Vethakkan Pandian

Malaysia +601********

adbhlh@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/vethakkan-pandian-94494537

Personal Details:

DOB: 27.03.1972 Place of Birth: Tirunelveli Indian

Married

Electrical Construction Manager

Accomplished and mission-oriented leader with successful experience directing a wide range of electrical engineering, installation and commissioning, and project and maintenance within Oil & Gas, Petro chemical, and chemical industries. Significant record of excellence delivering large electrical installation projects, defining project work scope, conducting drawing reviews, allocating and optimising resources, and planning cost effective operations. In depth knowledge of IEEE standard, shell standard, ADNOC standard, and QP standard. Articulate communicator, negotiator, and presenter with a talent for achieving ambitious results by co-ordinating with sub-contractors, vendors, and procurement team. Proven expertise in:

Strategic Planning & Execution

Team Building & Leadership

Project Governance & Control

Construction Management

Electrical Construction Manager

Budget Administration

Preventive Maintenance

Relationship Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tecnimont E&I, Malaysia

Construction Manager-E&I, May 2018 to Present

Project: RAPID, PETRONAS Project –Package 27 Construction & Commissioning of HDPE Plant

Review contract documents during preliminary planning stage and method statement, ITP, and work schedules. Ensure successful completion of project by creating a detailed work plan to streamline activities. Organise project schedule for adequate resource allocation to activities. Actively contribute to construction estimation for review design documents. Realise timely preparation and delivery of approved technical submittals via project planning and engineering team collaboration. Identify programmes problems and engage with project manager to deliver appropriate solution.

Key Contributions:

Planned and executed measurement to meet specific success criteria of project goals within agreed constraints, achieving 95% progress in time.

Executed the project with optimum manpower, resulting in achieving 90% productivity.

Achieved 1500 km of cable Laying and 75 km cable tray on pipe rack with in stipulated time.

Emirates Technical Associates (ETA –PPD) Abu Dhabi, UAE

Site Manager-Electrical, June 2015 to Apr 2018

Project: Power Generation Unit Retirement Project in ADNOC Construction & Commissioning of Substations

Engaged with PMC and client to attain their intervention and approvals for resolving all issues. Reviewed subcontractor's monthly progress invoice, testing and commissioning schedules, pre commissioning and commissioning manual, Tie-in Dossier, and LOTO procedure for new substation. Monitored all budgeted project expenditures to reign on expenditures and cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management. Ensured the rationalisation of commissioning functions through the co-ordination with vendor.

Key Contributions:

Spearheaded and aligned overall operations and final delivery of construction and commissioning.

Successfully completed hot changeover of substation without plant disturbance.

Tied in with 132Kv ADCO Substation after laying and testing of 25km of 132 kV UG cable.

Executed and completed the shutdown during hot change over within specified time.

Black Cat Engineering and Construction Company, Qatar

Electrical Project Engineer, Dec 2012 to Feb 2015

Project: EPC of supply of Sweet Fuel Gas to the Dukhan Consumers EPC of Turbine/Compressor Control System at Gas Lifting compressor station at Qatar Petroleum

Led overall operations of projects from requirement analysis to planning and scheduling, start-to-end execution, and hand over to client. Executed job as per schedule and planning for testing and commissioning, man power allocation for projects, and project schedules updating on a regular basis to avoid delays by co-ordinating with planning manager. Ensured maximum efficiency, cost effectiveness and competitiveness by initiating corrective action plan. Minimised cost of money and services complexity by preparing operation and maintenance manual as well as delivering phases of project, warranties, and guarantees. Inspected site activities and installation of substation and plant equipment via periodic walk around.

Key Contributions:

Managed sites operations and ensured successful completion of project within given time and budget.

Oversaw and implemented construction, testing, and commissioning of 33 KV sub stations.

Led and organised team of electrical discipline to meet overall job protocols.

Acquired exceptional skills and knowledge of permit to work system and Qatar petroleum’s standards as well as in hazardous area electrical equipment’s.

Conducted erection testing and commissioning of 33 KV switch boards, LV switch boards, battery bank and UPS, lighting DBs, power DBs, HVAC system, relay & control panels, and substation control system.

Global Calcium Pvt Ltd, Hosur, India

Manager - Engineering, Sept 2011 to Dec 2012

Project: Construction of Spray Dryer Plant, Construction of Blender Plant

Oversaw all mobilisation/de-mobilisation, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning works undertaken by contractors. Analysed and approved contractor's daily construction plans, method of statements, manpower/equipment utilisation plan, and materials handling arrangements/logistics. Ensured compliance of equipment specifications with consultant’s equipment specifications as well as materials receiving within scheduled timeframes and budgeted costs.

Key Contributions:

Recognised for leading and completing two plant with in given budget and timescale.

Received appreciation for the completion and start-up of plant in time.

VB Medicare Pvt Ltd, Hosur India

Deputy Manager - Electrical, Jan 2007 to Sep 2011

Project: Construction of 5 Ton Per Month Sucralose Plant, & Construction of 9KL Fermentation Plant.

Provide technical support in the review & approval of bidders, detail designs, Technical and Commercial discussions with the vendors during procurement of Electrical equipment, oversaw all mobilisation/de-mobilisation, construction works undertaken by contractors and Sub Contractors. Ensured project completion in accordance with approved shop drawings & approved construction plan

Key Contributions:

Recognised for leading and completing two plant with in given budget and timescale.

Received appreciation for the completion and start-up of plant in time.

Career Note

Technical Officer – Electrical Tata Tea Limited, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, May 1995 to January 2007

Switch Board Operator Military Engineering Service 33/11kV Substation, May 1992 to May 1994

EDUCATION

Degree in Engineering Technology

Degree in Engineering Technology, Pilani, India

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics

Government of Tamil Nadu Technical Education, Tamilnadu, India

Variable speed Drive (VFD)

Maintenance of MV Switchgears conducted by L&T

H2S Training

First Aid Safety Course by St. Johns Ambulance

ISO 14000& 22000 – Audit

USFD Audit

Contact this candidate