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Shyam Prakash Ponnur Santhanakrishnan

Sharjah,UAE

Summary

Experienced Professional with expertise in power plant operation and Projects, specialising in GE Mark VI-e logic . Demonstrates a strong understanding of electrical systems, coupled with proficiency in data interpretation and analysis. Adept at root cause analysis, contributing to efficient problem-solving and operational excellence. Committed to leveraging skills for continued growth and innovation within the energy sector.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Control Room Engineer

Sharjah Hamriyah O&M company (SHOMCO)
Sharjah
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Company Overview: 1800 MW combined cycle Power plant with GE-H Class Machine.
  • Coordinated with Shift Team to ensure seamless plant operations.
  • Executed plant start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with standard operating protocols.
  • Managed emergency operations, responding swiftly to critical situations.
  • Collaborated with Field Engineer on safety isolations of field equipment.
  • Conducted PTW and LOTO isolation of HV/MV/LV electrical systems.
  • Identified and prepared lists for single point failures to enhance operational reliability.
  • Developed and documented standard operating procedures and isolation processes for electrical systems.
  • Resolved complex technical issues through troubleshooting and critical analysis, ensuring optimal system performance.

Senior Technician

Emirates Global Aluminum (EMAL)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2014 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: 3500 MW combined cycle Power plant, operating for its own Smelter complex for aluminium production.
  • Troubleshot critical issues quickly, reducing downtime significantly.
  • Involved in Design phase & commissioning of Integrated Power management System & steam management system during Integration of Phase # 1 & Phase # 2 & Phase-3 Power Plant.
  • Completely involved in the Power and steam integration commissioning activities.
  • Involved in preparation of Standard Operating procedure & Task risk assessment.
  • Attended most emergencies in power plant & also handled smelter Plant Black out effectively.
  • Actively involved in Power management systems issues & suggested ideas for improvement.
  • Completely involved in reading Mark Vie Logics for active troubleshooting.
  • Suggested to increase LP steam generation by 12TPh / boiler by increasing LP feed water recirculation flow.

Manager

GMR Energy Ltd
Kakinada, India
10.2005 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: 220 MW World's largest Barge Mounted Power plant.
  • Coordinating with Shift Team for smooth operation of plant.
  • Carry over operations like Plant start up, operation and shut down as per standard operating procedures.
  • Attending Emergency Operations.
  • Preparation of Permits (Cold/Hot/confined space/Height work) in SAP & coordinating with Field Engineer for Safety isolations of Filed Equipments & 220Kv, 6.6Kv, 400v Switchgears.
  • Carry over routine maintenance job schedule.
  • Preparation of Standard operating procedure & Aspect and Risk register.
  • Shutdown planning, scheduling of preventive and predictive maintenance through SAP.
  • Coordinating with GE to make, jobs scheduling like Boroscopic inspections, HGP and SB implementation.
  • Dealing with RIL/RGTIL/Gail in Gas Nomination for day to day gas requirement.


Project Experience:

From Sep 2009 – Sep 2010 worked in a Power Plant Relocation project, involved in Basic design of the new plant and Responsible for Erection and commissioning of BOP electrical system in the project

· Managing Project schedule.

· Reviewed all Electrical drawing for plant BOP system

· Reviewing of all GE PID, Drawings and Project schedules as per Barge relocation.

· Closely reviewing of all GA drawings and Piping drawings with Engineering consultant.

· Successfully commissioned 4X LM 6000 PC model gas turbines after Gas conversion and sprint up gradation.

Education

Hydrogen Energy Consultant Expert Certificate - Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Institute
United Kingdom
05.2024 - 10.2024

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

CCE, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
India
/2020 - 01.2021

Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Power Management

CCE, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
India
/2015 - 01.2017

Postgraduate in Power Plant Engineering -

Synergem

Health safety at work Certificate -

NEBOSH

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

St Peter's Engineering college
India
06.2001 - 05.2005

Skills


  • Power Plant Operation
  • Project Experience
  • GE Mark VI-e Logic
  • GE HMI Screen Creation
  • Electrical systems understanding
  • Data interpretation and analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis

Languages

English
Beginner
Tamil
Beginner
Telugu
Beginner
Hindi
Beginner

Custom

  • Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant simulator operation from NTPC kawas, Gujarat
  • Undergone training on LT Switchgear equipment's at L&T Switchgear Training Centre, COONOOR
  • ARC Flash Training
  • Risk Assessment Training
  • Undergone training for ISO Internal Auditor
  • Undergone Business Excellence Internal Auditor Training
  • Best practices OF EIA From ASCI Hyderabad

Personal Information

Date of birth: 05/06/84

Timeline

Hydrogen Energy Consultant Expert Certificate - Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Institute
05.2024 - 10.2024

Control Room Engineer

Sharjah Hamriyah O&M company (SHOMCO)
01.2021 - 06.2025

Senior Technician

Emirates Global Aluminum (EMAL)
10.2014 - 01.2021

Manager

GMR Energy Ltd
10.2005 - 09.2014

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

St Peter's Engineering college
06.2001 - 05.2005

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

CCE, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
/2020 - 01.2021

Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Power Management

CCE, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
/2015 - 01.2017

Postgraduate in Power Plant Engineering -

Synergem

Health safety at work Certificate -

NEBOSH
Shyam Prakash Ponnur Santhanakrishnan