Ganesh S
Hyderabad
Summary
Electrical commissioning engineer with 11 years of experience in renewable energy systems and project management. Expertise in executing system tests to enhance operational integrity and deliver technical training. Proven ability to collaborate with project teams to adapt commissioning plans, ensuring compliance with budget and design specifications while implementing cybersecurity measures. Strong technical knowledge and project management skills contribute to the successful execution of complex commissioning projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Commissioning Engineer
NEXTracker India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2026 - Current
- Established commissioning protocols and documentation, ensuring seamless project handover processes.
- Partnered with project teams to achieve adherence to engineering specifications, enhancing overall project integrity.
- Executed system tests and validations for solar tracking technology installations, confirming operational readiness and reliability.
- Reviewed design documents to identify potential operational challenges early on.
Commissioning Engineer
NEXTracker India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Led commissioning of nearly 2.5 GW in NexTracker solar tracker projects across UAE, Africa, and India, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery through strategic planning.
- Delivered training to onsite NexTracker personnel and partner companies, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Implemented robust security measures by encrypting all trackers during commissioning, safeguarding data integrity.
- Executed firmware upgrades across all sites, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with latest standards.
- Monitored tracker and weather station data in real-time, supporting technical teams via DMU network integration.
- Tested inverter functionality and established DMU network during commissioning, ensuring seamless integration.
- Implemented robust security measures by encrypting all trackers during commissioning to safeguard data integrity.
- Inspected quality checks for earthing system MMS PV inverters and cable laying to ensure compliance with design specifications.
Field Service Engineer
GE India Industrial Pvt Ltd
Tamil Nadu
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Executed commissioning of a 252 MW wind turbine project with a 33 kV yard in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
- Achieved 100% safety in service maintenance and commissioning activities for 2.X MW wind turbine projects.
- Guaranteed machine availability aligned with customer contracts by resolving issues promptly.
- Delivered expert operation and maintenance services for GE 116-2.4 MW, GE 80-1.7 MW, and GE 116-2.3 MW wind turbines.
- Led major retrofit activities across multiple sites, improving operational efficiency and reliability.
- Performed significant component replacements, including gearbox, generator, HSS bearing, and hollow shaft, at various locations to maintain system integrity.
- Oversaw SCADA configuration and PRT testing during commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems in 2.4 MW turbines.
- Compiled daily generation reports (DGR) and monthly generation reports (MGR) for stakeholders.
Technician and Junior Engineer
Batliboi Renewable Solution Pvt Ltd
Chennai
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored Daily O&M and CAMC machine status across all sites by liaising with Site Managers and updating O&M Head on critical issues.
- Streamlined material procurement by utilizing FileMaker software for efficient ordering of failure materials.
- Executed comprehensive commissioning, pre-commissioning, and IIP tasks in collaboration with customers.
- Managed the erection and installation processes, including loading and unloading activities at site locations.
- Collaborated with breakdown attendance team to expedite repairs, reducing downtime for operations.
- Conducted technical and Quality for the wind turbines as per the Checklist.
- Executed thorough maintenance of Wind Turbine Checklists in compliance with supervisor directives, with regular updates.
- Updated alarm reset activities and maintained accurate data logs of Wind Turbine operations.
- Managed store activities and compiled Daily Breakdown Reports to provide operational insights for decision-making.
Trainee Engineer
Adaptek Automation Technology
Chennai
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Executed service and maintenance on industrial monitors, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Conducted quality assessments for industrial PCs, ensuring optimal working conditions.
- Prepared customized industrial modems according to client specifications to enhance satisfaction.
- Configured industrial modems to align with client specifications, improving client satisfaction.
Business Associate
Vertex India Solution Pvt Limited
Chennai
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Cultivated strong business relationships through customer engagement.
- Tailored industrial modems according to customer specifications for enhanced satisfaction.
- Configured industrial modems to align with client specifications, enhancing service delivery.
- Executed maintenance on industrial monitors and devices to guarantee peak performance.
- Conducted quality assessments to enhance functionality of industrial PC devices.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Roever Engineering College
Tamil Nadu05-2013
Skills
- Commissioning and installation
- Customer engagement
- Project coordination
- Plan implementation
- Site acceptance testing
- Renewable energy systems
- Electrical systems design
- Cybersecurity protocols
- Technical training
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Firmware upgrades
- System testing
Certification
- Advanced Training in Industrial Automation, 01/01/31
- Six Sigma Green Belt-Linked In, 01/01/24
- PMP-35 hrs Online Course Certification, 04/01/25
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y8978197
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior Commissioning Engineer
NEXTracker India Pvt Ltd
03.2026 - Current
Commissioning Engineer
NEXTracker India Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 02.2026
Field Service Engineer
GE India Industrial Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2023
Technician and Junior Engineer
Batliboi Renewable Solution Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 06.2018
Trainee Engineer
Adaptek Automation Technology
07.2016 - 01.2017
Business Associate
Vertex India Solution Pvt Limited
01.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Roever Engineering College