RAM KUMAR J

SUMMARY

RAM KUMAR J is an experienced Electrical Inspection Engineer with over 12 years of experience in quality assurance, inspection, testing, and expediting of electrical equipment across power, renewable energy, oil & gas, industrial, and infrastructure projects. They have performed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), visual inspections, dimensional verification, and functional testing on various electrical equipment including CRP/SAS panels, MCCs, PLCs, VFDs, transformers, batteries, UPS systems, and solar PV modules, ensuring compliance with standards such as IEC, IEEE, and IS. They possess strong skills in quality documentation review, NCR management, and vendor inspection.

education

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Sri Venkateshwara Polytechnic College, Parassur, Tamil Nadu (2014)

Work experience

Apr 2022 – Present

VARIOUS CLIENTS

Inspection Engineer

• Conducted third-party inspections and FAT witnessing activities.
• Verified compliance with approved drawings, datasheets, specifications, ITPs, and purchase orders.
• Witnessed routine, type, and functional tests.
• Performed visual, dimensional, and workmanship inspections.
• Reviewed quality documents, test reports, and certificates.
• Prepared inspection reports and NCRs.
• Coordinated with clients, vendors, and project teams.

Mar 2021 – Mar 2022

Mantra Panels, Trichy

Quality Inspector

• Supervised panel inspection activities.
• Conducted dimensional and workmanship inspections.
• Assisted client and third-party inspections.
• Maintained manufacturing quality records.
• Reported non-conformities and testing failures.

Mar 2020 – Feb 2021

NPS Electricals, Chennai

QA/QC Engineer

• Performed quality inspection of PCC, MCC, DG Synchronization, AMF, PLC, Fire Fighting, and Engine Control Panels.
• Verified panel wiring and assembly quality.
• Maintained QA/QC records and documentation.
• Supported FAT activities.

Sep 2014 – Mar 2020

Pandiyans Industries, Coimbatore

QA/QC Engineer

• Inspected control panels and electrical panel boards.
• Verified panel assembly quality.
• Conducted routine checks using electrical test equipment.
• Maintained inspection records and quality documentation.
• Trained new quality personnel.

Projects

Vibrant Energy

220kV CRP & SAS Project

PVR Construction

• Performed visual inspection.
• Verified wiring.
• Conducted relay and I/O checks.
• Witnessed FAT.

Tata Steel

120MW Power Plant & ASU

OEM Vendor

• Inspected panels.
• Verified relays.
• Performed functional testing.
• Witnessed FAT.

Adani Energy Solutions (KBTL)

CRP & SAS Panels (48 Cubicles)

OEM Vendor

• Verified assembly.
• Performed communication checks.
• Verified logic.
• Conducted FAT.

Indus Towers Ltd.

Industrial Batteries up to 600Ah

Amara Raja Batteries

• Performed visual inspection.
• Witnessed capacity tests.
• Reviewed documentation.

Amara Raja Power Systems

DBDC Battery Chargers

Amara Raja Power Systems

• Performed functional testing.
• Checked wiring.
• Witnessed FAT.

IOCL / GCPTCL / Adani

Solenoid Valves

OEM Vendor

• Performed visual inspection.
• Verified material.
• Reviewed documentation.

IOCL / GCPTCL / Adani

Stabilizers

OEM Vendor

• Performed visual inspection.
• Verified routine tests.
• Reviewed FAT.

IOCL / GCPTCL / Adani

Clamps & Connectors

Sicame India Ltd.

• Performed dimensional checks.
• Verified material.
• Reviewed test certificates.

VOC Port Oil Jetty

Fire Fighting Equipment

OEM Vendor

• Performed visual inspection.
• Conducted functional checks.
• Witnessed hydro tests.

Kutch Copper Ltd.

150MVA & 50MVA OLTC Transformers

Easun-MR

• Performed visual inspection.
• Witnessed routine test OLTC verification.

Mundra Solar Pvt. Ltd.

450kW VFD Panels

Danfoss India

• Inspected wiring.
• Performed functional testing.
• Witnessed FAT.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation

Megger IR Tester

Megger India

• Verified calibration.
• Performed functional testing.
• Reviewed documentation.

IOTA Finance Pvt. Ltd.

Control & Relay Panels

Enpro Automation

• Inspected panels.
• Performed relay checks.
• Witnessed FAT.

BCL Power Plant Project

System Cabinet, FSG Cabinet, Network Cabinet & PDB Cabinet

Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.

• Reviewed documentation.
• Verified hardware/BOM.
• Conducted I/O checks.
• Performed power checks.

Kariknos

UPS Systems

Fuji Electric

• Performed functional testing.
• Verified battery backup.
• Conducted FAT.

L&T / GSECL

PDB, ACDB & UPS DB

Voltech Manufacturing

• Inspected assembly.
• Verified wiring.
• Performed routine testing.

Control Techniques India

Variable Speed Drive Panels

Control Techniques

• Performed visual inspection.
• Checked VFD parameters.
• Conducted FAT.

Technimont / IOCL Dumad

OXI Reactor Junction Boxes

Pepperl+Fuchs

• Verified material.
• Verified IP rating.
• Performed workmanship checks.

Reliance Jio (RJIO)

Fiber Distribution Panels

HTL Ltd.

• Performed visual inspection.
• Performed fiber termination checks.
• Verified labels.

Tata Steel Ltd.

MCC & VFD Panels

Formoplastic Controls

• Inspected wiring.
• Performed functional testing.
• Witnessed FAT.

WAPCO Tanzania Project

PLC & MCC Panels

OEM Vendor

• Performed PLC I/O simulation.
• Performed interlock checks.
• Witnessed FAT.

BPCL Kochi Refinery

55kW VFD Panels

Danfoss India

• Performed functional testing.
• Verified parameters.
• Conducted FAT.

Oman Power Plant Project

EMCC, PMCC & MCC Panels

Lotus Power Gear

• Performed visual inspection.
• Performed routine tests.
• Performed functional verification.

Hinduja Group Solar Project

Solar PV Modules

Vikram Solar Ltd.

• Performed visual inspection.
• Reviewed EL tests.
• Witnessed flash tests.

Transformer Inspection Project

Power Transformers

Wilson Transformer

• Performed visual inspection.
• Witnessed routine tests.
• Reviewed documentation.

Chile Wind Power Project

NSBD & Bus Duct Systems

OEM Vendor

• Performed dimensional verification.
• Performed IR testing.
• Witnessed FAT.

Siemens - Water Treatment Plant

SCADA Panels, PLC Panels, Network Panels

PowerLink Systems Pvt. Ltd.

• Performed PLC I/O simulation.
• Performed SCADA communication testing.
• Performed network verification.
• Witnessed FAT.

Jubilant Agro Industries Ltd.

PLC Panels, Network Panels, FGS Panels, RTU Interface Panels

Filtronix Systems Pvt. Ltd.

• Performed PLC & RTU interface verification.
• Performed FGS functional checks.
• Performed communication testing.
• Witnessed FAT.

Languages

• Tamil
• English

Skills

• Control & Relay Panels (CRP)
• Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
• MCC, PMCC, PCC, EMCC Panels
• PLC Panels
• VFD Panels
• RMU Panels
• UPS Systems
• Battery Chargers
• Transformers
• Junction Boxes
• Local Control Stations
• System, PDB, FGS Cabinet
• Fiber Optic Distribution Panels (FDP)
• DC Combiner Boxes
• AC Distribution Panels
• SCADA Systems
• Solar Plant Electrical Equipment
• Solar PV Modules
• String Inverters
• Central Inverters
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Visual & Dimensional Inspection
• Routine & Functional Testing / Witness Testing
• Quality Documentation Review
• IEC 61215
• IEC 61730
• IEC 62109
• IEC 62271
• IS 3043
• IS 2062
• IEEE Standards
• Electrical Equipment Inspection
• FAT Witnessing
• Quality Assurance
• Vendor Inspection
• Technical Documentation Review
• NCR Management
• Inspection Reporting
• Team Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Leadership