1. GIRISHKUMAR PRAJAPATI
Mobile: 00966552734602/ +91-9974021743
E-Mail: girish_prajapati55@yahoo.com
LinkedIN Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/girish-prajapati/1b/565/946
Seeking middle managerial level assignments in Operations & Maintenance / Commissioning / Troubleshooting with an organized Power Plant
Proven track record of successfullyemploying bestbusiness practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing
performance in tight time scales andwithin budgets
Industry Preference: Oil & Gas / Power
Profile Summary
 Over 10 years of experience in Maintenance Operations, Troubleshooting, Commissioning, Operations of 1050MW / 2700 MW / 800
MW Power Plants
 Experience in handling entire project operations
with commissioning activities involving resource
planning, in-process inspection, team building and
co-ordination with departments
 Proficientin handlingmaintenance of Electrical / HVAC
/Fire Detection Systemin Power / Refinery, Oil & Gas,
Chemical Industries
 Expertise in managing operations, anchoring
planning, testing & commissioning activities with
key focus on top line & bottom line profitability
 Skilled atcarrying out maintenance of GT Generator,
220KV Switchyard, CT/PT/CVT, 33KV GIS Switchgear,
HT/LT Electrical Distribution Systems, 174MVA
Power Transformer, Distribution Transformers,
Breakers (SF6, VCB, MOCB & ACB), AC UPS, DC
Battery Charger, HT/LT Motors.
 Well versed withDuPontSafety consisting ofPTW, RA,
LOTO and Basic Safety Rules etc.
 Sound understandingofpractices of SOP & SMP, fast
emergency response and good housekeeping
 Competency in usingappropriate risk assessmenttools foridentifyingpotential hazards & risks and devising significant solutions to
mitigate the risks through various management techniques
Proficiency Forte
~Operations & Maintenance ~Fault Identification
~ Installation & Commissioning ~Liaison & Coordination
~Reporting & Documentation ~Troubleshooting
~ Risk Assessment ~Statutory Compliance
Core Competencies
Maintenance Operations
 Effectuating preventive based maintenance schedules to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability
 Identifying areas of obstruction and taking steps to rectify equipment through application of troubleshooting tools
Installation, Testing & Commissioning
 Administering commissioning of equipment and providing utility services to equipment
 Overseeing installation & commissioning activities and conducting inspections to ensure operational effectiveness
 Supervising& executingall theElectrical HT & LT works; involved in MEPsite co-ordination with Client, Consultants & Resident Engineers
Organisational Experience
Since Oct’13 with Tihama PowerGenerationCompany, SaudiArabia asElectricalMaintenance Engineer - 1050 MW Power Plant
(Co-generating power plant, operated for Saudi Aramco. General electrics’ 7FA and 7EA gas turbines are operated with heat
recovery steam generator; total power generation capacity 1050MW)
Role:
 Working on computerized maintenance management system MAXIMO
 Accepting work permits including live & HV permits
 Collaborating with:
o Engineering Department to achieve special projects & plant modifications
o Shift Charge Engineers and Production Manager and discussing about related issues
o Operation Team Members & assisting in resolving any operation related issues
 Examining availability of:
o Spares and raising purchase requisition for required materials

2. o Electrical critical spares and ensuring minimum stock
 Acting as Technical Officer and is supervising & guiding contractors for special projects
 Administering electrical protection, control and monitoring system’s performance
 Looking after maintenance of AC and DC system reliability
 Providing assistance during operating and troubleshooting of Turbine Control System & Instrument
 Responsible for maintenance & troubleshooting of 230kv Switchyard Equipment and 6.9kv Switchgear
 Identifying incident & near misses and conducting tool box talks on the same
Dec’10 to Aug’13 with Qatar Electricity & Water Company, Qatar as Electrical Operator/Technician – 2700
MW Power Plant
Role:
 Accountable for activities related to Power Distribution, SLD & Schematic Drawings and Electrical
Protection System & Interlocks
 Looked after major breakdown in electrical system
 Maintained consumption & record of spare
 Coordinated with Operations and other department for PTW activity
 Ensured adherence to plant and PTW safety rules
 Monitored work under PTW and coordinated all field maintenance jobs with operation group and ensure that jobs are carried out as
per safety guidelines
 Carried out maintenance of following systems:
o 255MW*3 Nos. GE makes Frame-9FA, Mark-VI Gas Turbine Generator
o Power Transformer with OLTC- GSUT-280MVA*3Nos-15KV/220KV, GSUT-172 MVA*8 Nos.-15.75KV/220KV, Station Service
Transformer - 75MVA*4Nos-220KV/11.5KV
o 415 Volt ABB make PCC, PMCC and MCC
o 220KV ABB make SF6 Breaker, CT, PT/CVT, LA, Isolators and Earth Switch
o 11KV SWGR, 05 Nos. Boards ABB Italy
o UPS, Battery charger, Black Start Dg Set: 1 No. x 17 MW supplied by Wartsilla France And ABB/Siemens make Numerical Relays
Apr’07 to Nov’10 with Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar as Electrical Field Executive - 800 MW Co-
Generation Combined Cycle Power Plant
Role:
 Shouldered accountability of safe & reliable operations of all electrical equipment of 800 MW Co-Generation Combined Cycle CPP
 Looked after erection, commissioning and testing of all electrical equipment during various project stage
o 125MW*6 Nos. GE makes Frame-9E, Mark-VI and Gas Turbine Generator with 315 TPH HRSG
o 28MW GHH Boris make Steam Turbine (Generator-Ju Mount) & 275*4 Nos. TPH Boilers
o 220KV Switchyard (SAS) having Double Bus bar System, 08 Diameters and One & Half Breaker Scheme
o Operated from LCR (BCU) and SCADA Panel
o 220KV Siemens make SF6 Breaker, CT, PT/CVT, LA, Isolators and Earth Switch
o 132KV Overhead Double Transmission line with 107MVA Interconnecting Transformers
o 33KV GIS (Gas Insulated SWGR) 04 Nos. (90nos Breakers) boards Siemens Germany
o Power Transformer with OLTC- 161MVA*6nos-14.5KV/220KV 174MVA*8nos-220KV/33KV
o 6.6KV Siemens make SWGR Boards and 415Volt L&T make PCC, PMCC and MCC
o UPS, Battery Charger, 4.2MW EDG set and ABB/Siemens make Numerical Relays
o Power Cable- 220KV EHT & 33KV FRLS XLPE Cable and Isolated Phase Busduct
 Handled synchronization of GTG with Grid Power from Generator end & 220KV Switchyard end
 Performed field operation & condition monitoring of equipment like:
o HT/LT Motors & Motor Feeder
o 220KV Bus
o Isolator
o HT Breaker
o Power Transformer
o HV/LV Distribution System for Abnormal Sound, vibration, hearting, temp rise, oil leakage, electrical network parameters
checking, interchanges and coordination with downstream plant
 Administered SCADA and EDMS Panel Operation for SCADA 61850 & EMS IEC104 Protocol including various modules like Primary /
Main Load Shedding, UnderFreqLoadShedding, SwitchyardControl, Synchronization, Breaker Control, P-Q Control & OLTC Operation
 Managed operations & controlled Fire & Gas Detection System of Safe Permit to work system with (HIRA) hazard identification
& risk assessment
Previous Experience
Apr’05 to Apr’07 with ABB Limited, Maneja, Baroda as Diploma Trainee - Power Transformer Production
Technical Purview
 Well versed with completed responsible activity of:
o High power T/R section
o High Voltage Section., Maintaining discipline & safety in the Shop Floor
 Proficient with assembling of power transformers from 21 MVA to 315 MVA rating as well as of Active part
 Skilled with:

3. o Operating transformer core table, other works like manual taping of conductor, core coil assembly, pressing of coils, top yok e
clamping etc.
o Total final assembly like tanking etc.
Professional Enhancements
 Attended:
o Awareness Program on Health Safety & Environment organized by Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar, 2008
o Basic First Aid and Fire Fighting Practical Training organized by Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar, 2008
o Work Permit Workshop Training organized by Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar, 2009
o Time & Man Management Training organized by Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar, 2009
o Gas Turbine & Generator Operation & Maintenance Training Organised by GE Power & Water through Tiahama Power
Generation Company Limited, Saudi Arabia, 2014
o EX2100e, LS2100e & GPP Classroom Training Organised by GE Power & Water through Tiahama Power Generation Company
Limited, Saudi Arabia, 2014
Education
 Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat in 2004
IT Skills
 Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Internet Applications
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 9th March, 1986
Address: C-17 Raghupatinagar society, Ranmukteshwar Road, Pratapnagar, Baroda, Gujarat, India.
Nationality: Indian
Passport Details: H9501555 (Ahmedabad; Valid till 14/02/2020)
Marital Status: Unmarried
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Gujarati
Location Preference: Gujarat & Gulf Countries