Vel Shankar Bala
Dubai
Summary
Automation & Controls Engineer with over 14 years of experience in project management, software design, development, integration, and commissioning of Siemens and Schneider PLC systems. Highly skilled in designing, programming, and commissioning automation solutions for industrial applications, including district cooling and wastewater treatment plants. Proven ability to lead projects, optimize system performance, and collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Vista Automation
03.2023 - Current
- Lead design, programming, and commissioning of automation projects for industrial applications, including district cooling and turbine inlet air cooling plants
Senior Project Engineer
Vista Automation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed, programmed, and commissioned automation projects for industrial applications
Project Engineer
Base Control Tech FZC
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Managed execution plans and coordinates with design and sales teams after receiving customer orders
- Conducted technical discussions with clients to clarify project requirements and provide solutions
- Prepared and monitored project schedules to ensure timely execution
- Reviewed electrical drawings before submission to clients and coordinated approvals
- Coordinated with the purchase team for material procurement
- Developed software based on customer specifications and performed panel testing before Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Facilitated coordination with customers during FAT and commissioning phases
SCADA Engineer
Prodesign Engineering Services PVT LTD
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assisted in SCADA development using PVSS for Oil & Gas projects in UAE
- Provided SCADA programming and commissioning support for Oil & Gas plants
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
01.2009
Skills
- PLC Programming
- SCADA
- HMI
- Programming Languages
- Hardware Configuration
- Communication Processors
- Configuration Tools
- Communication Protocols
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Project Documentation
- Functional Design Specifications
- Instrumentation Design
- Automation System Design
- Software Development
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Communication Establishment
- Project management
- Control system integration
- Building applications
Certification
- Siemens TIA Portal Advanced Programming
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Expert Training
Key Projects Handled
- Lead Engineer – Programmed & commissioned chiller plants in Egypt & Jordan, conducted successful SAT, and optimized plant performance to reduce engineering workload on-site.
- Lead Engineer – Developed PLC & SCADA programming and supported chlorination plant commissioning in Qatar.
- Lead Programming Engineer – Provided SCADA development & programming support for wastewater treatment plants in Saudi Arabia.
- Commissioning Engineer – Supported automation & commissioning of Carbon Capture & Storage systems, RO & UF plants in the Middle East.
- Commissioning Engineer – Led commissioning of the Chiller Plant Management System in Dubai.
Technical Skills
Siemens (S7-1500, S7-1500F, S7-1500R/H, S7-400H, S7-300, S7-200, Logo), Schneider (Unity Pro, EcoStruxure Control Expert), Siemens WinCC (Classic, Professional, Runtime Advanced, Flexible), FactoryTalk View, Citect SCADA, Vijeo Designer, Ladder, SCL, FBD, Siemens Simatic S7 series, Schneider M340 Controllers, Communication Processors for S7 PLCs, Configuration tools: TIA Portal (V11 to V20), Simatic Manager, Step 7 Professional, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus DP/PA, Profinet, Bacnet, Industrial Ethernet, OPC, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, Execution of projects within schedule and specifications, Preparation of project documentation and functional design specifications, Instrumentation and automation system design, software development, testing, and commissioning, Establishing communication between controllers and field devices
Timeline
Project Manager
Vista Automation
03.2023 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Vista Automation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Engineer
Base Control Tech FZC
01.2014 - 01.2022
SCADA Engineer
Prodesign Engineering Services PVT LTD
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
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