VINU ABRAHAM JOSEPH. PMP
Email: ***********@*****.***
Mob: +965 - 55815548
Kuwait, 22.02.2021
Application seeking placement as Senior Electrical Engineer VINU ABRAHAM JOSEPH, a Master’s Degree holding Electrical Engineer and having more than 17+ years of working experience with 10+ years of working in the field of Engineering, Testing, Commissioning and Plant Construction in Oil & Gas sectors, Chemical, Petrochemical, Refineries projects related to E & I.
• Holds Electrical Engineer Membership (No. 21218) in Kuwait Society of Engineers.
• Completed ISO 9001:2015 QMS IRCA Approved Lead Auditor course
• Certified PMP – Project Management Professional (No.2927753) ACADEMIC PROFILE - TECHNICAL
M.Tech. 2003-2005. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), IEE Accredited Deemed University, India.
Specialization: Power Electronics. Main Elective Subjects: High Voltage DC Transmission/ Digital Simulation of Power Electronic System.
Academic Standing: 6.44 CGPA
B.E. 1998-2002. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) from Hindustan College of Engineering (HCE), Madras University, India.
Elective Subjects: High Voltage Engineering/ Electronic circuit Design/ Renewable Sources of Energy/ Bio- Medical Instrumentation.
Academic Standing: 65%
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
S.
No
Position / Company
Duration
Project Name
Client
1
Sr. Engineer
Kuwait: Nasser M Al Baddah &
Partner Gen. Trading. &
Contracting. Co. W.L.L.
Dec2019
Till Date
Al-Zour Refinery Project FDH, KIPIC
Jan 2016
Till Date
CFP Package 3,4 & 5
Arifjan- Switching Stations
KNPC,
US Army
July 2015
-
Jan 2016
Blue Brick Building
Renovation
Arifjan-Warehouses
Kuwait Naval Base,
US Army
2
Electrical QC Eng.
Kuwait: Hanwha Engineering
& Construction Co.
July 2013
-
Jun 2015
Fire Detection, Alarm &
Suppression Systems and
Phase-Out of Halon System
KNPC (Kuwait
National Petroleum
Co. Co.)
3
Electrical Engineer
Kuwait : GULF SPIC General
Trading & Contracting Co.
Oct 2010
-
June 2013
EPC of New Flare Gas
Recovery Unit (NFGRU)
KNPC
Central Gas Utilization
Project (CGUP)
Joint Operation/ AMEC
Aromatics Off Plot Project,
MAB & MAA Refinery
KPPC
Site Study and As-Built KNPC Shuaiba
4
Electrical Engineer
Kuwait Electrical Wiring
Accessories Co.
Jun 2006
-
Sep 2010
Low Voltage Systems
Chevron/ KGOC,
Towers
& Buildings
5
Electrical Engineer
India : Unicorn Power
Solutions
Nov 2005
-
Apr 2006
Products on Power
Generation/ Control/
Automation/ Refinement
-
6
Project Trainee Engineer
India : KELTRON
Nov 2004
-
Oct 2005
Trainee Engineer
(during M.Tech. study)
-
7
Electrical Supervisor
India : Saji Mathew &
Associates
Nov 2002
–
May 2003
Installation of LV Systems,
Power Feeders & Motors
-
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RESPONSIBILITIES HANDLED
As Resident Lead Engineer on Projects with Parent Company Execution for the Quality Electrical Projects starting from Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Updating of Drawings and Documents, Commissioning and Maintenance Follow-up. As Site Quality Engineer
Coordinating project execution with Client & Sub-Contractors for successful completion of projects on time maintaining all Safety and Quality standards. Planning, prioritizing, executing and monitoring of Projects in an efficient and systematic manner as per Contract Specifications.
Contract Management, Field Engineering, and Data Management, Equipment’s Management, Manpower Management, Purchase Coordination and Sub-Contractor management for delivering the project on time. Studying the complete project scope of work like General Condition of Contract, Scope of Work, Technical Specifications, Contract Price Breakdown, Performance Guarantee, Project Administration Procedures, List of Vendor Approved List, Start-up, Pre- commissioning & Commissioning, HSE procedures, Drawings & Standards.
Reviewing of Electrical Drawings & Documents, such as, Equipment Plan, Electrical cable Schedule, Electrical Wiring diagram, Electrical Circuit diagram, Lighting Drawings, Earthling drawings & specifications.
Engineering & Construction: Project Engineering, Design activities like preparation of Systems and Electrical Specification, Control Schematics, Electrical Standards, Function Schematics, Cable Schedule, Logic Diagram, Control Room Layouts, MTOs, Technical Bid Analysis, Inspection, familiarity with International Codes & Standards, Hazardous Area equipment & practices, Cost Estimation. Knowledge in understanding of Piping & Instrumentation drawings, Loop Drawings, Instrument Wiring Drawings, Instrument Hook-Up Drawings.Preparing the Risk Assessment, HAZOP, Safety Integrated Level Assessment. Preparation of BOQ, Scope drawings, Functional Descriptions and related documentation.
Coordinating with QA/QC departments to make sure that all ITPs are approved and Inspection requirements are followed up whenever required.
Coordination with HSE department to make sure all required Safety Procedures are approved and all works are followed adhering to the Safety rules & requirements. WORK EXPERIENCES
1. Kuwait: From July 2015 to date.
Company : Nasser M Al Baddah & Partner Gen. Trading. & Contracting. Co. W.L.L. (NBTC) Position : Sr. Engineer - Electrical Projects
a. QA/QC Manager (Jan 2020 till date)
Project : Al Zour Refinery Project, Package 4
Client : Kuwait Integrated Petrochemical Industries Company (KIPIC) b. Construction QC Manager (CQCM)
Project : 33kV Switching Stations for Arifjan
Client : US Army
c. Sr. QA/QC Engineer-E&I
Project : 72” Sea Water Line – Electrical and Instrumentation works Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
d. Lead QA/QC Engineer- E & I (Dec 2015 to Dec 2019) Project : CLEAN FUEL PROJECT; Package 3, 4 & 5
Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
2. Kuwait: From July 2013 - June 2015
Company : Hanwha Engineering & Construction Company Position : QA/ QC Engineer (Approved by KNPC)
Project : Upgrading of Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression Systems at KNPC Sites. Client : KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company)
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3. Kuwait: From October 2010 - June 2013.
Company : GULF SPIC General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L. Position : Electrical Engineer
a) Project : EPC of New Flare Gas Recovery Unit at MAA Position : Electrical Engineer (Approved by KNPC)
Client : KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company)
MAIN PROJECT TASKS:
Erection/ Commissioning of Electrical Substations and HT Switchgears, Transformers, LT MCC’s/ Switch Boards, HT/LT Motors, VFD, PLC, UPS, Lighting, PA/VHF Communication Systems, Diesel Generator sets, Cabling works.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and Install 3.3 kV Switchgear/ Transformers, 440 V MCC Panels, Motors up to 1300 HP, 125 kVA & 110 kVA Diesel Generator Sets.
Electrical Installation works – Power Feeders, Pumps and Motors, Fire Alarm/ Gas Alarm/ Security Systems, erection of Marshalling Cabinets/ Compressor Control Units/ Lighting Panels, Lighting Installations, all Cable associated works.
Material Management, Manpower Management, Schedules Planning. Coordinate Meetings, prepare Close out report and hand over As-built documents/ drawings/ Site survey changes/ Field changes/ Spares, prepare database of Maintenance activities. Maintenance & Commissioning: Hands on experience in commissioning – Punch list, Trouble shooting, start up, shutdown job & preventive/ corrective maintenance. b) OTHER PROJECTS:
• Central Gas Utilization Project – Joint operations to AMEC MENA. Served as Approved Electrical Design Engineer by KNPC for Joint Operations Wafra. Design of small power, lighting, Earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Aromatics Off-plots Project (KNPC) involving KNPC refineries at Mina Abdullah (MAA), Mina Ahmadi (MAB) and IRT: Site Study and As Built.
• Shuaiba Refinery (KNPC): Site Study and As-Built 3. Kuwait: From June 2006 to September 2010.
Company : Kuwait Electrical Wiring Accessories Company W.L.L (KEC) Position : Electrical QC Engineer
Job Profile:
Execution and Maintenance Follow-up of Electrical Projects starting from Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Updating of Drawings and Documents, Commissioning and Maintenance contract Follow-up.
• Erection and commissioning of LV Switchboards, MCCs, Control Panels, Cabling etc.
• Life & Safety systems namely Fire Alarm, Central Battery, Emergency Lighting, Security Systems, CCTV, Public Address, etc.
• Electrical Products Presentation to Clients as well as Technical Presentations on handover after Project completion.
• Planning, prioritizing, executing and monitoring of Projects adhering to good engineering practices and working towards meeting the company’s goals.
Projects carried out:
• Low voltage electrical systems at Joint Operations in Wafra – a joint venture between Chevron Inc. (Saudi) and Kuwait Gulf Oil Co (KGOC). (2008) Page 4 of 4
• Fire Alarm System/ CCTV/ Central Battery System Projects at
- College of Business Studies at Ardiya.
- Kuwait Business Tower, KRIEC Office Tower, Madina Office Tower.
- New Khiran City, Mishref International Fair Grounds.
- 360 Mall, Waterfall’s Mall, AVENUES Mall.
- IBIS Hotel.
4. India: From November 2005 to April 2006.
Company : Unicorn Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Kerala, India. Position : Electrical Engineer.
Job Profile:
Handling of FG Wilson Generators, General Electric (GE) UPS, ABB Drives & Controls - field of Power Generation, Power Control & Automation and Power Refinement. Unicorn’s Process Orientation & Support possess ISO 9001:2000 Certification by DNV. 5. India: From November 2004 to October 2005.
Company : KELTRON, Power Electronics Group, Trivandrum. India. Position : Project Trainee. (Trainee Engineer during M.Tech. study) Project : ‘Digital Control for Power Factor Correction’ – Academic Project during Post Graduate Studies, mainly into Simulation of Power Circuits. 6. India: From November 2002 to May 2003.
Company : Saji Mathew & Associates, Constructors and Consultants, India. Position : Electrical Contracting Site Supervisor. Job Profile:
Follow up Electrical Installation works at Building Sites – Lighting Installations, Power Feeders, Pumps & Motors, Fire & Security Systems etc.
ACADEMIC PROFILE - PRELIMINARY
Higher Secondary School (12th Class) : 1996-98. Pre Degree Course at St.Berchman’s College, Changanacherry, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, 1996-1998. 74.5% marks with 100% in Mathematics. Secondary School (10th Class) : 1996. CBSE (Delhi Board) - Indian School, Kuwait, 1996. Aggregate: 73.6% with 95% in Mathematics.
LINGUISTIC SKILLS
English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil - Can Read, Write and Speak Arabic - Able to communicate moderately
PERSONAL DETAILS
D.O.B. : 26-05-1980
Nationality : Indian
Kuwait Civil ID No : 280*********
Passport No : L1433223 (valid until 03/09/2023)
Driving License : Kuwait/ No: 280*********/ valid till 14.02.2021 Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided above is authentic and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the same.
Vinu Abraham Joseph