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Praveen Kumar Yedla is a seasoned electrical engineer with extensive experience in project management, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET) and has worked with various companies, including SEW Eurodrive, SERVOMAX INDIA LIMITED, and Emation. He has expertise in AC Drive Panels, VFDs, and PLC-based systems. Praveen has also worked on various projects, including the design and commissioning of electrical systems for cement plants, paper mills, and pharmaceutical facilities.

Experience

    • Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
      • Jul 2021 - Present
      • Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

      Role• Prepared preventive & corrective maintenance plans for restoring electrical & Instrumentation equipment to normal operating condition in a minimum amount of time, thus minimizing downtime and future failures.• Developed scopes defining improvement projects, alternatives and cost-benefit analysis as needed.• Troubleshot electrical and instrumentation equipment (flow, level, pressure, temperature sensors, etc.) Problems thus eliminating chronic E&I issues.• Developed, reviewed and maintained procedures for interlocking devices thus ensuring compliance with international standards of Organization (ISO) standards. Continually improved electrical safety methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.• Ensured compliance of International Standards of Safety, Electrical and Mechanical Rules.• Preventive Electrical maintenance, daily, weekly and monthly checks Installation and operation of VSD.• Ensure preventative & corrective maintenance activities are performed in a timely & efficient manner.• Ensures that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.

    • Electrical Project Engineer
      • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
      • Kuwait

      Major Projects•Cable Laying, Termination & Testing for various panels (MCC, Lighting Panels, LV Panels, JBs, etc.) as designed rated cable for Al Zour Refinery Project and Subiya CCGT3 Power Plant.•Al Zour, NRP, Largest refinery Project in Gulf.Role •Developing project baselines, controlling projects w.r.t. cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects•Managing construction, installation and testing of low & medium voltage switchgears cabling and terminations for Transformers, UPS, PMCC, DCS, HVAC panel DBs installation, testing industrial wiring & so on•Validating design, preparing QAP & functional design specifications and conducting hardware design manual review along with Project Management•Performing various electrical & instrumentation inspection at different vendors place as per requirement of client or code•Interacting with the Consultants at site including schedule monitoring, site supervision and material management• Designing and implementing stringent systems and detailed design & quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project as per Gulf & India standards • Generating product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information & trends and reports for termination & testing as per the client requirements upon approvalSignificant Accomplishments •Served as a part of an ISO Team and worked towards obtaining ISO Certification – Quality, Environment and HSE •Ensured zero accidents at site in compliance with MEW/KNPC standards

    • Electrical Site Engineer
      • Apr 2017 - Aug 2018
      • Kuwait

      Major Project• Retrofit Job for Installation and Commissioning of MCC Panel (Installation of Panel Cable Tray, Cable Laying Works of 230Sqmm Cable 4 Runs and Testing) at Level 15 in Liberation Tower Kuwait and Cement Plant.• Retrofit Job for new Panels erection and Commissioning of MCC Panel in MEW Hawalli & Salmiya.• Erecting & commissioning of various panels (MCC, Lighting panels, LV panels, JBs, etc.) as designed rated cable installation, termination & testing, and successfully commissioned the whole process system for Cement plant & Liberation tower.Role• Reviewed & monitored project progress with stakeholders and end-user clients for ensuring completion of project within the scheduled time & cost parameters • Worked closely with the Project Engineers, Designers & clients and steered the delivery of project engineering / construction deliverables by preparing quality control drawings & providing overall project support• Monitored activities at sites, reviewed project schedule and ensured cost control within budget• Evaluated electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs• Developed processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; adopted routine operation & maintenance schedule as per SOP & Manufacturer instruction• Assured product quality by designing electrical testing methods, testing finished products and system capabilities• Gained expertise in electrical control system hardware machine controls and electrical debugging systems and equipment

  • SEW Eurodrive
    • Hyderabad Area, India
    • Assistant Manager - Branch Technical Support(Application) at SEW Eurodrive India Pvt. Ltd.
      • Apr 2014 - May 2016
      • Hyderabad Area, India

      Major Projects• M/s. 2K Technologies (Hyderabad): Commissioning of PILER, Side Conveyor & Stripping Machine, Contains Carriage & Hoods in the PILER with the Combination of SEW PLC, HMI & MOVIAXIS to Communicate with Siemens Master PLC by PROFIBUS. Side Conveyor is only with one Carriage Drive & Stripping with Two Carriage Drives• M/s. Med Equip (Hyderabad): Commissioning of 7 Axis Manipulator with SEW PLC & 7 MOVIDRIVES. The whole control & operation logic is within the PLC which is operated through SCADA. It is an ITARSI project• M/s. Lead Edge Papers (Hyderabad): Commissioning for CUT to Length (which is used to cut the card sheet for prescribed length) with SEW HMI & MOVIDRIVERole• Coordinated projects for the set-up standards while ensuring strategic utilization & deployment of available resources to achieve organizational objectives• Handled commissioning, installation and troubleshooting of the Centralized & Decentralized products, synchronous and asynchronous motors by using the VFD’s HMI’s, PLC and field distributes• Extended onsite service of SEW’s electronics products and resolved issues within TAT • Shared service estimates based on SRF and coordinated with plant service engineer for further service of plant units• Designed and implemented stringent systems to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project• Supported site supervising team and subcontractors to resolve commercial issues with project accounts• Jointly developed new applications for complete drive management (Manager D&A)• Imparted training to onsite & offsite and SEW employees on service and application development• Looked after calibration and troubleshooting of the encoders and encoder motors• Provided application support to the customer assigned by rendering pre-sale and post-sales assistance to the customer.

  • SERVOMAX INDIA LIMITED
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    • Assistant Manager Application Engineer
      • Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
      • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

      Major Projects • M/s. Stickon Papers Ltd. (Hyderabad): Two Drum Paper Slitting Machine maintains tension & slits paper at required size by variable speed. Panel with AC Drive ACS355 15KW, ACS355 0.75KW & DOL Starters including with breaks, web guide and tension controller• M/s. DINAMALAR (Chennai): Two Drum Salvage Machine maintains tension & slits the paper by running the one drum in Speed mode & other drum in Torque mode. Panel with 2 AC Drive ACSM1 15KW, ACS355-0.75KW & DOL Starters including with breaks, web guide and tension controller• M/s. GE (Bangalore): Test Rig of Dynamometer; Dynamometer is tested with a machine at equal intervals of speeds varied by drive. Panel contains AC regenerative drive ACS800-17 460KVA with in conjunction with blower motor.

  • Emation
    • Hyderabad Area, India
    • Application Engineer
      • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
      • Hyderabad Area, India

      Major Projects • M/s. South India Cement (Malkhed): Designing & Commissioning of AC Drive Panels for KILN 160 KW (320KVA), Cooler Drive 30KW, Cement Mill, Raw Mill Feeding, Coal Mill Feeding and Screw Conveyor 7.5KW with ACS800• M/s. BHEL (Hyd.) Retrofit job: Vertical Lath Machine cutting tool for metals, by replacing with ABB AC Drive ACS850-130KW & DCS800 Siemens DC Drive & Motor 37KW with ABB drive DCS800-32KW• M/s. Mind Space Raheja (Hyd.): Integration of AC Drive ACS550 series with Schneider electric BMS through Modbus gateway for the application of AHU’s in PID loop• M/s. Broadridge Financial Solutions (Hyderabad): Integration of Secondary and Primary pumps with ARMSTRONG Controllers & Pumps along with AC Drives ACS355-15KW• M/s. Citizen Hospital (Hyderabad): Integration of Secondary and Primary pumps with Armstrong Controllers & Pumps along with AC Drives ACS355-30KW• M/S. Hetero Drugs Ltd. (Jadcherla): Commissioning of Chilled Water, Hot Water & Condenser Pumps and Panels with integration of Armstrong pump logic controller & ACS550 drivesVFD Commissioning Projects• M/s. Dr. Reddys Laboratories (Miryalaguda): Integration of Utility Pump Panel with ABB PLC AC500-ECO, HMI CP435T-ETH & AC Drive ACS550• M/s. Gland Pharma Ltd. (Hyderabad): Warehouse automation (AHU Panels) ABB-AC-500 eCO PLC, CP435T- ETH HMI and ACS 510 VFDs• Pharmaceutical Applications (Reactor, Centrifuge, Compressors, RotoCone Vacuum Driers, Blenders ID & FD Fans)• AHU [Automated the drives functionality with various sensors and also used PID control methods]• Stone Polishing Machines [Polishing & Grinding], Plastic Industries [Extruders, Blowers & Feeders], Packing Machines [Conveyors, PLC Based Machines]

Education

  • 2004 - 2008
    VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET)
    Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 2004 - 2008
    VNR Vignanajyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology
    Bachelor of Engineering (BTech), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 2002 - 2004
    Kakatiya Institute
    Intermediate, MPC
  • 2001 - 2002
    St.Rita High School
    SSC

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