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    "name": "R. Praveen Kumar",
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    "summary": "Results-driven Electrical Engineer with 16+ years of expertise in operating and maintaining large-scale thermal power plants. Proven leader in 400 kV EHV switchyard operations, power scheduling under CERC/DSM, and enforcing rigorous safety protocols to maximize uptime and reliability.",
    "location": "Rajendra Bhavanam, Kuzhmathicadu, Kundara, Kollam, Kerala – 691509"
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      "company": "Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant (Adani–JP Nigrie, 2 × 660 MW)",
      "position": "Senior Engineer – Electrical Operation & Maintenance",
      "location": "Nigrie, Singrauli, M.P.",
      "startDate": "2010-04",
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        "Lead real-time monitoring and shift operations for Boiler-Turbine-Generator electrical systems and 400 kV switchyard across dual 660 MW supercritical units",
        "Coordinate power scheduling and generation dispatch revisions under ABT and DSM frameworks",
        "Liaise with statutory and grid authorities regarding transmission line outages and regulatory compliance",
        "Execute structured shift handovers and root-cause analyses to minimize downtime",
        "Spearheaded testing and commissioning phases leading to successful Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the 2 × 660 MW plant",
        "Formulate and drive maintenance schedules to achieve 99%+ equipment availability",
        "Champion zero-incident plant culture through strict execution of Lockout/Tagout and Permit to Work safety protocols",
        "Directly liaise with statutory and grid authorities (WRLDC, SLDC, CEA, POSOCO) regarding transmission line outages, charging clearances, and regulatory compliance.",
        "Scheduling: Execute power plant scheduling and dispatch protocols utilizing TRAS, ensuring optimal generation alignment with dynamic grid demands and commercial market clearing prices.",
        "Regulatory Compliance : Ensure plant operations strictly adhere to IEGC regulations, managing generation outputs and governor modes to maintain grid frequency stability.",
        "15-Minute Interval Analytics : Utilize advanced Excel functions, including MOD formulas, to extract and process 15-minute interval records from operational logs for highly accurate auxiliary power tracking.",
        "High-Voltage Protection Management : Oversee 400 kV switchyard protection infrastructure, executing preventative diagnostics on transformers and performing rigorous SF6 circuit breaker testing to eliminate downtime.",
        "Successful synchronisation of first unit of 2 X 660MW on 07/05/2014 at first attempt with zero electrical problems.",
        "Involved in Erection, Commissioning, Testing and Operation of 400kV Switchyard and completed the Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) of both Units of 2x660MW Super Critical Thermal Power Plant.",
        "Involved in Operation of 400kV Switchyard and Plant Switchgear as Desk Engineer in 2x660MW Super Critical Thermal Power Plant.",
        "Supervised high-precision testing and pre-commissioning for massive power transformers (25 MVA, 50 MVA, 390 MVA, 2000 kVA, 1600 kVA) and 400 kV primary switchyard apparatus (isolators, CTs, CVTs).",
        "Configured, tested, and calibrated motor and transformer numerical protection relays (Alstom/Areva series).",
        "Review and interpret approved electrical engineering diagrams to troubleshoot complex control logic, panel wiring, and protection interlocks."
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      "institution": "Guru Sahib Institute of Technology & Management",
      "degree": "Bachelor of Technology",
      "field": "Electrical",
      "endDate": "2016",
      "score": "69.36%"
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      "institution": "Government Polytechnic College, Satna, M.P",
      "degree": "Diploma",
      "field": "Electrical",
      "endDate": "2008",
      "score": "53.57%"
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      "institution": "Jay Jyoti School, JP Nagar,Rewa (M.P.) (CBSE)",
      "degree": "10th",
      "endDate": "2004",
      "score": "55.60%"
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    "Grid Coordination & Regulatory Frameworks: Power Scheduling under CERC/DSM, ABT Regulations, Grid Outage Management, Interfacing with WRLDC, SLDC, CEA, and POSOCO.",
    "Software & Web Portals: WRLDC Portal, POSOCO Outage Scheduling, PTC India Web Scheduling, MS Office Suite.",
    "Safety & Compliance: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work (PTW), CEA Safety Standards, SOP Execution, Zero-Incident Safety Culture.",
    "Substation & Switchyard Management: 400 kV EHV Switchyard Operations, Isolators, CTs, CVTs, Primary Apparatus Testing.",
    "Power Distribution & Protection: HT/LT Switchgears (3.3 kV), Power & Auxiliary Transformers (390 MVA to 1600 kVA), Motor/Transformer Protection Relays (Alstom/Areva series), Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP), ACDB/DCDB Systems",
    "Regulatory & Scheduling Portals: WRLDC Portal, POSOCO Outage Scheduling, PTC India Web-based Scheduling",
    "Standards & Protocols: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulations, CEA Safety Standards, SOP & EHS Compliance",
    "Engineering Software & Tools: MS Office Suite, Good Understanding in Internet tools."
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