Akash Randheer - CV
Cover Letter
Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings! Hope you are doing great!
I am Akash Randheer, anElectrical Engineer with over 17+ years of experience in the field of Industrial Automation/Project Management/Execution.
Presently, I am working with Axcend Automation & Software Solutions, Bangalore as Projects Head. Here in Axcend, I am in-charge of delivering projects that involves Industrial Automation, Digital Manufacturing and Internet of Things (IOT) and doing this within time, on budget and to the highest standards.Through-out my career journey, I have brought a lot of value in terms of rapport with customers, team-building and leadership.
I have around 10+ years of experience working in Power Generation Industry. My previous experience was working with L&T Power, Vadodara as Project Manager for a thermal power project. I also worked with Andritz Hydro, Bhopal for Hydro Power Projects.
In a span of 17 years, I have handled multiple portfolios and various domains like Product Manufacturing, Project Management/ Execution, Design, Engineering & Development, Commissioning etc. I have helped teams to grow and perform to their fullest by mentoring, motivating and managing their skills.
With this I am enclosing my detailed CV for any positionwith your esteemed organization which isrelevant to my profile.
I am keenly looking for a job change and request you to kindly consider my candidature for the relevant position matching my skills & experience.
I can assure a significant value-addition from the perspective of leadership and steering the organization to the high levels.
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Thanks & Kind Regards,
Akash Randheer
+91-90990 91870
Akash Randheer
Phone: (M) +91 90990 91870 E-Mail:
Address: D1042, DLF WestEnd Heights, Bangalore, https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-randheer-2aa80161
Objective: In quest of Technical/Project Management Position in Control & Instrumentation/DCS/ SCADA/ Automation Control with an organization of repute.
PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOT
ü An Electrical Engineer with over 17+ years of experience in PLC/DCS/SCADA/Automation & Control in multiple Industries.
ü Currently spearheading Industrial Project Automation & IOT function as Project Head in Axcend Automation & Software Solutions.
ü Thorough knowhow of Manufacturing of Control Panels for SCADA/DCS applications.
ü Hands on experience in data transfer across PLC/DCS/IEDs etc on Modbus, IEC 60870-5-103/104, IEC 61850
ü Well versed with PLC & DCS/ SCADA and hands on experience in the programming of HMI/PLC.
AREAS OF EXPOSURE/EXPERTISE
Instrumentation & Control
ü Detailed engineering, system engineering, specifications, layouts, loop drawings & logic diagrams
ü Process measurement & control instrumentation & services to monitor, & optimize manufacturing processes.
ü Managing erection/ commissioning of process control equipments.
ü Develop logic programs on SCADA platform, developed logic and HMI screens & have experience on data transfer from different platforms through PLC etc.
ü Prepare drawings & documents required for implementing SCADA related jobs.
ü Carrying out the complete Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the approval of the customer.
Software Development / Engineering
ü Designing Automation & Control Systems involving configuration, programming and testing of Human Machine Interface.
ü Coordinating the entire development including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype development and testing activities.
ü Preparing Technical Drawings/ Wiring Drawings/ Filed Termination Charts/ Installation Procedures and Documents based on the functional specification and site requirements.
ü Familiar with AutoCAD, E-Plan and SAP R3 Version 4.6C for design/development.
ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS
Project Head, Axcend Automation & Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore June’16 – Present
In charge of delivering projects that involves Industrial Automation and Internet of Things (IOT). Also involved in building relationships with clients, and maintaining liaison with them throughout each project. Conceptualized and executed Projects & Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to many Manufacturing/Automation OEMs.
Key Deliverables
® Leading and managing a team of Technical Leads/Consultants/Engineers to carry out entire project delivery.
® Delivered Industrial Automation Projects within time, on budget and with highest standards.
® Controlling the budget for each project, maintaining the agreed levels of expenditure.
® Maintaining PM documentation – PM Plan, charter, risk register, call notes etc
® Managing project funding and resources, negotiating project changes, and adjusting resources across multiple projects.
® Developing and managing KPIs to drive improvements and deliver performance.
Manager, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T Power), Vadodara Apr’11 – Apr’16
Responsible for C&I package of complete project life cycle i.e. Design, Engineering, Procurement, Erection & Commissioning of 4 x 660 MW SSTPP (MPPGCL) thermal power plant project
Key Deliverables
® Handled packages like Station LAN, LT Panels, UPS, Control Valves, CCTV Cameras, Instrumentation Cables, Vibration Monitoring and Analysis System, PLC Systems etc
® Managed the project team including subcontractors, inter-department resources.
® Managed and coordinated multidiscipline engineering activities to ensure projects are executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
® Engineering Co-ordination of design/ execution related activities between sub-contractor, engineering consultant and owner.
® Floating of enquiries, vendors bid evaluation, technical recommendation, Instrument selection and procurement, vendor drawing approval, expediting, and inspection for various E&I Packages.
® Successfully conducted Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of various packages and obtained timely approval from customers.
Significant Contributions
® Efficiently managed preparation of Basic & Detailed engineering documents like Design Criteria Document, P&I diagrams, specifications, data sheets, loop & logic diagrams, junction box details, cable schedules, instrument location plans, hook-up drawings, etc.
® Successfully conducted Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of various Control Systems and obtained approval from customers
® Trained clients’ Engineers on Operation & Maintenance, Commissioning procedures and troubleshooting techniques
Sr. Consultant, Kalki Communication Technologies Ltd., Bangalore Aug’10 – Mar’11
Key Deliverables
® Provided engineering consultancy to State-owned Electricity Distribution Companies for SCADA/DMS.
® Worked as a Project Consultant in close co-ordination and assisted customer to achieve the project milestones.
Significant Contributions
® Regulated the process for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for all clients thereby resulting in reducing time required for DPR preparation by 2-3 months
® Managed and created DPR and RFP for R-APDRP project for client West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (WBSEDCL)
Deputy Manager, Andritz Hydro Pvt. Ltd., Bhopal Mar’05 – Jul’10
Worked as a Project Lead for full life development cycle of Control & Automation Project from design to testing and commissioning.
Key Deliverables
® Detailed design of SCADA Systems; field Instrumentation
® Supervision and Preparation of basic & detail engineering documents like Start-Stop Sequence, P & I diagrams, material requisition, specifications, data sheets , logic diagrams , junction box detail, cable schedule, Instrument location plans, hook-up drawings etc.
® Building logics and software for Control System using different software tools like OPM II, CAEx Plus etc.
® Making HMI for visualization and supervisory control using software tools like SAT 230/250
® Feasibility study , cost estimate , prepare scope of works , handling kick of meetings
® Floating of enquiries, vendors bid evaluation , technical recommendation , Instrument selection and procurement, vendor drawing approval , expediting , inspection for different type of Systems/ field instrumentation
® Interface with other departments (electrical /mechanical /process /civil)
® The design & Co-ordination work with consultants & licensers regarding correctness / suitability of the design documents
® Erection, Commissioning, Operation & maintenance of DCS/PLC/SCADA/Field Instrumentation
Significant Contributions
® Successfully managed design & detailed engineering, erection and commissioning of Automation System for projects like:
® 4X115 MW Varahi Underground Hydro Power Plant and 2 X 4.5 MW Mani dam (Year: 2006-2010, Client: KPCL).
® 6 X 55 MW Sabarigiri HEPP (2005-2009, Client: KSEB)
® 2 x 50 MW Malana HEPP (2008-2010, Client: Abir Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.)
Application Engineer, Solpro Automation Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad Jun’02 – Mar’05
Key Deliverables
® Managed various Automation Projects for Process Plants, Traction Substations & Sponge iron plants involving PLC / DCS / VFDs / SCADA.
® Achieved success in handling simultaneous Controls & Automation projects with activities involving design, engineering and commissioning.
Engineer, K.D. Systems Pvt. Ltd, Bhopal Jan’ 00 – Jun’02
Key Deliverables
® Accountable for design, erection and commissioning of Industrial automation projects.
® Getting details/offers of required buyouts and outsourced services. Negotiate with vendors and get the best prices before bidding in consultation with Project procurement department.
® Handled multiple projects of industrial automation using Allen Bradley/Siemens make PLC
® Installation and commissioning of automation Projects in various industries (Pharma, Manufacturing etc.)
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Allen Bradley Systems: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, MicroLogix
Siemens Systems: SICAM 1703, SICAM AK, SICAM BayControllers, SIMATIC S7
SCADA/DCS Software: RSLinx, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, PanelBuilder, RSPower32, RSView32, RSEmulate, CAEx II, CAEx Plus, SICAM 230, SAT250, SICAM Toolbox II, SIMATIC step 7, etc.
Communication Protocols: Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104/103, Profibus, Ethernet TCP/IP, IEC 61850 etc.
Project Management Tools: MS Projects, MS Office, SAP R3 v 4.6 C
CAD Software: AutoCAD, MS Visio, E-Plan 4.20.4
ACADEMIA, TRAININGS
® B E in Electrical Engineering from Barkatullah University in 1999
® Certification in Project Management from Larsen & Toubro Training Institute
® Training on SCADA from Vienna, Austria
KEY PROJECTS HANDLED
2 x 660 MW Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project - Phase II / Year: 2014 - 2016Client: Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd., India
Role: Project Lead Manager – Control & Instrumentation. Responsible for complete project life cycle i.e. Design, Engineering, Procurement, Erection & Commissioning of all the Control Systems for BTG & BOP Package.
2 x 600 MW Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project – Phase I / Year: 2011 - 2014
Client: Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd., India
Role: Project Lead Manager – Control & Instrumentation. Responsible for complete project life cycle i.e. Design, Engineering, Procurement, and Erection & Commissioning of all the Control Systems for BoP Package.
Commissioning of PLC/ SCADA System for the Balance of Plant Packages:
· Raw Water In-take System
· Ash Handling Plant
· Compressed Air System
· Cooling Water System
· Fire detection & Protection System
· Hydrogen Generation Plant
· Plant water System
PLC/ SCADA System: Allen Bradley ControlLogix, RS View 5000, Siemens S7, SIMATIC WinCC
Varahi Underground Power House 4X115 MW and 2X4.5 MW Mani dam / Year: 2006-2010
Client: Karnataka Power Corp. Ltd.
Role: Project Leader for Automation & Controls. Commissioned 2 new units of 115 MW. Design & detailed engineering.
Salient features:
· Unit Control Boards (4 nos.) for unit control including generator sequencing and mechanical protection.
· Common Control Board for common plant auxiliaries and joint control of 4 units.
· Bay controllers for complete automation of 220 kV GIS (Gas Insulated Swichgear).
· Redundant operator workstations.
· Large Video Screen (2 x 67”)
· Network consists of 2 LANs connected via fibre optic link. The distance between 2 power houses is 25 kms.
· Auto/Manual synchronization from UCB as well as from control room.
PLC/ SCADA System: Siemens SICAM 1703 ACP, SAT 250
Renovation, Modernization and uprating of 6 X 55 MW HEPP along with implementation of SCADA / Year: 2005-2009
Client: Sabarigiri Hydro Electric Power Plant (K.S.E.B)
Role: Design, installation, erection and commissioning for complete automation of 4 Units and six no. 220 kV feeder lines.
Salient features:
· Unit Control Boards (6 nos.) for unit control including generator sequencing and mechanical protection.
· Common Control Board for common plant auxiliaries and joint control of 6 units.
· Switchyard Control Board for complete substation automation including 220 kV feeder lines.
· Redundant operator workstations.
· Auto/Manual synchronization from UCB as well as from control room.
Complete Automation of Teesta Low Dam III HEPP 4 X 33 MW / Year: 2006-2008
Client: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
Role: Design & detailed engineering, erection, commissioning.
Salient features:
· Unit Control Board for unit control including switchyard control.
· Operator workstation in control room.
· Bay controllers for complete automation of 220 kV GIS (Gas Insulated Swichgear).
· Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Plant ERP System interfaced with SCADA
· Remote link through VPN to NHPC Head office
Sponge Iron Plants Automation / Year: 2003-2005
Client:
Maa Shakumbari Sponge Iron Ltd,
Navdurga Sponge Iron Ltd (Raigarh),
N.K Bhojani Sponge Iron Plant (Orissa)
Role: Design, development and commissioning
Salient Features:
· Design & development for automating the total manufacturing process of sponge iron in a steel plant.
· Developed Logics for System interlocks, pressure, various zone temperatures from sensors (Kiln, Cooler), and feedback from various motors, weigh feeders, load and speed of AC drives and feeds to automation system
· Developed HMI screens for Control & Monitoring and System supports, Historical trends and data logging.
Implementation of SCADA for Turbine automation for 33 MW thermal power plant. / Year: 2003
Client: Satvahana Ispat Ltd, Hyderabad
Role: Design, development, installation and commissioning
Complete automation of packing machine for 5 different kinds of product using AB make PLC / Year: 2003
Client: Kodak India Ltd
Role: Programming, Installation & Commissioning
SCADA for 25 nos. high speed blade wrapping machines with complete automation and programming of HMI / Year: 2003
Client: R.C.C Sales (Supermax), Hyderabad
Role: Design, development and commissioning
Implementation of SCADA for loading machines on Wireless Radio Modem technology / Year: 2004
Client: National Minerals Development Corp. Ltd.
Role: Design, development, installation and commissioning
Control System for Distillation Plant using Siemens PLC System in Lupin Ltd / Year: 2001
Client: Lupin Pharmaceutical Ltd
Role: Design, development, installation and commissioning