Rathin Kolekar
Generator & Electrical Systems Engineer
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced electrical engineer with 15+ years of experience solving critical technical issues related to power plant electrical equipment. Diverse experience includes plant maintenance, installation and commissioning, product services, and application engineering. Proven track record of resolving over 1800+ ER/PAC cases with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in using GE gas power engineering tools and portals. Experienced in customer-facing roles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to fulfill customer needs. Demonstrated coaching skills by mentoring five junior engineers. Authored knowledge articles for internal and external customers. Recipient of two GE ERD awards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Application Engineer - Generator & Electrical Systems
GE Gas Power
Mumbai
12.2018 - Current
- Prepared and delivered 200+ generator services CM&U proposals in a timely manner (98% OTD) and with accuracy (zero COPQ) resulting in sales worth ~90M @ avg 40% CM
- Led many tendering/bid activities which included review of customer RFQ, scope definition, technical clarification, Risk assessment, parts BOM preparation, accurate cost estimation, schedule estimation, technical risk identification, preparation of technical proposal and customer discussions
- Cross functional collaboration with repair shops, design engineering, services managers, suppliers, sourcing, field core, parts team for accurate scope definition and cost estimation
- Partnered with Jebel Ali shop, Requisition engg team and regional ITR leadership for optimization of ITO + OTR cycle (14 weeks to 10 weeks) for 7A6 generator field rewind
- Led the services opportunity of quoting supply of “8 X new A30F generators along with GLAC, GNAC, GPP, EX2100e” worth ~$28M as a part of “8 X 6B.03 upgrade project” for Reliance Industries Jamnagar refinery plant (India)
- Supported end customers/service managers in outage/inspection planning by defining technical scope, parts/consumable list preparation, technical clarifications for SPS business
- Mentored/trained two engineers for developing techno-commercial skills needed for Generator application engineering role and also reviewed/approved total 150+ proposals prepared by fellow engineers
- Recognized for outstanding effort in winning the Reliance JERA Samalkot project for subject matter expertise in generator upgrades which helped reduce execution risk and make the project viable.
Lead Product Service Engr - Generator & Electrical
GE Gas Power
Mumbai
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Technical ownership and resolution of 1800+ ER/PAC cases related to complex generator and electrical system issues during new unit commissioning, inspections and forced outages of operational plants
- Supported many unplanned emergency outages and demonstrated flexibility to work on concurrent projects based on emergent business priorities
- Experienced in working with turbo generators and High/Medium/Low voltage electrical accessories – Generator protection panels, Generator accessories compartments (GTE, GLAC, GNAC), MCCs, DC & UPS systems, Batteries, transformers, Bus ducts, GCB, VFD, MV/LV motors, excitation system, Static starters (LCI) etc
- Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations using a methodical approach (DMAIC) to determine the cause of equipment failure and implement permanent solutions for fleet issues with significant impact
- E.g
- L2100e FGPA board failures, Multilin UR series relay malfunction trips, 9A5 generator rotor coil brazing failure etc
- Authored Engineering technical communication ETC226 describing "Power supply out of tolerance on gate firing board (FGPA)" issue in LS2100e & corrective/preventive solutions
- Authored Product service information bulletin PSIB 20180725A-R1 advising "Universal Relay Product Enhancements" for improved reliability & PSIB 20180918A describing "Multilin UR / UR Plus families of protection relays: CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHM WEAKNESS" issues and corrective solutions
- Established and maintained positive relationships with the end customer engineers
- Prepared technical presentations for GE Customers for communication of critical issues and solutions
- Coordinated with interfacing organizations such as manufacturing, sourcing, site operations, quality, commercial, design engineering, etc
- To fulfill customer needs
- Mentored/trained three junior product service engineers
- Hosted Excitation-LCI Global technical community weekly meetings & trainings
- Actively engaged in global Product Service meetings for knowledge sharing and learning best practices
- Well versed with Gas turbine plant operation and possesses the experience of supporting electrical accessories issues related to various GT frame units (9E, 9F, 9HA, 6F, 6B etc.)
- Led the GE’s “Single click to start” initiative for Gas turbine units from electrical side and received the “ERD award” for successful implementation
- Successfully led the restoration of Sapele 9E unit in Nigeria after disastrous motoring event which damaged GEN, GSU, GLAC.
Product Service Engineer - Generator & Electrical
GE Gas Power
Gurgaon
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Provided remote and onsite technical support (Samalkot project) to resolve technical issues related to Generator and electrical equipment in power plant
- Provided technical guidance for all new unit installations (Red Flag Review process) during the commissioning phase to meet safety, quality, and timeliness goals
- Successfully led the installation and commissioning technical support activities for 10+ plants in Bangladesh & received prestigious GE ERD award for the contribution
Electrical Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Reliance Energy
Nagpur
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Butibori thermal power station, Installation & commissioning of Motors, MCC, transformers, protection Relay panels
- Conducted supplier quality inspections, factory inspection tests (FAT)
- Coordination with design engineering team, sub-contractors & suppliers.
Plant Generator & Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Energy
Mumbai
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Dahanu thermal power station, Maintenance and troubleshooting of Generator and auxiliaries associated with coal based Thermal Power Station which includes- Turbo generators, Transformers, MT/LT Motors, HT/LT Switch gears
- Managed Spares & consumables requirements for plant maintenance & Maintenance Budget estimation
- Installed & Commissioned Medium voltage VFDs (Leaders & Harvest, China) ranging from 650 kW to 1800kW.
Education
P.G. Diploma - Electrical Systems Engineering Design
Suvidya Institute of Technology
Mumbai 01.2010 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Pune
07.2004 - 06.2007
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Dr. BAT University
Maharashtra 07.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
Mentoring and Coachingundefined
Work Availability
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Timeline
Lead Application Engineer - Generator & Electrical Systems
GE Gas Power
12.2018 - Current
Lead Product Service Engr - Generator & Electrical
GE Gas Power
04.2014 - 12.2018
Product Service Engineer - Generator & Electrical
GE Gas Power
07.2011 - 03.2014
Electrical Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Reliance Energy
07.2010 - 07.2011
P.G. Diploma - Electrical Systems Engineering Design
Suvidya Institute of Technology
01.2010 - 06.2010
Plant Generator & Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Energy
08.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Pune
07.2004 - 06.2007
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Dr. BAT University
07.2001 - 06.2004
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