Darwin Selvaraj, Sr.Project Engineer

Darwin Selvaraj

Sr.Project Engineer

Voltas Limted

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics
Experience
21 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 9 Months

Sr.Project Engineer at Voltas Limted
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since December 2005

Voltas Limited - International Operations Business Group (IOBG), Doha, Qatar
Project: Musheireb Downtown Doha Phase 1A
Project Value: US $48.22 Million
Completion Target: Dec’13
LEED Rating: Platinum & Gold

Role:
• Carried out the review of designs, technical specifications & detailed engineering of all MEP equipment’s to match project requirements including cost analysis, LEED requirements, etc.
• Procurement of Electrical & ELV Systems including preparation of Material Submittals, material approvals, vendor evaluation and managing subcontractors.
• Liaised with the technical / Architectural Consultant for smooth execution of MEP works
• Conducted Cost & time analysis of the MEP project execution schedule submitted by the program consultant
• Ensured proper coordination with the Architect / Master Planner for space allocation of all MEP utilities within the premises of project area.
• Carried out the time analysis, Project Quality Plan, method statements and ITP’s in line with the project schedule.
• Ensured proper co-ordination between MEP Services.
• Assisted with construction team to follow the site activities on regular basis and implementing safe working methods.
• Ensured co-ordination with HSE to ensure safety measures at work site.
• Complete Project management of MEP systems including approval of construction drawing, material review & approval, Factory inspections, RFI’s, Site inspections, MEP Progress review meetings, Testing & Commissioning.
• Carried out O&M Manuals, As built documents for the complete the MEP system

• Managed the project management, procurement, Testing & Commissioning of the following Electrical & ELV systems:

o TAMCO, MALAYSIA Make HV switchgear
o ABB, SPAIN Make Transformers
o ABB, EUROPE Make LV Panel boards
o F.G. Wilson, UK Make Diesel Generator Sets & ASCO Make ATS
o LUTRON, USA Make Lighting Control System
o COOPER JSB, UK Make Central Battery System
o GE EDWARDS, USA Make Fire Detection & Alarm System
o PELCO, USA Make CCTV System
o LENEL, USA Make Access Control System
o JOHNSON CONTROLS Make Building Management System
o Different brands of Interior & Exterior Architectural Lighting
o KIOTO, AUSTRIA Make Solar Power Generation System

Project: New Doha International Airport - Package CP19 (Emiri Terminal)
Project Value: US $58 Million
Completion Target: June’11

• Managed the project management, procurement, Testing & Commissioning of the following Electrical systems:

o SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, EGYPT Make Panel boards.
o CATERPILLAR, USA Make Diesel Generator Set - 3 Nos.
o LIEBERT, EUROPE Make Static UPS.
o “SQUARE D” Schneider Electric, USA Make Bus Assemblies.
o LEVITON, USA Make Lighting Control Panels.
o Different brands of Interior & Exterior Architectural Lighting.

Project: Al-Udeid Air Base
Project Value: US $96 Million
Completion Target: May’07

Role:
• Contributed to the testing & commissioning process of Electrical & ELV systems:

Others:
• Significantly contributed as the part of the Marketing Team & successfully awarded the following projects:

o Interim Doha Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar - $17.88 mn.
o New Doha International Airport - Package-19 (Emiri Terminal), Doha, Qatar -$58 mn.
o Barwa City, Doha, Qatar - $135.89 mn.
o Diwan Al Amiri Central Plant & Car Park, Doha, Qatar - $21.92 mn.
o Mustafa Sultan 4 Star Hotel Apartments/Shopping Mall, Oman - $4.68 mn.
o Musheireb Heart of Doha Phase 1A, Doha, Qatar - $48.22 mn.
o North Gate Mall - $80.27 mn.
o Multipurpose Hall at Lekhwiya Sports Complex - $50.68 mn.
o Integrated Health Center and Workers Hospital - $65.06 mn.

Project Engineer at Crompton Greaves Limited
  • India - Delhi
  • December 2004 to November 2005

Crompton Greaves Limited - Engineering Projects Division (EPD), Gurgaon, India

Project: 220/66/11 KV Delhi Transco Limited Substation at Dwarka, New Delhi, India
Project Value: US $45 Million
Completion Target: 12 Months

Role:
• Managed the erection & commissioning of Power Substation and Infrastructures required for the power project:

o Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 220 KV Switchyard Steel Structures, ALSTOM & CG Substation Equipment’s, CG Substation Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, LV AC Power Distribution and EXIDE DC Power System.
o Firefighting systems like sprinklers, indoor-outdoor hydrants.
o Co-ordination with Civil contractor and Sub contractor’s for smooth & quality site execution.
o Project monitoring based on quantity and cost and conducting weekly progress review meetings.
o Preparation and submission of monthly billing & variation claims and follow-up with Client for bill certification and variation order.

Project Engineer at Voltech Projects Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Chennai
  • July 2003 to November 2004

Voltech Projects Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India

Project: 400/220/33 KV Power Grid Substation at Kaithal, Haryana, India
400/220/33 KV UPPCL Substation at Muzaffarnagar, UP, India
Project Value: US $87.5 Million
Completion Target: 16 Months

Role:
• Managed the erection & commissioning of Power Substation and Infrastructures required for the power project:

o Worked as a Site-In charge for both the projects.
o Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 400/220/33 KV Switchyard Steel Structures, ABB, ALSTOM & CG Substation Equipment’s, Substation Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection System, LV AC Power Distribution and EXIDE DC Power System.
o Co-ordination with Civil contractor for smooth & quality site execution.
o Conducting weekly progress review meetings
o Preparation and submission of monthly billing and follow-up with Client for bill certification.
o Preparation and submission of variation claims and follow-up with Client for variation order.

Junior Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Limited
  • India - Mumbai
  • July 2002 to June 2003

Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC Group), Mumbai, India

Project: SRU (Sulphur Recovery Unit) Plant at BPCL Refinery, Mumbai, India
Project Value: US $82.6 Million
Completion Target: 12 Months

SRU Plant Process:
The process involves removal of H2S from rich amine in Amine Regeneration Unit and separation of H2S rich sour gases from sour water in Sour Water Stripper Unit. H2S bearing gases from both the units are processed in Sulphur Recovery Unit for recovering elemental bright yellow sulphur.

Role:
• Meticulously contributed in project execution / Process Infrastructures required for the industrial project of SRU Plant:
o Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Transformers, HT & LT Switchgears, HT & LT Motors, HT & LT Cabling works, Explosion Proof Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, Telephone and Public Address System
o Co-ordination with Procurement department for timely available of Materials at site
o Project monitoring based on quantity and cost and preparation of daily and weekly progress reports
o Execution and quality control of Electrical work and preparation & compilation of Quality records and coordination with Mechanical for smooth execution of works.
o Client billing and sub-contractor bill certification.
o Sub-contractor evaluation and Vendor development.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics
  • at Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumaracoil
  • March 2002

ACADEMIA B.E (Electrical and Electronics) M.S.University (74%), India 2002

Specialties & Skills

Project Estimation
Project Management
Procurement
Engineering
MS-Office
ISO 9001
ISO 18000
AutoCAD

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
English
Expert
Tamil
Expert

Memberships

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer)
  • Professional Member
  • March 2012

Training and Certifications

Available (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012
Available (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Valid Until:
February 2008
Available (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
Valid Until:
November 2010

Hobbies

  • Music, Comedy Films, Games, Travelling