Experience

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  Kerala state electricity board (kseb)

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2012

  Electrical engineer

  Project: Substations & Transmission Lines Construction, Operation & Maintenance of Substations• Estimation: Prepared estimates for all works related to substation and transmission line construction, upgrades of equipment's including civil and electrical aspects.•Tender Management: Compiled tender requirements, prepared tender documents, issued tenders, evaluated and selected bidders, and monitored vendor performance.•Contractor Management: Managed contractors' daily construction activities, schedules, and progress.•Technical Documentation: Maintained and updated technical documentation for all electrical systems and procedures.•Project Reporting: Generated comprehensive project reports detailing progress, challenges, and solutions implemented.•Quality Control: Inspected completed installations and observed operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.•Billing & Payments: Measured and forwarded contractor bills for payment according to standing rules.•Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated with government agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.•Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Oversaw O&M activities of substations, including 110/11 kV, 11kV/415V, 12.5 MVA power transformers, SF6 circuit breakers, isolators, 11 kV vacuum circuit breakers, related control circuits, and substation backup power systems.•Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance activities for preventive and corrective maintenance for LV networks and related equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and backup systems (UPS & generators).•Load Management: Analyzed and managed electrical loads to ensure efficient distribution and minimize downtime.•Emergency Response: Coordinated emergency response efforts for electrical outages and system failures, ensuring quick resolution and minimal service disruption. Show less

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  Bouygues bâtiment international

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2016

  BARWA FINANCIAL DISTRICT (QP District)MAIN CONTRACTOR: BOUYGUES BATIMENT INTERNATIONALCONSULTANT: KEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTSPROJECT MANAGEMENT: QATAR PROJECT MANAGEMENT/QP ASTADCLIENT: BARWA REAL ESTATE / QATAR ENERGY• Project Schedule Adherence: Managed testing and commissioning activities in strict accordance with project schedules and specifications.•Test Plan Development: Prepared comprehensive test plans and supervised commissioning activities for electrical systems, including panels, generators, transfer switches, UPS, CBS, earthing, and lighting.•Compliance and Documentation: Ensured all testing and commissioning were carried out and recorded in accordance with updated drawings, plans, specifications, and design requirements.•Stakeholder Coordination: Liaised with the LV Manager, construction team, subcontractors, consultants, and clients regarding installation issues associated with testing.•Operational Audits: Conducted regular audits of the testing and commissioning operations and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.•Daily T&C Meetings: Led daily testing and commissioning meetings with the project team, subcontractors, consultant inspectors, and clients to review progress and address any issues.•Technical Documentation: Prepared essential documentation such as method statements and test reports in coordination with subcontractors.•Status Reporting: Reported the status of testing and commissioning activities to management and the planning team, providing timely updates and highlighting any critical issues.•Database Management: Set up, populated, and maintained databases to track the progress of electrical commissioning work, outstanding points, and handover data for energizing and operations.•Training Coordination: Coordinated and ensured the necessary training was provided to the end users for various systems to facilitate smooth operation and maintenance.. Show less •Tender Evaluation/Cost Estimation: Evaluated tender documents, contracts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and related materials for electrical systems.•Documentation Preparation: Prepared inquiry documents on commercial standards, technical specifications, BOQs, and drawings per project requirements, and floated enquiries to suppliers/manufacturers for quotations.•Procurement: Procured a wide range of electrical items including cables, conduits, cable trays, generators, transformers, UPS, HV panels, MV and LV panels, busbars, wiring devices, lighting , central battery systems, LCP etc.•Vendor Management: Ensured enquiries were sent to approved suppliers and quotations were obtained within the specified timeframe.•Offer Comparison: Conducted techno-commercial evaluation of various offers and selected vendors/sub-contractors.•Technical Compliance: Reviewed offers to ensure technical compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and commercial details.•Coordination: Coordinated with the procurement manager during the offer evaluation process, including preparing comparison statements.•Negotiation: Negotiated with suppliers on technical and commercial aspects.•Shop Drawing Analysis: Coordinated with the engineering design team and suppliers/manufacturers for proper preparation of shop drawings and analysis of design and materials.•Purchase Order Preparation: Prepared purchase orders, subcontracts, addendums, and letters to suppliers/subcontractors in coordination with the contracts team.•Submittal Management: Ensured timely preparation and submission of material submittals, prequalification, sample submittals, etc., and followed up until approval.•Value Engineering: Conducted value engineering studies based on client budget constraints to optimize project costs.•Logistics Coordination: Coordinated material delivery logistics to ensure timely arrival at the project site.•Supplier Data Management: Maintained supplier/manufacturer data bank records. Show less • Construction Management: Planned and Scheduled electrical MEP works, ensuring timely project completion within designated time frames and budget.• Cost Control: Monitored and controlled project costs to ensure that expenditures were within budget, identifying areas for cost-saving opportunities.• Procurement Management: Managed the procurement process for electrical materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project specifications.• Interface Coordination: Coordinated the interfaces between various systems and trades to ensure seamless integration and functionality of all project components.• Construction Sequencing: Developed and implemented construction sequencing plans to optimize workflow and reduce delays.• As-Built Documentation: Prepared as-built drawings and documentation to reflect any changes made during construction, ensuring accuracy for future reference.• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with stakeholders regularly to provide project updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns or requirements.• Risk Assessment: Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential issues and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.• Performance Monitoring: Monitored the performance of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring they met quality and schedule requirements. • Utility Coordination: Coordinated with utility teams for the installation and connection of electrical services, ensuring compliance with local regulations.• System Testing: Conducted system testing and validation to ensure all electrical systems were functioning as intended before project handover. 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  • Electrical Engineer (T&C), MEP

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Technical Office / Procurement Engineer, MEP

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Electrical Engineer / MEP Coordinator

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2015
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  Qdvc (q.s.c)

  Sept 2016 - now

  MAIN CONTRACTOR: QATARI DIAR VINCI CONSTRUCTION (QDVC)CONSULTANT/DESIGNER: CICO/WHITE YOUNGPROJECT MANAGEMENT: QATAR EMIRI CORPS OF ENGINEERS (QECE)CLIENT: QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE (QEAF)• Project Management: Led the timely completion of MEP works, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, resource allocation, and safety standards.• Subcontractor Management: Oversaw subcontractor activities and resources, ensuring efficient management and optimal performance.• Scope of Work Preparation: Developed and reviewed comprehensive scope of work packages, including technical specifications, deliverables lists, and program schedules in coordination with multiple departments.• Cost Control and Budget Management: Monitored project costs, ensuring all works were executed within the planned budgets provided by the MEP Manager.• Site Coordination: Facilitated on-site collaboration with other construction disciplines to ensure synchronized construction sequencing, interfaces, and milestones.• Issue Resolution: Proactively identified and resolved project issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to maintain project momentum and quality.• Productivity Monitoring: Assessed productivity and efficiency, identifying areas of inefficiency and assisting the team in developing action plans for improvement.• Quality Control Compliance: Maintained rigorous quality control procedures, ensuring all works conformed to certified/approved drawings and specifications.• Client and Stakeholder Coordination: Engaged with client representatives and architects for the selection and approval of ID materials related to MEP, ensuring alignment with project specifications.• Safety Management: Ensured all testing and commissioning activities were conducted safely with appropriate permits and the implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures Show less LUSAIL LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) MAIN CONTRACTOR: QATARI DIAR VINCI CONSTRUCTION (QDVC)-ALSTOMCONSULTANT/DESIGNER: SYSTRA/ATKINS/CUNDALLPROJECT MANAGEMENT: ASTAD/HILL INTL/ITALFER.CLIENT: QATAR RAILWAYS COMPANY (QRC)• Electrical Package Management: Led the management of electrical packages for underground stations, ventilation shafts, pumping stations, and tunnel sections, ensuring seamless integration and execution.• Technical Submittals Processing: Conducted comprehensive reviews, approvals, and processing of all technical submittals, including drawings, materials, work methods, and T&C procedures to ensure constructability and code compliance.• Interface Management: Managed the coordination and integration of various MEP systems with other construction disciplines, ensuring proper sequencing, interface, and prioritization to achieve project milestones and seamless operation.• Risk Mitigation: Identified, evaluated, and mitigated risks affecting project delivery, maintaining an updated risk register to ensure proactive management of potential issues.• Safety Compliance: Participated in safety site walks with HSE teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.• Quality Assurance: Ensured all MEP works conformed to established quality procedures, certified/approved drawings, and specifications, maintaining high standards throughout the project lifecycle.• Vendor Coordination: Collaborated with vendors to obtain necessary technical information and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment required for the project.• Variation Analysis: Analyzed project variations and cost implications for new designs proposed by the client, ensuring financial impacts were accurately assessed and managed.• Testing & Commissioning: Coordinated the testing and commissioning activities, ensuring all procedures were conducted safely and efficiently with proper permits and implementation of LOTO procedures. Show less

  • MEP Package Incharge / Section Engineer

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Electrical Package Incharge / Section Engineer (Railway Project)

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2021