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Ravi Viswateja

Ravi Viswateja

Electrical Engineer Working As ITER Project Associate (IPA)
Aix-en-Provence,France

Summary

Engineering professional with 13 years of experience in engineering design, proposal engineering, tendering, and project management of power plants, substations, and infrastructure projects. Proven track record in successfully leading multicultural teams across geographies for the execution of complex projects. Expertise in continuous quality improvement, proposal development, resource management, and vendor coordination. Strong communication and collaborative skills to drive teams towards strategic goals and organizational objectives.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
Languages

Work History

ITER Project Associate/Senior Manager

ITER Organization/Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR) for the SIC & IP scope of work which involves emergency and safety power systems.
  • Technical Reviewer for the TB13 contract of SIC (safety) system which involves 22/6.6kV Transformers, 6.6kV MV Switchgear, 400V UPS System, 48V DC System
  • Reviewed quality compliance reports, checklists, non conformance reports, inspection & test plans for TB13 package.
  • Technical Reviewer for the ETAP System studies like short circuit studies, load flow studies, MV Cable sizing, EDG capacity verification, Harmonic Analysis, Reactive Power Compensation studies on ETAP 22.0.2 (Nuclear) version.
  • Prepared Technical Specification for 22kV Switchgear for LC07 & LC08 as part of TB21 package.
  • Liaise with F4E, ENGAGE (Architect Engineer of F4E) and TB13 contractor (CAM) for document review and approval.
  • Prepare configuration reports for the junction boxes in the scope of PBS44 & PBS26
  • Preparing Engineering Work Packages (EWP) for the junction boxes and wall mounted panels which includes bill of materials, support drawings, technical specifications and prepare the agenda for construction readiness review (CRR)
  • Preparing Construction Work Packages (CWP) which involves scope boundary identification, bill of material and reviewing the construction baseline which was prepared in Smart Plant.
  • Reviewing of Installation Work Packages (IWP) prepared by contractor (vendor drawings, scope of work prepared by contractor, construction objects list, assessment of construction events (RFI, DR & FCR)
  • Propagate and implement the requirements of the French regulation (ASN standards) within the ITER Project
  • Manage, attend and prepare periodic audits performed by the Agreed Notified Body.
  • Well informed about standards like NF C 13-200 for MV installations and NF C 15-100 for LV installations.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Engineering and Proposal Manager

Hitachi Energy, ABB Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12.2017 - 08.2023
  • Preparing the technical proposal and solutions for the control and protection/SAS
  • Review the control & protection schematics generated in E3D, for system voltages ranging from 33kV to 400kV
  • Prepare pre-bid clarifications and estimate the BOQ
  • Overlooking the as built document preparation as per site red markup comments
  • Co-ordinate with the supply chain manager of the client and the equipment vendor, to make sure that the equipment arrives on time at site after FAT
  • Prepare monthly progress report to the project manager after the site commissioning activities commence
  • Run the techno-commercial risk reviews with the management while validating the risks involved with respect to legal, finance, technology and sensitive country triggers.

Assistant Manager

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka
04.2013 - 11.2017
  • Consolidating the load list from Mechanical (Piping, Water Systems, BTG, HRSG and BOP) and Instrumentation teams and prepare feeder list for each of the switchgear/distribution/sub distribution boards
  • Preparation of Design Basis Report and Electrical Feasibility Report for FGD and SNCR systems.
  • Preparation of Sizing calculations for Electrical Equipment (Generator, Generator Transformer, Power Transformer and Auxiliary Transformer, DC System, Switchgears, Protection Panels)
  • Prepare key single line diagram based on the feeder list and loads with appropriate symbols and notations
  • Performed load flow analysis in ETAP to check the voltage drop across each of the switchgear and also performed motor starting studies
  • Performed short circuit analysis to check the withstanding capability of the equipment for the fault current and prepared comprehensive study reports
  • Attended FAT at the vendor’s factory locally for the LV Switchgear, Transformers, Cables, DC System and UPS
  • Prepare single line diagram with the equipment description, cable types, load consumption and performed all the calculations (Ik, du, If, ...) in compliance with the applicable standards and the electrical constraints using CANECO BT 5.6
  • Prepare cable list between equipment within the plant based on feeder list
  • Check the clashes of cable trays with the existing equipment like pipe racks, beams and columns etc in AVEVA PDMS
  • Size the conduits based on the number of wires to be accommodated as per the conduit fills specified as per NFPA 70
  • Prepared cable routing schedules and interconnection schedules using a renowned software called CMPIC developed by CLOUDIS Inc.
  • Supported in development of almost 30000 km length of cable routes for a nuclear project RAPP (Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Phase IV) in India
  • Effectively managed and cleared the site related issues with respect to the switchgear during SAT
  • Co-ordinate with the drafting and designer teams of AutoCAD and 3D to align the design

Education

M.Tech - Power Systems

National Institute of Technology, Warangal
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Dissertation: “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Dispersed Generation in Distribution Systems for Power Loss Reduction Using Meta Heuristic Techniques Like Genetic, Artificial Bee Colony and Imperialist Competitive Algorithm"
  • Publications: Ravi Viswa Teja, M. Sydulu, “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generators in Radial Distribution Systems Using Imperialist Competitive Algorithm”, National Power Systems conference, NPSC, BHU IT, December
  • Awards: POSOCO Power System Award 2012 for best thesis in Masters category among eminent institutes in India for the year 2012.

B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
07.2006 - 04.2010
  • Dissertation: “Reconfiguration of Distribution Network Using Plant Growth Simulation Algorithm (PGSA)”
  • Member of Dramatics & Cultural Club

Skills

Microsoft Applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access DB, Visio)

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Certification

Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma

Interests

Financial Investments

Cricket

Football

Movies

Timeline

ITER Project Associate/Senior Manager - ITER Organization/Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
09.2022 - Current

Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma

06-2018
Engineering and Proposal Manager - Hitachi Energy, ABB Ltd
12.2017 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager - Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
04.2013 - 11.2017
National Institute of Technology - M.Tech, Power Systems
08.2010 - 05.2012
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - B.Tech, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
07.2006 - 04.2010
Ravi ViswatejaElectrical Engineer Working As ITER Project Associate (IPA)