M. BALASUBRAMANIAN
Keelapavoor,India
Summary
Professional with expertise in process control, filtration equipment, and separation systems. Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, materials selection, and specifications. Experienced in analyzing water and wastewater parameters, emphasizing safety engineering and risk mitigation. Proven ability in team leadership, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations to enhance project outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project manager
Adeeb Group
Abudhabi, UAE
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of over 25 military sites across Abu Dhabi.
- Monitored schedules, billings, and reports to ensure accurate project cost allocation.
- Directed project and O&M team compliance with contractual obligations and subcontractor performance.
- Participated in resolution of contract disputes and litigation related to project administration.
Project manager
GISCO
July 2019, April 2023
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Oversaw operations and maintenance for artificial islands' water and wastewater systems.
- Handled installation, maintenance, and repair of Sea water RO,STP plants and pumping stations.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and coordinated solutions across departments.
- Reported environmental and safety issues from work activities to ensure compliance.
- Met budgetary constraints and delivery timelines for operational tasks consistently.
- Made independent decisions on technical challenges impacting daily operations.
- Guided engineering staff in analysis and design of efficient water systems.
Process Engineer
Tamas Projects
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated O&M processes for sewage treatment plant with capacity of 11,000 m³/day.
- Oversaw facility operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and design criteria.
- Planned and directed employee work at MBR treatment plant for optimal performance.
- Coordinated equipment repairs to maintain effluent quality limits.
- Developed process control techniques that enhanced plant efficiency.
- Assisted overall Manager in budget preparation by providing input on O&M fiscal needs.
- Managed inventory of materials for effective plant operations.
- Prepared and submitted KPI reports monthly, quarterly, and annually to ADSSC.
O&M Engineer
Metito Qatar & Habtoor Leighton Group - Qatar.
Doha, Qatar
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Served as Process Engineer for alkhore STP, overseeing treatment capacities of 10,000 m³/day.
- Managed operations and maintenance for pumping station with capacity of 900,000 m³/day.
- Monitored daily plant performance to ensure compliance with operational parameters.
- Tracked maintenance activities and reported defects for timely resolution.
- Identified root causes of non-conformances and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted detailed inspections during scheduled maintenance, providing follow-up reports to management.
- Prepared cost analysis reports for maintenance and repair activities.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures for efficient desalination processes.
Project engineer
orbital projects & services llc
Muscat, Oman
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Operated and maintained various STP systems across over 400 kilometres.
- Oversaw sewerage pumping stations and distributed irrigation water for PDO sites in southern Oman.
- Collected and analysed monthly water samples to ensure compliance with government standards.
- Managed mechanical, biological, and chemical processes at wastewater treatment plant.
- Developed and coordinated comprehensive maintenance and service plans for operational phases.
- Compiled and submitted monthly KPI reports to PDO for performance tracking.
- Prepared environmental reports in accordance with PDO regulations.
- Ensured implementation of quality control procedures across all projects.
Shift Engineer
MARAFIQ POWER & WATER UTILITY COMPANY
Jubail , Saudi Arabia
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Monitored industrial wastewater treatment operations at maximum capacity of 54,000 m3/day.
- Operated and maintained 10,000 m3 sewage water treatment plant, managing key systems effectively.
- Collaborated with network engineers to review laboratory parameter reports for optimal treatment adjustments.
- Directed chemical dosing processes and analysed water-steam cycle chemistry across multiple facilities.
- Facilitated development and coordination of operational upgrades to PTW system for improved efficiency.
- Supervised on-site activities, liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on project matters.
- Granted work permits for maintenance operations while ensuring adherence to MARAFIQ safety standards.
- Performed gas testing in confined spaces, holding certification as an authorised gas tester (AGT).
Shift engineer
TAMILNADU WATER INVESTMENT CO.LTD
Tirupur, india
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Operated and maintained Zero Liquid process in wastewater recycling plant, achieving capacity of 10,000 m3/day.
- Monitored and managed Reverse Osmosis plant at 10,000 m3/day capacity.
- Maintained 400 m3/day MVR evaporator and crystallizer systems efficiently.
- Anticipated typical problems, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Reduced operational costs through energy savings, decreased raw water consumption, and minimised breakdowns.
- Pursued plant operating excellence with well-documented change management processes.
- Executed SCADA operations and utilised ERP programs for maintenance tasks.
- Analysed water and wastewater parameters using laboratory equipment effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Chemical
Annamalai University
Tamilnadu, India 05.2002 - 05.2006
BSC - Chemistry
Monomaniam Sundaranar university
04.1999 - 04.2002
Master of Technology - Environmental Engineering
Singhania university
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry
Monomaniam Sundaranar university
Tamilnadu, india 04.1999 - 04.2002
Master of Technology - Environmental Engineering
Singhania university
Rajasthan, India 04.2022 - 04.2024
Skills
- Process
- Filtration equipment
- Membrane
- Separation systems
- General treatment systems
- Process Control
- Electrical knowledge
- Mechanical knowledge
- Materials selection
- Specifications
- Lab equipment handling
- Analyzing water parameters
- Analyzing wastewater parameters
- Costing
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiations
- Vendor negotiations
- Safety engineering
- Team leadership
- Proposal preparation
- Presentation skills
- Alternatives analysis
- Methods for implementation
- Condition assessment
- Technical feasibility studies
- Economic feasibility studies
- Hazard identification
- Risk mitigation
- Risk assessment
- Supervision
- Mentoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Maintenance prevention
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, 08/2021
- Diploma in Environmental Safety, 2019-2020
- Certificate in Management of Changing Process Safety, 2022
- Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability (ISO 14001: 2015)
- Certificate in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Management, 2022
- Certificate in Work Management Systems from ADNOC Offshore, Abu Dhabi
- Authorized Gas Testing and PTW Issuer Certificate at Marafiq Water, Saudi Arabia
- PLC and SCADA Operating and Maintenance Training at PS-70 Pumping Station, Qatar
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P2497278
- Passport Date Of Issue: 08/22/16
- Passport Expiry Date: 08/21/26
- Date of birth: 05/21/82
- Nationality: India
Custom
I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Project manager
Adeeb Group
06.2025 - Current
Master of Technology - Environmental Engineering
Singhania university
04.2022 - 04.2024
Master of Technology - Environmental Engineering
Singhania university
01.2022 - 01.2024
Project manager
GISCO
07.2019 - 04.2023
Process Engineer
Tamas Projects
06.2018 - 04.2019
O&M Engineer
Metito Qatar & Habtoor Leighton Group - Qatar.
06.2015 - 05.2018
Project engineer
orbital projects & services llc
10.2012 - 04.2015
Shift Engineer
MARAFIQ POWER & WATER UTILITY COMPANY
07.2009 - 09.2012
Shift engineer
TAMILNADU WATER INVESTMENT CO.LTD
05.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Chemical
Annamalai University
05.2002 - 05.2006
BSC - Chemistry
Monomaniam Sundaranar university
04.1999 - 04.2002
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry
Monomaniam Sundaranar university
04.1999 - 04.2002
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