Suneel Kumar

Experience

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  The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO)

  Feb 2017 - now

  •Responsible for conducting market research to identify potential opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including emerging technologies and sustainable market trends.•Performing techno-commercial due diligence for new renewable energy projects based on technical compliance, market demand and regulatory landscape.•Prepared and submitted bids for 350MWp Utility Scale Solar PV and Wind projects in Pakistan including Pakistan’s first Wind-Solar Hybrid power project.•Engaged with multiple Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of Solar PV Modules, Wind Turbine Generators, Inverters, Trackers, Transformers, Gas Insulated Switchgear, BoS Equipment and Engineering PC contractors for most competitive project bid preparations.•Ensured successful pre-qualification of the Company for various Renewable Energy projects while adhering to the requirements of the off taker. •Thorough engagement with Design Institutes to finalize project preliminary designs, energy resource assessments, Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and evaluation of CAPEX and OPEX as part of the overall project development. Show less •Developed maintenance procedures for electrical equipment in accordance with OEM recommendations and best industrial practices.•Organized maintenance activities for a 500kV substation, 420MVA transformers, MV & LV switchgear, motors, 455MVA generator, and plant auxiliaries. Providing guidance to field technicians.•Developed and tracked annual budget expenditures on services, spares, routine maintenance, and outage activities.•Collaborated with the Procurement/Commercial department and conducting technical evaluation for the procurement of spare parts and consumables, while ensuring budgetary constraints and timely delivery.•Coordinated with EPC team for closure of punch-list points and warranty defects.•Managed contracts related to electrical maintenance services and equipment procurement.•Ensuring strict adherence and compliance to all relevant HSE and permit to work system, instructions, controls, and procedures to assure the safety of employees and equipment. Show less Worked as a AM Projects in Project Management team of 2 No. of (1x330MW) Lignite Coal-Based Power Projects in Tharparkar, Sindh: Conducted and finalized Electrical detail design package of both TEL & TNPTL plants with EPC contractor in line with the contracts, grid code, international standards and good engineering practices Liaising with the government regulators i.e., Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPAG) and National Transmission & Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC) for obtaining design approvals of 500kV primary and secondary equipment and on matter related to interconnection of plant with National grid Working collaboratively with EPC design engineers, local contractors, suppliers and other internal personnel Led Electrical part for engineering and procurement of all non-EPC projects (i.e. water pumping station, shunt reactor, effluent schemes, etc.) worth 100Mn USD  Coordinated with EPC to finalize inspection testing protocols (ITPs) and witnessed FATs of plant electrical equipment Prepared reports / presentations for monthly Project Review Meeting for senior management Worked in close coordination with OEM & EPC contractor for the timely Factory Acceptance Tests and subsequently delivery of equipment on time. Led VSAT project (for communication of IPP with NPCC, HQ), from RFQ to successful commissioning. Tariff filing for monthly and quarterly Fuel price adjustment Performed field visits during equipment erection and carried out final inspections for ensuring compliance with approved design drawings. Issued Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and Quality Alerts (QAs) for any quality related issues. Reviewed Construction Method Statement (CMS) and Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEA) submitted by EPC contractor and their sub-contractors. Show less  Review of SLDs, Instrumentation Diagram, Technical Documents/ Specifications, Technical Drawings of equipment including Protection and Metering Drawings. Review of Detailed Electrical Engineering of 1X330MW Coal fired Power Plant Review of Preliminary Design of 1X330MW Coal fired Power Plant Working in liaison with Government agencies (CPPA, NTDC etc.) for the approval of design documents as per the requirement of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Working in close coordination with Government Institutions i.e. CPPA, NTDC etc. regarding the FAT of major plant equipment in accordance with Power Purchase agreement (PPA) Assisting team to ensure project design’s compliance with requirements of Grid Code and power- purchaser’s specifications Led the team which worked on 500kV Transmission Network’s capability to evacuate of Power from South to the North and central Assist team in Process Hazard Analysis(PHA) of 1X330 MW Power Plant Stewarded Site Construction Plan and ensured that activities do not lag through conducting site audits and surveillance.  Engaged actively with EPC contractor regarding comprehensive working on the safe shutdown of 1X330 MW power plant in case of Grid Blackouts. 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  • Deputy Manager Business Development

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Assistant Manager Electrical

    Mar 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Assistant Manager- Projects

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Project Engineer (Electrical)

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Management Trainee

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2018