Data Center Project Management

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RAVINDRAN PILLAI. G

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INDUSTRIAL KNOWLEDGE

**** ** ***** ***** ************ Engineering, Supervision, Testing, Commissioning &Startup experienced in Middle East, Europe & USA.

11 years HV Engineering: 400kv substation, 400/132kv substation 34,5/345Kv Substation, 34.5/138kv Substation & GIS Switchgear.

LV Engineering :11kv/400/220volt substation switchgear & RMU and associated Package Substation.

4 years’ experience in multi-Tower MEP engineering and Fit Out Dry Wall supervision.

11 years Project Management in EPC and Mega Data center IT infrastructure developments and Metro Rail construction and Traction Power Electrification, Startup & Commissioning

600 Racks mega hyper data center design MEP Engineering &construction, completion in multi-Tier standards

Solar & BESS Power Generation, installation, Start-ups, Engineering Consultancy & Commissioning. JOB DESCRIPTION

12

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SEPTEMPER,2022 TO TILL DATE: E & C / SCADA COMMISSIONING MANAGER

(HIBRID)

ENEL NORTH AMERICA INC. GLOBAL POWER GENERATION - E&C/CONS/PLANT COMMISSIONING & START-UP

STAMPEDE SOLAR /BESS PROJECT & ESTONIAN SOLAR/ BESS PROJECT 138 KV,345KV, 500KV Substation& Inter connection

Mission critical Mega Data center Infrastructure.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

● Reviewing of IFC design documents Spec. and control schematic developments & Approval, Inspection Test Plan and Energization Procedure, ARC Flash Study, Relay coordination study, relay setting and preparing Scope of works.

• Oversee the bill of quantities negotiating with Contractors, Submissions of technical and commercial documents, Approval of Change of Order and reviewing the contractual agreements and instruction releasing to issuing LPOs.

• Supervising & managed with engineers and assistant commissioning managers on site and office Ensuring the Implementation of Work efficiency Organization (Teamwork) Schedule development and control, Managing the documentation and reports, Planning and progress Reports and Problem-solving Leadership and communication.

• Oversee the guidance of commissioning activities and startup needed for checking and putting in operation the substation, power plant & battery energy storage system, aux power and equipment’s.

• Coordinate the Team’s meeting, manage interfaces with the Contractors, Suppliers, and local stakeholders on site with the aim of ensuring an effective management of construction to commissioning start-up activities and discussing the weekly progress to the Head of the department in the team meeting and planning for the next week activities.

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• Oversee the guidance of Installation, Inspection, Testing & Commissioning 138KV substation, 345KV Substation and associated Transformer, Switchgear and interconnection Cross Switchyard & Bess, Solar invertors, PV trackers and Weather stations.

• SCADA expertise on Bess, Solar PV and Invertor, substation, and balance of plant power systems during the

• implementation and commissioning phases of each project.

• Integration of BOP switches like Hirschmann, MOXA 1 and 2, Tracker and MET Station configuration, trouble shoot and reached the Gateway and pinging switches for MOD Bus TCP/IP, OPC, RTU, DNP3(CD 051 protocol), SEL, IEC 61850-5-104,IEC 61870-5-104(CD 050), ICCP etc. and Updation for SCADA Point-to- point Check out real data of Solar PV and BESS System

• Testing & Commissioning of SEL Protection relay Control Rack and SCADA/RTAC Integration with HMI and CRM Communication and Submitting check list points to ERCOT Distribution Authorities.

• Energization of High Voltage, Medium and low voltage and Solar and DC BESS System and associated Substations Functional Check.

• Determines the quality policy objectives and responsibilities overseeing the overall management function, Implementation, Planning, and prioritizing Quality control (Forms& Records ITP) in proactive.

• Oversee the Establishing and enforcing the system as per specification and IEC, IEEE, NEC, ANSI /NETA standards.

• Attending construction site meeting as required to discuss commissioning related items and any impact on project schedule to achieve milestone.

• Skills: NFPA70E-2021 Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety for Utilities 2023. DECEMBER 15

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, 2011, TO 10

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April 2022: ENGINEERING MANAGER. (HIBRID)

BIG FIVE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING. L.LC, U A E.

EPC PROJECTS.

SUB STATION & UTILITIES DISTRIBUTION NET WORK.

MTRO RAIL TRACTION POWER ELECTRIFICATION

HYPER DATA CENTER FOR MISSION CRITICAL.

400KV GENERATING SUBSTATION & SOLAR/ BESS PROJECT 1500MW. KHALIFA PORT CONTAINER TERMINAL & MULTI STOREY TOWER & HIGH-RISE BUILDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the bill of quantities negotiating with clients, Submissions of technical and commercial documents, Approval concept design and issuing LPOs, Contractual agreements for project implementation process in proactive.

Green Field Data Center Infrastructure and feasibility study, Engineering survey, concept design value engineering and tendering and bidding evaluation (presentation and optional recommendation) and Detailed Design submission for client approval.

Design proposal for mission critical datacenter requirements for electrical redundant power pathways and cooling solutions as per TIA 942 standards (Tier1, Tier2, Tier3 and Tier4) Project completion and Functional Check and handing over to TOMA.

Guidelines for Engineering Review and Developing standards of Construction & Commissioning of Metro Rail Traction Power Electrification & Substation MV& LV utilities for metro projects in Middle East. 3 P a g e

Providing training for LOTTO and Permit of Work (PTW) as per OSHA Regulations for construction to commissioning

Inspection, Testing, and commissioning of site related activities such as HV substation and LV Distribution network and controls and protection system, battery charger storage system, power transformer, Essential Diesel Generator and Lighting &Small power system.

Prepare Inspection test plan and commissioning plan and energization procedures.

Coordinate all systems Integration Including SCADA to the Control Room Operational Center.

SCADA integration for Metro Rail Substation and all power control System with multiple Data center Communication and CRM Functional Operation as per TIA Regulations.

Coordinate with owner representative and contractor for plant reliability run and handing over sign off documents.

Participate in business planning, budgeting detailed milestone scheduling decisions of construction and commissioning start up activates.

Determines the quality policy objectives and responsibilities overseeing the overall management function, Implementation, Planning, and prioritizing Quality control (Forms& Records ITP) in proactive.

Document review and verification of marked up drawing and issuing certification of as built confirmation. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

JULY 10

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,2008 TO NOVEMBER 30

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.2011: ENGINEERING MANAGER

SILVER SWITCH ELECT SWITCHGEAR INDUSTRIES.L.L.C: U A E.

Oversee the design and manufacturing of Low voltage switch gear panels, DEKRA certified Distributions panels MDB, SMDB, ACB Panels, capacitor bank, ATS Panel, control panels, local control panels etc.

Ensure that manufacturing and applications are in line with customer needs and safety standards Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and apply new system processes.

Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy of electrical distribution Panels.

Coordination of Type Test Up to 3200Amps, 2500Amps, 1600Amps,800 Amps, 630Amps, 400Amps and 250Amps and 125Amps LV Panels manufacturing prior to Lab Test and Certification of DEKRA. ASTA and UL Standards as per third party requirements.

Managing the supervision of CAD department for preparing the General layout, Three-line diagram, control schematic, Busbar and Breaker selection, fitting accessories &selection of cubicle according to IEC 61439- 2 Form types.

Oversee the bill of quantities negotiating with clients, Submissions of technical and commercial documents, Approval concept design and issuing LPOs, Contractual agreements for manufacturing process in proactive.

4 P a g e

CONSULTING ENGINEERING

MULTI STOREY TOWER MEP PROJECTS&HIGH RISE OFFICE &RESIDENTIAL TOWER

(HIBRID).

NOVEMBER 2007 TO JUNE 2008: RESIDENT ENGINEER.

GHD GLOBAL, AUSTRALIA

AL BARARI LUXURY VILLA PROJECT MEP INFRASTRUCTURE. JULY 2006 TO OCTOBER 2007: SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. (HIBRID) CANSULT MAUNSELL AECOM (CANADA)

AQUARIUM & MARITIME MUSEUM. UAE.

MULTI STOREY TOWER, FREE ZONE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT.

JULY,2004 TO MAY 2006: SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER HALCROW INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP .UK.

DISCOVERY GARDEN DISTRICT COOLING PROJECT

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTER.

Design review and material approval of Electrical Systems from HV, LV. and Selection of Equipment, such as switchgear, Control panels, Cabling, Lighting, Battery Chargers and Distribution Boards, HVAC Systems, co-ordination of infrastructure developments as well as mechanical and electrical equipment’s arrangement.

To ensure that the quality policy is fully implemented and maintained by the Contractor and sub-contractors particularly for installation of HV, LV and small power systems.

Document review and verification of marked up drawing and issuing certification of as built confirmation.

Conduct and coordinate progress meeting with Client and Contractors and resolving site related technical issues and review the weekly project activities.

Inspection of site related activities such as HV substation and LV Distribution network and controls and protection system, battery charger, UPS system, power transformer, Essential Diesel Generator and Lighting System,

Reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving MEP design and work schedules. POWER PLANT ENGINEERING /SUPERVISION &CONSULTING (HIBRID) DECEMBER,1998 TO JUNE,2004: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. FICHTNER CONSULTING ENGINEERS, GERMANY.

SIEMENS V.94.2 and V.94.3A GAS TURBINE&COMBINED CYCLE STEAM TURBINE DESALINATION PROJECT, UAE

Taweelah ‘B’ Extension -14 BAY 145 KV ELK-04-ABB GIS HIGH VOLTAGE SUB STATION.

Design review and material approval of Electrical Systems from HV, LV. and Selection of Equipment, such as switchgear, Control panels, Cabling, Lighting, Battery Chargers and Distribution Boards, HVAC 5 P a g e

Systems, co-ordination of infrastructure developments as well as mechanical and electrical equipment’s arrangement.

Inspection. Testing and Commissioning of 400 KV INTER BUS TRANSFORMER and co-ordination of protection and SCADA interface signals functional testing.

Ins of Jebel Ali ‘D’ power and Desalination Re-powering Station-14 BAY400 KV T55 ALSTOM GIS High Voltage Substation Installation in associated with power generation and transmission System.

Coordination and review of drawings for the conceptual design of the extension and renovated airport terminals electrical systems such as runway lighting, approach lighting, Precision approach path indication, taxiway lighting, modern beacon system and illuminated wind cone. In addition to that power system selection of LV and MV switchgear and associated auxiliaries.

Supervising of punch list clearing/checking as per Contract Specification and technical requirements

To ensure that the policy is fully implemented and maintained by the Contractor and subcontractors for the installation of electrical power and special systems, security, airfield lighting, building management system

(HVAC), fire alarm, Cathodic protection, etc.

Review of inspection test plan, commissioning and energization procedure and turn over packs. coordinated the work of the electrical & control system design reviews and construction to commissioning turn over package.

Supervised the work of numerous subcontractors and provided timely engineering support to Project Manager.

Document review and verification of marked up drawing and issuing certification of As- built confirmation. Conduct and coordinate progress meeting with Owner and Contractors and resolving site related technical issues and review the weekly project activities.

Witness test for Pre commissioning and commissioning of Power Generation and High Voltage substation like 145KV GIS and 400KV GIS with associated protection and communication MV, LV, HV, SWBD

& Controls, Transformer, Generator, GMCB, HV & EHV Cables, LV & HV motors, Battery, Battery charger, UPS system etc.

Witness with final commissioning test of Generator short circuit test / overall stability in Protection relay stability and sensitivity / protection relay/ Ground step touch voltage / no load test /Synchronization check

/ load test etc.

POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSONING.

MAY 1997 TO OCTOBER 1998: QA/QC ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. MITSUBISHI CONSORTIUM, JAPAN

6 X 100MW POWER STATION DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY

Overall responsibility for establishing and enforcing the system as per specification and I.E.C., I.E.E.E. Wiring regulations & B.S. Standards. Attending Management Review meetings.

Reviewing document preparation and other procedure .and submitting the request for inspection for off- site witness and inspections.

Coordinating the visits of client and consultant engineers to witness tests at the approval examination and certification stages of the project.

Supervision and controller of construction electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment’s. 6 P a g e

Inspection and final material approval of electrical including C & I, and HVAC Equipment’s.

Supervising for clearing drawing defects and punch lists thoroughly checking as per specification and associated drawings.

Witness test involved consultant / client such as for material receiving inspection, pre-installation inspection, pre-commissioning / commissioning (control panel, LV switch boards, HV switch boards, Generator, IPB, GMCB, etc.)

Supervision of instrument installation, testing of impulse pipe work and field cables (Power & control and site Acceptance test of calibration and loop checking. APRIL 1

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, 1996, TO MARCH 30

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, 1997: ELECTRICAL C & I ENGINEER

ANSALDO ENERGIA ITALY

GAS TURBINE & WASTE HEAT RECOVERY BOILER. BACK PRESSURE STEAM TURBINES.

Worked as an Electrical Engineer in Jebel Ali “G” Station (DEWA) 5th Gas Turbine V 94.2 Siemens rated 152.5 MVA, Ansaldo Waste heat recovery boiler capacity of 320 T/H and Jebel Ali ‘G’ & ‘E’ Station Back pressure Steam Turbines of Ansaldo 2 x 93.3 MVA & 1 x 72 MVA. APRIL 1995 TO APRIL 1996 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR. (ON SITE) KENNDY DONKIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS.UK.

140 MVA. COMBINED CYCLE STEAM TURBINE

Worked as a C & I Installation, Commissioning and Startup co Ordinator of steam turbine. Work involved supervision of instruments and control systems in Jebel Ali ‘E’ Power Station DEWA PHASE III conversion to combined cycle steam turbine rated on 140 MVA. By ABB SADELMI ITALY

Work involved supervision of Installation and Commissioning of ABB Pro Controls Cabling and termination according to the P & I drawings.

Charge of QA QC Inspector of Jebel Ali ‘E’ Combined Cycle Steam Turbine according to the instruction from Kennedy & Donkin (Consultant)

AUG 1991. TO DECEMBER 1994: PROJECT ENGINEER, (ON SITE) SIEMENS. GERMANY

4 x 152.5 MVA V 94.2 GAS TURBINE AND MSF DESALINATION

Charge of Errection and pre-commissioning and Commissioning and operation activities are coordinated with DEWA and EW bank int’l Consultant for cable pre-loop checking, functional test, 1st turning gear operation, 1st 3000 Rpm test, synchronization, load rejection test, over speed test, start up and shut down of gas turbine, reliability test, performance test, mix operation test, fuel change over test, compressor and turbine off load washing and Inspection. Testing and Final Clearance

Supervision of Installation cable trays, cables, and pre-commissioning of LV, MV, HV Switch board, IPB and Generator, GMCB, Battery and Battery charger, UPS and DB, control panels and mimic panels, PLC and DCS system, Tele-Communication system and HVAC equipment’s. 7 P a g e

Pre-commissioning and functional test involved with MSF desalination unit for heat input system, heat recovery system, heat rejection system, sea water pumps, BRP pumps, make up water pumps, blow down pumps, condensate pumps, (Ejector-condensate) product water pumps, anti-foam and anti-scale dosing system on load cleaning system, electro chlorination, CO2 gas system, lime stone handling and transfer system, wash water and wash water recovery system, lime stone back washing system, caustic dissolving system, analyzing instruments.

1986 TO 1987: POWER PLANT TRAINEE ENGINEER. INDIA TATA POWER COMPANY LTD NASIK THERMAL POWER PLANT

Worked as a Plant Trainee Engineer in BHEL Generating power plant of Gas Turbines. capacity of 500 MW

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/LICENSES, EDUCATION AND COURSES/TRAINING Professional Engineering

B.E. Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Kerala (India) Appeared Power Plant Engineers Training conducted by TATA, India. Appeared ISO 9000 Training conducted by Mitsubishi Consortium, Dubai.

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