Rupesh Kumar
Associate Manager – Substation & Solar Projects
Motihari
Summary
Project Management professional with track record of effective team leadership and operational oversight. Consistently achieves goals through collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing demands. Skilled in conflict resolution, process improvement, and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cluster Head
Adani Infra India Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
- Led the execution and commissioning of 1,200 MW ground-mounted solar projects under 400 kV/33 kV GIS PSS systems.
- Expert in EPC Coordination and Grid Compliance for Multi-Megawatt Renewable Energy Projects.
- Over a decade of expertise in renewable energy project engineering, execution, and regulatory approvals.
- Handling end-to-end management of project deliverables, such as Solar PV Module, Inverter, DC/AC Cable, Structure, BOS, and Monitoring Design Engineering.
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Executed strategies for optimal performance in ARCTECH Tracker and Leapting Roboto systems.
Site Manager, (Managerial Cadre)
Hitachi Energy India Ltd.
08.2015 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: (formerly known as APPSIL and ABB India Ltd.)
- Looking for civil foundation work, and erection testing and commissioning.
- Managing and leading team members, allocating resources among team members, and guiding team members during the project until final delivery and project commissioning.
- Supporting the technical data and documentation project schedules. Maintaining equilibrium between the client and the subcontractor.
- Coordinating with the sourcing department for the on-time delivery of materials.
- Project management related work, follow-up with suppliers for material on-time delivery. Dealing with our subcontractor and end-user customer. Execution of service orders. (Erection and commissioning, condition monitoring, site repairs, field testing, and overhauling of all types of power transformers, generator transformers up to 765 kV class.)
- Analysis of transformer DGA results and trippings.
- Analysis of test results, maintaining the transformer records.
- Analysis of transformer site test results, and issuing transformer charging clearances.
- Coordinating with the Production and Quality Team for the smooth execution of orders.
- Providing sales support during virtual and onsite client meetings.
- Conveying customer technical requirements to the internal engineering teams.
- Maintaining existing, long-term relationships with customers. And maintaining professional working contact with key suppliers and third parties.
- Putting together technical instructions for customers in relation to the use, operation, and maintenance of purchased products.
- Traveling to visit potential clients.
- Project Details:
- 765 KV GIS substation (80 & 110 MVAR 1-Ph Shunt Reactor Package), Civil Works, Supply with Installation Work at, PGCIL, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
- 765 KV GIS substation (14 & 266.7 MVA 1-Ph Transformer & 4 × 110 MVAR Shunt Reactor Package), Supply with ETC Work at, PGCIL, Koteshwar, Uttarakhand.
- 400/220 KV AIS Substation Project (Civil Work, Supply and Installation Package) PTCUL 400KV Substation Khandukhal, Srinagar, Uttarakhand.
- International Project Details:
- Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Plant (JNHPP), Rufiji, Tanzania. 28 x 92.2 MVA (400/
- 3)/15.75 KV Generator Transformer Installation and Commissioning Supervision.
- 220 KV Substation installation and Commissioning at Tanzania Rail Corporation (Dar Es Salaam to Morogoro Project TSS 01 to 04)
Site Engineer, (Substation)
Alstom T & D India Ltd. (Team Lease Services)
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Substation project Execution and retrofit work in Old Substation. Civil Foundation Work of Substation Equipment with Transformer and Tower etc. Installation of all Equipment Like CT, PT, CB, Isolator, Tower, gantry, Moose/Zebra ACSR conductor Stringing and Commissioning Activity Like Cabling, Termination and All Electrical Operation of CB, Isolator and Protection Check. Supporting the technical data & documentation projects schedules.
- Project Site Details:
- 220 KV Sub-station (Substation CB Retrofit & Modification Works) PGCIL, Siliguri, West Bengal. (Received Appreciation Letter from customer for This Work)
- 400/220/132 KV Sub-station (Construction of 2No 160MVA 220/132kv, Transformer Bay Extension) WBSETCL, New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Sr. Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Elite Power-Tech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Power Transformer up to 500MVA & Reactor 110 MVAR.
- Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Circuit Breaker & Isolator.
- Erection, Testing and Commissioning of CT, CVT LA, BPI, WT etc. and all other outdoor switchyard equipment.
- Erection of Tower, Gantry, IPS tube, conductor stringing (Main Bus, Jack Bus) etc.
- Erection and Commissioning of switchyard control & Relay panel.
- Erection Testing and commissioning of MV switchgear. (6.6KV,11kv,33kv VCB, etc.)
- Testing and commissioning of LT switchgear (PCC, PMCC, MCC, ACB, etc.)
Education
PGDBA - Operation
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
Pune, Maharashtra01.2017
B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering
Karnataka State Open University
Mysore, Karnataka01.2014
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab01.2011
Intermediate - P C M
L. N. D. Inter College
Motihari, Bihar01.2007
Matriculation - undefined
Mangal Seminary School
Motihari, Bihar01.2005
Skills
- Effective leadership abilities
- Clear and concise communicator
- Extensive knowledge of substations and power transformers
- Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
- Skilled in fault detection and analysis
Timeline
Cluster Head
Adani Infra India Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Site Manager, (Managerial Cadre)
Hitachi Energy India Ltd.
08.2015 - 02.2023
Site Engineer, (Substation)
Alstom T & D India Ltd. (Team Lease Services)
08.2014 - 07.2015
Sr. Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Elite Power-Tech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 07.2014
B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering
Karnataka State Open University
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Lovely Professional University
Intermediate - P C M
L. N. D. Inter College
Matriculation - undefined
Mangal Seminary School
PGDBA - Operation
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
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