Deepak Balachandran

Experience

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  TELK LIMITED

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2006

  Internship

  Hands-on Training on Instrument Transformers, SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers, Shunt and Series Reactors, Isolated Phase Bus Ducts, Tap Changers etc. TELK gave India, its first 400kV Class Transformer, First 315MVA Auto Transformer and Generator Transformer for India's first 500MW Thermal Unit.

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  O/E/N India Ltd.

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2006

  Internship

  Familiarized with the activities of various department such as Assembly,Fabrication Shop ,Tool room,R&D components,Quality assurance etc.

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  Larsen & Toubro

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2007

  Trainning

  Hands-on experience on Switch gears and Drives. In addition to promoting good electrical engineering practices, the STCs provide an excellent platform for discussions on technical issues. Generally, switchgear has a proven record of reliability and performance. Failures are rare but, when they occur, the results may be catastrophic huge ûnancial losses, serious injury, breakdowns, downtime... Accidents demonstrate that how equipment is operated affects its ability to perform safely. An analysis of customer complaints reveals that product failures are mainly caused by faulty operation, erroneous application, flawed selection and inadequate maintenance. The proficient use of electrical equipment is, therefore, of the utmost importance, apart from which it minimises costs and maximizes productivity. This is where training comes into play. It enhances knowledge and the skill sets required to boost efficiency and effectiveness, which in turn impact an organisation s profitability. To cater to the maximum number of industry peers, we adopt an unbiased, generic approach covering all brands of switchgear their selection, installation, safety, maintenance criteria, energy conservation techniques, etc. Our training methods encompass theory-based classroom sessions, video-based instructions, workshops, practical demonstrations, hands-on training for learning by doing , and more. The particular mode is selected to suit the target audience s level viz. maintenance, project, design. Show less

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  Sreebhadra Electrical Services and Traders

  Apr 2009 - May 2010

  Site Engineer

  Planning (Supervising & Maintenance), Estimation and Tendering.• Planning all Services activities carried out by contractor including providing technical inputs & coordination with site management activity. • Planning of Measurement and Billing of Supply and Erection work at site.• Planning project review meeting for evaluating project progress & taking adequate corrective measures.• Supervised and monitored daily tasks of various subcontractors.• Prepared site reports and organized subcontractor invoices, codes documentation and schematics.• Suggested process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency.• Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors. Show less

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  KGD Architecture (Kishimoto.Gordon.Dalaya PC)

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  Internship

  Worked on Business Development (Updating the Business Development team on any important industry news, Creating mailers to be sent to the clients), Client Database (Creating & collecting of database through secondary research (newspapers, web, etc.)), Making cold calls & passing the leads to the Business Development & Tendering (Team Assisting in Tender Bidding), Database Management (Research specific to different industries in terms of architecture).

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  Sreebhadra Electrical services and Traders Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2017

  Project Engineer

  Business Development, Planning (Supervising & Maintenance), Estimation and Tendering• Planning all Services activities carried out by contractor including providing technical inputs & coordination with site management activity. • Responsible for Measurement and Billing of Supply and Erection work at site.• Planning project review meeting for evaluating project progress & taking adequate corrective measures.• Strategies towards development, expansion and diversification• Responsible for diversification to various sectors of Power Systems.• Strategies towards development in R&D sector of switchgear industries.• Motivated to explore and broaden gained experience, skills and expertise.• Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.• Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.• Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.• Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.• Identified technical risks within managed projects.• Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline. Show less

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  Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL)

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  Senior Engineer

  • Planned all service (Electro Mechanical) activities related to 220 KV substation and pump house with seven metallic volute pump (10.2MW each) Lifting Station for integrated drinking & irrigation water projects for villages.• Conducted site execution including providing technical outputs adhering to Indian Standards; coordinated for site management activity.• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.• Managed procurement & designing of all E&M materials as per site conditions.• Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.• Took measurement and worked on billing of supply and erection work at site.• Organized the Planning & Review Meetings for evaluating project progress and took adequate corrective measures.• Developed various strategies for the development in R&D sector of switchgears.• Liaisoned with clients for estimation and tendering process.• Worked on technical design review and coordinated with consultants and clients for discussing day-to-day matter.• Played Key role in ensuring team efforts were met-and exceeded financial, performance, quality, and reliability goals. Show less

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  Schneider Electric Industrial Services

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Consulting Engineer - Power Systems studies

  • Conducting the study of Power System (Short circuit Time Coordination & Arc Flash) related with testing LV, HV & MV components; working for US Client.• Assisting the electric utility companies from USA with project planning, infrastructure, and construction owners/developers, working on end-to-end project starting from feasibility study, planning, procurement of material, testing, erection & commissioning till establishing manufacturing facility.• Managed engineering engagement risk by employing simulations and rapid prototyping to reduce initial outlay and prevent costly mistakes.• Studying and analyzing results of power systems studies and providing recommendations.• Supporting organizations with upgrading their electrical systems as per NEC and IEC standards.• Preparing cost estimates and working on bid proposals.• Managing quality aspects and rendering technical support for projects.• Developing project plans and managing resource allocation, as well as devising financial profiles for projects.• Taking stringent measures to conduct tests & inspections as per quality norms.• Setting up monthly/weekly reviews to ensure proper tracking of activities and ensuring discipline in execution.• Identifying the areas of bottlenecks & breakdown and mitigating the same.• Analyzing the interconnection standards and transmission feasibility, system impact & facility studies and testing new electrical components of Electrical System.• Mentoring & Guiding the Junior Engineers on improving technical skills and project management skills. Show less

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  HCLTech

  Jan 2023 - now

  Technical Lead

  Working with client @Schneider ElectricDetermining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team.Delegating tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals.Liaising with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard.Identifying risks and forming contingency plans as soon as possible.Analyzing existing operations and scheduling training sessions and meetings to discuss improvements.Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments.Updating work schedules and performing troubleshooting as required.Motivating staff and creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns.Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.Writing progress reports and delivering presentations to the relevant stakeholders. Show less