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Rathish Ravi Email: rathy112@gmail.com,

Electrical Engineer
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Career Summary
I am an Electrical Engineer with over ten years of experience in electrical engineering across various industries.
In May 2014, I commenced my career as a testing engineer in a power transformer manufacturing factory in India,
and by January 2017, I was promoted to Assistant Manager within the same factory. Since January 2018, I have
been working in the Middle East, contributing to the engineering, execution, and supervision of installations,
testing, commissioning, repair, and retrofitting of electrical components in various GIS and AIS substations.

I am currently serving as an Electrical Inspector in 400kV,220kV,132kV,66kV&11kV transmission and distribution

substations at WSP International, Qatar. In this role, I review all electrical substation-related electrical engineering
design drawings & documents, reports, method statements, and prioritize supervision of site activities covered
under EPC Contracts GTC/954/2019 and GTC/956B/2019 for the Qatar General Electricity and Water authority.

Employment History

Company Description: WSP International, Middle East in Qatar, from 2021 to till date.
Job Position: Electrical Site Inspector.
Role description: Design& Supervision Consultant for 400kV,220kV,132kV,66kV,33kV&11kV Qatar
Transmission and distribution (Kahramaa) EPC projects.

Company Description: Winstar Electro-Mechanical W.L.L, Middle East in Qatar, -2018 to 2021.
Job Position: Electrical Engineer.
Role description: As an electrical engineer to execute of Small-Scale Electrical Projects and perform Testing&
Commissioning in various sectors like Oil& Gas, Power plants, private and public energy sector.

Company Description: Flament Electrical Contracting L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, UAE -2018-2018.
Job Position: Project Engineer
Role description: Project Engineer for All kind of electrical installation and Testing and commissioning

Company Description: Shree Abirami Engineering works, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. From 2014 to 2018.
Job Position: Test engineer/Ass. Manager-Factory.
Role description: Assistant manager to execute the factory acceptance test, type test , final inspections with clients
and technical support to the manufacturing and remanufacturing transformers and reactors in power transformer
manufacturing factory up to 400kV, 315MVA.

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics at Tamilnadu College of Engineering, Affiliated to Anna
University-Chennai, Tamilnadu., India-2014.

Skills
Engineering design document Review:
Review and provide comments on engineering documents submitted by vendors/contractors such as
Hitachi/ABB, Siemens, GE, and L&T. This includes substation equipment scheme drawings, interlock
drawings, marshalling Kiosk layouts, electrical layout GA drawings, CT and VT sizing calculations, earthing
calculations, method statements, FAT procedure documents, site acceptance test formats, FAT reports, single-

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line drawings, clarification letters, RCAs, etc., through the BIM-360 online portal. Provide discrepancies and
comments referencing the project specifications and international codes such as IEC and IEEE.

Additionally, review the project technical data sheet, cable schedules, Bill of Materials (BOM), and client
specifications. Notify modifications through the BIM and provide comments to the contractor via Document
Transmittal Authorization (DTA) to ensure compliance.

Factory Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of power system equipment such as power transformers,
shunt reactor, Series reactors, LVAC/DC systems, GIS LCC panels, insulators, capacitors, lightning arresters,
cables, grounding, lighting, cable tray and other related substation equipment.

Site Inspection: Perform site inspections for 400kV and 220kV electrical substation equipment, ensuring
compliance with IEC, IEE, and Kahramaa specifications during installation and acceptance tests.

Project Coordination: Attend project meetings, report discrepancies, and communicate with other discipline
engineers like civil and MEP for site coordination.

Field Testing and Commissioning: Execute field tests for power system equipment including power
transformers, reactors, breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs, power cables, lightning arresters, capacitors, LV
systems, and commissioning of GIS and AIS substations.

Project Management: Handle small-scale projects in Qatar involving retrofitting, replacement, cable laying,
relay replacement, panel modifications, and equipment addition in various private sector power stations, oil
and gas companies, and Qatar electricity boards and workshops.

Business Administration: Acquired skills in cost estimation, quotation preparation, vendor purchases, and site
visits for small-scale projects with different clients like Dubai electricity board, Abu Dhabi electricity board, and
other private sector entities.

Factory Acceptance Testing: Execute factory acceptance tests for power transformers rated up to 315MVA
400kV, distribution transformers, dry type transformers, furnace transformers, and generator poles and motors,
ensuring adherence to international standards such as IEC, IEE, NEMA, and IS.

Manufacturing Experience: Possess knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes, including winding

manufacturing, in-progress tests for transformer winding and core, transformer dry out process, repair
procedures, quality control, and dispatch.

Key responsibilities in WSP international:

▪ Monitor electrical installation and testing activities conducted by construction contractors.

▪ Witness quality control inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and
approved drawings.
▪ Attend and witness testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities, ensuring
adherence to approved plans and procedures.
▪ Review and approve test results from independent test agencies in compliance with specification
requirements. Evaluate contractor-submitted shop and as-built drawings, materials submittals, method
statements, and work permits.
▪ Review and provide comments on contractors' quality assurance and control programs, inspection and
test plans, and procedures related to electrical equipment and cable work.
▪ Coordinate with contractors and concerned departments on tie-in work for new electrical equipment
and cables or additions to existing systems.
▪ Organize and conduct acceptance inspections and re-inspections of completed works, addressing
deficiencies until sign-off.
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▪ Review contractors' invoices (MWPS) for the correctness of installed quantities in the electrical portion of
permanent works.
▪ Ensure compliance with client (Qatar Electricity and Water Authority - Kahramaa) requirements during
installation works.
▪ Conduct design reviews, site supervision, and testing and commissioning of MV, LV AC switchgear,
power cables, power transformers, DC systems, lighting systems, and small power systems.
▪ Inspect electrical equipment during FAT and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) on behalf of clients and
witness testing activities in accordance with contract specifications and electrical standards.
▪ Inspect materials and equipment at construction sites to ensure compliance with client requirements for
proper handling, storage, and protection.
▪ Ensure the implementation of health and safety measures during project implementation.

Project Data at WSP: 2021 to till date.

Location: Qatar

Client: Qatar General Electricity &Water Corporation Job Position: Electrical Inspector

Project Duration: 2021-2024

A) Consultancy Services for GTC/956B/2019 Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion for Facility-E
Power Evacuation – KAHRAMAA

1)400/220kV Al Baraha Super 1: New Transmission Substation incorporating 400kV GIS, 220kV GIS, 3 x
400/220kV, 500MVA Power Transformers, Auxiliary Transformers, 3 x 400kV, 60MVAR Reactors, and other
associated equipment and works as required.

2)220/66/11kV Ras Abu Aboud Super (Upgrade), 220/66/11kV Ain Khalid Super (Upgrade): Existing
220/66/11kV Substation shall be expanded by the addition of 4 x220kV GIS bays, 2 x 220, 60MVAr Shunt
Reactors and other associated equipment and works as required.

3)220/132/11kV Jeryan Jenihat Super (Upgrade): Existing 220/132/11kV Substation (built under Phase 9
Project by M/s Siemens – GTC/240A/2008) shall be expanded by the addition of 1 x 220/132kV, 315MVA
Power Transformer and other associated equipment and works as required.
B) Consultancy Services for GTC/954/2019 Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion for Facility-E Power
Evacuation – KAHRAMAA

1)400/220/132/11kV Abu Nakhleh Super: Four (4) units of 16 Ohm, 400kV line connected current limiting
reactors shall be installed at 2x400 kV ANS – LZS and 2x400 kV ANS – MPCL OHL circuits along with other
associated equipment and works as required.

2)400/132/11kV Logistic Zone Super: Two (2) units of 16 Ohm, 400kV line connected current limiting reactors
shall be installed at 2x400 kV MPCL – LZS OHL circuits along with other associated equipment and works as
required. System Studies to be performed.

Key responsibilities at Winstar Electrotechnical W.L.L:

Testing and Commissioning:

▪ Conduct thorough testing and commissioning of diverse electrical substation equipment power
transformer, Switchgear, cable, LV system etc.
▪ Ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
▪ Oversee projects for both Kahramaa and private clients.

Power Transformer Services:

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▪ Specialize in power transformer, OLTC service, covering routine maintenance and inspections.
▪ Conduct repairs when necessary, ensuring optimal performance.
▪ Manage installations of power transformers with precision.
▪ Utilize diagnostic skills to identify and address transformer issues.

Electrical Retrofitting and Shutdown Projects:

▪ Lead electrical retrofitting projects, implementing modern components and technologies.

▪ Efficiently handle shutdown projects, ensuring minimal disruption and timely completion.
▪ Collaborate with teams to plan, execute, and supervise retrofitting and shutdown activities.

Project Data at Winstar: 2018 to 2021

▪ Conducted testing and commissioning activities for 40 MVA, 66kV Transformers, 11 kV switchgear, and
LVACDC at 66/11kV Maither Central Substation (Siemens/Kahramaa).
▪ Executed testing and commissioning of 40 MVA Transformers, 11 kV switchgear, and LVACDC at
66/11kV Museum Road Substation (Siemens/Kahramaa).
▪ Led testing and commissioning efforts for 40 MVA Transformers, 33 kV & 11 kV switchgear, and LVACDC
at 33/11 kV Abu Samra Substation (Siemens/Kahramaa).
▪ Conducted on-site repairs for a 47MVA 33/11kV transformer at Qatar Vinyl Plant, QAPCO.
▪ Oversaw the installation and assembly of a 6.5 MVA 33/3.3kV transformer at Qatar Petroleum.
▪ Managed the replacement of OCTC for a 5MVA transformer at ABB&ORYX workshop in Rass Laffan,
Qatar.
▪ Orchestrated the replacement, skidding, sliding, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 25 MVA
66/33kV Transformer at Qatar Steel DR1 plant (GE/QS).
▪ Oversaw the replacement of the existing LVAC Panel with a new LVAC panel at Maintenance
Substation, Qapco.
▪ Led the replacement of Electromagnetic relays with Siemens Numerical 7SR11 at Venture Gulf
Engineering, Industrial Area, Qatar.
▪ Successfully replaced Aux. Relays in a Live Feeder at 132/33kV SS QASCO, Qatar Steel.

Key responsibilities at Flament Electrical Contracting L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Estimation and Quotation: Reporting to the Manager:

▪ Conduct comprehensive cost analysis.
▪ Align estimation with budget constraints.
▪ Prepare detailed, transparent quotations.
Project Data at Flament: 2018
▪ Document project planning and milestones.
▪ Identify and mitigate project risks.
▪ Align project goals with organizational
objectives.

▪ Install and conduct Testing & Commissioning for 120 kW Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant motors and
cabling at Sheik Palace, Abu Dhabi
▪ Installation, Testing, and commissioning of 33/11 kV 10MVA transformers 2, Cable
termination works no’s 33/11 kV SS, Al Ain.

Key responsibilities at Shree Abirami engineering works, Chennai. From 2014 to 2018

▪ Conduct final inspections with clients, ensuring adherence to international standards and client
specifications for power transformers.
▪ Plan, execute, and oversee routine and type tests, including power frequency, lightning, and switching
impulse tests, in NABL laboratory.
▪ Provide technical support during service, overhauling, and manufacturing processes of power
transformers in the factory.

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▪ Supervise and monitor oil filtration works and the dry-out process for power transformers, ensuring
compliance with industry standards.
▪ Offer continuous technical assistance to site teams during installation, service, and maintenance
activities.
▪ Undertake testing and commissioning of LV switchgear, motors, and generators at client sites as needed.
▪ Ensure all activities align with quality assurance and compliance standards, conducting regular audits
and proposing corrective actions.

Project Data at Shree Abirami engineering works:

▪ Executed and handled over 100 final inspections for repaired and manufactured transformers with
various customers at the Transformer Manufacturing factory (SAEW Chennai, Sriperumbudur).
▪ Provided technical support and executed FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) for the rewinding of an 80
MVA, 220/34.5 kV transformer for JSW Energy Ltd in Karnataka.
▪ Offered technical support and conducted FAT tests for the rewinding of an 84 MVA 220/33 kV
transformer for TTPS in Tamil Nadu.
▪ Provided technical support and conducted FAT tests for the rewinding and re-insulation of a 125 MVA
220/33 kV transformer for NLC India Ltd in Tamil Nadu.
▪ Offered technical support and conducted FAT tests for the rewinding and re-insulation of a 31.5 MVA
110/33 kV transformer for APTRANSCO in Andhra Pradesh.
▪ Provided technical support and conducted FAT tests for the repair of 5 MVA 33 kV/350 V Solar
transformers (35 units) for Schneider Electric/Adani Green Energy Ltd in Tamil Nadu.
▪ Conducted routine tests for various capacity rotors and stators for the Mettur Hydro Power plant in
Tamil Nadu.

Professional Memberships, Approvals, and Training:

Electrical Engineer Registration Certificate: Successfully obtained the Electrical Engineer Registration
Certificate through a written exam by the Ministry of Municipality Engineers & Engineering Offices Accrediting
& Classifying Committee, Qatar.

Electrical Inspector Approval: Received approval from Qatar General & Water Authority as an Electrical
Inspector, authorized to supervise site activities covered under EPC contracts GTC/954/2019 and GTC/956
B/2019.

Testing Engineer-Substation Approval: Approved as a Testing Engineer-Substation by various consultancies,

including Enargo Projects, WSP, and EDF, through technical interviews for Qatar projects.

Transformer Manufacturing Training: Participated in transformer manufacturing training at ALSTOM

transformer factory in Vadodara, Gujarat, gaining insights into advanced manufacturing processes and
technologies.

NABL Training and Certification: Completed NABL training at Shree Abirami Engineering Works, Chennai,
enhancing skills in laboratory testing and quality assurance.

Special Achievements

Received appreciation award for ‘Being Hardworking and Dedication Performance of Power Transformer
Rectification& Repairing Works’ at Qatar Vinyl Plant.

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