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I have +28 years experience in EPC/PMC/EPCM/Mining /Cement/ Oil & Gas (onshore), Power / Utilities Engineering and Electrical & Instrumentation Projects, Detailed engineering design, Construction, Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning, Quantity surveying, QA/QC /Operations and Distributions and shutdown. Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance of Power and Distribution Transformers and Maintaining Electrical Spares.
I have experience of overseas working for +9 years and 19 years for EPC /EPCM.
Detailed design of power distribution system, cable sizing, MV & LV switchgears, motor control center, lighting, lightning protection system, grounding system, electric heat tracing, fire alarm system, lighting illumination calculations, tray layouts, etc.Proficient in electrical systems case studies for Load Flow, Short Circuit/Fault Calculations, large motor start-up using PowerStation ETAP software.
Familiar with NEMA, ANSI, IEEE and IEC based electrical codes, standards and regulations.
•Performing Site Survey Onshore Platform sites
•Project Development Studies, FEED & Detailed engineering development and handling of various Electrical works in the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry.
•Engineering coordination with various discipline engineers during Concept optimization studies and with Contractors during FEED & Detailed engineering development and management of such contracts.
•Experience in Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of oil & gas Electrical facilities.
•Experience in OPERCOM Methodology & ICAPS
•Preparing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning guidelines
•Preparing Commissioning Data Base and OTP’s for Electrical
•Providing Assistance during Construction and Pre-commissioning execution, on site, during modifications.
•Providing Assistance during Commissioning Execution, on site, to Commissioning Personnel
•Participating in Technical reviews during the engineering, Construction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning phases
•Safety Compliance
•Project engineering, preparation of scope of work for tender, bid evaluation, project risk assessment and management.
•Witnesses Factory/Site Acceptance Tests.
•Project Scheduling
Experience in field inspection and acceptance testing of electrical & Instrumentation equipments.
Development of power system single-line diagrams and cable and conduit schedules.
Preparation of cable tray fill and conduit calculations, etc
Design physical layout of electrical equipment, raceway and grounding plans.
Preparation of cable and raceway routing layouts.
Project execution and supervision in Cement plant/ Inspection of ON-Shore oil &Gas Company
Material quantity estimating. Quantity Surveying in Oil & Gas Plants in various technical and engineering disciplines. Electrical / instrumentation & telecommunication Quantity Survey or Re-measurements, Preparing material take-off and Budget Quantity, Cost Monitoring. Producing of material technical specification.
Conducted electrical inspections and tests on electro-mechanical equipment such as transformers, motor control centres, switchgears, motors, motor drives and power cables
Designed power distribution systems involving cable ampere ratings, cable voltage drops, motor and motor drive sizing, sizing of electrical protective devices, lighting, and industrial controls. Designed circuits to facilitate fluid-level and pressure controls for motor starter equipment via ladder logic schematics
Analyzed and interpreted electrical controls and power schematic drawings to facilitate system installations and upgradesDeveloped electrical facility layout drawings using Autocad software.- Performed electrical power demand analyses on electrical facilities. Train up new Electricians and Assisting Shift ElectriciansI am committed to Ethics, Integrity, Loyalty and commitment to the organization.I am good at interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with proven abilities in enhancing,, optimizing resources & capacity utilization, improving, resolving problems, ramping up the activities with on time deliverables and maximizing efficiency.
Qualifications
1983-1986 Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Technical Skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD with 6 years of experience
• Conversant with IEC/ BS/IEEE standards with +25 years of experience
• MS OFFICE /MS PROJECT with 10 years of experience
• Construction, Design & Management (Co-ordinator) Regulations, Project site Construction /Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning with +18 years of experience
• PDMS /PRIMAVERA/ETAP SOFTWARE with 8 years of experience
• HSSE Training for Oil & gas field & EPC Construction/pre-commissioning/Commissioning/H2S work permit with +8 years of experience
Career Summary
KHUKH TSAV CEMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, 3000 TPD, MONGOLIA,
Jul’15 TO till date
AS HOD ELECTRICAL& INSTRUMENTATION
MOMBASA CEMENT PLANT, 3000 TPD. KENYA
Jul’14- APR’15
AS HOD ELECTRICAL& INSTRUMENTATION MONTHLY SALARY: 5000 USD
ALMANSOOR ENTERPRISES, ABU DHABI
Apr’13-APR’14
Working WITH EPC, PETROFAC & GS E&C JV, UAE, for ABUDHABI, RUWAIS GASCO 4 th NGL TRAIN PROJECT. (ONSHORE OIL & GAS).
SR ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER & COMMISSIONING CO-ORDINATOR
NCN CEMENT GREEN FIELD PROJECT 2500 TPD AT MALBAZA, NIGER
Apr’12-Mar’13
MANAGER ELECTRICAL& INSTRUMENTATION. (PROJECTS)
CEMENT PROJECT SERVICES MANAGEMENT SERVICES& CONSULTING GROUP, U.K.
Feb’10-Dec’11
DESIGNATION: Electrical& Instrumentation Residential Engineer.
Work site: AL BADIA CEMENTS JSC PROJECT. SYRIA (EPCM SINOMA GROUP CHINA) (2×6000 tpd)
EPCM /ACC GROUP OF COMPANIES CEMENT PLANT LTD.,
Sept’06-Nov’09
KHD Plant Souk El Khamis, LIBYA. 2x 3000 T.P.D.
Chief Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.(Planning & Maintenance)
Vision Electro mechanical LLC. Ras Al Khaimah UAE.
Jun’06-Aug’06
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.
J.K.Avtar Cements Ltd., 1500T.P.D Assam, India.
Nov’04-Jun’06
Chief Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.
Rajapalayam Cements & Chemical +(P) Ltd, Tirunelveli dt. India.
Nov’00-Oct’04
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.
Valli Electricals ESA Contractors, EPC, Rajapalayam. India.
1996-1999
MANAGER ELECTRICAL
P.A.G. Electricals ESA Contractors, EPCM, Rajapalayam. India.
1993-1996
SITE INCHARGE (ELECTRICAL)
Vijay Spinners Ltd,, Rajapalayam. India
1989-1993
SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)
Sri Ramachandran Medical College & Hospital, Porur.Chennai. India.
1986-1989
SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)
Employment Detail
COMPANY NAME: MOMBASA CEMENT PLANT, 3000 TPD. KENYA
DESIGNATION: HOD ELECTRICAL& INSTRUMENTATION
RESPONSIBILITY:
Handling operation & Maintenance of Generators, HT/LT Motors, switchgears, Power Transformers Distribution Transformers & related protection systems. Hands on experience in Numerical Feeder & Motor protection Relay, Numerical Generator protection Relay .Conversant with Testing Instruments for Generator, Motor, Switchyard equipments & Relays.
Supervising operations, generating preventive and corrective maintenance work orders, setting priorities, assigning subordinates, liaising with other operation and maintenance supervisors to coordinate work activities, endorsing work orders and work permits, and supervising the actual execution of work on site and/or in workshop.
• Investigates and troubleshoots maintenance problems and implement the Company’s permit to work procedures.
• Supervises all maintenance work carried out in the electrical workshop and ensures availability and operability of all workshop machines and equipment.
Also knowledge in Planning, Preparation of maintenance schedule & developing maintenance history of Substation Equipments. Looking after Budgeting, Indenting, and Contract closure, and statutory clearance, mobilization of resources at site, vendor evaluation & development
PERIOD: FROM JULY 2014 TO APRIL 2015.
SALARY: 5000 USD / MONTH
ROTATION: 180/21.
COMPANY NAME: ALMANSOOR ENTERPRISES, ABU DHABI working WITH EPC , PETROFAC & GS E&C JV,UAE, for ABUDHABI, RUWAIS GASCO 4 th NGL TRAIN PROJECT. (ONSHORE OIL & GAS).
DESIGNATION: SR ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEER & COMMISSIONING CO-ORDINATOR
RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for overseeing the Construction Supervision and Inspection of Erection, Testing ,PRE COMMISSIONING & COMMISSIONING of From EHV /HV Switch Yards, Generators, Transformers , HT & LT Switch Boards , HT & LT Motors, H.T & L.T Cable laying (Power and Control), Battery , Battery Charger and Emergency D.G Sets, Fire Protection and Detection Systems, Earthing, Cable Trays, Lightings and Lightening protections as per drawings and standards of all electrical works of including:
Fully responsible for all aspects of performance in the execution of the electrical scope of work to include safety, environmental, social, schedule, quality, cost, engineering issue resolution, material expediting, resolution of variances, etc.
• Complete all special assignments by the Site Manager or Field Construction Lead such as, but not limited to; execution studies, method statements, reports, and trending analysis.
• Assist with implementation of project safety and environmental plans.
• Manage Electrical site activities of the main construction contractor as client representative to achieve the successful completion of CSG2 to mechanical completion. This includes completion of exception lists accepted at time of mechanical completion.
• Monitor engineering and free-issue material / equipment deliveries vs. construction contract obligations in regards to electrical project scope. Assist resolving any forecast late deliveries in advance of delays and/or claims.
• Monitor and manage the contractor’s overall electrical progress and deviations from agreed plans.Assist Site Construction Engineer in managing Site Engineering Query (SEQ) process for the site including resolution by site team if appropriate and capability present; routing, tracking & expediting of offsite resolution where appropriate, etc.
• Participate in development and/or review and approval of site procedures and method statements in regard to permanent and temporary electrical installations.
• Participate in review of temporary construction facilities designs, especially for electrical distribution and full electrical scope.Prepare input to weekly and monthly reports.
• Field incoming miscellaneous requests to the site team, assist in assignment to the appropriate department or function or personally prepare response, and monitor close-out.
• Provide two week R&R coverage for at least one other staff member while on shift, fulfilling their duties in addition to those of this position. Likely position to backfill is the Instrument Construction Engineer. Provide proper handover to designated alternate for R&R to allow work to proceed without impact.
• Ensure proper protection (maintenance/preservation) of electrical and controls equipment.
• Provide electrical construction engineering support for the site team.
• Interface with inter-company departments such as pipelines, operations, and commissioning.
• Participate in the constructability program.
• Participate in contractor meetings and assist in management of construction contractors.
• Maintain, track, and assist in closure of site team action items and PMCS actions.
• Maintain the Punch list managements.
PERIOD: FROM APRIL 2013 TO APR 2014.
SALARY: 18,000 UAE DIRHAMS / MONTH. + LIVING ALLOWANCE 2000 AED / MONTH
ROTATION: 90/21.
2. COMPANY NAME: NCN CEMENT GREEN FIELD PROJECT EPC 2500 TPD AT MALBAZA, NIGER
DESIGNATION: MANAGER ELECTRICAL& INSTRUMENTATION. (PROJECTS)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsibilities: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions and produce detailed designs and specifications. Prepare deliverables to meet specific project requirements including ;Electrical Load Lists,Electrical equipment sizing calculations and selection.Equipment data sheets,Generation capacity calculations,Single Line Diagrams,Cable Sizing Calculations, schedules and route layouts.Cable schedules,Panel board and distribution boards schedules,Substation Layouts,Lighting Calculations and Layouts,Lightning Protection Calculations and layouts,Earthing and Grounding calculations and layouts,Electrical Design Philosophy,MV Switchgear Specification,LV Switchgear Specification,Power Transformer Specification,Power and Control Cable Specification,Electric Motor Specification,Standby Diesel Generator Specification,UPS Specification,Cathodic Protection System Specification,Lighting System Specification.
– Ensure that Company HSE&Q policies and procedures are adhered to in all phases of the work.
– General HSE follow-up and monitoring through HSE reviews and inspections.
– Act as a role model for HSE.- Provide constructability input into the electrical and instrument aspect of the EPC process.- Provide experience input into the electrical and instrument part of the schedule to ensure a realistic schedule is produced.- Provide technical input to the cost group to fairly assess any contractual claims from the main contractor.- Monitor performance of the EPC contractor on electrical and instrument construction, fit up, component installation and testing.- Work with electrical and instrument inspectors and ensure that the facilities are constructed as per the design requirements and to the quality standard necessary for compliance with Norwegian authorities and Company requirements.
– Ensure that all electrical and instrument construction work is completed on time and within the allocated budget with a “seamless” transfer to the Commissioning team upon successful achievement of Mechanical Completion.- Ensure that all electrical and instrument tests are properly engineered and/or assessed and carried out in a safe manner.- Ensure that all electrical and instrument items are installed correctly. For the development project, Construction Engineer Electrical & Instruments is responsible for monitoring electrical & instrument construction activities related to HSE, progress, quality and compliance issues during fabrication and completion activities, ensuring technical, quality and/or compliance issues are reported, reviewed and resolved in an efficient, controlled and auditable manner through mechanical completion and preparation for commissioning. The Construction engineer will be responsible for identifying any deviations from the agreed scope or premises of the project, assessing their impact and ensuring remedial action during the construction planning and execution. The Construction engineer bring specialist skills and be competent in supervising all work associated with the assigned discipline at both Contractor offices and at the Construction field offices; and is to assist contractor E&I team, provide guidance, inspection and training when applicable. The Construction Supervisor will conduct motivational duties to enhance the safety, quality and productivity of the project.
Responsible for Technical evaluation of proposal, Budget preparation, preparing the vendor list, tender enquiry for the control system, special instrument, instrument, Sub control system etc., preparing the technical evaluation sheet, discussion with the vendors, freezing the optimum requirement, ordering, preparing the activity schedule, time management, manpower requirement, material dispatch dates finalization and follow-ups. Basic and Detailed Engineering, procurement support, testing and inspection of industrial automation system, Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Controllers (PC/PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), control system architecture, technical evaluation of proposal.
PERIOD: FROM APRIL 2012 TO MARCH 2013.
SALARY: 3500 EUROS. / MONTH.
3. COMPANY NAME: CEMENT PROJECT SERVICES MANAGEMENT SERVICES& CONSULTING GROUP, U.K.
WORKS/PMC AT AL BADIA CEMENT JSC PROJECT. SYRIA (EPCM SINOMA GROUP CHINA) (2×6000 tpd)
DESIGNATION: Electrical& Instrumentation Residential Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for overseeing the Construction Supervision and Inspection of Erection, Testing ,PRE COMMISSIONING & COMMISSIONING of From EHV /HV Switch Yards, Generators, Transformers , HT & LT Switch Boards , HT & LT Motors, H.T & L.T Cable laying (Power and Control), Battery , Battery Charger and Emergency D.G Sets, Fire Protection and Detection Systems, Earthing, Cable Trays, Lightings and Lightening protections as per drawings and standards of all electrical works. Review of Engineering drawings and Quality control plan and process control and equipment manufacture QS/QA/QC Review and Monitoring of (8MW x 5 and 4MW x 1) 44MW Power plant erecting, commissioning by WARTSILA ENGINES. Switchgear & MCCs including (1) circuit breaker and contractor setting & trip check, (2) installation, alignment, and level, (3) ancillary installation and busbar connection (4) power and control cable termination, (5) wiring check, (6) insulation resistance (7) calibration of meters, relays switchgear, (8) interlock devices, (9) space heater monitoring, (10) earthing resistance, (11) high-potential check, (12) startup and operational checks, (13) circuit breaker & contactors setting. Cable trays and trenches including (14) inspect cable trays, (15) insulation resistance test, (16) grounding continuity, (17) cable identification and condition, (18) startup and operational checks (19) inspect cable trenches, (20) placement of conduit. Transformer including (21) installation & leveling, (22) polarity of terminals & phase sequence, (23) power and control, (24) tap setting, (25) grounding, (26) insulation resistance measurement, (27) high potential testing, (28) startup and operational tests. Cables including (29) type and location, (30) verify circuit identification, (31) check seals, (32) glands, (33) inspect termination’s. Fire Alarm Systems including (34) component checks, (35) installation and testing of system. CCTV Systems including (36) equipment inspection, (37) installation and testing of system. Control Panels including (38) inspection of components, (39) installation and testing. Batteries & Chargers including (40) confirm rating, (41) cable connections, (42) proper installation and testing (43) confirm charge and electrolyte level. Lighting including (44) confirm area classification, (45) verify equipment and locations, (46) weatherproofing of equipment, (47) operation and setting of time switches, (48) system testing, (49) night-time illumination check. Grounding System including (50) check connections and splices prior to backfill, (51) check continuity, (52) cable type & size, (53) testing. Motors including (54) storage and maintenance, (55) nameplate data, (56) check bearings, oil levels, wiring, (57) terminal connections, (58) space heater, (59) insulation test, (60) grounding, (61) witness uncoupled run-in, and confirm amperage load 7 temperature, (62) installation of switches, (63) startup and operational testing, including coupled run-in (64) other inspections as specified in inspection & test plans.
PERIOD: FROM FEB 2010 TO DEC 2011. SALARY: 2500 EUROS. / MONTH.
4. COMPANY NAME: ACC GROUP OF COMPANIES CEMENT PLANT LTD., KHD Plant Souk El Khamis, LIBYA. 2x 3000 T.P.D.
DESIGNATION: Chief Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.(Planning & Maintenance)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Handling operation & Maintenance of Generators, HT/LT Motors, switchgears, Power Transformers Distribution Transformers & related protection systems. Hands on experience in Numerical Feeder & Motor protection Relay, Numerical Generator protection Relay .Conversant with Testing Instruments for Generator, Motor, Switchyard equipments & Relays.
Supervising operations, generating preventive and corrective maintenance work orders, setting priorities, assigning subordinates, liaising with other operation and maintenance supervisors to coordinate work activities, endorsing work orders and work permits, and supervising the actual execution of work on site and/or in workshop. • Investigates and troubleshoots maintenance problems and implement the Company’s permit to work procedures. • Supervises all maintenance work carried out in the electrical workshop and ensures availability and operability of all workshop machines and equipment. Also knowledge in Planning, Preparation of maintenance schedule & developing maintenance history of Substation Equipments. Looking after Budgeting, Indenting, and Contract closure, and statutory clearance, mobilization of resources at site, vendor evaluation & development. Also responsible for technical evaluation of offers, drawing evaluation, modification & approval and Responsible for relevant capital improvement projects / 4600 TPD cement plant complete unit new project at Nalout, LIBYA.
PERIOD: FROM SEP 2006 TO NOV 2009. SALARY: 2500 USD. / MONTH.
5. COMPANY NAME: Vision Electro mechanical LLC. Ras Al Khaimah UAE.
DESIGNATION: Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Complete In charge of the Shut down work at Ras Al Khaimah Cement Company, UAE.
PERIOD: FROM JUNE2006 TO AUG 2006. SALARY: 5000 UAE DIRHAMS / MONTH.
6. COMPANY NAME: J.K.Avtar Cements Ltd., 1500T.P.D Assam, India.
DESIGNATION: Chief Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITY:
In General Shift, Working In Erection & Commissioning Of Lime Kiln&Produced Gas Plant.
Retrofiting of DC/AC drive preparing of block diagramme, parameter setting etc
Studying & Preparing the Circuit Diagrams and Verifying the Instrument’s Range, Size And Location Etc.
Planning The Location of JB, Cable Scheduling And Cable Tray Routing.
Knowledge in Working ERP for Raising Purchase Requests and Maintenance Activities.
Looking After The ISO And TPM Activities.Technical Skills
Transformer checking as winding temp, oil temp. Buchholtz relay, Silica gel colour checking if moisture found then replace.
All AC/DC motor checking, Bearing sound, load, vibration contractor relay checking.
Demag Crane up/down, cross travel, long travel motor load, gear-box oil checking etc.
.Capacitor Bank, checking load,temp checking, prpoer ventillation checking in capacitor.
PERIOD: FROM NOV 2004 TO JUNE 2006. SALARY: 20,000 INR / MONTH.
7. COMPANY NAME: Rajapalayam Cements & Chemical (P) Ltd, Tirunelveli dt. India.
DESIGNATION: Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Complete In charge of the Plant Modifications, Maintenance and operation in Electrical and Instrumentation section.
PERIOD: FROM NOV 2000 TO OCT 2004 SALARY: 15,000 INR / MONTH.
8. COMPANY NAME: Valli Electricals ESA Contractors, EPC, Rajapalayam. India.
DESIGNATION: MANAGER ELECTRICAL.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Errecting, installation & Commissioning of HT/ LT Switchgears, Transformers and related Electrical works. Tender QS/QA/QC Review preparation, Computerised Planning, drawings related to any Project including design & calculation of complete electrical system.
PERIOD: FROM 1996 TO 1999.SALARY: 7500 INR / MONTH.
9. COMPANY NAME: P.A.G. Electricals ESA Contractors, EPCM, Rajapalayam. India.
DESIGNATION: SITE INCHARGE (ELECTRICAL)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Errecting, installation & Commissioning of HT/ LT Switchgears, Transformers and related Electrical works. Tender QS/QA/QC Review preparation, Computerised Planning , drawings related to any Project including design & calculation of complete electrical system.
PERIOD: FROM 1993 TO 1996. SALARY: 6000 INR / MONTH.
10. COMPANY NAME: Vijay Spinners Ltd,, Rajapalayam. India
DESIGNATION: SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Errecting, installation & Operation & maintenance of Textile unit.
PERIOD: FROM 1989 TO 1993. SALARY: 5000 INR / MONTH.
11. COMPANY NAME: Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital, Porur.Chennai. India.
DESIGNATION: SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Installation, commissioning & start-up, Operation & maintenance of Hospital & College.
PERIOD: FROM 1986 TO 1989. SALARY: 3000 INR / MONTH.
