV switchgear and numerical relays
- Preventive and breakdown maintenance of substation equipment
- System switching coordination & outage planning
- Electrical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Safety compliance and technical documentation
- Energy calculations and technical reporting
- Work planning, prioritisation, and team leadership
Certification
- Best Practice for Substation — Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Aug 2016
- Operation & Maintenance of EHV Substation — Power Grid Corporation of India, Mar 2013
- Power System Protection & Maintenance — Asia Institute of Power Management (CESC Ltd.), Oct–Nov 2013
Technical Competencies
Switchgear & Protection | Numerical Relays | HV/LV Testing | SCADA Interfaces | Electrical Drawings & Schematics | Safety Procedures | LOTO Compliance | MS Office for Reporting
Timeline
Section Officer
Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC)
08.2006 - 02.2023
Diploma (Two-Year) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Rangjung Vocational Training Institute