EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
• B-Tech Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Govt. College of Engineering, Kannur affiliated to the University of Calicut, Kerala, India.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PERIOD : June 2014 to till date
ORGANIZATION : Electricity and Water Authority (Ministry of Electricity, Kingdom of Bahrain)
POSITION : ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES : Installation, testing, commissioning, taking over and operations
of the High voltage substations (11kV,33kV, 66kV & 220kV) including its LV systems
Monitoring contractors activities and following up with the
Consultants and ensuring that the works are done as per
standards and SOW.
PERIOD : September 2011 to May 2014
POSITION : CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER- ELECTRICAL
ORGANIZATION : Worley Parsons, Kingdom of Bahrain / Tatweer Petroleum
Company, Kingdom of Bahrain
PROJECTS : Major projects -Power and Automations (EPC) at the Bahrain
Awali oil field: Construction of 3 Nos 220kV Substations
(including 220kV switchyards and substations), 220kV & 33kV
Overhead lines and the distribution systems (fast track projects) including LV, 11kV, Fire alarm, HVAC systems etc.
: Electrical works for Pumping stations, Tank battery modernization and for the Well manifolds (Includes both LV and HV systems).
High Voltage (HV) operations in the11kV, 33kV and 220kV Systems.
: MAXIMO co ordinator for all the Maintenance,
Contracts and Work orders.
Preparation of Work orders in Maximo, planning, issuing,
following up and status updating of the activities.
Material arrangements through the Oracle system
RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervision of all the construction activities, reviewing contractor’s submittals, Vendor package, Technical data sheet and Method statements and procedures as per the project specifications and reviewing the Contractor’s works completion dossiers. Closely following up with the EPC contractor for the timely completion of project activities by complying with project schedule, specifications, HSE and QA/QC standards and procedures.
Review of contractor’s work progress status, cost estimates, co ordinating weekly progress meeting, internal co ordination meetings with other disciplines.
Overall responsibility and the construction focal point for the Installation, Inspection and pre commissioning and commissioning of 220kV switchyards and substations(11kV,33kV,220kV including transformers, lightning arrestors, Post insulators, CBs, CTs, CVTs, isolators, gantries, lightning mast, street and substation lighting systems, conductor stringing, OPGW and FOC cable laying and terminations, Communication systems, Power Control and monitoring systems etc), small power LV systems, lighting, fire alarm, HVAC, plumbing, DC system, plant lighting, DG, earthing system, lightning protection, cable trays, MV&LV cable installation,
glanding, terminations, RMU, underground transmission cables, tower and pole erection and stringing works for the OH lines (66kV & 220kV) and electrical equipments including switchgears, control and protection panels as per the project specifications and standards.
Issuing daily / weekly reports to relevant department heads advising on progress including any holds which impacts the project completion, implementing the site PTW system and monitor for its compliance.
Permit initiating authority for the works carried out by the Contractor.
Permit authorization and Issuing authority for various HV electrical operations.
Liaisoning with the QA/QC department to ensure that the installation complies with the specified codes and procedures. Ensuring the timely close out of punch items and final closing of projects as per the scope of work and approved schedule.
Reviewing of contractors’ cost estimates and preparation of work order using Maximo software system.
PERIOD : May 2009 to August 2011
POSITION : PROJECT ENGINEER- ELECTRICAL
ORGANIZATION : Al Kooheji Electrical Construction Co.,WLL, Kingdom of Bahrain
PROJECTS : 220kV and 66kV Transmission development projects for the
Ministry of Electricity, Kingdom of Bahrain.
RESPONSIBILITIES : Leading and managing the installation (cable trench, cable joint bays, cable laying including FOC, FOC joints, glanding, terminations etc) inspection, testing and pre commissioning activities in the transmission development (66kV and 220kV) projects.
Planning and scheduling the activities.
Co ordinating with all the utility departments for executing the installation activities without affecting the utility services.
Review of sub-contractor’s submittals, third party inspection reports. Closely following up with the project team for the timely completion of project activities by complying with project schedule, HSE and QC standards and procedures.
Preparation and submission of submittals, drawings, method statements and procedures for client’s approval. Making sure of submittals compliance with the specs, acceptance of work at site, all technical issues pertaining to works and quality of materials.
Co ordinating the project progress and evaluation meetings with Client, Consultant and the sub contractors.
Executing and deliver the project within the deadline set and within the budget and Terms and conditions of the contract.
Preparation and submission of Technical folders as the final project dossier.
PERIOD : July 2007 to April 2009.
POSITION : QC ENGINEER-ELECTRICAL.
ORGANIZATION : SK Engineering and Construction Co (South Korea based)
PROJECT : Aromatics Complex Project (EPC) for the Petrochemical Industries Company, Kuwait.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Directed the entire QA/QC activities in all the installation, testing and commissioning tasks in the electrical system of the Aromatics project which includes substation buildings, small power and lighting, transformers, bus ducts, switchgears (GIS 33kV, 11kV, 6.6kV,415V), battery banks, UPS system, Protection and Control panels, Capacitor panels, cable trays, cable laying, glanding and terminations, plant lighting system, motors (HV and LV), field instruments, public addressing system, HVAC system, plumbing, fire alarm system, plant and substation earthing system, lightning protection system, Control system, heat tracing and cathodic protection systems.
Preparation and review of QC procedures, shop drawings, BOQ, submittal of materials, ITP, Method statements, inspection and receiving materials.
Witnessing the acceptance test at site and performing final Quality checks prior to acceptance of materials and equipments as appropriate. Issuing Damage and shortage note on materials and further follow-up.
FAT/SAT experience and generating punch lists. Inspection clearance of punch points and its status updating through the electronic data management system.
Co-ordinating all the RFIs from the sub contractor with the PMC and carrying out Witness, Hold, and surveillance inspections and reviewing of documents as per the approved ITP.
Preparation and maintaining the Quality inspection matrix as per approved ITP and E & I load details and relevant drawings.
Monitoring and checking all activities are properly documented and executed in
accordance with Project specifications and Quality plan. Conducted the inspection and assurance of installation as per contract specifications, drawings and procedures.
Issuing NCR’s and necessary follow-up including punch points pertaining to installation and pre commissioning activities.
Auditing sub contractor’s QMS at site.
Ensuring that the material preservation procedures are established and followed.
Review of sub contractor’s project quality plan. Preparation and review of Mechanical completion dossiers.
Conversant with international standards.
PERIOD : November 2005 to June 2007.
POSITION : SENIOR ENGINEER -ELECTRICAL.
ORGANIZATION : Nass Electrical Contracting Company W L L, Bahrain
(A division of Nass Corporation), Bahrain.
PROJECTS : Electrical works at the Gas Dehydration Units (GDU) of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO).
: Infrastructure works at the Durrat Al Bahrain Project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Site management of project execution teams for the electrical works.(Works include supply, installation and testing of DG system with ATS, lighting and small power system, earthing, fence lighting, LV switch gear and cable laying, glanding and terminations to field motors, instruments, panels etc. Infrastructure project consisted of supply, installation and testing of 48Nos of 11kV RMUs, switching stations, cable trench excavation,11kv and LV cable laying, re routing of services in co ordination with the utilities departments, glanding, terminations, earthing, LV panel installation, feeder pillars and cabling for street lighting system, HV switching station etc). Directed the site engineers and supervisors.
Reviewing and interpretation of contract terms and conditions and oversee project construction for compliance with scope of work, specifications, local regulations etc. Preparation of BOQ, Construction cost estimates, project schedule, submittals for materials approval, reviewing and submission of shop drawings, preparations of material delivery schedule and drawing control register, preparing material requisitions, following up with the purchasing department and vendors for the timely procurement of materials. Daily progress evaluation and reporting the progress statistics to the project manager, attending weekly progress meeting with Consultant, client and with the sub contractor. Co-ordinating with the QA/QC and HSE teams to ensure its compliance in all phases of the activities. SAT testing and functional tests. Executing and deliver the project within the deadline set and within the budget and terms and conditions of Contract.Coordinating daily the subcontractor activities to ensure orderly and efficient completion of work.
Monitor the installation against design to ensure compliance and best practice, raise technical queries and see through to completion.
Support the Project Manager to ensure timely completion against schedules and make recommendations to increase resources to improve performance, where required.
Ensuring subcontractors are in compliance with HSE and QA/QC procedures.
Preparation and submission of values of work done, as- built drawings and project hand- over dossiers to the Consultant.
: September 2001 to August 2005
POSITION : ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
ORGANISATION : Galfar Engineering & Contracting Company LLC; Sultanate of Oman.
PROJECT : Service contract for the Petroleum Development Oman.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Construction effort through the management of electrical subcontractors and site electrical engineers in the assigned area of project.
Determining scope and estimating the cost and preparation of Construction schedule for the various electrical works pertaining to the service contracts with Client.
Co ordinating with design, purchasing departments and with the Project Manager at the Head office.
Efficiently identified extra work scope and estimated the cost.
Carry out pre commissioning, witnessing FAT / SAT ,functional tests and loop tests.
Preparation of test reports.
Liaison with Main and subcontractors to ensure program / handover completion.
PERIOD : May 1999 to August 2001
POSITION : ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-QC & CONSTRUCTION
ORGANISATION : Hyundai Engg. & Construction Company Ltd. Korea at their
HPCL, Mumbai Refinery site, India.
PROJECT : Hydrogen Generation Unit of DHDS Project (EPC) at the
HPCL Refinery, Mumbai, India.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for reporting to the Lead Electrical engineer and reporting to the Resident site Manager in lead engineer’s absence. Also responsible for the management of execution teams thoset included subcontractor’s project team and vendors. Also ensuring that the needs of the projects were understood and the needs of the workforce were responded appropriately and timely. Duties include: Supervise and inspect electrical installations, inspection with the PMC, testing and pre commissioning pertaining to the procurement, construction and commissioning of Hydrogen Generation Unit at the refinery. Activities include Installation, inspection, testing and pre commsissioning of LV and HV motors, LV & HV cable laying (through trays in the pipe racks and trenches), glanding and terminations, substation and plant earthing, lightning protection, HV switchgear, PCC, MCC, Soft starter panels, Variable speed drive panels, plant and substation lighting system, small power system, Fire alarm system, Public address system, cable trays, UPS and battery banks, cathodic protection, DCS system etc.) Communicating and co ordinating with the engineering, Quality and other departments. Identify material requirements, Schedule and cost awareness, Raise and follow through on technical queries to conclusion. Prepare / Issue Reports, schedules, plans as required. Responsible for creating As built drawings on completion of construction.
Following up with local and international vendors, third party inspection teams, procurement departments and with the commissioning team.
Preparation of formal documents for communication with the PMC/Client.
Preparation and submission of project hand-over dossier to the PMC.
PERIOD : May 1997 to April 1999
POSITION : ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
ORGANISATION : Process Control & Technical Services Ltd, Mumbai
India.
PROJECT : Revamping works for Telemetry and das Detection
Systems at the offshore platforms at Mumbai high
for ONGC India.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparing the plans and schedules for the construction activities at the un manned off shore plat forms (SHP, ICP, BHN and BHS) for the Telemetry and Gas Detection systems. This included procurement, installation and pre commissioning of Solar panel system, Battery banks, charger, battery controllers, cable trays, cable laying, glanding and terminations, RTU etc.
In charge of site electrical works by controlling construction methodology and maintaining program schedules complying with safety procedures.
Coordinating and supervising of site construction activities with the Company’s office at the base and Client. Monitoring site safety and ensuring premium quality workmanship.
Allocation of labour, Tools, Plant & Materials to include appropriate HSE requirements.
Arranging necessary work permits (Cold, Hot works etc).
Preparation of daily progress reports, weekly reports and attending progress evaluation and safety meetings conducted at the offshore platforms.
