B Lokesh
Engineer (E3) – Operations and Maintenance
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About
Results-driven Electrical Engineer with up to 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar power plant operations, inverter commissioning, SCADA monitoring, and preventive and corrective maintenance. Proficient in optimizing plant performance through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Modbus communication, Power Plant Controller (PPC) configuration, and electrical troubleshooting. Experienced in commissioning string inverters, ensuring EHS compliance, and supporting multi-megawatt renewable energy projects.
Strong ability to improve plant availability, perform fault diagnosis, and coordinate field teams while ensuring strict adherence to EHS and electrical safety standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to maximizing operational efficiency and asset reliability.
Experience
Engineer (E3) – Operations and Maintenance at Arcedo Systems Private Limited (2025-08 – Present)
- Manage Operations & Maintenance activities for utility-scale solar power plants to maximize system reliability and plant availability.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of inverters, transformers, switchgear, and associated electrical equipment.
- Monitor plant performance through SCADA systems and analyze operational data to improve Performance Ratio (PR).
- Conduct fault diagnosis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinate field engineers and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with EHS and electrical safety standards.
- Support maintenance planning, technical reporting, and performance analysis for multi-megawatt solar assets.
- Ensure adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, reducing unexpected equipment failures.
Service Engineer (Technical & Service) at WattPower Systems Private Limited (2024-07 – 2025-07)
- Executed commissioning and functional testing of utility-scale string inverters, achieving seamless integration and compliance with project specifications.
- Configured Smart Array Control Units (SACU) and established Modbus communication networks for seamless SCADA integration.
- Performed troubleshooting of inverter faults and electrical systems to improve plant uptime.
- Assisted in grid synchronization, commissioning, testing, and successful project handover.
- Prepared technical service reports and collaborated with project teams to resolve site issues efficiently.
- Supported preventive maintenance activities and customer technical support across multiple project locations.
Trainee Operator at Andhra Pradesh State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (2019-05 – 2019-11)
- Supported the safe operation of high-voltage substations and electrical distribution systems, contributing to uninterrupted plant operations and adherence to electrical safety procedures.
- Performed feeder switching, line charging, and isolation procedures following safety protocols.
- Monitored electrical network performance and recorded energy distribution data.
- Supported routine inspection and maintenance of substation equipment.
Education
M.Tech in VLSI System Design (VLSI SD) – Sri Sai Institute of Technology and Science, Rayachoty (JNTU, Ananthapur) (2026)
B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) – Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science, Angallu (JNTU, Ananthapur) (2024)
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) – Sri Sai Institute of Technology and Science, Rayachoty (SBTET, Andhra Pradesh) (2020)
Secondary School Certificate in S.S.C – ZP High School, Mallur (Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh) (2017)
