Manivannan Duraisamy

Experience

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  R.K.M. Powergen Pvt. Ltd.

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2015

  Commissioning Engineer

  Job Responsibilities• Field Instruments Testing and Commissioning: Conducted testing and commissioning of field instruments, MOVs, pneumatic control valves, and solenoid valves.• Engineering Document Review: Reviewed detailed engineering documents, P&ID diagrams, field instrument specifications, data sheets, junction box groupings, cable schedules, instrument location plans, and hook-up drawings.• DCS Commissioning: Commissioned Emerson Ovation DCS-OCR400 Controller in the main plant.• Logic Checking: Handled logic verification from DCS to operate field equipment.• Motor and System Trials: Ensured trial runs of HT & LT motors, burner systems, and SADC.• Protection and Interlock Management: Managed protection and interlock checks for ID Fan, FD Fan, PA Fan, Mill, BMS, MFT, BFP, CEP, CWP, and FOS.• Erection Support: Assisted the erection department by prioritizing systems for overall erection and pre-commissioning and commissioning schedules.• Manuals and Procedures: Prepared pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and post commissioning documents for boilers and its auxiliaries.• KKS Tagging: Prepared and reviewed KKS tags in P&ID and I/O lists.• Technical Reviews: Reviewed and approved technical aspects of packages and arranged meetings for technical clarifications. Show less

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  Emerson Automation Solutions

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

  Senior Engineer

  Projects Worked:• TAEAN Power Project 2X1050MW (Ultra Super Critical) Taean, South Korea• Toshiba TPC TALIN 2X300MW, Taiwan:• NTPC Rihand 2X150MW, Rihand, Uttar Pradesh:• SAMSUNG C&T KIRIKALAE IPP (835 MW) Project:• MWV Paper India Board Ltd, 20 MW- Vapi, Gujarat:Responsibilities and Achievements:• Kickoff Meeting to Project Execution: Outline the project scope, timelines and responsibilities, requirement gather, risk management, stakeholder negotiation and communication, budget management, technical specification, vendor management, design & prototyping, testing and validation, project execution, documentation, and project handover.• Database Management: Created databases using the DBID tool based on customer IO Lists.• Controls and SCADA Implementation: Developed and modified control logic and graphics to meet design and site requirements. Also managed multi-networking for integrated graphics and logic operations.• Project Data Analysis: Reviewed and analyzed project data to ensure accurate implementation.• Protocol Implementation: Implemented ELC EIP (Allen Bradley) and Modbus (Master/Slave) protocols for ESP drive control.• Profibus Configuration: Configured and troubleshooted Profibus for SIMOCODE soot blowers and MOVs for over 300 devices.• OPC Configuration: Set up redundant OPC with third-party devices.• Remote Visualization: Configured EDS Enterprise and Mobile for remote plant data visualization.• Testing and Acceptance: Conducted Site Acceptance Tests and Functional Tests, ensuring all the controls system met standards.• Engineering Design: Involved in hardware and software engineering design and implementation.• Simulation and Testing: Tested hardware and software functions per FAT procedures, including internal simulations.• BMS Commissioning: Solely responsible for BMS commissioning as Resident Engineer at NTPC Show less

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  Quest Global

  Apr 2018 - now

  Simulation Lead

  i work at Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions under payroll of Quest Global. Led and managed multiple large-scale power simulation projects across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, ensuring timely execution and quality deliverables.Developed & executed strategic project plans, aligning technical teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals within defined timelines and budgets.Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between engineering, R&D, and business units to streamline simulation studies and enhance model accuracy.Implemented risk assessment & mitigation strategies, reducing potential project delays and improving system efficiency by 20%.Established and standardized simulation best practices, ensuring consistency in deliverables and compliance with regulatory standards.Enhanced stakeholder communication, facilitating data-driven decision-making through detailed reports and presentations to senior leadership.Managed vendor & client relationships, leading negotiations and ensuring alignment with project requirements.Developed training modules to onboard new team members, improving team efficiency and knowledge transfer.Identified and resolved simulation problems, conducted forecast analysis, planned studies, collected and cleansed data, set up and executed models, extracted and analyzed data, and presented findings to stakeholders.Simultaneously managed up to 5 projects, effectively negotiated with business partners, and ensured timely project delivery.Implemented and optimized control systems within simulation platforms to achieve exact site results and carried out analysis to improve process efficiency. Developed advanced simulation models and conducted "what-if" scenarios, resulting in a 20% improvement in project efficiency through forecast analysis.Developed and Implemented Open Modelica simulation mechanical models like Pumps, Control Valves, Heat Exchangers, Once-through Boiler, Steam pipe, water pipe, etc. Show less