Arivu Selvan Nagaraj — Product Manager
• 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Renewable Energy expert with extensive experience in power system automation and project management.
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 11 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Site Commissioning
- Project Management
- Solar Pv Scada
- Microgrid
Career Highlights
- Led commissioning of a 1.5 GW solar plant.
- Managed large-scale PV projects across multiple countries.
- Expert in critical infrastructure commissioning.
Work Experience
Powerchina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited
Instrumentation and Control Manager (6 mos)
Larsen & Toubro
Assistant Manager -Engineering and Commissioning (2 yrs 3 mos)
Assistant Manager -Engineering and Commissioning- Digital Energy Solutions (1 yr)
Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Project Engineer (6 mos)
ABB
Project Engineer (4 yrs 8 mos)
LS Info Tech
Scada Engineer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
B.E. at Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering