ArunShankar Pandurangan, Sr.Electrical Engineer

ArunShankar Pandurangan

Sr.Electrical Engineer

STFA

Location
Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.Tech Electrical Engineering
Experience
23 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 0 Months

Sr.Electrical Engineer at STFA
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since July 2014

• Prepare Electrical packages and Participates in the preparation of Project Schedule, Provides input into Cost Forecasting, Progress Monitoring and Control and proper reports for Electrical Equipment.

• Take proper responsible for Design criteria, drawing standards and conventions, and design guidelines, engineering and design data and drawings, existing design data, drawings, and specifications.

• Reviews all drawings, standards, specifications, Engineering Estimates, and Bills of Quantity

• Inspects and audits the progress and performance of the Electrical Design Contractors, Attends periodic meetings with the Construction Contractors as required

• To lead the team for Electrical Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance in construction of various buildings and marine activities at North Harbor, South Harbor and Precast Yard Sites.

• Preparing various reports, letters and attending meetings with clients and sub contractors

• Review the design drawings prior to construction and prepare the required materials for client approvals

• Prepare the RFQ and compression sheet for procurement procedure.

• Submit the Datasheet and required Documents for MAR, co-ordinate with QA/QC and consultant for approvals.

• Co-coordinating with the Design team and solving the practical problems, Coordinating with various Vendors related to the project.

• Lead a special team to identify the underground utility services and resolve the issues with client for further actions.(Remove / Re-route)

• Maintenance Chief for Electrical and Communications fault repairs, Generator and Distribution systems, Light circuits, Power circuits, Air condition units, Compressors, Tower cranes, Mobile / Over Head Cranes, barge electrical equipments, KOC Power distribution lines.
• Ensured construction works complied with project specifications, company procedures, method statements and quality assurance and controls documentation. Investigate site problems and recommend solutions.

• Perform and Gained well Experience in Cathodic Protection System for Anode Bed Installation and commissioning work in North Pair Crude Pipe Line Protection System.

• Lead a separate team to perform in installation and Maintenance works in Barges and Boats in Marine sector in order to support Divers and Off-shore Construction works.

• Reviews and checks the as-built drawings and Participates in the development and implementation of operation and maintenance procedures.

Sr.Electrical Engineer at The Energy and Resource Institute
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • August 2013 to July 2014

• Responsible for Plant engineering works include Work Planning, Electrical design, Equipments and Electrical System installation, maintenance, Various types of items procurement, pre-commissioning, quality control, Site Inspection (Inspection Notification) quality acceptance and implementation of large scale projects.
• Supports projects groups as a Work Permit Holder, Work Site Supervisor for engineering, construction and commissioning. Identifies, defines and solves complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute Trench Excavation, Cable laying from Various destination, establish construction, installation standards as per KOC specifications. Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Responsible for Thermal Disorber Unit (TDU) over Direct and Indirect Plants, Control Panels, VFD Panels, Pneumatic Valves and Controls, 11KV Plant Control Panels, 810KVA Generator. Manual Transfer Switch and MSB Panels, over all Plant Lighting Poles Erection and System Implementation.
• Perform and Gained well Trained and Experience in Centrifuge Machine Operation for separating dirt particles as a Sludge, Oil and Water for Various designations,
• Expertise to design and perform Indoor as well as Outdoor Lighting and Earthing System.
• Experience in Cable laying From Generator to All the Control Devices such TDU Plant Control and Operation Room, Continuous Emission Monitoring Room, Light Panel and Plant Alarm System Installation and Commission.
• Well perform in Cold, HOT and Confined Space Permit Activities as of Tank Inspection and Maintenance, Electrical Trench Excavation, Backfilling the trench and Cable Tail, Warning Tape, Road Crossing Duct Laying actions, Offering for Inspection Notification, Registering Site activities, .
• Follow the design and implement the electrical circuits for Lighting system, Flood Light, Wall Glass Light, 2X28W Open Reflector Light Street Light (1X250W), 5M, 8M Street lighting Pole Installations, Aviation warning Lamp erecting and connection completed according to KOC Specification.
• Experienced in wiring and Erection of Various types of Pump Motors with systemized control for Remote Operation.
• Supervise project team members and Organize Proper Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) as a necessary and provide the training as per the Job requirement,
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe, economical, and efficient manner and that is ensure adherence to quality standards;
• Serve as the liaison between Civil, Mechanical team and field personnel for Equipments Operations.
• Able to analyzed every area to be survey and witness prior for RFI to be offered to the main client for inspection.
• Ensured instrument equipment works complied with project specifications, company procedures, method statements and quality assurance and controls documentation. Investigate site problems and recommend solutions.

Sr.Electrical Engineer at kuwait network Electronic Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2009 to August 2013

• Responsible for all engineering works include design, Site Survey, installation, maintenance, procurement, pre-commissioning, quality control, quality acceptance and implementation of large scale projects.
• Supports projects groups during engineering, construction and commissioning. Identifies, defines and solves complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute Trench Excavation, Cable laying from Various destination, establish construction, installation standards as per KOC specifications. Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Responsible for 132/11KV Transformer, 11KV Control Panels, LCC Panels, RTCC Panels, 132KV Control Panels, Capacitor Bank. LVAC Panels, ACDB, EDB, LSDB Erection.
• Perform and Gained well Experience in High Voltage Cable (HV), Low Voltage Cable (LV) and Control Cables Laying and Termination.
• Expertise to design and perform Indoor as well as Outdoor Lighting and Earthing System.
• Knowledge to perform in three Types of Permit Activities and Trench Excavation, Backfilling the trench and Cable Tail, Warning Tape, Road Crossing Duct Laying actions.
• Follow the design and implement the electrical circuits for Lighting system, Flood Light, Wall Glass Light, 2X28W Open Reflector Light Street Light (1X250W), 5M, 8M Street lighting Pole Installations, Aviation warning Lamp erecting and connection completed according to KOC Specification.
• Supervise project team members as necessary and provide the training as per requirement,
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe, economical, and efficient manner and that is ensure adherence to quality standards;
• Serve as the liaison between the design team and field personnel.
• Able to analyzed every area to be survey and witness prior for RFI to be offered to the main client for inspection.
• Ensured instrument equipment works complied with project specifications, company procedures, method statements and quality assurance and controls documentation. Investigate site problems and recommend solutions.

Electrical Engineer at Galfar Engineering & Contracting Compnay
  • Oman - Salalah
  • February 2009 to June 2009

• Preparations of electrical drawings, project schedule, review engineering plans and specifications.
• Inspecting Cable Lay works, Testing of LV & HV Cables, Tray Routing, Cable Dressing, Glanding, Termination, Installation and Commissioning of Ring main Units (RMU) ratings of
11/22/33 kV, 630/1250 A, and Earth pit (SEP & LEP) Rigging operations as on Petroleum Development of Oman. Manage Quality Completion reference of WINPCS Program.
• Excellent Supervisory experience, managed up to 150 Electricians, 10 Supervisors and subcontractors,
• Managed aspects of all quality control to insure compliance with the project specifications.
• Prepared subcontracts bills and work allocation for as per contractual documents.
• Maintained effective working relationship with contractors, consultants, client, vendors, outside agencies and other staffs. Preparation of As Built drawing for final project handing over.
• Trained & qualified engineer from Safety department consist of JHA, HEMP, H2S Gas test.
• Evaluate quality control activities, records and documentation, reporting, quality trends and implement corrective actions.
• Monitors, supports the engineering roles, the collection of "As built" data for projects.

Electrical Engineer at Kuwait Network Electronic Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2008 to January 2009

• Coordinated multiple electrical and engineering projects as project lead to ensure on-time, within budget completion; responsibility encompassed team and contractor oversight, project development, documentation, submission and approval. Design, scheduling, construction and maintenance of telecom projects.
• Prepare BOQ and to procure material as per site condition and co ordinate with supplier.
• Designing, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Access control Panel, FM200 Fire Alarm, and Monitoring Systems in various projects Specification.
• Make engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments
• Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff and supervising technical staff, conducting relevant trainings as required.
• Exercised cost control, monitored schedules, and investigated problems.
• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the Organization and verify that the activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and health & Safety standards
• Monitored site Quality Works and Experiments(Concrete Pour, Earthworks and Excavation Works, Soil Investigations Works),
• Ensure that adequate levels of Quality Management resources are available at all times on the Project.

Design Engineer at Al Ahelia Switch Gear and Transformer Company
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • June 2003 to April 2008

• Design, Development, installation, maintenance and operation of existing onsite equipments.
• Design and deliver equipment, earthing, bus duct, cable tray layouts of concrete / package substation for various projects like Kuwait oil company (KOC), Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation (KNPC).
• Preparation of electrical equipment lists, load lists, data sheets, electrical calculations and cable schedules.
• Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
• Draw and manufacture specialized high voltage electrical switch gear equipments consist of DBB, LV panels, circuit breakers (Vacuum/oil/gas/air) battery charger, UDS, MCC, GIS, Control panel, relay panel and special panel.
PMD Role (Erection and Commissioning) Activities :
• Well Experience gained in following Site Erection and Commissioning Activities that Substation Installation for Various Ratings of Transformers, Protection system, Control Panels, Metering Panels, SCADA System, HVAC Panel, Fire Alarm Panel, Marshalling Panel, Duplex Panels, Switch Gear System (Bus coupler, Bus Tie, Outgoing and Feeder Panel..etc) as per Client Requirement.
• Performing maintenance and Fault clearing activities according to client Requirement.
• Production and Testing of Transformers:
OIL FILLED TRANSFORMERS (50 MVA & VOLTAGE UP TO 132 kV)
Distribution Transformers (Single / Dual Ratio), Power Transformers, Hermetically Sealed Transformers, Earthing Transformers, Regulating Transformer, Auto Transformers, Converter Transformers, Furnace Transformers.
CAST RESIN TRANSFORMERS (10 MVA & VOLTAGE UP TO 36 kV)
Distribution Transformers (Stand alone)
• Reading electrical design of system for electrical distribution, cabling and so on.

Installation and Fault Repair Officer at Bharathi Telecommunication (Airtel)
  • India - Chennai
  • December 2001 to January 2003

• Responsible for planning, supervision of the installation and management of the telecommunication networks include RSU, DLU.
• Installs, repairs, splices, tests, and terminates various forms of telecommunication and electrical wiring, cabling (copper, fiber, and coax) to ensure proper impedance matching and connection between various pieces of electronic equipment.
• Monitoring Site Construction Activities in Accordance with the Project Specifications, Industry Standards and Guidelines.
• Perform implementation and execution of electrical field project.
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures.

Trainee Engineer at Dynavision Pvt Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • October 2000 to October 2001

• Accountable to assemble television sets, Circuit board (PCB) in responsible manner.
• Consulted with producers and directors to determine most efficient execution of production design.
• Defined and implemented various plans and strategies to support production process.
• Examine the picture tube, audio and color display to provide clear and optimum visual to the users.
• Ensured final product in complete in all respect.

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.Tech Electrical Engineering
  • at RVD University
  • June 2011

Successfully completed my Engineering Study from 2009 - 2011

Diploma, Electrical
  • at Kumaran Polytechnic
  • April 2000

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Kumaran Polytechnic College, India

Specialties & Skills

Project Execution
Maintenance Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Telecommunications
Facilities
Design and Devlopment of Electrica Switch Gear
Micro soft Office
Autocad

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Tamilnadu Engineers Forum
  • Electrical Engineer
  • January 2016
IEI Kuwait Chapter
  • Electrical Engineer
  • November 2015

Training and Certifications

PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Silver line
Date Attended:
September 2015
Duration:
120 hours

Hobbies

  • Books Reading
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