GAURAV VASHISHTHA

Phone: +91 7600016648

E-Mail: [email protected]

Electrical Engineer
Operations & Maintenance | Reliability Assurance | Asset Management | Commissioning |
Industry: Oil & Gas

ǁ Profile Snapshot ǁ

Competent Electrical Engineer having 11+ years of experience (Refinery and Petrochemicals - Oil & Gas
sector) in Electrical assets pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, trouble-shooting and Reliability
Improvement at World's Largest Refinery and Petrochemicals complex.

Installation & Commissioning Root cause Analysis

Job Execution & Management Material Management
Operations & Maintenance Planning and scheduling using SAP RP2
Asset Management Safety Management
Reliability Engineering Turn Around Management
Reliability Centered maintenance Cross-functional Coordination

Completed Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical (First class with Distinction from Atmiya Institute of Technology
and Science, Rajkot - Affiliated to Saurashtra University – 4 Star by NAAC)

Hands on experience in Commissioning, Maintenance and Reliability Improvement of Large Electrical

assets like

1. Synchronous motors ( 11kV, 7.65 MW, Make : ABB Helsinki, and associated excitation panel)
2. HT & LT Induction Motors (Make : ABB, BHEL, Hyundai, BBL, Schorch, Loher)
3. HT & LT switch-boards ( 11kV, 6.6kV and 415V; Make : SIEMENS, Schneider and L&T with associated
automation panels for serial link and hard-wire communication with DCS-PLC)
4. Power Transformers ( Up to 31.5 MVA, 33/6.6kV, ONAN & 16/21 MVA ONAF)
5. Protective relays ( SIEMENS - Siprotec 4 family like 7SJ61, 7SJ64, 7UT61, 7SD61, 7RW60 & Schneider Mi -
COMP family for incomer and feeder protection)
6. UPS, Batteries, Battery chargers and small VFD panels ( Up to 90kW)
7. Electrical heaters up to 861 kW ( Make Armstrong -Chemtec) with fine temperature control as per
process requirement

Proficiency in Work Execution management, Asset Management, Asset condition monitoring, Developing and
implementing Preventive and Predictive maintenance plans, formulating maintenance strategy in line with
business goals.

Experienced in Major shutdown job scope preparation, material & services management through SAP
environment, men-power planning & management.

Developing Electrical Maintenance Procedures.

Improving procedures by conducting Job cycle check. Also participating in Hazard Identification and Task Risk
Assessments prior to executing jobs. Experience in Implementation of LOTO procedure at site.

Actively participating in Root Cause Analysis study ( RCA) and Incident Investigations as a part of multi -
disciplinary team.

Conducting technical training sessions for young engineers.

Conducting and facing Electrical safety audits.

Selection and validation of Electrical Equipments for Zone 2 and Zone 1.

Good command on English language. Comfortable in working with multicultural team.

ǁ Organisational Experience ǁ

Sr.
No Plant From To Date
1 SEZ-Aromatics-Reliance Industries-Jamnagar Manufacturing Division 1/1/2014 till Date
2 LLDPE-Reliance Industries- Nagothane Manufacturing Division 20/08/2013 31/12/2013
3 C2-C3 Gas Cracker-Reliance Industries- Nagothane Manufacturing Division 1/6/2012 19/8/2013
4 Off-sites & Utilities-Reliance Industries- Nagothane Manufacturing Division 7/7/2008 31/5/2012

Highlights:

 Commissioning of 7.65 MW synchronous Motor with Associated excitation panel and Unit transformer.

 Developed trip logic for tripping of upstream feeder of Synchronous motor incase of failure of main breaker during
any fault condition (This was as a member of a team comprise of experts from Electrical Maintenance and
Reliability Improvement field).

 Executed Fast Bus Transfer (FBT) Logic and Wiring Schemes in 6.6kV HT Switchboard using SEL 451 relay. This
helps reducing downtime of plant on account of tripping of HT motors in event of power transformer failure or
incomer cable failure.

 Experienced in cable size calculations, Electrical Automation through Serial link communication and Hard wired
communication, Equipment selection for Hazardous area, Equipment feeder selection including protection
requirements as a part of designing/ Engineering of Refinery & Petrochemical plant.

 Executed the function of field engineer, including hands on field work and/or field engineering, supervision of field
commissioning and maintenance activities, review of daily work production reports, schedule and budget.

 Provided professional electrical engineering support and recommendations to management on electrical safety, and
technology issues.

 Special expertise for Large Oil & Gas Industry – Refinery and Petrochemical plants Electrical assets Commissioning
and sub-sequent Maintenance & Reliability Improvement.

Key Result Areas:

 Working as:
o Plant level leader of CSM (Contractor Safety Management); evaluating contactor safety performance at plant
level.
o Active Member of CASHe (District Operated Health Safety and Environments)

 Knowledge of working on:

o Protection System of Siemens Make (Microprocessor based Siprotec-4 Family) 7SJ61, 7SJ64, 7UT61, 7SD61,
7RW60, 3RB12 and ABB Make UNITROL1000, MRR, MRQ Relays for Transformers, Motors, Incomers and
Electrical Apparatus protection.
o Protection System of Schneider make Mi-COMP relays for HT Incomers and Outgoing feeders.
o Auto Changeover Schemes of HT/LT switch Boards, DOL Type Feeders with, Re-Acceleration and U/C Sensing
Schemes.

 Managing:
o Predictive / preventive / breakdown maintenance activities of Electrical System, HT/LT Switchboards,
Induction / Synchronous Motors, Transformers, Small VSDs(Upto 90kW) and DG Set followed by Work Permit
System and Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) Procedure as per requirements.
o L&T and ABB Make Automation System for DCS Controlled Plant Motors and Load Shedding System.
o Conducting root cause analysis of HT/LT Electrical Equipment - Switchboards, Transformers, Motors & Electrical
overhead Cranes.

 Developing:
o Why Tree, circulating Alert Notes / Incident Investigation Reports for increasing awareness amongst the team.
o Operating procedures, specifications of equipment and standards of materials.
 Providing technical assistance on new project / plant expansions with J3 Petrochemical Assignment

 Analysing datasheet and performing factory acceptance test at vendor’s workshop.

 Initiating MOC (Management of Change), developing budget and assessing material/manpower requirement

 Maintaining process safety management (PSM) and supervising MIQA-Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance
while adhering to government regulatory norms.

 Organizing PSSR (Pre Start-Up Safety Review) after shutdown & modification of existing systems. Implementing
continuous process improvement strategy for improving the availability, safety, reliability and longevity of physical
assets.

ǁProject and Shutdown Experience:

 Expansion of world’s largest Refinery and petrochemicals complex as a part of Reliance J3 project, May’2014 to
January’2018.

 Got Exposure of Project Engineering & Design Review, FAT and Testing & commissioning of major Electrical
Equipments.

 Worked in 7 Mojor shutdowns at Reliance Industries at various capacities during last 11 years.

ǁ Education ǁ

No. Degree. University /Board. Year. Percentage.

B.E. Saurashtra University (4 Star by NAAC, AICTE
1 (Electrical Approved), College : Atmiya Institute of 2008 65.00 (aggregate)
Engineering) Technology and Science-Rajkot

ǁ IT Skills ǁ
 SAP MM, PM (Planning, Scheduling) Modules and Permit Systems based on SAP; expertise in Material Codification
and Procurement for Critical & Insurance Spares.

ǁ Personal Details ǁ
Date of Birth: 20thAugust, 1986
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Passport: M8266021 (Valid up to 21st April-2025)
Skype ID: VASHISHTHAGRV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-vashishtha-a4b85098
Postal Address: Sector- 03/185 – KK Nagar, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad - 380061, Gujarat.
Marital Status: Married
Contact Number: +91 7600016648
Alternate Number: +91 7990198763

ǁ Declarat ion ǁ

I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge and will present original
document whenever asked for.

(Gaurav R. Vashishtha)