Gihan yapa Abeywardena, Senior Electrical Technical Officer

Gihan yapa Abeywardena

Senior Electrical Technical Officer

Urban development Authority

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Experience
12 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 8 Months

Senior Electrical Technical Officer at Urban development Authority
  • Sri Lanka - Galle
  • October 2019 to March 2022

 Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
 Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
 Supervised installation & maintenance of external lighting & Street Lighting, emergency lights, Generators, and Motor starter panels (VFD, Star-Delta & DOL) for water pumps, hoist, and compressor.
 Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.

Electrical Engineer at PORR- HBK
  • Qatar
  • May 2017 to April 2019

& involved to manage Mechanical & Electrical services to implement the BACS /SCADA /PLC system interface with field devices & equipment.
•Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of LV Panels (SMDBs, DBs), Motor Control Centres, Fire Pump Panels, HVAC, systems, Lift, Escalator and Fire Alarm Panels,
•Liaising for as- build drawings preparation & sang work clearing, for QCDD DC2 Submissions Processes
•Coordinated materials delivery and organization to maintain smooth flow of work.
•Verified on-time deliverables within budget parameters through effective management of project milestones.

Electrical Engineer at Mercury MENA Electromechanical
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2015 to April 2017

Duties and Responsibilities
 Inspected completed installations of Lighting, Lighting Control System, small power, Transformers, MV Panels, and LV panels, Package Units, Electrical Water and Fire Pumps & Panels and observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
 Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical LV panels /FA /LDS/vacuum pump station /irrigation pump station/HVAC system.
 Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation based on BS standards and Kahramma regulations.
 Raising Request for Information (RFI), Request for Inspection (RFI) & Material Inspection (MI) for
 Read and analyzed shop drawings and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy

Electrical Engineer at Tangram Architects and Designers
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2014 to January 2015

Project: - Al-Abdul Wahab Gholam tower, 2B+ 38 floors Residential Apartment

Duties and Responsibilities
 Reviewing contractor’s Submissions (shop drawings, materials, RFI, close out documents, etc.)
 Supervise the electrical works to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications and assist in work measurements
 Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
 Maintain full site records, including daily site diaries in an approved format, and formal weekly progress photography
 Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.

Electrical Engineer at Qatar specialized Engineering & Constructions W.L.L
  • Qatar
  • October 2012 to November 2013

Project: - NPP034 site office building /utility building/ visitor center French school building.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Coordinated materials delivery and organization to maintain a smooth flow of work on site.
 Checked work quality and compliance with design specifications.
 Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
 Developed engineering documentation (electrical drawings, test reports, work method statement) detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
 Negotiated schedules, work plans with other subcontractors/ suppliers as per project milestones.
 Supervised installation of LV /ELV containment installation & small power /Light /FA device as per drawings
 Supervised construction/installation and pre-commissioning of electrical LV Panels (SMDBs, DBs), water pump station, MCC Panels, Generator.

Electrical supervisor at Jefferies Brothers Company
  • June 2003 to May 2007

Project: - facility management in Tea bag production factory

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • December 2019

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Higher diploma, Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics
  • at Esoft collage of engineering
  • August 2001

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Higher diploma, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
  • at esoft engineering collage
  • August 2001

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Specialties & Skills

Installation
Production
DELIVERY
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MEETING FACILITATION
MICROSOFT WORKS
POLICY ANALYSIS
AUTOCAD
BUDGETING
COMPUTER SKILLS

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Hindi
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