VIVEKANANTHA VARATHARAJ
CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan,05
Summary
Accomplished Control & Instrumentation Engineer with a proven track record at TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd, in leading major maintenance overhauls, managing projects, and ensuring operational reliability. Skilled in cybersecurity, budgeting, and process optimization, with a strong record of success in strategic planning, resource management, and adherence to industry standards. Skilled in fostering stakeholder relationships and optimizing resource allocation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Operation & Reliability Engineer
TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd
09.2024 - Current
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the generation unit at all times.
- Manage effective communication with relevant parties such as NLDC, BGCC, and other internal or external stakeholders to address any operational complaints effectively.
- Responsible for managing and monitoring the planning/scheduling of unplanned machine downtime at all times.
- Ensure compliance with SLA and requirements to meet grid system generation demands at all times.
- Responsible for managing and ensuring scheduled inspections and testing of the generation plant are conducted on time.
- Ensure operational data of the plant is analyzed and maintained at all times.
- Manage lake level control and water supply requirements for stakeholders in both lake areas and downstream of the dam.
Control & Instrumentation Engineer
TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Project Manager for PGAU U1 Maintenance Inspection, 2022.
- Lead C&I team for PGAU U3 and U4 Major Overhaul.
- Assistant Project Manager for ABB S+ DCS HMI upgrade, 2024.
- Lead C&I team for PGAU U3 MIV, and HPU replacement.
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) facilitator for O&M TNB Genco.
- Information Security Management System (ISO27001:2022) auditor and implementer.
- Cyber Security Incident first responder for SJ Pergau.
- Involved in multiple turnaround projects, focusing on optimizing processes and minimizing downtime through strategic planning and collaboration.
- Involved in multiple root cause analyses focused on plant trips, driving improvements to enhance operational reliability.
- Manage all maintenance and engineering issues, including reliability and engineering, and maintenance executions related to Control and Instrumentation equipment, and comply with operational requirement and legal requirement at all time.
- Responsible for budgeting activities in the C&I section and optimizing budget planning at all times.
- Responsible to plan for adequate resources (material spares and manpower) in order to execute all maintenance activities at all times.
- Identify training needs for C&I maintenance staff.
Junior Project Engineer
Gecmal Sdn Bhd
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Participated in commissioning of 132kV PMU Lipat Kajang, Melaka.
- Participated actively in design reviews, providing input on potential improvements for better functionality or performance optimization.
- Assisted in preparing detailed technical reports to document project progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Contributed to the successful completion of multiple projects by efficiently managing schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics (Power) - Electrical Engineering
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 09.2017 - 10.2021
Skills
Power Plant Operation & Maintenance
Control Systems Design
Asset Management
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Project Management
Safety Standards
Languages
Tamil, Malay, English
Native language
Certification
Authorized Entrance and Standby Person (AESP)
Timeline
Operation & Reliability Engineer
TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd
09.2024 - Current
Control & Instrumentation Engineer
TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd
02.2022 - 09.2024
Junior Project Engineer
Gecmal Sdn Bhd
08.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics (Power) - Electrical Engineering
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
09.2017 - 10.2021
Authorized Entrance and Standby Person (AESP)
Cybersecurity Incident First Responder
Reliability Centered Maintenance Facilitator
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