This curriculum vitae summarizes Sanil Balakrishnan's experience and qualifications. He has over 8 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and maintenance of power systems up to the 33kV level. Currently, he works as a Power Supply Technician for ALSTOM in Dubai, maintaining the power supply systems for the Dubai Metro. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and is proficient in testing various electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, motors, and cables.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mobile: +971 506753674 (UAE), +918138807303 (INDIA)
Email: balakrishnansanil@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanilbalakrishnan/
Driving License: United Arab Emirates (3955106)
PROFILE SUMMARY:
• Working as Electrical Authorized Personal/Power Supply Technician (ALSTOM) in Temporary
Operations & Maintenance to maintain the 33KV, 750DC, LV power supply systems for Expolink,
Dubai Metro Route 2020 (Red line Extension and Traction power substations).
• Working knowledge in 750V DC traction, transmission and distribution, 132K and 33K GIS,
132kV/33kV transformers, reactors, condensers, earthing transformer, high speed DC circuit
breakers, cabling system, 3rd rail electrification, power sub-stations.
• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical with 8 years of experience in electrical testing &
commissioning & Operation & Maintenance for various petrochemical plants and refineries & Metro
Rail System upto MV Level.
• Proficient and able to demonstrate an understanding of electrical system drawings.
• Skilled in Switchgear Testing, Breaker Testing, Motor Testing, Transformer Testing, RMU,
Distribution Panel Testing & Cable Hi-Pot Testing
• Proficient in preparing pre-commissioning checklist before commissioning and resourceful in
establishing relations with clients in updating scheme drawings as per their requirements.
• Gained exposure in implementing protection interlocks and conducting functional checking as per
scheme drawings with troubleshooting skills
• Expertise in managing various electrically skilled manpower for reducing downtime and enhancing
operational effectiveness of the electrical works.
• Good communication skills with organizational abilities
• Member of Saudi Council of Engineers (Membership No: 318465)

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ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Anotech Energy / ALSTOM – Route 2020 Metro Red Line Extension, United Arab Emirates,
(March 2019 – Present)
T&C / TO – Power Supply Technician
* Operation and maintenance of all substation equipment like Rectifiers / HESOP (Harmonic and
Energy Saving Optimiser) / Traction Protection Board / Traction Distribution Board / Negative Panel /
OVPDs / ETS / BLS & ACC.
* Carrying out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and minor modifications on
power supply system covering H.V. traction power supplies, stray current & EMC monitoring, sub-
stations, L.V. systems & emergency power supplies, uninterrupted power supplies, L.V. main switch,
wayside isolators and any other parts within the power supply system.
* Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment, replace
faulty equipment and handover/taken back to the electrical workshop for repair.
* Coordination and implementation of electrical safety procedures / Lock Out – Tag Out.
* APAVE Certified T&C / TO / Power Supply Technician. Validity: 12/04/2022
* Coordination with Temporary Operation Engineer and MEP electrical coordinator for power
requirements
* Power switching of 132kv,33kv,11kv & 750v DC system and 415v Ac system & 132kv,33kv,11kv
Switchgear maintenance and testing.
* Operation and maintenance of Rolling stock, PSD and track works.
Sendan International Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, (December 2012 – December 2017)
Testing & Commissioning Engineer – Electrical.
Projects:
* Sahara Port Facilities Project, Jubail Port, Jubail.
* AL-Khafji Joint Operations, Al-Khafji.
* Mixed Feed Cracker Project, Sadara Petrochemical, Al-Jubail.
* Aramco Cogeneration Project, Abqaiq
* PROPYLENE OXIDE PROCESS PROJECT, Sadara Petrochemical, Al-Jubail.
* DOW Chemicals: Reverse Osmosis Project, Al-Jubail.
SADARA Approval Transmittal no: MFC-T-DJ-SE-QM-0156.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Testing & Commissioning of 34.5/13.8/4.16kV Power Transformers with tests involving Transformer
Winding Resistance Measurement, Ratio test, Vector Group, Transformer Open/Short Circuit test,
Insulation resistance test, Magnetic Imbalance & Magnetizing Current Test, Winding & Temp Gauge
Calibration, Dielectric test of transformer Oil, Oil Filtration, Control and Relay signal verification from
transformer to switchgear. Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR) testing and earth pit resistance testing.
Testing & Commissioning of Switchgears (LV & MV) - Conducting Insulation resistance test, Hipot
testing & Contact Resistance test on Bus Bars, verify switchgear scheme wiring with continuity test,
Verify Earthing of panels and ground wires of switchgear. Calibration of various ammeters and
voltmeters, perform transfer functions in Main-Tie-Main Switchgear, Test the heater and lighting circuits
inside the switchgear. Testing of CT & VT. Functional Test of Overall Switchgear.
Breaker Trip Test – Tests the performance of the various elements of the tripping cycle to identify and
eliminate potential performance problems in breaker along with Insulation Resistance Test and Breaker
Hipot.
Testing of 480V MCC – Testing of CT & VTs, OLR Trip Test, Contactor & Isolator’s Insulation
Resistance & Contact Resistance Test, Scheme Check, Functional Test of LV MCC. Preventive
maintenance of LV Switchgears and MCC Panels. Preventive maintenance of MV Switchgears and Bus
ducts.
LV & MV Motor Testing and Solo run of Motors.
RMU Operations and Isolations, MDB testing, operation & maintenance, UPS battery banks charging
and discharge testing.
All tests have been done according to Company Drawings, Technical Requirements and Vendor
Specifications. Prepare and submission of Test Documents.
Proficiency in Test Kits:
SVERKER 750/780 Relay Test Sets, ODEN AT Primary Current Injection Tester, TTR300 Series Three
Phase Transformer Turns Ratio Tester, Megger 5/10 kV Insulation Resistance Testers, 70/120/160 kV
DC High Potential Tester (Hipot), MOM200A Micro-ohmmeter, TTR 330, IRISPOWER CT Analyser,
IRISPOWER Winding Resistance, EGIL Breaker Analyser, Biddle Hi-potential Test Kit, Megger
MTO210,330 (Winding Resistance), Eaton Digi Trip Test Kit, Omicron CPC 100, Torkel 840 etc..
Sahil Engineers, Rajkot, India (August 2010 – April 2012)
Junior Engineer – Electrical.
• Preventive Maintenance of Transformers, Motors, UPS & Batteries, Inspection of control & relay panel,
preparation of Test Report and cable schedule.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance testing on MV/LV electrical systems such as
switchgears, motors, control panels, pumps, LV power distribution networks
• Testing of MV/LV Cables, performing scheme checking, Preparation of cable schedules, modification of
logic in electrical drawings, Co-ordination with client in As Built Scheme drawing submission, test report
submission, As-build cable schedule submission, Making of daily progress reports and updates.

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• Making of daily progress reports and updates, Reports to Site-in Charge.
• Preparing IN/OUT gate passes, understand safety rules and assuring team mates are following.
• Testing of Distribution Panels and conducting trip tests on MCCBs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Testing and commissioning / Operation & Maintenance of all Electrical equipment up to 33 kV
System.
• Testing of CT, P.T, Circuit breaker, Switchgear and Power Transformer.
• 33/11kV, 37MVA, ABB make transformer testing like IR, Winding Resistance, Voltage ratio,
Vector group, Bushing, CT/PT ratio.
• Testing and commissioning of control & relay panel for Transformer and Bus Coupler, Motor
feeder and Line feeder.
• Control Relay Panel Scheme check up to 33KV system.
• Preventive Maintenance of Transformers, Motors, UPS & Batteries.
• Inspection of control & relay panel, preparation of Test Report and cable schedule.
• Erection & Maintenance of HT/LT C drawing submission, test report submission, as build
cable schedule submission.
• Electrical Scheme Drawing Reading
• Operating System Platforms: Windows 95/98/XP/Vista/7/10 & MS Office
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATIONS:
• Industrial Automation Engineer Training– SIPL/IAE/AS762012 from SOFCON INDIA PVT. LTD.
• The Three-Phase Electric Power System Certificate of Achievement from VALENCE ELECTRICAL
TRAINING SERVICES.
• Phasor Diagrams for Relay Testers Certificate of Achievement from VALENCE ELECTRICAL
TRAINING SERVICES.
• Undergoing a Webinar on How to Test Protective Relays from VALENCE ELECTRICAL TRAINING
SERVICES.
• APAVE Certification from ALSTOM TRANSPORT as T&C / TO / Power Isolator. Validity: 12/04/2022

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PERSONAL VITAE:
Current Address : Durrat Al-Marsa Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Contact Mobile : +971 506753674, Dubai
Permanent Address : Sutharya, Elookkara Road, East Kadungalloor,
U.C. College P.O, Aluva – 683102, Kerala, INDIA
Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Email Address : balakrishnansanil@gmail.com
Passport No : K 2252562 [Date of Issue: 27/06/2012, Date of Expiry: 26/06/2022]
Linguistic Proficiency : Fluent in English, Malayalam, Hindi.
Driving License : United Arab Emirates (3955106) & Indian License (41/589/2006)
Projects Undertaken in United Arab Emirates.
Project: ALSTOM / Route 2020 Expo2020 Metro Red Line Extension, United Arab
Emirates
Period: March 2019 – Present
Client 1: RTA – Road & Transport Authority - Dubai
Client 2: ALSTOM Transport
Description: Power Supply Technician / Temporary Operations / Power Switching of 132kv,33kv,11kv
& 750v DC system and 415v Ac system – 8 Stations.
Projects Undertaken in Saudi Arabia
Project: Sahara Port Facilities Project, Jubail Port, Jubail.
Period: December 2012- August 2013
Client 1: Sahara Petrochemicals Ltd.
Client 2: Daelim, South Korea
Description: Testing and Commissioning of 34.5kV/ 4.16kV / 480V substation
Project: AL-Khafji Joint Operations, Al-Khafji.
Period: August 2013 – January 2014
Client 1: AL-Khafji Joint Operations
Client 2: JGC, Japan
Description: Testing and Commissioning of 34.5kV/ 4.16kV / 480V substation, 2 Nos.

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Project: Mixed Feed Cracker Project, Sadara Chemical Company, Al-Jubail.
Period: January 2014 – October 2014
Client 1: Sadara Chemical Company
Client 2: Daelim, South Korea
Description: Testing and Commissioning of 34.5kV/ 4.16kV / 480V substation, 2 Nos.
Project: Propylene Oxide Process Project, Sadara Petrochemical, Al-Jubail.
Period: October 2014 – October 2015
Client 1: Sadara Chemical Company
Client 2: Tekfen Construction, Turkey
Description: Testing and Commissioning of 34.5kV/ 4.16kV / 480V substation, 4 Nos.
Project: Saudi Aramco Cogeneration Project, Abqaiq
Period: October 2015 – June 2016
Client 1: Saudi Aramco
Client 2: PCPC/Samsung
Description: Testing and Commissioning of 4.16kV/480V substation along with RMU, 1 Nos.
Project: DOW Chemicals: Reverse Osmosis Project, Al-Jubail.
Period: June 2016 -December 2017
Client 1: DOW Chemicals.
Client 2: FLUOR, USA
Description: Testing and Commissioning of 4.16kV/480V substation
SADARA Approved Testing Engineer (Transmittal no: MFC-T-DJ-SE-QM-0156)
CAREER REFERENCES:
Mohammed Rafid VP
Power Supply Technician – Serco Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 569652128
Tel: +971 569652128 (WhatsApp No:)
Email: rafid07@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-rafid-vp-99008255/
Himanshu Ghildiyal
E&M FLRT – Serco Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 585731007
Email: himanshughildiyal7@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshu-ghildiyal-09a49593/
Andrie Trufelli
Temporary Operation Engineer – ALSTOM Transport SA, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +55 11 94167-3539 (Brazil)
Tel: +55 11 94167-3539 (WhatsApp No:)
Email: andre.trufelli@alstomgroup.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-trufelli-a1345516/

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Imran Khan Ori Sayed
Relay Engineer / Sadara Chemical Company
Tel: +91 9677814464 (India No: & WhatsApp)
Tel: +966 507445265 (Saudi Arabia)
Email: toosimrankhan@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-khan-836a532b/
Vignesh Selvam
Head of Testing Department / Sri Abhirami Engineering Works
Tel: +91 7708012657 (India No: & WhatsApp)
Email: vickygunia@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vignesh-selvam-675b4922/
Senthilnathan
Protection & Commissioning Engineer / Sendan International Company
Tel: +91 9942532346 (India No: & WhatsApp)
Tel: +966 559718001 (Saudi Arabia)
Email: senthiltkk2007@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senthilnathan-t-64992b34/