I am an experienced Electrical/Control Engineer with a strong background in procurement, commissioning, inspection, operation, and maintenance of hydropower systems. With advanced knowledge of hydroelectric power systems, technical expertise, and agile problem-solving skills, I have excelled in diverse areas of procurement and maintenance with multinational companies in the hydropower industry.
As an Assistant Engineer Maintenance at the 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project, I oversee procurement and management, ensuring critical spare parts, tools, and consumables are available on-site. I maintain complete records of purchase requests, tools, consumables, and spare parts and coordinate with suppliers to negotiate technical specifications, delivery schedules, and pricing. Additionally, I prepare technical reports, evaluate specifications and drawings, and train maintenance staff to execute maintenance works.
Previously, as a Maintenance Engineer (E&I) at the 102MW Gulpur Hydropower Project, I oversaw the procurement and maintenance of equipment and control systems. Earlier in my career, I served as an Assistant electrical engineer with KOEN-DOHWA Joint Venture, where I monitored procurement activities and was responsible for office administrative works.
Ø Prepared a comprehensive list of tools, consumables, and spare parts based on onsite requirements, while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
Ø Generate RFQs and liaised with suppliers to develop and negotiate technical specifications, delivery schedules, and pricing.
Ø Maintain meticulous records of purchase requests, tools, consumables, and spare parts for the department, including available quantities in the plant store.
Ø Record and maintain the department PR status on all steps, including receipt of PR, receipt of quotes, issuance of POs, receipt of GRIRs after delivery of items on the site etc.
Ø Evaluate the technical specifications and drawings to ensure compliance with procurement requirements, and developed and updated technical specifications as necessary.
Ø Worked collaboratively with the maintenance team to perform corrective and preventive maintenance, plan and execute electrical maintenance department work targets for the year, manage staff, troubleshoot faults, and oversee spare parts, consumables, and tools inventory.
Ø Developed training plans and trained maintenance staff to execute maintenance works effectively.
Ø Reviewed and ensured adherence to O&M manuals, contracts, drawings, and other documents to ensure plant equipment functioned as per requirements and industry standards.
Ø Coordinate with department Head, Manager, and maintenance team for completion of the targeted works, day-to-day monitoring, follow-up of continuous works, and timely feedback.
Ø Carry out Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) - Prepare emergency plans to handle disasters like Flood in Powerhouse, Elevator Failure, etc.
Ø Prepare Maintenance Procedures / SOP’s of critical systems.
Ø Perform and ensure subordinates are taking part in the Tool Box Talk (TBT) of the risk assessments and control management on daily basis and maintain the record of TBT.
Ø Prepare Purchase Requisitions, perform Technical & Commercial Evaluations against the RFQs, and provide Clearance to the GRNs of the Spare Parts, Tools, or Consumables.
Ø Responsible for planning, management, and execution of Preventive and corrective maintenance of Units, auxiliaries, and associated works, and ensuring implementation of the Maintenance Plan.
Ø Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Check-sheets, Technical Reports, etc.
Ø Prepare and assign departmental Budget as per the maintenance plan.
Ø Coordinate with department HOD, Manager, and maintenance team for completion of the targeted works, day-to-day monitoring, follow-up of continuous works, and timely feedback.
Ø Plan and ensure the adequacy of spare parts, tools, equipment, consumables, etc.
Ø Ensure Timely response to any maintenance outage and timely completion of maintenance work by the maintenance team to reduce Unit downtime.
Ø Formulation of Work Orders, Job plans for Preventive and Corrective maintenance in IBM Maximo 7.6.
Ø Ensure compliance with the company’s HSE policy, applicable legal requirements, and HSE’s site programs, standards, and safety rules.
Ø Provide technical and engineering support to the operation department in monitoring and evaluating O&M data to confirm plant performance meets established standards, operating goals, permits & contracts and to identify improvement opportunities.
Ø Study / Review Systems Terminal Connections, SLDs, Site Testing Protocols, Ladder Logics & their comparison with the on-site terminations.
Ø Review all plant Incident Reports, analyze equipment failures, determine causes, recommend recovery plans, and develop cost-effective solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
Ø Review all plant Incident Reports; analyze equipment failures, determine causes; recommend recovery plans; develop cost-effective solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
Technical
Ø Create and submit progress reports for ongoing electrical works at the site.
Ø Review technical documents related to electrical equipment, as provided by the contractor.
Ø Conduct inspections and commissioning of electrical and mechanical equipment.
Ø Participate in daily progress meetings with the contractor and client consultant (NESPAK MWH JV).
Ø Evaluate contractual obligations pertaining to E&M works and track any related issues.
Ø Assist the client's HSE supervisor in implementing occupational health and safety protocols at the site.
Administrative
Ø Compile monthly expense reports for the office.
Ø Create and maintain detailed vehicle logs, including fuel, mileage, and maintenance records.
Ø Prepare and submit material requisition forms to ensure timely procurement of necessary supplies.
Ø Review and process Direct Cost Invoices (DCI) to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
Ø Manage petty cash transactions to ensure proper record-keeping and adherence to company policies.
Ø Organize and coordinate office events, including meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.
Arrangement of Files According to the defined categories of the Company, Negotiation with Attorneys & Adjusters for the Client for final settlement of Medical Bills.
my work as an internee was to assist the project manager with different tasks