ALVIN WILLIAM RIMBUN PANJAITAN
Mechanical Engineering
Semarang
Summary
A Professional Commissioning at The Coal-Fired Steam Power Plant and have been involved in The Commissioning, Start-Up, and COD (Commercial Operation Date) Periods: CFSPP 2x200 MW Unit 3 and 4 Pangkalan Susu, North Sumatera, Indonesia CFSPP 2x50 MW Unit 1 and 2 Tanjung Karang, Gorontalo, Indonesia A Professional Commissioning Operation Engineer at The Combined Cycle Power Plant: CCPP Add-On Project 650 MW (Block 2, 3 & 4) Muara Tawar, West Java, Indonesia A Professional Mechanical Engineer at The Combined Cycle Power Plant: CCPP Project 850 MW Block 3 Tambak Lorok, Semarang & Jawa Satu Power, Cilamaya. Professional Commissioning Operator and Commissioning Operation and Mechanical Engineering in steam and combined steam and gas power plant more than 5 years. Experienced with warranty claims management, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions. Utilizes technical problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. Track record of fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Warranty Engineer
GE Vernova
Semarang, Central Java
02.2024 - Current
- Utilize base knowledge of the train and its systems to support any technical activity on trains; this includes troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performing corrective actions, performing preventative actions, and performing investigations during Validation, Certification, and Commissioning in static and dynamic configurations.
- Support the Validation period of the project by analyzing validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of production problems.
- Ensure that technical deviations are reported with a corresponding non-conformance report (NCR) and that the same are followed up until their completion.
- Facilitate the turnover of systems from erection to commissioning and from commissioning to the customer in accordance with current procedure/work instruction by arrangement with Site Manager.
- Perform commissioning according to the specifications and engineering documents, considering the safety instructions, site regulations, environmental protection measures and local regulations.
- Participating in commissioning meetings and progress reviews, providing updates on project status and issues
- Perform and monitor outage work, overhaul, and servicing on General Electric Gas Turbine.
- All activities cold and hot related to Steam Turbine, Generator and auxiliaries are performed according to Manuals and Quality procedure.
- Coordinate with Supplier, Engineering Team & Internal Teams to ensure accurate As-Built Drawing documentation.
- Manages the Warranty and Punchlists items Identified by the O&M Team.
- Led warranty analysis and resolution for customer claims, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.
- Analysis of costs, breakdowns, Cause / Damage, installation downtimes and frequencies on critical equipment.
- Performing GE inspection and supporting planned outages as required, Field Modification Instruction(FMI) & Technical Information Letter(TIL).
- Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.
- Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review, start-up and commissioning.
Commissioning Operation & Mechanical
DOOSAN ENERBILITY, CO., LTD.
Bekasi, West Java
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Operation & Commissioning Engineer for monitoring plant operation, Commissioning, performance & Maintenance activity.
- Safe reliable efficient operation of STG & HRSG Start-up & Shut Down.
- To isolate the equipment for maintenance purposes with LOTO procedure.
- Commissioning of HRSG, HP/LP Drum, CCW System & other BOP Equipment’s, chemical Cleaning, Steam Blowing, Lube Oil Flushing, (BFP, Steam Turbine)
- Knowledge of activities like Pre-Commissioning checks.
- Manage the effective achievement of the Organization’s objectives by setting individual targets, developing, and motivating staff, and providing formal and informal constructive feedback and appraisal – to maximize subordinate and department performance.
- Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing in a way that assists with building internal capabilities of the team maximize their effective performance.
- Support the operation and Maintenance of Doosan, Support Technical advisor, Support for root cause analysis of technical issues, Support for management of local plant inventory control, support smooth order transaction for maintenance planning, give first aid service to customer experiences technical trouble.
- Commissioning of Load Change, Load Rejection, Capacity Test and Reliability RT.
Commissioning Operator
SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Field and DCS Operator in Boiler and Turbine – Generator Systems and troubleshooting and follow the operating procedure before start-up and ensure safe start-up and shutdowns.
- Pre-commissioning and Commissioning include Chemical Cleaning Wet-Dry Preservation, Hydrotest, Steam Blowing and Report data after commissioning.
- Perform Solo run and Load test Motor - pump, record the parameters include rotation direction, Abnormal noise, Vibration DE NDE, Temperature Bearing DE NDE, Speed of Motor-Pump, Starting current and Cost downtime. Record all of data and coordinate with EPC.
- Electrical Operation for GIS 150kV system, 6kV Section, 400/230V PC Section and Electrical Systems.
- Responsibilities for smooth operation of Raw Water Pre-Treatment system, ultrafiltration system, SWRO system, BWRO system, demineralized water system and WWTP system.
- Check process parameters and coordinate with the operator to correct any deviations.
- Prepare the plant / equipment for maintenance ensuring adherence to standards.
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Conduct and supervise the contractor EPC to finish the project.
Commissioning Operator
SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitoring and controlling the process parameters as desired and handing over to the incoming shift in a systematic and orderly manner.
- Monitor and Control Unloading coal to filling Bunker according Operation Procedure Handling and ESP Process
- Control Operation of SSC includes Pressure Tensioning, Frequency Speed Chain, Bearing Temperature Chain Motor, Accumulator, Vacuum and Water Level SSC, Transport Ash Handling and ESP Process
- Understand, follow and perform the duties with approved available departmental standing instruction, standard operating procedures and other work permit systems.
- Inspected and analyzed issues, faults, and failures in coal and ash conveying system, field instruments, and electrical devices within control panel using manuals and wiring diagrams.
- Conducted planned inspections and safety tours to identify unsafe conditions and practices, classifying equipment based on hazard assessment.
- Communicated findings of defects and abnormalities to shift leader to initiate work orders for correcting malfunctions in equipment or instruments.
- Perform other related duties such as collection of samples, greasing, lubrication, adjusting glands, tightening loose connection, changing filters, etc coordinating with relevant dept.
- Comply with all company Health, Safety and Environment as well as Work Permit, policies and procedures.
- Prepared equipment safely for maintenance staff to ensure efficient repairs.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Universitas Darma Agung
Medan, Indonesia12-2022
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Politeknik Negeri Medan
Medan, Indonesia 04.2001 -
Skills
Warranty claim analysis
Root-cause analysis
Skilled at analyzing and troubleshooting the failures in the local site
Power plant efficiency analysis
Turbine operation troubleshooting
Water treatment troubleshooting
Certification
SKTTK Pelaksana Utama Pengoperasian PLTU (Level 3). Lembaga Sertifikasi KompetensiPPSDM KEBTKE, Medan, 2020.
TRAINING
- Shanghai Electric Power Construction specific training on August 2019 covered are:
- Power plant practical English and technical terms.
- Introduction to power plants and power industry.
- Basic knowledge of physical and chemical.
- Boiler and turbine operation.
- BOP system.
- Water treatment system.
- Fuel system.
- Risk Assessment, Safety and PTW.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- The SEPC Power Plant and Safety Training. Shanghai Electric Power Construction, 2019.
- Mental, Physical, and Disciplined Education and Training. Medan State Polytechnic, 2016.
- Steam & Water Cycle Losses Root Cause & Corrective Action. Bangun Energi, 2020.
- Alternative Ground Resistance Testing Methods. Merger, 2020.
- Earth Resistivity. Megger, 2020.
- Diagnostic Insulation Resistance Testing. Megger, 2020.
- PLC Fundamental. Kelas PLC, 2021.
- PMI Certified Member. Project Management Institute, 2026.
- Lean Six Sigma Foundation. LinkedIn, 2026.
- Strategic Thinking. LinkedIn, 2022.
- 9HA.02 Combined Cycle Power Plant Operation & Maintenance. GE Vernova, 2024.
- Basic Gas Turbine Combustion. GE Vernova, 2025.
- Vibration Fundamentals. GE Vernova, 2026.
- Basic Engineering Technology-Motor & Generator Fundamentals. GE Vernova, 2025.
- Professional Certification & Training ANSYS CFD & FEA. ANSYS Indonesia – On going.
Timeline
Mechanical Warranty Engineer
GE Vernova
02.2024 - Current
Commissioning Operation & Mechanical
DOOSAN ENERBILITY, CO., LTD.
05.2022 - 01.2024
Commissioning Operator
SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
11.2020 - 03.2022
Commissioning Operator
SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
10.2019 - 04.2020
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Politeknik Negeri Medan
04.2001 -
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Universitas Darma Agung