Work Experience

January ’** – To November’****

Recently worked in

Emirates Technical Associates (ETA), Abu Dhabi, as a Project Manager POWER GENERATION UNIT RETIREMENT PROJECT –Contract 5283, GASCO Habshan Bab Area- GASCO

Role:

Monitoring activities at sites, reviewing project schedule and project execution.

Function as point of contact for clients and site issues.

Anchoring erection & commissioning and ensuring completion of project in minimum turnaround time effective resource utilization to maximize the output

Spearheading installation & commissioning, conducting tests/inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of utilities.

An accomplished professional with 25 years of Experience in Electrical Power projects and associated Equipment’s installation and commissioning works. Proficient in installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical equipment’s in MV/LV for Power Plants, Oil & Gas Processing plants, Substations and Refineries (including Hazardous Zones) Skilled in installation of Equipment’s up to 132KV / 66KV Gas Insulated Switch Gear, Power Transformer up to 140MVA and Substation related HV/LV equipment including DC System & Earthing System, 132kV & 11kV Power Cable Laying and associated Substation Civil, Structural & MEP works. Significant Achievements:

Played a key role in taking baseline schedule and project cost plan measures to conclude projects on time and within budget Efficiently resolved major labor issues such as all required regulatory conditions are being met and implementation of Occupational Health and safety measure.

Successfully executed key projects such as Shutdown and replacement of Existing Equipment’s and overcame successfully after energization of Equipment’s without major issues and challenges.

Received several appreciations from clients for deliverables are being completed within the baseline time schedule.

Key Skills

Executive MBA (Project Management)

B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering)

Education Soft Skills

Engineering professional with Exposure to Project Management. Overall 25 years of work Experience with 14 years of Management Experience and as a mid-level position in Middle East Experience gained 7 years as well.

Site Management Construction Management Project Management Door No# 4C, Chidambara Nagar, 5th Street, Tuticorin-628008, India adbsto@r.postjobfree.com /adbsto@r.postjobfree.com +91-967******* RICHARD DHOSS S Qualified MBA (Project Management) with expertise in Project Management Nov’05 – Oct’09

Mar’00 – Feb’05

Previous Experience

Nov’96 – Feb’00

Sep’92 – Oct’96

Dec’09 – Dec’14 DODSAL Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd., AbuDhabi as Construction Manager – E&I

Emirates Electrical Engineering LLC, Dubai as Site Manager. Al-Meer Technical Services, Kuwait as Electrical Engineer Role:

Supervising strategic planning, conducting the analysis of electrical projects including selection of Technology Partner, Engineering Consultants, and so on

Managing preliminary project plan, layout, detailed engineering, equipment specification, and so on

Monitoring activity at sites, reviewing project schedule, ensuring cost control within budget, planning cash flow requirements, and so on Anchoring erection & commissioning and ensuring completion of project in minimum turnaround time effective resource utilization to maximize the output

Spearheading installation & commissioning, conducting tests/inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of utilities

Planning & effectuating preventive / condition-based maintenance schedules of various machineries and equipment to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability

Streamlining cost saving techniques / measures & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in various expenditures Augmenting the operational efficiency by enhancing capacity utilization, reducing rejections and non-value-added activities & logistics improvement TWAIK Est. (Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia Project), Saudi Arabia as Electrical Engineer

Vinayaga Enterprises (Tuticorin Thermal Power Station), Tuticorin as Electrical Supervisor

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Professional Developments:

H2S Gas Awareness and Escape

Systems Applications & Products (SAP)

HSE Induction for working in oil and gas field

Job Hazard Analysis Course

First Aider Course

Risk Assessment Course

Fire Warden Course

Competent Person to Obtain LOA/PTW

Electrical Safety Course

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: 25th December 1972

Languages Known: English, Tamil, Hindi, Arabic and Malayalam Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

No. of Dependents: 2

Passport Details: Z 5253412 (Valid till 2029)

Driving License: UAE & Indian license available

~Pls. refer Annexure for Project Details~

ANNEXURE

Project Details:

Project:

POWER GENERATION UNIT RETIREMENT PROJECT –Contract 5283, GASCO Habshan Bab Area- GASCO

Role:

Replacement of Power Transformers 132/11KV and 132kV,33KV GIS,11KV AIS

Power Cable Laying of 132kV & 11kV Cables from ADCO premises

Involved in planning of project site activities including management of local resources and various SLA parameters

Ensure compliance to Health & Safety aspects of project and project partners at site

Focus on change management and mitigation of potential risks including storage/ installation of ETA delivered equipment

Work on site storage and management of ship logistics for maintenance of delivery schedules

Optimize resource utilization and streamline processes to enhance productivity/ profitability

Involved in processing of invoices including monitoring receipt of progress payments

Generate/ update various status reports for the senior leadership team and other stakeholders based on project requirements

Maintain regular interaction with clients and sub-contractors to align project deliverables to business requirements

Coordinate with various support teams in installation of substation equipment like Power Transformer, Gas Insulated Switchgear, ACB, CT,VT, Capacitor Banks, ACB, Current Transformer, Voltage Transformer, LV panels & Switchgears Control & Protection Panels, AC/DC Distribution Panels, Lighting Systems, Lightning/ Earthing Systems and 132& 11kVPower Cable Laying/ Control Laying & its Terminations. Project:

Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company, Al Hosan Gas (GASCO Group), Shah Gas Development Project Package 2 & 3 Description: Construction of On shore Gas Processing Plant and Sulphur Recovery Unit, Contract with Saipem Eni, Abu Dhabi

Role:

Prepared site construction schedules, monitored site construction activities and mobilization plans

Involved in forecasting of construction resources, site facilities, equipment, machinery, staff, tools, laborer’s, materials and consumables to optimize resource utilization

Maintained regular interaction with Project Manager, Company Representative and Subcontractors pertaining to site/ construction requirements

Evaluated progress, issues and action plans through various site/ project review meetings

Defined/ ensured compliance to quality and safety Plan at construction site. Involved in approval of site and construction related works and work permits

Monitored on-site engineering and construction activities to ensure compliance to various SLA parameters

Assigned work order and approved site change orders in coordination with Project Manager

Involved in installation of 11kV Power Transformer, Current Transformer, Voltage Transformer, Disconnecting Switch/Earth Switch, Medium Voltage Switchgear Panels, Surge Arrester, Capacitor Banks, Control & Protection Panels, AC/DC Distribution Panels, Lighting Systems, Lightning & Earthing Systems, MV & LV Power & Control Cables laying, Cable Terminations Cathodic Protection System Underneath Tank and Hydrants Project:

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) 132/11KV Substation Project Description: CE/300A/2006 & CE/288A/2008 installation of 132KV substation, associated installation and commissioning works at Dubai, UAE

Role:

Managed 132/11kV DEWA Substations site works- Civil structural building works, Installation of 132kV Power Transformers, 132kV GIS, 11kV and associated LV equipment’s and site supervision,

132kV Outdoor Cable laying from Remote End Existing DEWA Substations

11kV Cable Laying works, Other building services- Civil, HVAC, Fire Fighting works, Boundary wall, Water Drainage and Road works within the Boundary

Installation of EOT Crane and associated commissioning

Coordinated with Substation Testing and Commissioning various support teams in resolution of critical technical issues

Focused on project closeout, snagging and hand over

Maintained regular interaction with Client and site supervision, management, planning, safety, quality and commercial teams based on project requirements

Involved end to end management of site activities till handover of project to client Project:

Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Modification and up gradation of Processing Plant, Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, Kuwait

Role:

Execution of erection activities of (11/0.440kv Substation) based on approved drawings and project plans

Drafted/ ensured compliance to Method Statements and Risk Assessments

Prepared resource schedule aligned to resource requirement for each activity

Generated Purchase Orders based on procurement requirements

Prepared/ evaluated look ahead schedules, engineering deliverables and material delivery schedules for monitoring of construction activities

Maintained regular interaction with supervision, management, planning, safety, quality and commercial teams based on project requirements

Ensured smooth functioning of project operations through identification/ resolution of potential project bottlenecks

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