Saliya Gunathunga

Experience

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  Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Electrical Engineering Trainee
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  Sojitz Corporation

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Engineering Trainee
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  Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Electrical Engineering Intern
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  University of Jaffna

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Temporary Instructor
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  Central Industries PLC

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  Product Development Engineer
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  Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC

  Oct 2019 - now

  Project: Procurement and Construction of Medium Voltage Networks, Installation of Distribution Transformers and the Associated Low Voltage Networks in Various Regions of the Country Under Lot 3: Mbarara, Buhweju, Rubirizi, Bushenyi, Sheema, Isingiro, Ntungamo and Kabale Districts - UgandaDesign and Development: Responsible for designing medium and low voltage electrical lines and determining the locations for transformers.Documentation and Reports: Maintain records of project execution, generate engineering design reports, and produce as-built drawings for client approvals.Project Supervision: Provide continuous on-site supervision to ensure project installations and commissioning meet schedule, quality, and customer expectations.Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate activities with field technicians and subcontractors, guiding them in material installation, testing, and commissioning.Technical Expertise: Identify and implement necessary electrical fabrications and equipment modifications, conduct insulation testing, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.Budget and Timeline Management: Determine project timelines and budgets, delegate tasks, and report progress to senior management.Material Management: Prepare bills of quantities, material lists, and material reconciliations for subcontractors and finalize invoices for approvals.AutoCAD Skills: Create as-built drawings using AutoCAD Show less Project: installation of 220kV, 3X 50MVAr variable shunt reactor bays in Mannar GSS & New A’pura GSS.-Overseeing the erection, testing, and commissioning of a 245KV outdoor Air Insulated Switchgear with necessary extensions, including 3 245kV Shunt Reactor bays. Installation of 3 Nos. of 50MVar Variable Shunt Reactors (VSR) with On Load Tap Changers.-Handling the installation of Control, Metering, Monitoring, and Protection equipment for the 245kV Shunt Reactor bays.-Coordinating modifications to DC equipment, LVAC equipment, SCADA & Communication equipment, existing Control mimic, Digital Disturbance Recorder, substation grounding system, and shield earth wire system.-Overseeing the installation of cable ladders, Power and Control Cables, including terminations.-Managing the replacement and re-routing of existing 36kV power cables from 36kV GIS to the shifted outdoor gantries and ensuring proper commissioning.Project: Package 4 - Lot A: Construction of Primary Substations, Distribution Substations & Cables in Dehiwala Mt. Lavinia & Battaramulla-Assess UG cables, joints, terminations, fiber optic accessories, feeder pillars, and mini feeder pillars for IEC 60502 standards during procurement.-Create cable route designs, trench drawings, and BOQs for joints, terminations, fiber optic accessories, and UG cable installation.-Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of underground cables (33kV, 11kV, 0.4kV) for safety and functionality.-Hold regular reviews to track project status, address issues, and make necessary adjustments.-Maintain effective communication with all parties for seamless project execution Show less

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Project Engineer

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Site Engineer

    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021