Umang Randeria
Waterdown
Summary
Electrical Project Manager with 18+ years of experience specializing in power systems, industrial automation, turnkey projects, and commissioning. Skilled in conceptualizing and executing projects based on client requirements and site conditions. Proven track record in developing substation layouts and meeting project specifications. Adept at providing status updates to the leadership team, preparing and presenting event review reports, organizing lesson learn meetings, and conducting task analysis meetings with key stakeholders. Strong analytical abilities and meticulous approach drive continual improvements. Eligible for PMP and Professional Engineer certifications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator / Acting Project Manager
Sargent & Lundy
2020.01 - Current
- Led the planning, execution, and closeout of various projects ranging from $5M to $20M in capital cost
- Prepared and executed projects in Outages, Online and Major Component Replacement (MCR) Programs with compliance to plant & project milestones and achieving CNSC commitments
- Utilized approved Project Management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications, and reporting, and risk to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders
- Coordinated and controlled all stages of project management in accordance with governance for assigned projects in all project phases from initiation to closeout, as circumstances require
- Provided input into the preparation of project background information, contributed to scope and constructability reviews, and assisted in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to senior management & the Executive Office for project approval and the release of funds
- Prepared and coordinated the preparation of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning
- Project monitoring and control by performing monthly & cumulative Earned Value management with focus on overall project health and metrics including risk / EMV monitoring
- Reviewed, provided input into, and accepted project charters for assigned projects
- Initiated and coordinated scopes of work (WBS), estimates, schedules, risk management plans, project management plans, gate packages, and contract performance specifications
- Coordinated the clarification of design and specification requirements, and arranged for necessary changes
- Coordinated and participated in the preparation of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of tenders, and purchasing recommendations
- Managed and maintained communication with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies and agencies, and cooperated in the exchange of relevant information as required to meet the project objectives
- Maintained awareness of, and kept all project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating, and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures
- Reviewed and maintained awareness of all corporate and local procedures pertinent to project control and administration
- Maintained process compliance during project execution and advised supervisor if compliance cannot be achieved.
Senior Quotation Specialist
Siemens Canada Limited
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Scoped, planned, executed & post analysis of client specific requirement for retrofitting various make of power systems, industrial automation & drives to support plant safety, equipment reliability and to manage various Siemens products safety risk associated with scheduled work activities
- Prepared Supply Chain Strategy including contracts, estimates and budget and cash flow, Project Plan including Risk Identification, Higher level schedule, major milestones
- Estimated Bill of Materials of integrated Industrial Solution Systems with varying technical specifications for Sales and Operations Teams
- Reviewed control schematics of switchgear & drives and provided optimal service & retrofit solutions with error free charge-up of system
- Developed and maintain information for sales and operations team including technical library, cut sheets, manuals and vendor product information
- Worked with internal and external vendors to design and price Industrial Solution Systems
- Analyzed requirements, scope definition, and Engineering Feasibility study and prepare business case
- Prepared design calculations, technical documentation for equipment’s in line with customer specifications
- Performed cross functional activities, Communication and reporting, Kick off meeting, Procurement - Services & material, Contract administration.
Design Engineer
ABB India Limited
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Designed & Integrated substations with complexity of various make of circuit breakers (ABB, Siemens, Alstom, CGL) and transformers (ABB, ZTR, Baoding)
- Estimated Bill of Materials for over 40 AIS / GIS Substations packages 765/400/220/132/66/33/11KV of varying technical specifications and challenging demography
- Optimized design of a turnkey 765/400kV substation & accomplished ~$0.6M savings in cable procurement
- Refurbished / Augmented an 220kV Transmission Substation with savings up to ~5MT structural steel / bay
- Reviewed & prepared control / protection schemes, cable schedules, interconnection lists, cable routing for substations with error free charge-up of system
- Prepared design calculations, technical documentation for equipment’s in line with customer specifications
- Engineered secondary systems including LT/MV Switchgear, Earthing / Grounding, Battery, UPS, HVAC, DG Sets, fire protection systems, illumination engineering, lighting protection
- Interfaced with civil and project team for structures, control rooms and foundation design for equipment’s
- Prepared Electrical Single/Three-line Diagrams, Control schematics (DC/AC), General arrangement Drawings, Bill of Materials, Control Room layouts, conductor sizing calculations
- Participated in RFQ for 800kV bipolar HVDC Link transmission Substation package including primary engineering and technical calculations for AC portion of switchyard.
Senior System Engineer
Honeywell Automation India Limited
2009.01 - 2011.01
- Designed Control/PLC/DDC panels for Intelligent Building management systems as per specifications
- Facilitated panel manufacturing initiative and setup of manufacturing facility to cater global market
- Prepared Technical documentation, FAT/SAT documentation
- Engineered Controller & Relay selection, I/O’s sizing and Logic preparation
- Supported manufacturing team for routing testing & checks for panels
- Provided support for Site Installation, Commissioning and Acceptance Tests
- Estimated request for proposals, participated in tenders and reviewed terms and conditions
- Delegated and Negotiated Supply chain requirements with suppliers for better pricing of components
- Secured a high valued International project for supply of security panels in Russia against competitive bidding, achieved revenue targets and additional engineering man-hours
- Engineered BOQ/BOM for bidding of various International Airports, Hotels, Hospitals, Buildings in UK and Middle East for supply of Building Management Systems including London Heathrow Airport.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Larsen and Toubro Limited
2006.01 - 2009.01
- Managed breakdown scheduling planned maintenance and coordination with other service departments
- Led a team of engineers and tradesmen for maintenance and project activities of key manufacturing units, substations, captive power plant and utilities
- Spearheaded activities involving working out various requirements and monitoring project operations for ensuring timely completion
- Maintained & optimized specialized equipment’s required for nuclear & high-pressure vessels including robotic orbital welding machines (tube to end plate welding) and Hydraulic tube expansion
- Managed a team of 3 engineers and over 50 subcontracted temporary tradesmen for local heat treatment process for critical nuclear and hydrocarbon pressure vessels.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
M S University of Baroda, India
01.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Nuclear Power Plant Refurbishments
- Air & Gas Insulated Substations
- Control & Protection Panels
- Design & Secondary Engineering
- Project Estimation and Proposals
- Scope Management
- Project Controls
- Work flow planning
- Risk Management
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Compliance Enforcement
- Self-Motivated and Fast learner
- Strong Business Ethics
References
Available upon request
Training
- Engineering Connections, Humber Institute of Technology & Acces Employment, 6 weeks
- Project Management Seminar for PMs (PRL-E) – PM@Siemens, PM@Siemens, 5 days, 6
- Contract Management and Risk Management – PM@Siemens, PM@Siemens
- Integrated EHS Management – PM@Siemens, PM@Siemens
- Health & Safety Awareness – Siemens Canada Ltd, Siemens Canada Ltd
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional
Software
Primavera
Ecosys
Active Risk Management (ARM)
AutoCAD
Timeline
Project Coordinator / Acting Project Manager
Sargent & Lundy
2020.01 - Current
Senior Quotation Specialist
Siemens Canada Limited
2015.01 - 2020.01
Design Engineer
ABB India Limited
2011.01 - 2015.01
Senior System Engineer
Honeywell Automation India Limited
2009.01 - 2011.01
Senior Electrical Engineer
Larsen and Toubro Limited
2006.01 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
M S University of Baroda, India
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