Karan Kumar

Monitored and controlled a 660 MW coal-fired thermal power plant (2 × 330 MW units) through DCS, compiling daily shift logs, alarm records, and event reports as part of routine technical reporting.

Conducted Insulation

Resistance (IR) and Winding Resistance testing on motors, cables, and transformers using meggers and standard test instruments to assess equipment condition. Operated and integrated 220/550 kV switchyard and grid equipment including GIS, SF6 circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, CVTs, and surge arresters during switching and synchronisation.

Electric Field & CCR Operator at Herbin Electric International – Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL) (2025-10 – 2026-04)

• Monitored and controlled a 660 MW coal-fired thermal power plant (2 × 330 MW units) through DCS, compiling daily shift logs, alarm records, and event reports as part of routine technical reporting.
• Conducted Insulation Resistance (IR) and Winding Resistance testing on motors, cables, and transformers using meggers and standard test instruments to assess equipment condition.
• Operated and integrated 220/550 kV switchyard and grid equipment including GIS, SF6 circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, CVTs, and surge arresters during switching and synchronisation.
• Diagnosed and resolved electrical faults in MCCs, control panels, and protection relays using oscilloscopes and multimeters, minimising downtime through systematic isolation and documentation.
• Maintained strict compliance with PTW and LOTO safety procedures while interpreting single-line diagrams and control wiring schematics for troubleshooting and maintenance.

Instructor – Electrical Instruments & Control Systems at Government Polytechnical Institute Mithi (2025-02 – 2025-05)

• Delivered practical lectures and lab sessions on Electrical Instruments, Control Systems, and industrial automation, covering motor starter circuits, instrumentation calibration, and panel wiring.

Electronics Engineering Intern at Jamshoro Power Plant and Company Ltd (GENCO-I) (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Gained hands-on exposure to power generation and distribution operations at an 850 MW thermal power station, assisting with DCS monitoring, motor/transformer protection checks, and LOTO/work-permit documentation under engineers' mentorship.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET) (2021-02 – 2025-02)