BIJIL KUMAR

Career highlights including:

•Design, detailing and quantity estimation of structures in Reinforced Concrete and steel.
•Experienced in the design of structures for power stations, water and sewerage distribution net works, residential and commercial flats, sub stations, GSM tower foundations Solar Panel supports.
•Preparation and control of manhour and cost estimates and project schedules.

•Familiar with working in an ISO 9001 environment.

•Experience of supervising construction work at site.

•Familiar with relevant PDO ERDs, SPs, Shell DEPs and International Standards.

•Experienced in designing building, structures and foundations using STAAD Pro software.

•Familiar with the use of standard software including, MS Word, Excel, etc.

• As a Lead Engineer Civil; responsible for all the civil design done by the EPC contractor’s consultant for the Duqum power plant which is of 106 MW. The work consists of Engine hall with engine foundations to with stand the static and dynamic loads of Generator. Diesel tank and lube oil tanks foundations of 1500M3 capacities and other utilities foundation. As a Client Consultant reviewed/approved all civil related MAS for the above project. The Phase 1 of the power plant was to relocate 5 numbers DG set from existing Sur stations to Duqum and the second phase of the power plant was to provide 5 new DG set at the Duqum area with a total 160MW power plant.

• As a project engineer have done the execution of seven storied office building having built up area of 2800.00 sq.m. Have coordinate with Architectural, MEP and HVAC departments for the successful completion of the project. Verified the material samples submitted by the contractor and given the approval according to the BOQ and the specifications. The total duration of the project was 14 months from foundation excavation to handing over to client.

• Has reviewed all civil design documents, drawings MAS approval and conducting progress meeting for 132KV Quriyat Jahloot overhead line (40 KM) project which includes substation building compounds (150m * 150m) with switch yards; 125MVA transformer Foundations with shed and associated road network from the main highway. Reviewed and approved the 132KV tower design of DS; D20; D70 and DT/D90 tower and its foundations for different types of soil.

• Actively taken part in the design of Samail water distribution network projects for Public Authority of Electricity and Water (PAEW). The work includes the design of office, accommodation building work shop and the overhead tank and associated pipe networks.
• Supervision for the construction of Seeb water reservoir which consists of 7000cum RC tank and the pumping station. Responsible for coordinating with site team of construction project; monitoring the progress, verifying quality of the works in line with the specifications and drawings. Attending weekly and monthly meeting with client, contractor and sub-contractors and review of activities and progress.

• Has reviewed all civil design documents drawings MAS approval and progress meeting for Izki 400/220/132/33KV project which includes three grid station building compounds with 400 and 220KV GIS buildings; 220KV and 132KV Control and Relay rooms; LVAC room; Battery room; Telecom room etc. 2 numbers 500 MVA and 125 MVA transformer foundations with oil collection pit under the transformer. Fire water pump foundations and pump house etc. The Plot size was 250m * 250m and constructed high security compound wall with CCTV camera and card operated gate. The total duration of the above project was 24 months.
• Lead Civil Engineer for the Ongoing 3 numbers 400KV Grid stations projects in Sohar area. The work includes preparation of Civil drawings and specifications for tender. The responsibility assigned to me varies from review of the Civil design and drawings of GIS buildings with 5.0m deep basement and 12.0m height building with crane. 500 MVA transformer foundations with separate oil collection pit and the volume calculation as per NFPA standards. Reactor foundations; cable trenches box culvert and duct bank design and drawings review and approvals. Approval of Civil Sub contractor and vendors of concrete supply; steel and other civil related MAS. Attending weekly and monthly meeting with client, contractor and sub-contractors and review of activities and progress. Interface meeting with power plant and port authorities for the approval/sanctions etc. Preparation of engineering reports to client. Settles disputes/Claims. The duration of the project is 2 years.

• Has verified the civil design calculations and drawings for the 33/11 KV primary substation buildings for clients like RAECO MEDC etc.

• As a Lead Civil responsible for all Civil/Structural deliverables for Interlink Reversal Compression project for Petroleum Development Oman.

• As a Lead Civil Engineer has done the all the civil related design of Qurum Heights substation for M E D C.

• As a team member has done the Civil/Structural deliverables for Fahud and Buraimi projects for O G C. The work includes the design of compressor shed, compressor foundation and other equipment foundations also.

• As a team member has done all the civil related deliverables for Control room for Marmul Station A Project for Petroleum Development Oman.

• As a Lead Civil Engineer working on the 20” Murayrat - Al Ghubrah Gas Loop Line project for O G C.

Worked as structural engineer and involved in the design of multistoried residential and commercial buildings. Also, design of substations, extension of power stations, engine foundations and foundations for GSM towers etc.



Structural Design (using British Standards) for
• Design and construction of B+G+7 Storied residential flat for Majid Ramdan Shambeh Al Balushi at Alkhuwair
• Designs of 65.0 cu.m fuel tank foundation, engine foundation, radiator foundation engine room foundation and transformer foundation for 3.5 MW Al Hijj Power station.
• Design of trench works for electrical conduits, lube oil circuit piping, fuel oil circuit piping and containerized DG set for 3.2MW Madha Power station.
• Design of GSM tower foundations for Omantel.

Worked as structural engineer and involved in the design of residential and commercial buildings. Preparation of specifications. Substation building and switchyard structures for various projects of Karnataka Electricity Board.

Pipe racks and pipe supports for DHDS projects for Kochi Refineries Limited.

Structural Design (using Indian Standards) for
• Design of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts and Science, Bangalore.
• Design of substation buildings and switchyard structures at various parts of Karnataka.
• Design of pipe racks and pipe supports for DHDS project for Kochi Refineries.

Worked as a Project Engineer and involved in the construction of government and semi government buildings. Preparation of tender’s valuation etc.

Projects handled:
• Construction of Government Hospital for Kuthuparamba Municipality, Kerala
• Construction of ladies hostel for Sports Authority of India Thalassery, Kerala
• Construction of community Health Centre Iritty, Kerala.
• Construction of higher secondary school building for Kuthuparamba Municipality, Kerala