Nidhin Pillai

Electrical Commissioning Engineer with over 12 years of proven experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and construction within the oil and gas sector. Demonstrates exceptional technical leadership in high-voltage systems, particularly specializing in the installation and commissioning of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) at the 220kV level. Adept at managing complex, large-scale projects from planning through energization, with a deep commitment to safety, compliance with utility standards, and operational excellence. Seeking to leverage deep domain knowledge and project coordination skills to drive high-impact commissioning outcomes in challenging and dynamic environments.

• Installation, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of 220kV GIS (SIEMENS 8DN9)
• Testing & Commissioning of 220/33kV Transformers
• Commissioning of Tariff Meters, Power Quality monitoring Systems
• Testing & Commissioning of Fault monitoring systems
• Testing & Commissioning of Partial Discharge monitoring systems in 220kV GIS
• Testing & commissioning of SCADA & RTUs
• Testing & commissioning of EDGs
• Erection and Installation Transformers/MV/LV Switchgear, Panels, UPS, Battery Racks and EDGs
• Installation of lighting system / Grounding in substation and plant area.
• Installation of cable trays inside substation and plant area.
• Glanding and termination of power and control cables.
• HV, MV & LV Motors cable laying and Termination
• Working with Vendor Representatives for SAT of Switchgears, UPS, Transformer, Generator and Protection Relay testing
• Motor Control Testing and conducting Motor Solo Runs for HV, MV & LV Motors
• Hi-pot test of cables, IR and PI testing of Motors
• Bus Bar Resistance testing, Power Frequency Withstand voltage test, Contact Resistance
• CT & PT testing, Secondary Injection test for relays
• Protection relay testing (SIEMENS/ABB/ALSTOM/GE Relays ) and Relay logic modifications
• Commissioning of EHT and SECT systems
• Overhauling and filtration of Power transformers
• Voltage Ratio test, Excitation current test, Magnetic balance test, Vector group test, Winding resistance, Mechanical protection test, SFRA,Tan-Delta ,IR testing of Power transformers
• DGA Analysis & BDV testing of Transformer Oil
• No Load & Load test of Emergency Diesel generators
• Knowledge in SCADA system, worked on ABB Micro SCADA system & Siemens ECOSUI
• Experience in working Brown Field area ( Revamping Projects )
• Installation of fire alarm systems
• Carry out functional test of fire alarm devices like LHD, MSIR, Gas Detectors, Smoke & Heat detectors, HSSD, MCP, etc
• Trouble shooting and Maintenance of various fire and gas detection system.
• Installation of CCTV, PAGA and Cathodic protection Systems
• Knowledge in SCADA system ,worked on ABB Micro SCADA system
• Experience in Electrical Commissioning and Maintenance
• Knowledge in reading Electrical Schematics drawings

• Co-ordination with Load dispatcher (TRANSCO) for commissioning activities
• Reviewing of Pre-commissioning Method statements for electrical systems
• Co-ordination with Mechanical completion team for issuing MC certificates and walkdowns
• Co-ordination & Attend meetings for Electrical activities with PMT and Client
• Making Redline markups for preparing final as built drawings.
• Review & study all electrical construction &typical installation drawings, design guidelines and specification to ensure that electrical standard and practice have been implemented during construction
• Making Electrical Construction schedules and guide subcontractor to implement and execute.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Attending walkthroughs, identifying problems and shortcomings with existing systems and providing suggestions
• Implement & test the subsystems as per project commissioning test sheets.
• Possess excellent command over verbal and written Communications
• Proficient computer skills.
• Planning & forecasting resource, material, equipment requirements.
• Day to Day work planning
• Arrangements of WORK PERMIT according to day to day work.
• Discussions with client engineers.
• Safety analysis of manpower and plant safety
• Review electrical engineering drawings and refer issues requiring changes.
• Assign job tasks and work as per electrical project schedules.
• Train and inform employees about new work procedures.
• Provide information on modification on work policies, safety regulations, electrical codes and specifications

With reference to the above information, I promise to devote myself in this project with my hard work and to use all my knowledge and experience for company’s business and progress.