Arivu Selvan Nagaraj

Product Manager

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates11 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led commissioning of a 1.5 GW solar plant.
  • Managed large-scale PV projects across multiple countries.
  • Expert in critical infrastructure commissioning.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Renewable Energy expert with extensive experience in power system automation and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Site CommissioningProject ManagementSolar Pv ScadaMicrogrid

Other Skills

Solar PVTender SupportBattery Management SystemsPower Plant ControllerCommissioning and TestingProduct Lifecycle ManagementVendor ManagementClient ManagementSite Acceptance Testing (SAT)Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Energy Management System ControllerPLC ProgrammingRTU ConfigurationRTDSGrid Integration

About

• Leading the engineering, detailed design, and site execution of power system automation, Substations automation and microgrids. • Currently serving as an I&C Manager for a PV3 Ajban 1.5 GW solar plant, validating engineering designs and leading full-site commissioning for PV/Substation SCADA and grid interfaces with EWEC. • Proven track record of managing projects from vendor selection and document validation to final handover and post-commissioning services for Full Project Lifecycle Management: • Experienced in developing comprehensive site commissioning plans and leading large-scale field operations to ensure timely deliverables. • Directing a diverse workforce of 20+ personnel, including internal teams and multiple vendors to align site activities with project milestones across multiple sites. • Leading Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) integration tests of Power Plant Controllers (PPC) with inverter and STATCOM controllers for advanced grid impact studies. • Successfully delivered and commissioned complex energy projects across multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Australia, and Chile. • Expert in commissioning critical infrastructure such as PV SCADA, Substation SCADA, PASS/PPM, Industrial Cybersecurity, Weather Forecast Systems, Trackers, and ARCS. • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and developers to secure approvals and ensure compliance with global standards.

Experience

11 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Powerchina huadong engineering corporation limited

Instrumentation and Control Manager

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos · Abu Dhabi

  • Overseeing the detailed engineering designs, system architectures, and SLDs to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
  • Leading the end-to-end site commissioning for Power Plant Controller, PV SCADA and Substation SCADA systems.
  • Managing technical plant interfaces and communication protocols for seamless integration with EWEC Control Center.
  • Overseeing the deployment of Plant Accounting and Settlement Systems (PASS) and Plant Performance Systems (PPM/MDA).
  • Ensuring the successful commissioning of Weather Forecast Systems, Telecom networks, and robust Industrial Cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Coordinating the installation, configuration and commissioning of Trackers and Automatic Robot Cleaning Systems (ARCS).
Site CommissioningProject Management

Larsen & toubro

2 roles

Assistant Manager -Engineering and Commissioning

Aug 2023Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Leading engineering and commissioning for mega PV projects, including Ar Rass 1 (700 MW), Ar Rass 2 (2000MW), Al Kafah (1425 MW) and extended engineering support to Al Muwayah (2000MW) and Al Khushabi (1500MW)
  • Managing the full project lifecycle for PV SCADA, Power Plant Controllers (PPC), MDA/PASS, Weather Forecasting, RTDS and Cybersecurity systems.
  • Designing solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Hybrid Energy Management Systems (HEMS).
  • Conducting RTDS integration tests of PPC with inverter and STATCOM controllers for grid impact studies.
  • Directing FAT/SAT procedures and witnessing system testing at vendor factories.
Site CommissioningSolar PV SCADA

Assistant Manager -Engineering and Commissioning- Digital Energy Solutions

Jul 2022Jul 2023 · 1 yr

Solar PVTender Support

Hitachi abb power grids

Project Engineer

Jul 2020Jan 2021 · 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Designed communication and network architectures for microgrid BESS and Substation Automation projects.
  • Configured SCADA communications using IEC-61850, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC-101/104.
  • Supervised the installation and commissioning of ABB RTU500 microgrid controllers.
  • Developed HMI interfaces and SCADA databases for international projects in Australia, Chile, Africa and India.
MicrogridBattery Management Systems

Abb

Project Engineer

Nov 2015Jul 2020 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Chennai Area, India

Ls info tech

Scada Engineer

Aug 2013Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

  • Implemented SCADA/UDW/PCU server functionalities and developed HMI for the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation.
  • Managed Network Manager Database and graphical object creation for BSES Rajdhani Power Limited.

Education

Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering

B.E. — Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jan 2007Jan 2011

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