The document provides a summary of Girishkumar Prajapati's work experience and qualifications. He has over 10 years of experience in maintenance operations and troubleshooting at power plants in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Prajapati is proficient in handling maintenance of electrical, HVAC, and fire detection systems. He is seeking a middle management role in operations and maintenance, commissioning, or troubleshooting in the oil and gas or power industries.

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