Babu Paul B.E, LEED Green Associate, PMP
Dubai, UAE
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
With an overall 20+ years of Experience in Electrical Design, T & C EPC MEP, Oil & Gas Onshore & Offshore projects, Ship Building, 110kV Substation operations and construction industries. Having a wide range of experience working roles in project execution, Dealt with a wide variety of nationalities and cultures in various locations worldwide. Also held project specific positions in the Middle East and Southeast Asia under different contractual agreements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Electrical
Voltas Limited LLC
05.2018 - Current
- To lead team of 3 Engineers and 4 Designers
- To participate in project scheduling and project review activities
- Provide engineering input during all design phases, including interpretation and challenge of standards.
- Carry out calculations & studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Belleli Energy spA, Hamriyah FZE
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepare requisitions and technical evaluation of bids for discipline material and equipment procurement.
- Review vendor's document to ensure equipment vendors provide timely and quality input into design packages.
- Performed design documents which includes SLDs, Protection & Control schematics and layout drawings.
- Ensure design packages meet relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic standards.
- Established communications with other disciplines to optimize areas of interface, during design development, review, and check processes.
- Support design/drawing office personnel with specialist engineering input
- Review all third-party discipline design work.
- Understand contract quality management system and ensure these requirements are met.
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Chalmers Engineering LLC, Dubai Investment Park
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for various Saudi Aramco offshore platforms. (Subcontract to Saipem, McDermott, NPCC, and others)
- Lead a team of E&I professionals in the preparation & Submission of Electrical & Instrumentation deliverables
- Client approval coordination and engineering support for procurement, construction, and commissioning activities in accordance with project standards and client requirements
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lamprell Energy, Hamriyah FZE
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Engineering Design, Procurement, Construction, Testing, and Commissioning for New Build of Jack up rigs (Super 116E Design) at Lamprell Hamriyah shipyard.
- Review Voltage drop, short circuit, and cable ampacity calculations.
- Motor control schematics and cable block diagrams have been reviewed.
- Review of Classification and layouts for hazardous areas. Review of HV, MV, LV switchgear single line diagrams and MCC. analyze UPS, transformer, and generator sizing calculations.
- Review of illumination calculations for Derick, Main Deck, Drill Floor, and Accommodation Decks. Power system studies like load flow, harmonics, short circuits, and breaker co-ordination are reviewed and analyzed.
- Review of duct bank and cable ladder size. Review of MCT timetable and layout.
- Layouts for lighting, grounding, power, and cable routing.
- Site support and assistance to the QC, Projects, Production, and Commissioning teams for the project's entire E & I systems
- Cable schedule and Drum schedule with Termination Drawings preparation and review. Schedules for electrical load and panels.
- Establish Electrical Design Basis and Standards. 3D Model Review Using PDMS and Navis Examine Equipment Layouts
- Material Requisitions for Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Systems (MRS). Preparation of Technical Specifications and Data Sheets for Material Requisitions. Vendor Bid Evaluation (TBE)
- Material take-off preparation (MTO). Preparation and supervision of all electrical and instrumentation documents in accordance with client specifications, project contracts, Saudi Aramco standards, and relevant codes and standards such as ABS, IEEE, DNV, IMO, SOLAS
Electrical Engineer
Exterran Energy Solutions, Airport FZE
04.2007 - 01.2012
- Review of Project Specifications, IFC Drawings, Addendums.
- Preparation of Data sheets, Specifications for all Electrical Items.
- Design Calculations for Transformers, Generators, UPS, MV/LV Cable sizing, Earthing & lightning Protection systems.
- Design inputs for Designers, for preparation of SLD's, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Load Schedules.
- Preparation of Cable Schedule, Drum Schedule
- Review of Vendor Drawings and issue of Production clearance
- Preparation of MTO's, Inquiries for material finalization
- Material selection as per Project Requirements, co-ordination with Suppliers and Procurement.
- Coordination with ELV sub contractors for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, PAVA, CCTV systems
- Preparation of IO List and Modbus list for SCADA Communication
- Supporting QC Dept for Material Inspection Request, Installation team support and Work inspection support.
- Attending FAT for Transformers, Generators, UPS and SCADA
- Support for Testing & Commissioning of each systems
- Support for As Built preparation and other project close out Documentation, Training and Handover.
Electrical Engineer
Al Inayah Electro-Mechanical Works
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Review of Project Specifications, IFC Drawings, Addendums.
- Preparation of Data sheets, Specifications for all Electrical Items.
- Design Calculations for Transformers, Generators, UPS, MV/LV Cable sizing, Earthing & lightning Protection systems.
- Design inputs for Designers, for preparation of SLD's, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Load Schedules.
- Preparation of Cable Schedule, Drum Schedule
- Review of Vendor Drawings and issue of Production clearance
- Preparation of MTO's, Inquiries for material finalization
- Material selection as per Project Requirements, co-ordination with Suppliers and Procurement.
- Coordination with ELV sub contractors for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, PAVA, CCTV systems
- Preparation of Project Closeout Documents and Handover
Substation Engineer
Kerala State Electricity Board
04.2001 - 03.2005
- Control, monitor, and operate electrical equipment that regulates or distributes power using data from instruments or switchgear.
- Coordination with other substation engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers is required to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or changes to distribution process. Respond to emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures at section substations.
- Adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines by manipulating controls. Determine required control settings by calculating load estimates and equipment requirements.
- Maintain status of circuits or connections while distributing or regulating flow of power between entities such as generating stations & substations
- Distribution lines, or users. Using transmission system maps, record and compile operational data such as metre readings, power demands, usage, and operating times.
- Switchboard readings should be monitored and recorded to ensure that electrical and steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
- Using hand tools, repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery.
- Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met and to identify any flaws
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
N.I College of Engineering
Tamil Nadu, India04.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Systems
- MEP
- Initiative
- AUTOCAD
- Control Systems
- SCADA
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Technical Leadership
- Design review
- Time Management
Certification
- LEED Green Associate
- SEWA Senior Electrical Engineer License
Standards & Regulations
- IEC
- NEC
- IEEE
- BS
- NFPA
- ABS
- UL
- ADQCC
- ADDC/AADC/DEWA/SEWA & FEWA
- ISO
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Affiliations
- Member of Society of Engineers-UAE
Hobbies
- Reading
- R & D
- Music
- Workouts
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Commissioning team for the development of Zaikhmunai Chinvorske oil & gas project, Kazakhstan.
- Completed Work on Coex Campus Expo 2020 Project, DIP, Dubai as Sr. Electrical Engineer.
- Completed Tayseer EDF Engineering on time and received client (PDO) appreciation. (With Exterran) Completed Zuluf GOSP-1, Saudi Aramco project with limited Manpower and time and completed 1 month before the schedule. (With Chalmers & Saipem)
- Completed 4 Nos of NDC Super 116E Jack up Drilling Rigs where my proposal to redesign the cable routing resulted in a reduction in cable length and thereby cost & man-hour. (With Lamprell & NDC).
Additional Information
- DOB : 9th March 1980
- Nationality : Indian
- Passport No : Z4979492
- Marital Status : Married
- UAE Driving License : Yes
Timeline
Manager - Electrical
Voltas Limited LLC
05.2018 - Current
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Belleli Energy spA, Hamriyah FZE
08.2017 - 04.2018
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Chalmers Engineering LLC, Dubai Investment Park
06.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lamprell Energy, Hamriyah FZE
02.2012 - 05.2016
Electrical Engineer
Exterran Energy Solutions, Airport FZE
04.2007 - 01.2012
Electrical Engineer
Al Inayah Electro-Mechanical Works
04.2005 - 03.2007
Substation Engineer
Kerala State Electricity Board
04.2001 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
N.I College of Engineering
- LEED Green Associate
- SEWA Senior Electrical Engineer License
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