1. R ShankaraiahR Shankaraiah
Phone: +91 – 9177222380Phone: +91 – 9177222380 (M)(M)
Email: rsatyashankar1960Email: rsatyashankar1960@gmail.com@gmail.com
Professional Synopsis
 A dynamic professional with about 32+ years of rich experience in Project Planning & Management,
Erection & Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance and Man Management of Large Power
Transmission & Distribution Projects.
 Presently working with KEC International Limited (Projects Execution, Co-ordination and
Management – EPCM Projects) As General Manager –Country Manager for Libya
 A project planner with expertise in planning, executing and spearheading various erection,
commissioning of EPC projects for reputed clients in compliance to international quality standards.
 Deft in managing operations involving resource planning, optimum utilization, in-process inspection,
team building and co-ordination with internal departments.
 Proficiency in operations and maintenance of various equipments for reducing downtime & enhancing
operational effectiveness of equipment.
 Bachelors Degree in Engineering (B.E. – Electrical); Member (M.I.E.) - The Institution of
Engineers India.
 Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical, team building, problem solving
and organizational abilities.
Organizational Experience
(32+ Years)
Since Jun’08 KEC International Limited (Largest International
Power Transmission Company) – General Manager – Country Manager for
Libya, Tunisia & in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province)
Aug’91 – Jun’08 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited – Chief Manager
Dec’85 – Aug’91 National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) – Senior Engineer
Nov’83 – Dec’85 Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited – Assistant Executive Engineer
May’83 – Nov’83 Hyderabad Allwyn Limited – Graduate Engineer
Key Achievements/Awards:
1) Excellence in Achieving MOU target Award to POWERGRID from MOP, Govt. of India for
Establishment of Korba-Budipadar Inter Regional Transmission System ahead of schedule
2) Silver Shield Award to POWERGRID from Hon’ble President of India for Establishing Raichur
-Gooty Transmission system under SRSS-III ahead of schedule
3) New project of Saudi Arabia(Eastern Province) – KEC Management/Mc Kinsey – Consultant for
Project Eagle - acknowledged/appreciated as the world record for casting of first foundation
within 5 months of signing the contract

2. Growth Path
May’83 – Nov’83 As Graduate Engineer – Hyderabad Allwyn Ltd.
Nov’83 – Dec’85 - As Asst. Executive Engineer - NLC
Dec’85 – Aug’91 - As Senior Engineer - NTPC
Aug’91 – Jun’08 - As Chief Manager - POWERGRID
Jun’08 Onwards As General Manager – Country Manager - KEC
Key Tasks Handled Across the Tenures
 Project Planning & Management
o Monitoring and executing various erection, commissioning of Power projects with respect to
budgeted cost, demand forecasts, time over-runs to ensure timely execution of projects. All the
Projects undertaken have been completed well ahead of the schedules avoiding cost over runs and
reducing the Project cost significantly
o Conducting cost benefit analysis of the projects including feasibility studies, assessment of the
requirements, adaptation, interface and commissioning.
o Arbitration and Dispute Redressal
o Activities include Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engg.
 Erection & Commissioning
o Anchoring on-site erection & commissioning of various 400 KV Power Transmission
Lines & Sub-Stations etc. ensuring effective resource utilization to maximize the output.
o Installation and commissioning of various equipments as well as conducting tests &
inspections to ensure operational effectiveness.
o Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates for installation
& commission of the equipment; reviewing & analyzing contractor's change order proposals &
submittals.
 Operations & Maintenance
o Planning and effecting predictive & preventive maintenance / repair schedules for the
equipments to increase machine up time and reliability.
o Coordinating material / spare parts planning related activities encompassing
identification of vendors, requirement specification & offer evaluation.
 Man Management
o Managing a massive work force of 500+ strong Team in Tripoli, Libya, 200+
strong Team in Tunisia
o Directing, leading and motivating workforce; imparting continuous on job the training for
accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency.

3. o Working on succession planning of the workforce, appraising the member’s performance &
providing feedback.
o Resolving interpersonal issues & working towards a harmonious work environment.
Noteworthy Milestones
General Manager – Country Manager - for KEC Libya & Tunisia Projects; Team Leader &
Facilitator for startup and acceleration of new Projects in Saudi Arabia
1) 400 KV D/C & S/C Transmission Lines in Libya– 115 Million Euro – Most Difficult
Project in Libya – 6 Lines commissioned and Acceptance Certificates received from the Client
– 6 Lines are under progress (pending due to unrest/security situation in Libya). 30 Mn. USD
Justifiable Claim made on the Client on A/C of QV, Idling, Direct & Indirect loss due to civil
war in Libya
2) 400 KV S/C Khoms – GMMR I line in Libya – 90 Million USD – Project completed and
contract closed
3) 220 KV D/C & S/C Libya – Tunisia Interconnector in Libya – 25 Million USD – Project
completed and contract closed
4) 150 KV – 400 KV Transmission Lines in Tunisia - 96 Million USD – Project completed,
Acceptance Certificates received from the Client
5) 235 KV, 400 KV Transmission Lines & S/S in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) – 178 Million
USD - Most Complicated Project in Saudi - World record created in KEC by casting first
foundation within 5 months from signing the contract by streamlining/squeezing the
processes
Distinctively constructed and functioned as:
- As General Manager for Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) - Project of 230 KV & 400 KV Transmission
Lines in Dammam Area. Created world record in KEC for casting first foundation within 5 months of
signing the contract. Excellent sales & margins achieved for F.Y. 2014-15. Project under progress.
- As G.M./Country Manager for Tunisia – Project of 150 KV to 400 KV Transmission Lines. Project
commissioned within the schedule and PAC/FAC received.
- As G.M./Country Manager for Libya – Project of 400 KV D/C & S/C Transmission Lines (6
Lines commissioned) and 6 Lines under execution (pending due to unrest/security
situation in Libya. Justifiable Claim made for 30 Mn. USD on A/C of QV, Idling, Direct &
Indirect loss due to civil war in Libya.
- As Country Manager for Libya – Project of 400 KV Khoms – GMMR I Transmission Line (540 Kms)
commissioned, FAC received and contract closed.
- As Country Manager for Libya – Project of 220 KV D/C & S/C Libya – Tunisia Inter Country
Interconnector commissioned, FAC received and contract closed.
- Project Head for construction of 400 KV D/C, Quad Conductor RAICHUR-GOOTY Inter State
Transmission Line (160 Kms) and 400 KV Switchyards at Raichur KPCL & Gooty POWERGRID 400
KV Sub-Stations. Commissioned ahead of the schedule by 10 months
- Project Head for construction of 400 KV S/C, HYDERABAD – KURNOOL – GOOTY Transmission Line
(310 Kms) and 400 KV Switchyards at Kurnool APTRANSCO & Gooty POWERGRID 400 KV Sub-
Stations ahead of the schedule by 5 months. This includes Pile Foundations for Tungabhadra River
Crossing.
- Execution Co-ordination of 500 KV HVDC Talcher – Kolar, 2000MW, 1300 Kms Bi-Pole Project
(Southern Region -1 portion).

4. - Project Head for construction of 400 KV Switchyard in NTPC Korba Korba-Raipur 400KV
Transmission Line.
- Survey, preparation of project report, Bill of Quantities & Cost Estimate for Administrative approval
for 500 KV HVDC Line from Ibb Valley (Orissa) – Jaipur (Rajasthan), 400 KV D/C AC Raipur –
Rourkela line and 765 KV AC Bilaspur – Jabalpur Line.
- Project Head for construction of 220 KV Korba(M.P.) – Budipadar(Orissa) Transmission Line (200
Kms) and Switchyard at Korba (MPEB) East Switchyard as East-West Inter-connector (Inter-
Regional Link) completed within 5 months.
- Station Head for 400 KV JABALPUR Sub-Station (Most important Grid Sub-Station of Western
Region) and connected lines (650 Kms) to NTPC, VSTPP Vindhyachal and Itarsi.
- Project Head for the construction of 400KV D/C Jabalpur-Itarsi Transmission Line (250 Kms) (Ckt.
III & IV) commissioned ahead of the schedule by 6 months.
- Project Head for the construction of 400 KV Bhadrawathi (Chandrapur) Sub- Station – right from
Land Acquisition to Construction & Commissioning under KSTPP, Korba Stage II – Largest S/S in
Western Region with 2 x 500 MW HVDC Back to Back Station
S/S extension for Chandrapur – Ramagundam Lines under CTP Scheme
S/S extension works in Chandrapur (MSEB) Super Thermal Power Station
- Execution Co-ordination & Commssioning of all 400 KV Lines & Sub-Stations under KSTPP Stage I,
Stage II, VSTPP Stage I, Stage I additional in Western Region and under Ramagundam Stage III &
System Strengthening in Southern region.
- Incharge for Construction, Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance of 220 KV Sub-Station in
Neyveli
- Incharge for Construction of 220 KV D/C Line from NLC Thermal Station II – Mines II
- Incharge for Maintenance & Establishment of 66 KV S/S & Dedicated Transmission Lines of
Hyderabad Allwyn and Refrigeration Plant Maintenance and Factory Electrical Systems
 Significantly contributed as Incharge in the operations & maintenance of 400 KV
Transmission Lines & Sub-Stations. 400 KV Lines & Sub-Stations associated with
evacuation of power from Korba, Vindhyachal and Ramagundam Super Thermal Power
Stations.
Emergency Restoration System:
 Having Experience in use of Emergency Restoration System during tower collapses and disaster
management and restoration of normal system in least possible time. Restoration works done in BCPP-
BALCO, Jabalpur-Itarsi & Bhilai-Chandrapur Lines.
 Efficiently rendered consultancy services to:
- BCPP-BALCO 220 KV line & Switchyard (Balco Captive Power Plant)
- 400 KV NTPC KSTPP, Korba Switchyard
- 400 KV MPEB Switchyard at Korba (West)
- 220 KV MPEB Switchyard at Korba (East)
- 400 KV MPEB Switchyard at Bhilai
- 400 KV MSEB Switchyard at Koradi/Nagpur & Chandrapur
- APTRANSCO, Kurnool/Hyderabad
- KPTCL, KPCL Raichur/Bangalore
Other Project Planning, Co-coordinating and Management Functions:

5.  Performed a vital role in Planning, monitoring, expediting of execution, Testing & Commissioning of all
the TL Projects across the region and Field Quality/Safety Inspection/Education to Engineers of all
Transmission Line and Sub-Station Projects in Western Region & Southern Regions
 Standing faculty for training TL & S/S Engineers of POWERGRID in Construction, Erection, Testing &
Commissioning of 400 KV Lines & Sub-Stations
 Survey, Preparation of Feasibility Reports, BOQs for all newly envisaged Transmission Line Projects in
Western Region & Southern Region – 1 which includes 220 KV, 400KV, 765KV AC and 500 KV HVDC
Lines & Sub-Stations
 Co-ordination with State and Central Govt. Authorities, State Electricity Boards and Local Bodies,
Farmers, Public & Public Representatives in Western & Southern Regions.
 Conducting Public Consultation Meetings with Farmers/Land owners in association with Revenue
Officials to create confidence in Compensation and Rehabilitation Policies and Procedures of the
Company
 Co-Ordination with Forest Officials and Ministry of Forests and Environment for Forest Clearances in line
with Forest Conservation Act etc.
 Co-ordination with Power & Telecommunication Co-ordination Committee (PTCC) for approval for
energisation of new lines.
 Co-ordination with Railway Authorities for Railway Crossing Approvals.
 Co-ordination with Central/State Labour Authorities & Commercial Tax Authorities.
Qualifications
Main Qualifications:
1978- 1983 (Regular) - Bachelors Degree in Engineering (B.E) – Electrical - passed in
First Class with Distinction – from - University College of
Engineering, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad.
Other Qualifications/Memberships:
1995 - Member, Institution of Engineers - from - The Institution of Engineers, India.
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 1st
January 1960
Residential Address (Permanent) : H.No. 3-18-87, Pragathi Nagar, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
– 500013, Telangana, India.

6.  Performed a vital role in Planning, monitoring, expediting of execution, Testing & Commissioning of all
the TL Projects across the region and Field Quality/Safety Inspection/Education to Engineers of all
Transmission Line and Sub-Station Projects in Western Region & Southern Regions
 Standing faculty for training TL & S/S Engineers of POWERGRID in Construction, Erection, Testing &
Commissioning of 400 KV Lines & Sub-Stations
 Survey, Preparation of Feasibility Reports, BOQs for all newly envisaged Transmission Line Projects in
Western Region & Southern Region – 1 which includes 220 KV, 400KV, 765KV AC and 500 KV HVDC
Lines & Sub-Stations
 Co-ordination with State and Central Govt. Authorities, State Electricity Boards and Local Bodies,
Farmers, Public & Public Representatives in Western & Southern Regions.
 Conducting Public Consultation Meetings with Farmers/Land owners in association with Revenue
Officials to create confidence in Compensation and Rehabilitation Policies and Procedures of the
Company
 Co-Ordination with Forest Officials and Ministry of Forests and Environment for Forest Clearances in line
with Forest Conservation Act etc.
 Co-ordination with Power & Telecommunication Co-ordination Committee (PTCC) for approval for
energisation of new lines.
 Co-ordination with Railway Authorities for Railway Crossing Approvals.
 Co-ordination with Central/State Labour Authorities & Commercial Tax Authorities.
Qualifications
Main Qualifications:
1978- 1983 (Regular) - Bachelors Degree in Engineering (B.E) – Electrical - passed in
First Class with Distinction – from - University College of
Engineering, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad.
Other Qualifications/Memberships:
1995 - Member, Institution of Engineers - from - The Institution of Engineers, India.
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 1st
January 1960
Residential Address (Permanent) : H.No. 3-18-87, Pragathi Nagar, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
– 500013, Telangana, India.