EDUCATION
Masters of Engineering-Electrical and Electronics (2010, DEAKIN UNIVERSIY,AUSTRALIA)
Bachelor of Engineering-Electrical and Electronics (2006, SATYABAMA UNIVERSITY,INDIA)
Electrical Inspection in Hazardous Areas (EEHA)
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPA Eng.)
Certificate 4 in Frontline Supervision and Safety Management.
Section 44 Appointed Persons
Project Management Certification
Construction White Card, Substation Entry Card, HSE Card
Fire Fighting, First-Aid Card
Permit Officer-Working at Heights, Hot Works, MV/LV Isolation
Leadership Challenge
Quality Management Systems – IS09001, AS2381, AS4761, AS3000, AS4801, AS3600
KEY COMPETENCIES
7 Yrs. + Construction Site Management experience executing Electrical and Instrumentation packages, Civil and Bulk Earthworks, Structural, Mechanical and Piping Packages for LNG and Mining EPC projects
6 Yrs. + Construction management experience executing 33kV up to 345kV (Extra High Voltage) Substations, Combine Cycle Power Plants and LNG/Refinery facilities in Australia and Middle-East
5 Yrs. + of Project Management/Project Engineering experience in Australia
7 Yrs. + Construction Site Management experience with executing Oil and Gas Brownfield and Greenfield facilities, EPC Power, Transmission and Distribution projects
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), Perth
June 2010 – Oct 2014 Site Construction Manager
Key Experience and Responsibilities:
Take charge of complete responsibility required for the successful completion of the project and as leader of site team of around 150 personnel including Engineers, Technicians, Construction Crew and Managers
Coordination of verification activities during design, installation, commissioning up to hand over stage of High Voltage Substation projects
Oversight of contractors progress, safety and quality to ensure that construction meets contract requirements and relevant standards
Review and approve project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates and approve all project expenditure
Extensive supervision of Electrical and Instrumentation packages, Civil and Bulk Earthworks, Structure and Mechanical erection, Testing and Commissioning and Turnover
Possess managerial and technical skills required to handle challenges and complexities of EPC projects
Experience in estimation of resources, auxiliary plants and items required for projects
Developing risk management strategies for contracts, chairing toolbox and prestart meetings on site, Managing punch list preparation deficiencies during construction
Monitoring any deviations from allocated budget man hours. Preparing four week look ahead schedule for site activities
Bureau Veritas , Melbourne
Aug 2009 – May 2010 Electrical Engineer
Key Experience and Responsibilities:
PLC programmer for Industrial Robots (Motoman)
Conducting audits and surveillance of executing activities to ensure compliance to AS standards
Identifying and recording quality problems and opportunities for improvement and initiating and recommending solutions
Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), Kuwait (KNPC Mina Al-Ahmadi LNG Terminal)
June 2006 – June 2008 Site Construction Manager
Key Experience and Responsibilities:
Direct construction teams and project construction executions within assigned responsibilities
Extensive experience working throughout complete phase of project starting from FEED through to construction, commissioning and turnover
Supervision and guidance to construction team for all associated Electrical & Instrumentation works, steel erection, installation and commissioning of gas turbine generators, HV Transformers, power management system an associated facilities
Experience working in a multicultural environment and ability to communicate well with all disciplines
Ensuring that subcontract milestone dates on schedule are achieved without compromising safety and quality
Inspecting HV/LV equipment’s and reviewing and approving VCPs, ITPs and ITRs. Conducting periodic inspections of electrical equipment’s in hazardous areas
Ensuring construction operations are in compliance with approved design, standards and specifications
Review and approve Project Management Plans, Quality Plans, HSE Management plans
Oversee the completion and turnover of permanent installation and receive customer acceptance on completed works
Ensure timely and successful turnover to commissioning team after Mechanical completion
