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SENTHAMIZH SELVAN | Gengen

SENTHAMIZH SELVAN


E & I QA/QC Engineer | ABB PTE LTD
Changi, Singapore

Summary

19 YEARS EXPERIENCE in Elect & Instrument Design, Project engineer, QA/QC, Testing & Commissioning, E & I Construction, maintenance & Process Engineer. International experience across Oil & Gas, Utilities, Infrastructure, Semiconductor, and Process Plants at Jurong Islands.

Strong background in design review, QA/QC, Testing & commissioning, construction supervision, maintenance of HV/MV/LV electrical and instrumentation systems, and plant safety coordination. Building Construction Authority Certified in electrical installation, workplace safety & health supervision, Lockout/Tagout, and confined space supervision.

Proven ability to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and support successful commissioning of EPC and live-plant projects. Performed testing & commissioning of HV/MV/LV switchgear (22kV / 6.6kV / 415V), MCC, transformers, motors, UPS systems, and battery chargers. Familiar with Earthing Installation & Lightning Protection Installation & testing activities.

Conducted pre-commissioning and functional checks including mechanical interlocks, breaker operations, and control circuit verification. Executed electrical testing such as IR test, Hi-Pot test (up to 70kV), DLRO/contact resistance, and continuity checks on cables and busbars. Performed CT/PT testing, including polarity, ratio, knee point, and secondary injection testing of protection relays. Verified relay settings and protection functions (OC, EF, UV, ST, LT) for incomer, bus-tie, transformer, and feeder panels.

Education

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    Anna University Bachelor of Engineering, EEE Aug 2001 - Jun 2005

Experience

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    E & I QA/QC Engineer ABB PTE LTD Dec 2012 - Dec 2014 • 2 yrs 1 mo

    Reviewed electrical & instrumentation drawings (SLD, schematics, P&ID) to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards. Conducted inspection and testing of HV/MV/LV equipment, MCC, switchgear, transformers, and instruments. Prepared and verified ITPs, test reports, loop dossiers, and quality documentation. Witnessed FAT/SAT, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities as per approved procedures. Raised and managed NCR, EOR, and ensured timely closure with corrective actions. Coordinated with contractors, vendors, and client for inspections, audits, and punch list clearance. Ensured all works comply with QA/QC standards, safety requirements, and project specifications. Maintained quality records, test packs, and final handover documentation.

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    Testing & Commissioning Engineer ABB PTE LTD Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 • 5 mos

    Scope of Work: HV/MV/LV SWITCHGEAR, MCC, TRANSFORMER & UPS, BATTERIES, MOTORS, CABLES Testing & Commissioning Engineer Performed testing & commissioning of HV/MV/LV systems including MCC, switchgear (22kV / 6.6kV / 415V), transformers, motors, UPS and battery systems. Conducted electrical tests: IR, Hi-Pot (up to 70kV), DLRO, CT/PT testing, relay secondary injection, and functional tests. Executed pre-commissioning checks on switchgear: interlocks, busbars, circuit breakers, vacuum contactors, and protection systems. Configured and tested protection relays (OC, EF, UV) and verified tripping logic. Performed HMI/ECMS and communication testing, including I/O checks, alarms, event logs, and network integration. Coordinated with vendors and QA/QC teams; reviewed drawings and ensured compliance with standards and FAT requirements. Troubleshot control circuits and supported system startup and commissioning activities. Developed and updated as-built drawings (schematics and wiring diagrams) based on site modifications.

Skills

  1. Electrical Systems
    Expert
  2. Testing & Commissioning
    Expert

Languages

  1. English
    Native speaker
  2. Tamil
    Native speaker

Certifications

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    Electrical Wiring Installation Skill Test Singapore BCA
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    HSE Coordinator – Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health Singapore