Herath Mudiyanselage Wathsala Chathurangani
Amunugama, Kandy,Sri Lanka
Summary
I am an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated Electrical Engineer with five years of experience and up-to-date knowledge in design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems up to the electrical standards. As a fast learner, I bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, with great interpersonal and leadership skills. I value work ethic and have experience in working in a multi-cultural environment .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Electrical Engineer
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
09.2019 - Current
- Involving in operation & maintenance of dams such as Bowatenna, Kalawewa, Kandalama, & Ibbankatuwa during period of EIC office-Bowatenna & Kotmale dam during period of EIC office-Kotmale & Power House in Moragahakanda (25MW)
- Developing preventive maintenance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure optimal system performance and longevity
- Keep and update records on all electrical design changes(E-Library) & maintaining reliability of SCADA system
- Continually improve methods and procedures for processes like preventive inspection & maintenance, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques(CMMS)
- Applied principles of electrical theory to advance product development and efficiency
- Carry out thorough fault finding for electrical equipment problems, including electrical testing
- Monitor transmission performance, responding quickly to faults for minimised power disruption
- Assessed system performance for safe, functional electrical output and distribution
- Calculated loads to size sizing wire and circuit protection for optimum performance and safety
- Following procurement process by preparing bidding documents, Bill of Quantities (BOQs), evaluating bid and technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, awarding contracts etc. and ensure installations are in accordance with specifications.
- Outlined and implemented electrical installation requirements for varied equipment & ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards(BS-7671, IEEE)
- Supervise technical staff during projects & guiding for safety precautions
Electrical Engineer
SAW Engineering(Pvt)Ltd
Colombo
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Designing solar ON-Grid systems in compliance with relevant standards and codes
- Customer handling & assessing client requirements and conducting feasibility studies.
- Conducting site visits to measure roof dimensions, identify rooftop angles and identify shading and obstacle locations.
- Conducted shading analysis using industry-standard solar modeling tools such as PVSyst/SolarEdge to optimize energy output.
- Determine solar Photovoltaic (PV) capacity and designing panels for strings of relevant inverters and performing detailed calculations for sizing AC & DC cables, breakers and SPDs on system specifications.
- Provided comprehensive drawing sets including panel layouts, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and mounting methods using AutoCAD software.
- Developed technical documentation such as bidding documents, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and cost estimations and handling procurement procedure.
- Conducted economic analysis including payback period calculations and provided recommendations to optimize financial returns.
- Oversaw and directed implementation team to ensure timely completion of projects and followed-up on testing and commissioning works
- Ensured compliance with AC/DC current safety standards
- Participate and Present Progress at Staff meetings
Trainee- Trainee Engineer
Ceylon Electricity Board
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Identified the areas of Sri Lanka power generation, transmission and distribution system of Ceylon Electricity Board(CEB)
- Identified the Hydro Thermal power station operation & maintenance
- Identified the operation & maintenace of transmission lines
- Identified the distribution maintenance, distribution constructions & other related activities.
Trainee-Trainee Engineer
Kevilton Electrical Products (PVT)
Colombo
11.2016 - 01.2017
- In-plant training on switchgear production with identifying the raw materials, process of production lines, devices & sensors of molding machines, quality assurance and quality control with products testings etc.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Electrical Installation
/2019 - /2021
GPA : 3.24
Bachelor of Science of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
01.2015 - 02.2019
WGPA: 3.18 Second Class
Part-time training course - Electronics
11.2015 - 05.2016
Course in SLIR - Robotics
2014
General Certificate of Education(Advanced Level) - Maths
/2012 - /2014
Subjects: Combined Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Results: 3-C passes | Z-Score: 0.8100| General English: C| Common General Test: 62|GIT (General Information Tech): A
General Certificate of Education(Ordinary Level) -
12.2011
Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Buddhism, ICT, History, English, Sinhala, Tamil, Dancing
Results: 9-A passes
Skills
- Circuit modelling
- Electrical engineering
- Power system studies
- Cost estimation
- Load flow studies
- Solar & Hydro power
- Extensive AutoCAD knowledge
- Familiar with C, Java, Visual Basic, MATLAB
- Dialux, PVsyst softwares
- Familiar with Arduino, MSP430, Siemens S7-200
- Microsoft Office
Professional Memberships
- Associate Member of Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka(IESL)-Membership No: AM-29859
- Associate Engineer of Engineering Council of Sri Lanka(ECSL)-Registration No: 216318
Additional Information
- Badminton Champion in Inter School Badminton Championship-2007 (Under 15)
- Received Distinction for the Australian National Chemistry Quiz that was held by Royal Australian Chemistry Institute
- Received Distinction for the IDM Diploma in Office Applications
- 1st place in All Island Aesthetic Dancing Competition-2009
- District ranks (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) in dancing competitions
Languages
English
Advanced
Personal Data
- Full Name : Herath Mudiyanselage Wathsala Chathurangani
- Name with Initial : H.M.W.Chathurangani
- Date of Birth : 02nd March 1995
- Gender : Female
- NIC No : 955620879V
- Marital Status : Married
Timeline
Electrical Engineer - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
09.2019 - Current
Electrical Engineer - SAW Engineering(Pvt)Ltd
03.2019 - 09.2019
Trainee- Trainee Engineer - Ceylon Electricity Board
11.2017 - 01.2018
Trainee-Trainee Engineer - Kevilton Electrical Products (PVT)
11.2016 - 01.2017
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute - Part-time training course, Electronics
11.2015 - 05.2016
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology(SLIIT - Bachelor of Science of Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
01.2015 - 02.2019
University of Moratuwa - Postgraduate Diploma , Electrical Installation
/2019 - /2021
Sri Lanka Institute of Robotics - Course in SLIR, Robotics
Department of Examinations - General Certificate of Education(Advanced Level), Maths
/2012 - /2014
Department of Examination - General Certificate of Education(Ordinary Level),
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