BASILMON ELIAS
GUANTANAMO BAY
Summary
Highly skilled and versatile Energy Systems Technician with over 14 years of experience in power generation and renewable energy systems. Expertise includes operation and maintenance of combined cycle power plants, solar power systems, wind turbines, and high-voltage distribution networks including substations. Proficient in troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration, and ensuring the reliability of electrical and mechanical systems. Strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability in all aspects of power generation and maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1
VERSAR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
- Operate and monitor combined cycle gas turbine and steam turbine systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.(6 Diesel Engine 3580kw, 2 Gas Turbine liquid natural gas fuel 5000kw, 1 Steam Engine 15Mw, 2 Gas Engine LNG Fuel 2Mw)
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on critical systems including heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), steam turbines, and generators.
- Manage fuel, water, and emissions control systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, utilizing both technical knowledge and diagnostic tools.
- Supervise and train junior operators on safe and efficient operational procedures
- Installed, tested, and maintained photovoltaic (PV) solar systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.(225 & 500Kw)
- Performed site assessments, electrical wiring, inverter installations, and panel connections.
- Conducted system performance testing and troubleshooting to ensure energy production efficiency.
- Monitored system outputs through SCADA to ensure operational compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with design and engineering teams to optimize solar system layouts and designs.
- Installed and calibrated instruments and control systems for a variety of industrial and power generation applications.
- Maintained control systems such as PLCs, transmitters, sensors, and controllers for optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired failures in instrumentation equipment, utilizing manuals, schematics, and software diagnostics.
- Supported control room operators in managing plant systems remotely and resolving automation issues.
- Assisted with the commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
- Maintained and serviced high voltage distribution systems, including substations, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
- Conducted preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical components, ensuring system reliability.
- Performed inspections and tests to identify and resolve faults, minimizing downtime and improving system performance.
- Ensured compliance with national and local electrical safety standards.
- Provided technical support during electrical outages, collaborating with teams to restore power quickly and safely
- Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on onshore wind turbines.( 950Kw*4)
- Inspected mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure turbine efficiency and reliability.
- Assisted with the installation and commissioning of new wind turbines.
- Conducted safety checks and training for staff working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Analyzed system data to identify performance issues and suggest improvements
PRIME POWER OPERATOR
KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root)
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Monitors Electrical Transmission and Distribution systems, as well as the entire Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for proper operations
- Performs preventive maintenance, operation and troubleshoot mechanical and Electrical/Electronic control EMCP II+ and Switchgear control on commercial and tactical generators
- Caterpillar Generators -2080KW/2600KVA- Engine Model C175-16,1600KW/2000KVA- Engine Model3513B,1360KW/1700KVA- Engine
- Model3512
- Cummins Generator1638KW/2047KVA, Engine Model QSK60-G4
- Monitor and operate control boards to regulate power plants
- Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment
- Inspect equipment for malfunctions
- Make periodic inspections to see that all equipment and controls are operating properly and are in good condition
- Maintain consumption and production records
- Reports defects and recommends improvements, alterations and repairs
- Perform LOTO Procedure
- Perform related work appropriate to the classification as assigned
- Keep records of fuel used, power production, and general operating conditions
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned
- Record and compile operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports
- Project: DJBOSS- U.S
- NAVY BASE40MW DIESEL POWER PLANT
POWER PLANT OPERATOR
VECTRUS/KBR
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Perform PMCS & Scheduled Maintenance on Assigned Equipment's
- Receives Assigned tasks, orders & instructions from the section supervisor or lead
- Implement LOTO procedure demonstrating the safety requirements for operations, equipment & a commitment to personal safety
- Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power, or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations
- Monitor and inspect power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating
- Problems
- Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing
- Devices
- Inspect records and log book entries, and communicate with other plant personnel, in order to assess equipment operating status
- Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies
- Record and compile operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports
- Project: KBOSS-U.S
- ARMY BASE20MW DIESEL POWER PLANT- KUWAIT
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
EBEN TELECOM PVT.LTD
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Develop and enhance new and current circuit solutions
- Forecast electrical control panel costs
- Develop plus improve fresh and existing circuit solutions
- Prepare specifications plus test requirements documents
- Test, develop and de-bug designs in the lab
- Analyze and respond to issues as it arrives
- Develop and maintain relations with other departments while different phases of product development
- Suggest modifications to develop and design to enhance quality
ELECTRICAL SUB ENGINEER
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD PVT LTD
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Supervises the Substation Technicians; hires, trains, evaluates, in the area of responsibility (Substation, Relaying)
- Submits O&M and Capital budgets for approval
- Maintains approved O&M and Capital budgets for their area of responsibility
- Schedules maintenance, installation, and rebuilds for their area of responsibility
- Obtains, evaluates, and awards bids for contractor and professional consulting services to accomplish maintenance, installation, and rebuilds for their area of responsibility
- Prepares and submits all required state and federal reports for their area of responsibility
- Performs trouble shooter responsibilities for substations, and relaying on a rotating basis
- Assume the responsibilities of other Substation Supervisors in the areas of their responsibility, in their absences
- Approve switching orders as verified by the Senior Central Control Operator as to sequence and load carrying capability
- Perform other job function associated with the specific supervisor functions (Substation, Relaying) as stated in attached duties and responsibilities
- Performs related duties as required
- 110KV SUBSTATION
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR AND TRANSFORMER TESTING ENGINEER
RESITECH ELECTRICALS PVT LTD
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Administer all employee schedules and provide training to subordinates as per requirement and supervise all everyday production schedules and assist to resolve all maintenance issues
- Maintain record of all raw materials coming to plant and maintain efficient safety regulations for same and organize all tools to increase efficiency of all activities
- Provide training if required to improve working and monitor and ensure compliance to all manufacturing schedules
- Maintain all plant equipment's and perform troubleshoot on same to resolve all issues
- Maintain quality of all products and prepare appropriate budgets and reports to be submitted to management and ensure optimal level of profitability for plant
- Supervise efficient operations of all plant equipment's to achieve all plant objectives
- Prepare efficient plans for purchase of all manufacturing materials and manage inventory
- Maintain optimal quality of all products and recommend improvements to production process for same and prioritize all schedules
- Manage inventory of all plant supplies and ensure accuracy in same according to required policies and procedures and manage all communication for safety standards
- Testing All Type of Distribution Transformers (Included CT & PT’s) their working & quality
- Verification of repair work and repair test
- Maintaining the records of rejection & repair
Education
B TECH - ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
NIMS
01.2011
PLUS TWO - undefined
MAR BASIL H.S.S. KERALA STATE
01.2007
SSLC - undefined
MAR BASIL H.S.S KERALA STATE
01.2005
Skills
- Power Plant Operations: Combined Cycle Power Plants, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines
- Renewable Energy Systems: Solar PV Systems, Wind Turbine Operations
- Electrical Maintenance: High Voltage Distribution, Substation Maintenance, Circuit Breakers, Transformers
- Instrumentation & Control: Calibration, Diagnostics, PLCs, SCADA Systems
- Safety & Compliance: Electrical Safety, OSHA Standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Equipment Failure Analysis, Preventative Maintenance
- Team Collaboration & Communication: Cross-functional team experience, documentation, training
Certification
- FIRE FIGHTING & DRAFTING- WQC
- ELECTRICAL DESIGN & DRAFTING- WQC
- AUTO CAD2D -AUTO DESK
- LOTO (29 CFR 1910.147)
- SAFETY: Trenching and Excavation ( 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
- ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (EO)- AR200-1,KFGS and OEBGD
- KEY, LOCK and PROTECTIVE SEALS.
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH Fluent
HINDI Fluent
TAMIL Intermediate
MALAYALAM Native
PASSPORT & DRIVING LICENCE DETAILS
- PASSPORT NO: X5671422 ISSUE DATE:08/02/2023 EXPIRE DATE:07/02/2033
- ISSUE PLACE: COCHIN NATIONALITY: INDIAN DRIVING LICENCE: LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE (INDIAN)
COVID-19 VACCINATION
J&J, PFIZER (BOOSTER)
Timeline
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1
VERSAR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
PRIME POWER OPERATOR
KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root)
06.2019 - 09.2024
POWER PLANT OPERATOR
VECTRUS/KBR
11.2016 - 04.2019
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
EBEN TELECOM PVT.LTD
01.2016 - 10.2016
ELECTRICAL SUB ENGINEER
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD PVT LTD
12.2014 - 12.2015
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR AND TRANSFORMER TESTING ENGINEER
RESITECH ELECTRICALS PVT LTD
08.2011 - 10.2014
PLUS TWO - undefined
MAR BASIL H.S.S. KERALA STATE
SSLC - undefined
MAR BASIL H.S.S KERALA STATE
- FIRE FIGHTING & DRAFTING- WQC
- ELECTRICAL DESIGN & DRAFTING- WQC
- AUTO CAD2D -AUTO DESK
- LOTO (29 CFR 1910.147)
- SAFETY: Trenching and Excavation ( 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
- ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (EO)- AR200-1,KFGS and OEBGD
- KEY, LOCK and PROTECTIVE SEALS.
B TECH - ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
NIMS
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