alpesh shah, Electrical Project Engineer

alpesh shah

Electrical Project Engineer

Siemens

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, passed with 61%
Experience
31 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :31 years, 1 Months

Electrical Project Engineer at Siemens
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • September 2016 to December 2023

Presently working as an Electrical project engineer with proven technical leadership and efficiently carrying out project engineering activities, as mentioned below.
 Preparation, review and submission of electrical drawings for MEW substation retrofit projects for 300KV, 132KV & 11KV Substation for customer approval.
 Conducting project kick-off meeting and project review meeting.
 Preparation of project schedule and bar charts/ project documents.
 Conducting technical meetings with Sub contractors & customers for timely completion of project as per planned project schedule.
 Monitoring and controlling of complete project from initial phase to final completion including site activities.
 Communication with main contractor for drawing approval, schedules, technical clarification as well as final acceptance.
 Material Procurement, follow up and Communication with supplier/vendor for in time delivery of various sub-contracting items.
 Preparation and submission of ”As Built” Drawings.
 Follow up for site completion reports & final payment.
 Carrying out responsibilities as an EHS coordinator and performing various EHS activities such as investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents, monitoring compliance with safety regulations, conducting risk assessment, conducting toolbox talk & safety walk & talk as well as reporting of monthly EHS statistics.
 Carrying out responsibilities as an ISO coordinator and supporting lead auditor for ISO certification.
 Successfully managed below mentioned MEW substation retrofit projects.
MEW Substation Retrofit Projects
- 132/11KV, 12 Substation Retrofit Project, MEW Contract 4889
- 132/11KV, 5 Substation Retrofit Project, MEW Contract 5290
- Alstom Relay Retrofit Project for 29 Substation, MEW Contract 5607
- Distance Relay Retrofit Project for 17 Substation, MEW Contract 5800
- 132/11KV, 8 Substation Retrofit Project, MEW Contract 5877

manager design/project department at al-ahleia switchgear co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2002 to September 2015

As a part of HV Engineering and Customer Co-ordination working as “ Manager” and responsible for Switchgear Tendering/ Design / Project and Order Execution Related Activities For MV Switchgears (11KV, 3.3KV) For Oil & Gas Companies Such As KOC, KNPC & Primary Substation ( 400KV/132KV/11KV, 300KV/132KV/11KV, 132KV/11KV ) For Ministry Of Electricity And Water.

The Nature of Work Involves Following Activities: -

• Detailed Study of the contract / tender
• Preparing Tender Offers, BOM and Technical submittal.
• Conducting Project related Kick off Meetings.
• Coordinating and replying Client raised Technical Issues at
Tender Stage As well As during Manufacturing Stage.
• Coordinating and Managing Multi Discipline
Engineering Activities with Assigned Engineering Lead
Engineers, during tender stage as well as during
Manufacturing stage.
• Reporting and Coordinating with AGM for all Project /
Manufacturing Related Issues and Concerns.
• Coordinating and Directing Order Execution Department
In Maintaining Project Schedule.
• Leading Design Review meetings with Client.
• Preparation, Reviewing, Submission and Tracking
Various Engineering Documents.
(Bar Chart, BOM, GA, Schematic, SLD, Cable Schedule,
CT & VT Calculation, Wiring Schedule, Terminal Schedule,
AC/DC Load data, Data Sheet, etc)
• Carrying Out Manufacturing Activities Based On
Customer Approved Documents, Drawings.
• Managing the Overall Flow of Information between Client,
PMC, Contractor and Vendors.
• Uploading Monthly Management Reports and providing inputs for
Monthly Production Planning Schedule.
• Conducting Meetings with Clients and Contractors for
Design Related Issues And To Get Approval For Design
Drawings.
• Coordinating entire Procurement with Material
Management Department for Various Electrical Fitments
Such As Protection Relays, Meters, Switches, Ct, Pt and
Other Electrical Accessories.
• Ensuring timely submission of all Engineering document to
Client with proper coordination with Order Execution
Department.
• Coordinating With Production & Quality for Manufacturing
Related Activities.
• Preparing O & M and Training Manual for Submitting for
Client Approval.
• Conducting meetings with Vendors for site activities and
Site Modification.
• Carrying Out Internal Audit for ISO 9000 within the Organization.
• Providing Class Room Training to end Customer and Contractor.

sr.executive at new age industries
  • India
  • September 2000 to October 2002

As a part of Sales and Marketing Team Worked as “Senior Executive” for Entire State of Gujarat to Carry Out Sales & Marketing Activities for Various Fire and Safety Equipments Such As Fire Hose, Fire Water Monitor, Fire Hydrants, Sprinklers and Other Safety Products.

Responsibilities Include: -

• Detail study of Tender / Contract Documents.
• Analyzing of Contract, Specifications, Standards and Scope
Of Supply.
• Preparing Tender Offers, BOM and Technical submittal.
• Meeting with the Contractor & going through all the Changes
And Cost Negotiation.
• Co ordination With Production Department for Manufacturing
Schedules.
• Monitoring of Quality, Quantity, and Manufacturing Schedule.
• Providing Live Demonstration for the Ordered / Supplied
Equipments.
• Collection Of Payment.
• Providing After Sales Service to Maintain Customer Relationship.

assistant engineer at jyoti limited
  • India
  • January 1992 to August 2000

Worked As “Assistant Engineer” and associated with IN-House Electrical Testing, Research and Development Activities for MVand HV Switchgears.

Responsibilities Include: -

• Routine Electrical Testing For Current Transformers and Voltage
Transformers.

• Routine Electrical Testing For Various Types Of Circuit Breakers
Such As MOCB, VCB and VC.


• Routine Electrical Testing Of Various Control and Protection
Panel Along With Metering, Control and Protection Schemes
With Proper Understating of Various Electrical Schematic
Drawing and Wiring Drawing.
• Preparation and Issuing of Routine Test Certificates & Test
Reports.
• Supervision of the Product till Final Packing Stage & To Obtain
Inspection Clearance from Clients / Consultants for Dispatch.
• Inspection of Various Electrical Bought - Out Items at Sub-
Vendor & Manufacturer’s premises.
• Preparation of Prototype Model & to Conduct in -House Type
Testing, as a Part of Research and Development Activities.
• Development Activities of New Product Such as Auto-Recloser &
Vacuum Circuit Breaker with Magnetic Actuator.
• Preparation of Various Master Bill of Material, Wiring Diagram &
Schematic Diagram with Auto-Cad.

Education

Bachelor's degree, passed with 61%
  • at faculty of technology , m.s. university
  • June 1998

examination conducted by faculty of technology , maharaja sayajirao university , baroda , state : gujarat.received degree in electrical engineering from above institute.

Diploma, passed with 74%
  • at polytechnic , m.s. university , baroda
  • June 1991

examination conducted by polytechnic , maharaja sayajirao university , baroda , state : gujarat. received diploma in electrical engineering from above institute.

High school or equivalent, passed with 57%
  • at h.s.c.education board
  • June 1988

examination conducted by higher secondery educational board , ghandhinagar , state : gujarat.

High school or equivalent, passed with 80 %
  • at s.s.c. gujarat secondery educational board
  • March 1986

examination conducted by gujarat secondery education board , ghandhi nagar , state : gujarat.

Specialties & Skills

Design Control
Electrical
auto cad 2002
conducting class room training for KOC and KNPC
computer packages such as word,excel,powerpoint etc.
drawing preparation using promis software

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

AUTO CAD 2000 (Training)
Training Institute:
roshni computers , vadodara , india
Date Attended:
December 2001
INTERNAL AUDITOR FOR IMPLIMENTATION FOR ISO 9000 (Training)
Training Institute:
AL-AHLEIA SWITCHGEARS , KUWAIT
Date Attended:
July 2004
industrial safety (Training)
Training Institute:
national safety council , gujarat,india
Date Attended:
August 1998
PROMIS SOFTWARE FOR PREPARATION OF ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS (Training)
Training Institute:
AL-AHLEIA SWITCHGEARS,KUWAIT
Date Attended:
October 2005

Hobbies

  • READING
  • PLYING CHESS
  • PLAYING CRICKET