FIRAT ATMACA
Diyarbakir
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing technological efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in management, project coordination, and strategic planning. Recognized for reliability, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Systems Manager
Dicle Electricity Distribution Company
11.2015 - Current
- Carry out all protection, control, measurement system and reactive power compensation (Shunt capacitors/reactors) works in the 36kV High Voltage Electricity distribution grid
- Design the all protection, measurement, control, reactive power compensation schemes and related settings
- Carry out designing, installing and commissioning HV Distribution Centres
- Analyze faults and produce predictive solutions by using EMT (DIgSilent, Sigra, WaveWin)
- Measure, analyze and offer solutions for the technical quality of electricity (Harmonics, Flicker, Sag & Swell, Effective Voltage)
- Manage maintenance activities
- Carry out integration of the Power Plants (Wind, PV, HEP etc.) to the HV Grid
- Provide support and advice to the field engineers
- Establish and manage fault indicators, reclosers and R&D projects
- Carry out SCADA establishment and operation works
- Specify, design, install and commission electricity distribution grid SCADA and automation needs
Senior Protection Systems Engineer
Turkey Electricity Transmission Company
01.2005 - 11.2015
- Install HV (400kV-170kV-36kV) instruments (Power transformers, current transformers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers, isolators) at the Transformer Substations
- Carry out commissioning activities of the Transformer Stations and electrical instruments
- Manage protection, control and measurement systems in Substations
- Draw secondary electrical principal, wiring and cabling projects with AutoCAD
- Carry out secondary system troubleshooting (AC/DC, Scada, signaling system etc.) at the Power Stations
- Calculate short circuit faults
- Establish and maintain the all protection, measurement and control schemes and related settings
- Carry out maintenance and test activities at the 400kV and 170kV Power Stations (by using Freja, Swerker, Omicron)
- Analyze operation results daily and fixes breakdowns for a better network operation
Site Engineer
Datel Company
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Install MV and LV electricity distribution lines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Ege University
Izmir, TurkeySkills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Remote support
- Technical support
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Problem-solving
- Electrical
- Power distribution
- Electrical engineering
- Analytical thinking
- Equipment installation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of SCADA at 135 Distribution Center.
- Achieved supply continuity (SAIDI) by completing "Special Protection Function Projects" with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Power Systems Manager
Dicle Electricity Distribution Company
11.2015 - Current
Senior Protection Systems Engineer
Turkey Electricity Transmission Company
01.2005 - 11.2015
Site Engineer
Datel Company
05.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Ege University
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