Balaji Kuppusamy, Project  Leader (Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems )

Balaji Kuppusamy

Project Leader (Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems )

SAS Systems Engineering

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Project Leader (Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems ) at SAS Systems Engineering
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since September 2012

• Leading the projects related to instrumentation, Installation, Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance towards the success in terms of time & quality norms.
• Steering the construction operations with the team of skilled Engineers/Supervisors and ensuring their continuous development through training thereby achieving operations efficiencies
• Planning & implementing the preventive, predictive & systematic schedules for improving the overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and Construction processes
• Tracking daily breakdowns and implementing preventive maintenance programs to improve the progress of construction activities.
• Identifying scope for modifications in inspection, process flow, working practices, consumables, etc. for controlling & reducing conversion cost per unit produced
• Executing preventive measures & modifications to optimize work and ensuring completion within time & resources

• Handling installation, testing & commissioning of Fire Alarm Systems as per International code and standards with good understanding of fiber optic cable, patch panels & Networking
• Involving in project planning, scheduling and Monthly Progress Reports; ensuring cost & time norms for the projects
• Monitoring the Client deliverables and ensuring the adherence to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
• Attending design reviews and assisting project manager/design manager in resolution of engineering issues in order to improve the reliability of the systems
• Analyzing & verifying shop drawings & as-built drawings and reviewing vendor proposals
• Planning & conducting in Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance test
• Working in coordination with various discipline engineers to advise them on resolutions of problem areas
• Interfacing with clients, suppliers, contractors/Consultants and relevant authorities
• Managing compliance with the local health & safety regulations and quality standards of the country
• Evaluating technical specification of the different projects running in the organization

Electrical Engineer at Agnice Fire Protection Ltd
  • India
  • January 2011 to August 2012

• Handling installation, testing & commissioning of Fire Alarm Systems as per International code and standards with good understanding of fiber optic cable, patch panels & Networking
• Involving in project planning, scheduling and Monthly Progress Reports; ensuring cost & time norms for the projects
• Monitoring the Client deliverables and ensuring the adherence to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
• Attending design reviews and assisting project manager/design manager in resolution of engineering issues in order to improve the reliability of the systems
• Analyzing & verifying shop drawings & as-built drawings and reviewing vendor proposals
• Planning & conducting in Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance test
• Working in coordination with various discipline engineers to advise them on resolutions of problem areas
• Interfacing with clients, suppliers, contractors/Consultants and relevant authorities
• Managing compliance with the local health & safety regulations and quality standards of the country
• Evaluating technical specification of the different projects running in the organization

Project Engineer at Zeppelin Mobile Systems
  • India - Chennai
  • February 2009 to December 2010

 Interact with Consultant & Client to make Clearance for Site
 Erection of DB for power
 Ensure compliance with client and government standards. Execute corrective actions as required
 In-charge EB dept., managing, maintaining and providing EB Liaison required at different sites
 Installation of Fire Alarm Devices in Shelter
 Materials Planning and Managing
 Listing out Defects and Punch Points
 Manpower Management
 Ability to deal with people diplomatically

Engineer at Vertical Network Communication
  • India - Bengaluru
  • July 2006 to January 2009

 Drawing to be reviewed & report PM
 Assist site supervisor to check site status & EB approval for DB
 Erection of DB for power
 Ensure compliance with client and government standards. Execute corrective actions as required
 In-charge EB dept., managing, maintaining and providing EB Liaison required at different sites
 Installation of Fire Alarm Devices inside the Shelters
 Materials Planning and Managing
 Listing out Defects and Punch Points
 Manpower Management
 Ability to deal with people diplomatically

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • at Anna University / Mailam Engineering College
  • April 2006
Diploma, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • at Elumalai Polytechnic College / DOTE
  • April 2003

Technical

High school or equivalent, English
  • at Thiru Kamarajar Municipal Higher Secondary School
  • April 2000

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Windows 7
Project Management
Autocad
Project Planning
Electrical Engineer
Fire Fighting
Fire Suppression System
Fire Protection
Fire Alarm System

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Cricket, Bike Riding & Football