1. R.RAVI SHANKAR
PP‐12 CCPP Project, P.O.Box 3143, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Mb No:+966 592554265.
Contact: INDIA‐ +91 9787486683; Email: rsankar437@gmail.com
INSTRUMENT & CONTROL ENGINEER
Seeking challenging assignments as an Instrument & Control Engineer.
PROFILE
• A seasoned Electronics & Instrumentation professional having around 12 years of
experience as Instrument & Control engineer in Thermal Power Plant field including
3 years in Combined Cycle Power Plant Project Commissioning experience in gulf.
• Currently working as Instrument Commissioning Engineer (DCS) in PP‐12 CCPP Project
Saudi Electricity Company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Possess technical knowledge of DCS architecture and its programming.In specific,
Having good knowledge over Yokogawa Centum VP dcs system.
• Review of System architecture, P&IDs, DCS IO assignments, auto control schemes and
performing the DCS logic Function test.
• Generation of Control loops logic using Control Narratives, making the dcs graphics as
per P&ID drawings.
• Troubleshooting of field instruments problems like MOV, Control valves, Transmitters,
Switchs
• Performing the dcs function test of electrical breaker for MV, LV breakers,
Switchboards, PMCC, HSBTS, ATS. Having the troubleshooting knowledge on electrical
related DCS IO signals by using electrical schematic drawing.
• Having knowledge about plant auto start/stop (APS) sequenence .
• Having knowledge about power plant major control loops and logic like drum level 3
element control, Steam attemperation control, PRDS control, ACC system logic, HRSG
bypass steam valve logic, Protection logic like pump, steam turbine.
• Thermal Power Plant and Combined cycle power plant Process Knowledge.
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2. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Project Planning/ Management ~System Analysis ~ DCS ~ Industrial Automation ~
Instrumentation & Controls ~ Site Commissioning ~Cross‐functional coordination ~ Thermal
Power Plant Maintenance ~Combined cycle power plant project and maintenance ~
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GS Engineering & Construction Ltd., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
SINCE MARCH ʹ 2015
GS E&C is a leading Korean based company provides engineering and construction services to a variety
of industries around the world.
Instrument Commissioning Engineer (DCS)
Project: PP‐12 Combined Cycle Power Plant (2100MW) – Saudi Electricity Company, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia.
• Installation and Commissioning activities support for Block 1 and Block 2.
• Re‐engineering of complex loops due to changed design from EPC.
• Process functional tests (YOKOGAWA Centum VP dcs) and commissioning of complex
loops with customer.
• Electrical breaker functional tests and commissioning for MV,LV breakers and HSBTS, ATS
• Involved in Commissioning, Startup Activities and various tests which are carried out
at site.
• Troubleshooting of instrument interconnection wiring loops problems.
• Generation and Debugging of HMI graphics as required by the customer.
• Assisting of field instrument problems when required.
• Communicating and discussing with vendor through mail about dcs logic related
engineering issues which is identified during dcs logic system function check.
• Major control loops and logic commissioned., those are: Drum level 3 element control,
Feed water system, Condensate system,Diverter damper, ST & GT interface logic, ACC
system logic, HRSG bypass steam system, BOP system logic and Protection logic for
various equipment.
• DCS logic related punch clearing with customer.
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3. Cethar Energy Ltd., Trichy ‐ India.
From Oct ‘2013 To Feb 2015
Cethar Energy is trichy based company provides Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services to thermal
power plant in all over india.
Lead Engineer – Instrumentation (Maintenance)
Site: Coal fired thermal power plant – Dalmia Bharat Cement, Dalmiapuram, India.
• Carried out weekly, quarterly, half yearly, yearly and shutdown, preventive maintenance
of the plant instruments.
• Responsible for all the checkups required before the startup of main plant and balance of
plant equipments
• Responsible for cause of plant utilities trip
• Responsible for simulate the desired condition and see to it that all the hardware and
software are functioning ok
• Ensure Spares balance and inventory control for all instruments’ spare parts
Hofincons Infotech and Industrial Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai ‐ India.
From March ‘2011 To Oct 2013 & From Feb ‘2008 To Aug 2008
Hofincons group of companies provide industrial asset management services covering contracted
Operation Maintenance (O&M) services of thermal power plant in india.
Engineer – Instrumentation (Maintenance)
Site: Coal fired thermal power plant – Ultratech Cement, Ariyalur, India.
• Testing and Calibration of transmitter like LT, PT, FT,TT, Control valve, and Sensors
through HART communicator & Source calibrator.
• Proceeding with the maintenance activities like trouble shooting, replacing, breakdown
maintenance of various field instruments.
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Ltd., Dubai – United Arab Emirates.
From Sep ‘2008 To July 2010
Hyundai E&C is a leading Korean based EPC company provides engineering and construction services
to a variety of industries around the world.
Instrument Commissioning Engineer
Project: Phase L‐2 Combined Cycle Power Plant (1200MW) – Dubai Electricity and Water
Authority, Jebel Ali, Dubai.
• Performed various commissioning activites like cold & hot loop check, functional check
of valves, pumps as per dcs logic and punch list clearing.
• Preparation of EDB (Equipment database), ETS (Equipment technical specification), MDB
(Material database) and PM (Preventive maintenance) for all instrument and equipment
of the plant for CMMS as per client required format.
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4.
Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Ltd., Trichy ‐ India.
From Dec ‘2004 To Feb 2008
Kothari group company is india based manufacturer of sugars and petrochemical which has plants all over
india.
Assistant Engineer – Instrumentation (Maintenance)
Site:Sugar and Co generation power plant., Sathamangalam, Ariyalur ‐ India.
• Supervise and coordinate I&C day to‐day maintenance activities, rectifying the defects as
appropriate, managing emergency repairs via DCS and trouble‐shooting activities to
immediately determine the cause of failures and identifying how to prevent failures in
the future.
• Preparation of all field instrument specifications
• Calibration of all types of instruments
• Stroke checking of control valves
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS
Application Level
Microsoft Office and Windows OS Efficient
ACADEMIA
Bachelor Degree in Electronics Instrumentation @ Shri Angalamman Engineering College,
Trichy, 2003, in First Class
12th, Bishop Heper Hr.Sec.School, Trichy (T.N), 1998.
10th, St.Peters Hr.Sec.School, Viragalur (T.N), 1996.
Date of Birth: 14th April 1981; Languages Known: English, Tamil
Passport No: K1953869 : Passport Expiry date: 19‐12‐2022 : Marital Status: Married
Permanent Address: S/O Ramachandran, Karaiveetti,
Thirumanur, Ariyalur (district), Tamilnadu, India.
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