Jaiganesh Ramachandran

Electrical Engineering professional with over 22 years of experience in executing and managing high-voltage substations, transmission lines, industrial electrification, thermal power plants, telecom infrastructure, and electrical maintenance projects. Proven expertise in project execution, site management, installation, testing, commissioning, preventive maintenance, contractor management, safety compliance, and team leadership. Experienced in managing projects up to 400kV substations while ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Site Manager - Tesla Transformer India Limited - Maharashtra, India

(2024-12)

Project: MSETCL 400/220/33kV Substation

• Managing supply and erection of 400/220/33kV substation.
• Supervising erection of equipment structures.
• Executing installation of Control & Relay Panels and Junction Boxes.
• Managing earthing grid installation as per project specifications.
• Supervising cable laying and termination activities.
• Coordinating 220kV transmission tower erection and stringing.
• Preparing measurement sheets, billing documents, and contractor certifications.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Senior Manager - Chennai Radha Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2022-12 - 2024-10)

Project: Vedanta 2400 MW Thermal Power Plant

• Managed preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Supervised HT/LT motors, transformers, switchgear, PCC and MCC panels.
• Performed maintenance of VCBs, ACBs and control panels.
• Implemented PTW and LOTO procedures.
• Managed electrical maintenance for compressors, EOT cranes and lighting systems.
• Led manpower deployment and maintenance planning.
• Conducted safety inspections and hazard identification.

Assistant Manager - SEDER Group LLC - Saudi Arabia

(2019-10 - 2022-11)

• Managed MEP maintenance contracts for telecom infrastructure.
• Planned preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintained HVAC systems, DG sets, rectifiers and transformers.
• Managed spare parts inventory and technical reporting.
• Supervised Carrier, Trane and Zamil HVAC systems.
• Led maintenance teams to achieve service targets.

Site Engineer / Senior Engineer - Best & Crompton Engineering Ltd. - India

(2008-01 - 2019-09)

Key Projects: 132kV, 220kV and 400kV Substations for Hindustan Zinc Ltd., NTPC, NLC, NEEPCO, and State Electricity Boards

• Executed complete substation erection and commissioning.
• Installed power transformers (4 MVA–60 MVA).
• Executed control panel, relay panel and DC panel installations.
• Performed cable laying and termination.
• Executed earthing systems and yard lighting installations.
• Managed project planning, quality control and site coordination.
• Supervised shutdown and maintenance activities.

Senior Engineer – Projects - RRB Energy Ltd. - India

(2005-05 - 2007-12)

• Executed 33kV transmission line construction projects.
• Installed 25 MVA power transformers.
• Managed subcontractors and construction schedules.
• Coordinated inspections and approvals.
• Conducted commissioning activities.

Electrical Engineer - Veena Fabric Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2003-03 - 2005-03)

• Installed and commissioned DG sets.
• Maintained compressors and knitting machines.
• Performed preventive maintenance.
• Managed electrical troubleshooting.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - M.A.M College of Engineering (2002)

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - M.I.E.T Polytechnic (1997)