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VALENTIN Pătran PÃTRAN Valentin

VALENTIN Pătran PÃTRAN Valentin

Drobeta Severin,,Romania

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Site Electrical Expert Hydropower Plants

AFRY
Kainji and Jebba , Nigeria
05.2023 - Current
  • Owner's Engineer refurbishment 1G9 in Kainji hydropower plant and 1G6 in Jebba

Consultant Electrical Balance of Hydropower Plant

GE Hydro France, Sygma Sarl
Geneva , Switzerland
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Manage Erection and Commissioning of Electrical Balance of Plant AT -Bashy Kyrgyzstan Hydropower Plant. Swichyard 115 KV Control System and Electrical Protection Erection.Installation of electrical equipment for generator turbine, excitation, and governing system.
  • Design Review
  • Planning erection and commissioning E-BOP, all units,switchyard and Dam.
  • Isolated power to equipment as required, following standard lock-out safety regulations for enhanced team well-being and regulatory compliance.


  • Commissioning Electrical Balance of Plant Kokhav Hayarden Pump Storage Power Plant Israel
  • Performed accurate, quality electrical installations, monitoring performance and functionality in line with legislative requirements.

Manager Director

Complex Energetic Oltenia
Targu JIU, ROMANIA
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Managed staffing schedules for many employees, delivering operational efficiency while remaining under budget.
  • Monitored and evaluated annual business plans in consultation with team members to meet set targets.
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Utilized knowledge and research methods to benchmark planning activities and drive best practice results.
  • Implemented health, safety, and well-being programs to drive productivity and high-quality services.

Consultant and supervisor Samrangjin HPP

GE HYDRO, Sygma Sarl
Geneva , Switzerland
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated electrical work, Erection of electrical Balance of Plant, Control System, Electrical Protection, Generator, Turbine, excitation, and Governing System.

Samrangjin Project Hydro Power Plant 2x330MW Electrical Balance of Plant storage pumped power unit

  • Design review
  • Erection manuals
  • Inspection checklists E BOP
  • Planning
  • Logistical
  • Quality system
  • Enforced compliance of works activities with QHSE and contract requirements.
  • Managed contractors and inspected work quality to meet project goals.
  • Delivered toolbox talks and briefings to reduce accidents and near misses.
  • Monitored manufacturing of electrical devices and operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Consultant Electrical Balance of Plant Hydropower

Hydroelectric Power Plant, GE Hydro France
Geneva, Switzerland
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supervisor E BOP Hydro Power Plant Moglice Albania
  • Supervised technicians and craftspeople during projects.
  • Planning Installation works the electrical balance of the plant, control system, and electrical protection
  • RAMS -Risk assessment method of statement
  • Control,and check electrical drawings E BOP, Control System, Electrical Protection and connection with turbine, generator, governing and excitation system
  • Quality system: safety, ITP inspection technical plan,and environment
  • HV test 37 kV, insulation and ring flux test stator hydro-generator 100 MW.
  • Planning Commissioning and procedure commissioning review
  • Planning erection works E-BOP Planning, program and procedure commissioning.
  • Reviewed and approved electrical drawings prepared by junior engineers.

Site Manager Electrical

SC IMSAT GROUP SNEF
Bucuresti , romania
01.2014 - 06.2018
  • Supervisor Electrical Balance of Plant, Control System, Electrical Protection, Hydroelectric Power Plant and Switchyard Peligre Haiti. Project Alstom Hydro France( GE)-3 generators 18 MW and turbines Francis.
    Planning Installation works
    RAMS -Risk assessment method of statement
    FAT factory assembly tests for electrical equipment
    Preparation site: manpower, tools etc
    Control and check electrical drawings.
    Quality system: safety, ITP inspection technical plan, and environment
    Balance of Plant electrical system Erection:
    *460 Vac main distribution panels
    *125 VDC panels
    *Control System panels( main CS Units, electrical protection generators, transformers, lines, drainage,turbine)
    *Ventilation
    *Lighting and sockets
    *Rectifiers, UPS and Inverters.
    *Batteries
    *Installation of all cables in the power plant, dam, and HV substation, switchyard: CS, 460 Vca, 220 VDC, MV 13.8 KV.
    *Service transformers 13.8kV/460V.
    *Cable trays
    *MV panels 13,8 kV
    * HV substation components, including voltage transformers (VT), current transformers (CT), surge arresters, circuit breakers, and switchgear, all operating at 115 kV.
    *Control Room computers and Network panel
    *CS panels on the dam
    *Fire detection system
    *Power transformer
    *Electrical tests at the stator and rotor of generators.

    Erection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning Electrical balance of Plant and Switchyard

    Hi-Pot Tests generator stator 13,8 kV and rotor, IPB, and MV cables

    I Helped the Alstom commissioning team with CS, Generator, Turbine, and Electrical Protection.


  • Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
  • Assessed construction constraints to determine planning requirements appropriately.
  • Recruited and onboarded required contractors and subcontractors for maximized project efficiency.
  • Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.

Electrical Department Manager HPP Iron gate 1

Hydroelectric Power Plant
Drobeta turnu severin, Mehedinti
11.2009 - 12.2013
  • Managed all erection and commissioning, repair, and maintenance works at Iron Gate 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant, including electrical balance, control systems, protection, generators, turbines, governing systems, and switchyards.

Planning Installation works, quotes of works

RAMS -Risk assessment method of statement

The FAT factory conducts assembly tests for electrical equipment.

Preparation site: manpower, tools, etc

Control, check electrical drawings, and Review design.

Our system includes quality, safety, ITP inspection technical plans, and environment management.

Managed all erection and commissioning, repair, and maintenance works at Iron Gate 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant:
*Generators 200 MW Kaplan Vertical
*Power Transformers 216 MVA.
*460 Vac main distribution panels
*MV panels 6 KV
* Lighting and sockets
*IPB 15.75 KV insulation phase bus-duct
*Overhead crane
*Motors

  • Implemented process-improvement initiatives within the department resulting in reduced operating costs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.

Electrical Engineer PRAM

SC Hidroserv Porţile de Fier SA, Hidroelectrica
Drobeta turnu severin, Mehedinti
05.2005 - 11.2009
  • Maintenance, repairs, and commissioning of electrical balance of plant:E-BOP, control system, electrical protection, switchyard 110 kV, generator, turbine, excitation, and governing system
  • Planning Installation works


RAMS -Risk assessment method of statement
Preparation site: manpower, tools, etc
Control and check electrical drawings and design review.

Quality system: safety, ITP inspection technical plan, and environment
Erection of electrical tests for hydro-generators 32 MW, Power Transformers to 63 MVA, Motors,
Excitation System, MV panels, Low voltage panels, CT, VT, circuit-breakers 110 KV, Control System panels, protection panels for generator, power transformers, and lines HV.
Test electrical protection relays and automation hydro generator of the hydroelectric power plant.
Erection of automation cabinets control system and external connections.
Assembly, erection, and commissioning.
HV tests generator, power transformer, MV cable, and IPB.

Electrical Engineer

SC Electric Engineering SRL
Drobeta turnu severin, Mehedinti
01.2004 - 05.2005
  • Main activities and responsibilities include erection of electrical equipment for Generator 6 of Thermo Halînga and execution of specific operations including power transformers and distribution stations for low and high voltage,AC motors, circuit breakers, enclosed switches, current and voltage transformers, insulators, surge arresters, lighting installations, and sockets.
  • Electrical Protection Panels
  • Protection panels. Checking the quality of work, settling and framing.t
  • Erection works, Type or business sector Power Energy
  • Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting, and work flow techniques.

Education

Master's degree - Engineering in Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering

University Electrical Engineering
TIMISOARA/ROMANIA
/2008 - /2010

Engineering degree - Engineering in Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering

University of Electrical Engineering of Craiova
CRAIOVA/ROMANIA
/1999 - /2023

Bacalaureate diploma - computer science

Domnul, Drobeta Turnu Severin
Dr Tr Severin/Romania

ECDL-European computer Driving License Core Complet -

ECDL
ROMANIA

VOL-VCA Supervisor - undefined

2028

Simatic Programming course step 7-programmable Siemens - undefined

2007

Skills

  • FluentinRomanian, English, and French
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering including electrical apparatus, networks, generators, power transformers, lighting systems, lifts control schemes, cranes, and electrical equipment protections
  • I possess expertise in the erection and commissioning of hydropower plants according to international standards
  • Effective communication in dealing with colleagues and tasks improves one's social skills and competencies
  • Project management :
  • Performance development planning
  • Transformational leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Coaching leadership
  • Change management
  • Strategic consultancy
  • Project budgeting
  • Financial management
  • Skills and Competencies in OrganizingDemocratic Leadership
  • Leadership (currently responsible for a team of 15 people);
  • I have a solid background in Project Management
  • Technical assembly
  • Technical drawings
  • Wiring
  • Design review
  • Schematics understanding
  • Electrical systems
  • Computer skills and competencies ECDL COMPLET-good command of Microsoft Office tools, Microsoft Project and computer components,software Legrand,SEE Electrical,Schneider,AutoCad 2D
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • CAD software proficiency

Languages

Romanian
Native
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Timeline

Site Electrical Expert Hydropower Plants

AFRY
05.2023 - Current

Consultant Electrical Balance of Hydropower Plant

GE Hydro France, Sygma Sarl
10.2020 - 04.2023

Manager Director

Complex Energetic Oltenia
04.2020 - 09.2020

Consultant and supervisor Samrangjin HPP

GE HYDRO, Sygma Sarl
02.2019 - 04.2020

Consultant Electrical Balance of Plant Hydropower

Hydroelectric Power Plant, GE Hydro France
07.2018 - 01.2019

Site Manager Electrical

SC IMSAT GROUP SNEF
01.2014 - 06.2018

Electrical Department Manager HPP Iron gate 1

Hydroelectric Power Plant
11.2009 - 12.2013

Electrical Engineer PRAM

SC Hidroserv Porţile de Fier SA, Hidroelectrica
05.2005 - 11.2009

Electrical Engineer

SC Electric Engineering SRL
01.2004 - 05.2005

Master's degree - Engineering in Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering

University Electrical Engineering
/2008 - /2010

Engineering degree - Engineering in Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering

University of Electrical Engineering of Craiova
/1999 - /2023

Bacalaureate diploma - computer science

Domnul, Drobeta Turnu Severin

ECDL-European computer Driving License Core Complet -

ECDL

VOL-VCA Supervisor - undefined

Simatic Programming course step 7-programmable Siemens - undefined

VALENTIN Pătran PÃTRAN Valentin