George Antonis, Electrical Engineer

George Antonis

Electrical Engineer

Turner Projacs

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
Experience
30 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 1 Months

Electrical Engineer at Turner Projacs
  • Kuwait
  • January 2009 to January 2012

Power, Lighting, ELV Systems including ICT, Smart Class Systems and Security System), Review of Master Plan, Infrastructure, Utility Network and design of numerous colleges, Athletic facilities, Support Building etc.).
During initial stage of engagement in the project I had noticed the missing area of design and addressed this issue by developing preliminary TOR for the integration of Campus wide ICT network including requirement of Active components for IT, Smart Class equipment, Security for the entire Campus.

Manager at Al Shaheen Safety and Security Systems Co
  • January 2008 to January 2009

and working partner (US Army Subcontractor and Local Contractor)

The Al Shaheen Safety and Security Company are in business since 1985. During the period I have executed sub contract works with US Army for the supply, installation, commissioning and training of equipments and minor projects.

Manager at Lighthouse International
  • January 2007 to January 2008

included trading, supply and installation of Security systems and IT equipment.

Manager at Al Mulla Security Services Company (A JV Company between Securicor, UK and Al Mulla Group
  • Kuwait
  • January 2002 to January 2007

Design, Installation and Maintenance and Marketing)

Business development, Tendering, Project management for all the technical activities of the company related to integrated Security Systems Design and Solutions (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, Metal Detectors, Perimeter Protection, Barriers, Road blockers etc.). An increase of 90% sales turnover was achieved in the Technical Division for the year ended on 30 September 2002. Sales crossed 5 times more than the figures while took charge in May 2002 during the financial year ended on 30 September 2003. During this period I had undergone training in the Videotronic Company in Germany and participated in several international seminars, exhibitions in the LV and security field.

Turner at Steiner - Projacs, A JV between Turner International, USA and PROJACS
  • Kuwait
  • January 2000 to March 2002

Turner’s representative to the MPW
Project: Amiri Diwan Project

Follow up for the completion of snags, Correspondence with the 26 different contractors and the End user, Monitoring schedule, Follow up with the contractors, Hand over and Contract close out.

Superintendent at Turner Steiner - Projacs
  • Kuwait
  • January 1996 to January 2000

Electrical, ELV Systems and CCTV system (Design & Construction Management)
Project: Amiri Diwan Project (US $ 482 Million)

Electrical and Security Systems - Design Enhancement, Construction, Monitoring Schedule, 2 year Maintenance follow up and Handover to the End user.

Superintendent at Turner Steiner - Projacs
  • Kuwait
  • January 1995 to January 1996

Design & Construction Management)
Project: Renovation of Old Sief Palace Project

Design review, Integration, Existing utility survey, assessment and coordination with related Services, Fire Department and Contractors. Site supervision, coordination, Schedule preparation, monitoring and issue of payment certificates to sub contractors including 2-year maintenance follow up.

Superintendent at Turner Steiner - Projacs
  • Kuwait
  • January 1992 to January 1995
Manager at Marafie & Sons Co
  • Kuwait
  • January 1990 to January 1992

Communication Division (Construction & Design of ELV Systems)
Project: Turnkey project in SMATV, Audio Video System and public address system, VHF and UHF communication systems, Simultaneous translation system etc.

Project Engineer at Marafie & Sons Co
  • Kuwait
  • January 1986 to January 1990
Electrical Engineer at Wael Al Nisf Trdg. Co. Kuwai
  • January 1984 to January 1986

Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance)
Projects: Al Sabah Hospital Central Plant and Central Laundry Project. Final installation, testing, commissioning including 2 year operations and maintenance.
Received training on site by the specialist equipment team from UK and assigned the responsibility in Commissioning the Central Plant. Continued the Operation and Maintenance of Electrical systems, Central Laundry equipment, Boilers, Pneumatic controlled Linen Folding and Linen Pressing machines, Air compressors etc.
During this period I was responsible to carry out renovation of Laundry equipments in all the MPH Hospitals in Kuwait.

Asst at Kerala State Electricity Board
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 1982 to January 1984

Power Generation, Operation & Maintenance)
Projects: Pallivasal Hydro- Electric Power Station & 66KV Sub Station, Kerala India - operation and maintenance.

Division Manager
  • to
Senior Electrical Engineer at 2012 - 2016 Turner International Middle East, (Turner Projacs)
  • to

Electrical Power, Lighting, ELV Systems including ICT, Smart Class Systems and Security System) - Development of Master Plan for the Campus, Infrastructure, Utility Network -
Project: PAAET Jahra Campus (Public Authority for Applied Education and Training College, State of Kuwait.

The numerous projects we mange is the design of Colleges for Electricity and water Training Institutes (EWTI), Theatre, Library building, College of Technology, Civil Defense Shelters, Chemical College, Solar PV System, Master Planning and design of PAAET Campus in Al Jahra.

Project at Sabah Al Salem
  • Kuwait
  • to

KD2.3 billion)

The project consists of three Central Utility Plants (CUPs), 7.3 km Utility Tunnel, 17 Colleges, Academic facilities consisting 55 buildings, Administration facilities, parking facilities and housing complex in the current phase. There are six Colleges and Medical Campus in the second phase.

The project is owned by Kuwait University and managed by Turner Projacs.

Scope of works:
•Electrical design including Data/ Telecom, Audio Visual, Smart Learning System, Security systems, Fire alarm and other ELV systems- Design Review and Construction Management.
•Coordination with MEP systems, Architectural, finishes and landscape.
•Follow up with the Consultant and End User.
•Participated in the evaluation of Tender and contractor pre-qualification.

Project at Kuwait Sheraton Hotel
  • to

Renovation of Sheraton Hotel after the Iraqi invasion. Works included the electrical, security and mechanical services, central chiller, boiler plant, etc.

Design Review, Coordination and supervision of all electrical and mechanical works including supervision of direct staff consists of technicians and labors hired by the Owner to speed up the construction. The activities included demolition of existing utilities, MEP site works, site cleaning and outstanding snags.

Nurse at Kuwait Military Hospital - Nurse Call & TV distribution project (KD 360
  • Kuwait
  • to

Final Handing over of Sulaibikhat Handicap Care home Laundry Project KD 700, 000/-

Final Handing over of Kuwait Stock Exchange Signage & Graphics Project KD 800, 000/-

Installation & handing over to MPW material testing lab - 1000-PSI Computer Controlled Pipe Testing Machine.

Installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Hospital Equipments

Project execution in coordination with Ministry Engineers and other contractors; Tender preparation and routine office administrative tasks

Project Engineer for the Military Hospital, responsibilities included coordination with other services, installation, supervision, testing and commissioning of Nurse Call, Central TV antenna/ Studio Systems including 2 year maintenance.

Senior Electrical Engineer at UK’s Joint Venture operation (Al Mulla Security Services
  • Kuwait
  • to

with Turner Projacs were the design management of design and construction of Sabah Al Salem University Project with a value of KD2.6 billion, Renovation of Kuwait Sheraton, Design-Build contract for the Old Sief Palace and completion of Amiri Diwan Project. During the last two years of the Amiri Diwan Project, I had the privilege to represent Turner in assisting the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) to complete the contract close out of 26 contractors and handed over of the project to end user.

Furthermore, I have worked 4 years as the Division Manager, with responsibility of design and installation of Security Systems including Low Voltage System with Securicor

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at University of Cochin
  • January 1981
High school or equivalent,
  • at St. Albert’s College

, Ernakulam,

Specialties & Skills

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
EXHIBITIONS
FINANCIAL
HYDROELECTRIC
LIGHTING
MARKETING
MICROSOFT ACCESS