Souvik Dey

Automation & Controls Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in power plant automation, specializing in Gas and Steam Turbine control systems. I have worked extensively with GE Vernova Mark V, Mark VI, and Mark VIe, Emerson Ovation DCS, Siemens PCS 7, and Woodward Micronet TMR platforms across commissioning, operations, and modernization projects. My expertise spans control logic development, I/O engineering, loop checking, interlock validation, and commissioning/shutdown activities, along with strong capability in HMI/SCADA development and alarm management.

I have successfully executed FAT, SAT, SWAT, and field commissioning activities, consistently delivering systems with zero unplanned outages. I bring a strong background in control system migrations, startup optimization, performance testing, and complex troubleshooting, supported by a deep understanding of plant operations, safety, and reliability requirements. Known for a practical, detail-driven approach and strong collaboration with operations and engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized plant performance.

Senior Engineer at EMERSON Automation Solutions (2026-01 – Present)

Senior Engineer Gas Turbine Controls at Quest Global Engineering Service Pvt. Ltd. (2023-12 – 2026-01)

• Design/Implementation of controls from SAMA /Functional diagrams /narratives/third party DCS/PLC systems to Ovation
• Working on a retrofit project involving the migration from an existing control system to the Emerson Ovation system
• Preparation of I/O list from P&ID
• Implementation of graphics from sketches/snapshots/P&IDs
• Implementation of Simulation logics for First-Pass Test, process tie-back simulation logics related to DEH, protection and auxiliaries
• Configuration of turbine special I/O module like Speed, RVP, RSR and associated interface logics
• Preparation of control documents like control description document, ATS document, SOE list, FAT & SAT procedures etc.
• Creation/modification of Ovation Internal Point Database. Virtual controller setup for testing purpose
• Testing of implemented controls and graphics & troubleshooting while testing
• Follow Department Quality processes and procedures
• Scaling of Open loops & closed loops as per the ranges in the HW database
• Use various Productivity tools such as DBID tool, Audit Tool, Database Productivity Tool, Device builder etc.
• Third Party Communication. Support Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) activities
• Working on different class of GE Vernova Gas Turbine
• Upgradation jobs of control system Mark V, Mark VI to Mark Vie
• Logic modification according to site/project basis

Junior Engineer at Sravanthi Energy Pvt. Ltd. through O&M Solutions- 450 MWGas Based Combined Cycle Power Plant, IPP Kashipur (2023-05 – 2023-12)

• 75*4 MW GE make FRAME 6FA (PG 6111FA), DLN-2.6 Natural Gas fired Gas Turbines start-up with SFC, Mark Vie control system
• 75*2 MW HTC make Air Cooled Condensate Steam Turbines with Woodward ProTech203 Governor and Honeywell C300, Emerson Ovation for turbines aux. systems
• Monitor and maintain the plant operation parameters through DCS
• Ensuring and routine checking the healthiness of controllers, TSI, ETS, MFT systems
• Involved in troubleshooting, Calibration and testing of process related instruments
• Loop checking and ensuring proper feedback of plant instruments
• Actively looked after the day-to-day preventive and breakdown maintenance of field instruments
• Responsible for preparing daily progress report (DPR), monthly progress report (MPR) and reporting to C&I manager
• Daily shift control and instrumentation activity to support unit operation
• Testing and tweaking of graphics, minor modifications in consultation with plant operating personnel
• Keep a comprehensive record of preventive maintenance activities, breakdown maintenance activities in excel worksheets
• Ensure the safe plant operation by overwriting the trip condition in emergency condition with the operation team approval
• Follow safety rules & regulation, ensure safety for workers

Junior Engineer at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. through STEAG Energy (2023-01 – 2023-04)

Junior Engineer at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. through O&M Solutions (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Merge of Mark Vie, Ex2100e, LCI
• Having experience of standard library structure
• Simulation and Validation of software and screens
• Knowledge on MarkV, MarkVI, MarkVie, Cimplicity, Toolbox ST, Toolbox, MarkV Studio
• Good knowledge on Gas Turbine Start-up and shut-down interlock
• The project status has been updated on alternate days each week and shared with the project manager also
• Good understanding of P&ID's and IO loops Hardware
• Attending R3, IKO, EKO meetings and others project deliverables call as well
• Participate of customer SWAT and FAT as required
• 34.5*2 MW GE make FRAME 6B (PG 6551B) Gas Turbine start- up in HSD & duel fuel firing (Naphtha & RFG) controlled by Speedtronics Mark V for GT-1 (only liquid fuel) & Mark Vie for GT-2(liquid and gas fuel) control system
• 33 MW ABB make Condensate Steam Turbine with ABB AC160 control system and EHorn Turmon Protection system
• 16 MW ABB make Back Pressure Steam Turbine with ABB AC 160 control system E-Horn Turmon Protection system
• 35 MW SIEMENS make Condensate Steam Turbine with Woodward Micronet TMR Governor & MSM for overspeed protection and Siemens make S7400 control system for turbine aux. system
• 120*3 TPH Thermal CFBC Boilers with Foxboro DCS & Triconex ESD control system
• Day to day working of total I&C departmental activities like PM and CM jobs execution
• Analysis of critical process and system alarms
• Control systems and Communication Networks healthiness checks on regular basis
• Replacement of MOOG make Servo valve while GT was running
• During MI, HGPI, CIBI of gas turbine all filed inst. are removal, checking, calibration and reinstallation taking responsibility like LVDT, Servo Valves, Solenoids Valves, Spark Plug, Flame scanners, Switches, Transmitters, Gauges, Exhaust TC, Vibration Transducers, Gas & Heat detectors, MOV, RTDs etc.
• Involved in day-to-day erection and commissioning activities of new 35MW CSTG and 3*120TPH CFBC boilers and implemented several control sequence modifications required by plant in DCS and ESD, PLC
• Good knowledge on Boiler operation and maintenance, very good understanding on BMS (Burner Management System) and maintenance of Boiler equipment's like Control valves, Transmitter, Analyzers, Igniters, Solenoid valves etc.
• Minor logic changes in control systems as per requirement
• Online monitoring CEMS analyzers like Sox, No, CO, SPM etc
• Good knowledge on CFBC Ash & Coal handling plant
• Hands on experiences of testing and commissioning of all types of field instruments
• Familiar with TSI instruments

B-Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Swami Vivekananda University (2026)

Diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – Dr. Meghnad Saha Institute Of Technology (2020)

Diploma in Computer Education (DITA) – Nimtouri Youth Computer Training Center (2020)