BRIAN MERJOU

International Blvd, Houston TX, ****4

(C) 832-***-**** acok51@r.postjobfree.com

Permanent resident, authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

Willing to Travel and Relocation

Power Systems Design UPS NFPA Predictive Maintenance Arc Flash Electrical

Equipment Sizing Electrical System Commissioning Engineering, Procurement &

Construction (EPC) Hazardous Area Classification Oil & Gas, Refinery and Petrochemicals.

PROFILE

Power Electrical Engineer with over 8 years of experience in Engineering, Procurement and

Construction (EPC) including in Oil and Gas (O&G) Industry. Successful track record of design,

installation, operation of power system distribution and maintenance supervision of electrical

equipment in Oil &Gas (O&G) industry. Expertise in design, commissioning, testing, startup, operation,

maintenance and troubleshooting of all electrical distribution system and electrical equipment in oil

and gas plants. Provide technical guidance and leadership to other personnel or groups. Ability to

work on multiple projects in parallel and highly complicated projects. Adept at working under

pressure, leading multiple tasks and manage time effectively to ensure that deadlines are meet and

necessary tasks not become overlooking. Ability to effectively plan prioritizes, execute, and follow up

in a timely manner and anticipate problems and overcome obstacles.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTIES

Expertise on Power system analysis such as load flow, short circuit, Arc flash, motor starting,

relay coordination, etc.

Proficient in cable sizing, transformers, conduits, UPSs, DCPs, VFDs, switchgear, relays, MCC,

CB, fuses, etc.

Design single line and schematic diagram, control wiring and cubicle schematic with AutoCAD

Electrical

Expertise in substation design and cable room arrangement

Proficient in SKM, ETAP, DIGSILENT power system analysis

Well versed in API, NFPA, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, ANSI, NETA and IEC standards and cods.

Knowledge about hazardous area classification

Evaluation and calculation the reliability of power system

Verification, analysis and troubleshooting on low voltage and high voltage electrical

equipment

Expert in Performance pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-ups test according to NETA

Preventive maintenance planning with definition influence job analysis

Predictive maintenance planning for electrical equipment failure reduction

Verify all vendor’s drawings, plans and manuals to be update and as-built

Knowledge about concepts & requirements of total productive maintenance

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Power dynamic study by DIGSILENT power factory

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARVANDAN OIL & Gas Co. (AOGC), IRAN

2008-2015

Arvandan Oil & Gas Company engages in exploration and production of oil and gas. The company has

founded in 1985 and it is located in Khorramshahr, Iran. Arvandan Oil & Gas Company operates as a

subsidiary of National Iranian Oil Company.

Electrical Design Engineer, 11 / 2011 – 01 / 2015

Created electrical drawings such as single-line, block, schematics and termination diagrams

Modified control distribution system and created as-built of drawing after commissioning

performance tests

Designed electrical substation at high/medium and low voltage levels between 132kV to 400V.

Designed protection system and coordination between them

Performed Power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash analysis, etc. using

ETAP.

Designed lighting system, ground grid and equipment sizing such as transformers,

switchgears, conduits, cables, etc.

Reviewed vendor’s drawings, plans, manuals and documents.

Supervised on performance of projects and create punch list about deficiencies.

Developed Substation and cable room arrangement.

Evaluated and calculated electric substation reliability.

Electrical Maintenance Engineering, 07 / 2008 -11 / 2011

Planed, coordinated and job analysis defined for preventive and predictive

maintenance for using CMMS.

Lead electrical maintenance group to do maintenance and troubleshooting on all

electrical equipment.

Operation, installation and maintenance on transformers, motors, VFDs, SFCs, UPSs,

DCPs, Switchgear, etc.

Examined, Standardized and created spare part list for electrical equipment.

Performed Site acceptance tests and Factory acceptance tests.

Performed pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up tests.

Performed troubleshooting frequently in time-sensitive and mission critical situation.

Provided electrical load list and 2 years spare part.

POWER ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CO. FARS, IRAN

2006-2008

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Electrical power Distribution Company has been deliver practical activity in the field of electricity distribution

customers and development, construction, Rebuilding, service, maintenance and operation of the

distribution system.

Electrical Design Engineer, 08 / 2006 – 07 / 2008

Planed, designed and created schematics for electrical distribution system.

Selected, calculated and designed protection system and relay coordination in power

distribution network.

Sizing underground and overhead lines, transformers, cables, cable trays and conduits

Improved reliability and stability by modification and proper coordination of protection system.

Designed electrical substation at high/medium and low voltage levels between 33kV to 400V.

Performed Power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash analysis, etc. using

DIGSILENT.

Provided bill of material for projects

T E C H N IC A L P R O F IC IA N C E

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD Electrical: Design single-line, block, schematic diagram for distribution and control

system

PSCAD : Analysis of Power system Transients and Dynamics

ETAP, Digsilent, and SKM: Power system analysis such as load flow, short circuit, Arc flash,

relay coordination, etc.

E D U C AT I O N

Master Degree, Electrical Engineering – Power / International

2013

Bachelor Degree, Electrical Engineering – Power / International

2006

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