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BALAJI GANESAN

BALAJI GANESAN

Project Electrical Engineer
Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.

Overview

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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Project Engineer

ATLAS GROUP
ABU DHABI , USA
04.2019 - Current
  • BARAKA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT RUWAIS, ABU DHABI, UAE.
  • Client: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
  • Project Value Phase 1&2 : AED;1.5 Billion.
  • Reviewed specifications, drawings and project manuals.
  • Coordinated activities between cross-functional teams, including designs, tests and build activities.
  • Identified specific cables, connectors, fuses, circuit breakers and other electrical devices required for installation.
  • Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
  • Planned all project resources and budgets.
  • Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
  • Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms, substations and service buildings on project.
  • Applied appropriate engineering methods to all project discipline standards.
  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff.
  • Determined most effective approaches to new projects by reading and analyzing blueprints, drawings and sketches.
  • Created, aligned and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware, including continuity and high-potential isolation testing.
  • Created electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical Toolset.
  • Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
  • Designed concepts that included module placements, conduit routing and inverter locations.
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Prepared budgets by estimating materials, labor and construction costs.
  • Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
  • Developed engineering documentation such as system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
  • Performed post-installation validation for designed systems and third-party installations.
  • Conducted field surveys and studied maps and diagrams to identify and correct power system problems.
  • Implemented cutting-edge processes and safety practices to reduce electrical construction hazards.
  • Spearheaded tendering and negotiation process for critical products and services to reduce costs and allow early contractor involvement.
  • Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.

Senior Electrical Engineer

ALFARAA GROUP
01.2016 - 03.2019
  • AMMROC (Advance Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center) AL AIN, ABU DHABI, UAE.
  • Client : AMMROC.
  • Reviewed specifications, drawings and project manuals.
  • Coordinated activities between cross-functional teams, including designs, tests and build activities.
  • Managing Day to Day Project Electrical activities.
  • Allocation of Foremen/labors to respective tasks with the site Engineer.
  • Daily task output monitoring for the Site engineers, foremen and labors.
  • Follow-up with the Engineer for electrical installation approval.
  • Overall supervision of site engineers/superintendents during project execution.
  • Coordinate with project (MEP & MEQ’s) departments and develop full turnkey solutions with minimal available information.
  • Managing procurement activities and subcontracted packages.
  • Material purchase requisition & follow up for delivery.
  • Raising purchase request as per BOQ and identifying the variation items.
  • Control and manage different sub-contractors and conduct the initial inspection for cost estimation.
  • Preparing project progress reports (IR’s, Daily Reports, Monthly Report, etc.).
  • Liaising with the Client, Consultant Entities.
  • Actively participating in Client/Contractor meetings and resolving project issues.
  • Planning, scheduling and coordinating the technical and management aspects of the project.
  • Preparing pre-construction project documents (material submittals, method statements, schedule, ITP’s, drawing etc.).
  • Installation and Testing & Commissioning executed for the following systems like Electrical (HV&LV), ELV (CBS, ILCS, PAVA, AV, Intercommunication, BMS, CPM, Queue Management system, Satellite Master Antenna Television, Induction Loop system, Master Clock system), Fire alarm System, Firefighting, Nurse call system, Helipad lights, Security system (CCTV, ACS), Communication system, Cathodic protection system, Medical Gas system.
  • Interactively liaising with the QC/HSE personnel to ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to.
  • Update as built records as per the site installation.
  • Maintenance and operation of MEP systems during Defect Liability Period for hand over of projects.
  • Preparation & submission of O & M manual, warranty letter and commercial closing.
  • Reconciliation of the materials.

Electrical Site Engineer

ALFARAA GROUP
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • AL SILA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, AL SILA, ABU DHABI, UAE
  • Client : SEHA, Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.
  • Checked work quality and compliance with design specifications.
  • Coordinated materials delivery and organization to maintain smooth flow of work.
  • Oversaw teams of electrical contractors focused on installing [Type] systems for [Type] projects.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and schematics to correctly coordinate work.
  • Negotiated schedules, work plans and payment structures with subcontractors.
  • Verified on-time deliverables within budget parameters through effective management of project milestones.
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
  • Identified specific cables, connectors, fuses, circuit breakers and other electrical devices required for installation of monitoring systems and weapons detection systems.
  • Communicated with engineers and customers to discuss potential and existing engineering projects.
  • Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Prepared budgets by estimating materials, labor and construction costs.
  • Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff.
  • Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
  • Reviewed drawings and technical diagrams of proposed circuits for viability and compliance.
  • Implemented cutting-edge processes and safety practices to reduce electrical construction hazards.
  • Confirmed system and component capabilities by designing testing methods and testing properties.
  • Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.

Senior Electrical Engineer

ETA Engineering Private Limited
06.2010 - 04.2014
  • Multiple Projects in India

CLIENT LIST OF EXECUTED OPERATION (INDIA)

  • Anna International Airport, Chennai.
  • Cognizant Technology Solution Pvt Ltd.
  • Visteon Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
  • Mahindra World School.
  • Ascendas IT park.
  • Tasks Assigned / Involved:.
  • Execution of Project Operations.
  • Reviewing shop drawing & site execution plan.
  • Handling the Sub Contractors & Labors.
  • Submitting the daily work progress report.
  • Plan to complete the work in a given target date.
  • Reviewing shop drawing & site execution plan.
  • Handling the Sub Contractors & Labors.
  • Submitting the daily work progress report.
  • Plan to complete the work in a given target date.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Anna University
06.2004 - 04.2010

Skills

    Multi-disciplinary collaboration

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Certification

Passport No : K0045789

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Participated in the successful commercialization of electrical products.
  • Managed a cross-functional team that reduced product failures at customer sites.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved result through effectively helping with task

Timeline

Electrical Project Engineer

ATLAS GROUP
04.2019 - Current

Senior Electrical Engineer

ALFARAA GROUP
01.2016 - 03.2019

Electrical Site Engineer

ALFARAA GROUP
07.2014 - 12.2015

Senior Electrical Engineer

ETA Engineering Private Limited
06.2010 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Anna University
06.2004 - 04.2010
Balaji Ganesan
Passport Expiry Date : 26/12/2021
Passport No : K0045789
BALAJI GANESANProject Electrical Engineer