Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Software
References
Interests
Timeline
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Pituwela Kankanamge Tharindra Dilip Ariyadasa

Electrical Superintendent
Galle
Pituwela Kankanamge Tharindra Dilip Ariyadasa

Summary

Skilled Electrical Superintendent with electrical prowess and empowering leadership skills. Adept at promoting workplace safety and quickly resolving potential hazards. Proven history of completing quality electrical installations on-time and within budget.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ceylon Electricity Board

Electrical Superintendent (Substation Protection)
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Reduced safety incidents through strict adherence to safety guidelines and continuous training for team members.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects by effectively coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams.
  • Provided on-site supervision for all phases of electrical work, ensuring proper execution according to design specifications.
  • Mentored junior electricians, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.
  • Enhanced overall system reliability by troubleshooting complex electrical issues quickly and accurately.

Ceylon Electricity Board

Electrical Superintendent (Instrumentation & Contr
11.2018 - 07.2023

Job overview

1. **Maintenance and Troubleshooting:**

- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with sensors, transmitters, valves, actuators, and other control components.

- Perform corrective maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation of equipment.

2. **Calibration and Testing:**

- Calibrate and validate instrumentation devices to ensure accuracy and reliability.

- Conduct performance tests and functional checks on control systems to verify proper operation.

- Develop and implement calibration schedules to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

3. **System Optimization:**

- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize control strategies and improve plant efficiency.

- Implement software upgrades and modifications to enhance control system performance.

- Analyze data from instrumentation and control systems to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.

4. **Safety and Compliance:**

- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures during maintenance activities.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and environmental regulations governing coal-fired power plant operations.

- Participate in safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards.

5. **Documentation and Reporting:**

- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration logs, and equipment histories.

- Generate reports on equipment performance, maintenance activities, and compliance status.

- Provide input for the development of maintenance procedures and standard operating protocols.

6. **Training and Support:**

- Provide training and guidance to operations and maintenance staff on the use and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.

- Support the implementation of new technologies and systems through training and knowledge transfer.

- Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex control system issues.

7. **Continuous Improvement:**

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

- Recommend upgrades or replacements for outdated or obsolete instrumentation and control equipment.

- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in instrumentation and control systems.

Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Technical Officer (Network Operations)

Job overview

  • Maintaining Power Equipment Such as Rectifiers, Battery banks, Inverters, Surge Protection devices, Generators, ATS, Power Panels, Air Conditioners in the sites
  • Rectifiers- Specially ZTE equipment(ZXDU 500,ZXDU 300, ZXDU 58, ZXDU 68, ZXDU 3000 systems),Power One, Emerson Net sure System, Delta System Capacity Upgrading of ZTE BTS V2,V3(900MHz/1800MHz) Ericsson, NEC Microwave equipment operation New installing & Capacity Upgrading and Staff Supervision Installation and Maintenance of tower grounding system and Surge protection equipment at sites Conduting Acceptance testing for electrical installation and maintaining site inventory Procurements and Spares of Power and Protection

Education

Institute of Engineering Technology
Katunayaka, Sri Lanka

National Diploma in Engineering Sciences from Electrical Power Engineering

University Overview

§ Electrical Machines and Power Systems

§ Electronics and Communication

§ Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution & Utilization

University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka

from Information Technology
04.2001

University Overview

Diploma in Information Technology

Skills

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Training

  • Loadstar (Pvt) Ltd, Ekala Ancillary Product Division (APD), 10 Months, Installation & Selection of various cables types, Motor types & their Applications, VSD Installation, PLC Programming & Applications
  • Ceylon Electricity Board(CEB), 6 Months, Distribution of Electrical Energy, Billing & Revenue Collection of consumer categories of CEB, Construction of LV & MV Distribution lines & Consumer Substations, Power Transformer Maintenances, Maintenance of Lifts, Installation & Maintenance of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Plants, Testing & Calibration of Energy Meters, Workshop practices
  • Maxaire (Pvt) Ltd, 6 Months, Domestic wiring associated with high rise building project, BMS, Lift operating, CCTV, Air Condition, fire protection systems
  • Mobitel (pvt) Ltd., 6 Months, GSM system, GPRS core network, 3G, Roaming Knowledge, BSC, MSC, BTS, RNC, HLR operations Knowledge, Drive Testing

Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Siemens Digsi4

ABB PCM 600

SIEMENS TIA

References

  • Mr. S.M.N.D Rathnayake ,Chief Engineer(I&C)- Norochcholei Coal Power Plant, Ceylon Electricity Board, +94 716855893
  • Mr. R.M.N Rathnayake , Electrical Engineer(I&C-Unit 2)- Norochcholei Coal Power Plant, Ceylon Electricity Board, +94 713569315

Interests

SCADA Automation, Transmission Protection, Substation Communication, PLC, DCS ,HMI

Timeline

Electrical Superintendent (Substation Protection)

Ceylon Electricity Board
07.2023 - Current

Electrical Superintendent (Instrumentation & Contr

Ceylon Electricity Board
11.2018 - 07.2023

University of Colombo

from Information Technology
04.2001

Institute of Engineering Technology

National Diploma in Engineering Sciences from Electrical Power Engineering

Technical Officer (Network Operations)

Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Pituwela Kankanamge Tharindra Dilip AriyadasaElectrical Superintendent