Project Engineer Technical Support

KARTHIKEYAN KAMATCHI

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking senior managerial assignments in Project Management, Design / Engineering, Technical Support, Installation & Commissioning, Site Management, Resource Management with an organization of repute. SNAPSHOT

A dynamic professional having over 25 years of rich experience in Project Management, Facility Management, Site Management, Resource Management, Design / Engineering, Installation, Technical Support, Techno – Commercial Operations and Training.

Expertise in Security and Surveillance Systems (IP/Digital and Analog CCTV, Access Control Systems, Fire Alarm and Low Voltage Systems.

Successfully Completed the Security Professional Training Course in DUBAI POLICE ACADEMY.

Presently working as a Maintenance Team Leader in SNC-LAVALIN ARABIA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Worked as Senior Security Systems & Low Voltage System Engineer in KAPSARC-SAUDI ARAMCO Project with SNC-LAVALIN ARABIA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Worked as Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer in THALES International ME Ltd-FRANCE and as Senior Project Engineer for Operations in Honeywell International ME Ltd-U.S.A.

A keen administrator with expertise in devising policies & directives, managing projects and operations, conducting training programs with focus on achieving the organization’s mission and strategic direction.

Proven abilities in enhancing uptime and escalating productivity and operating efficiencies. Enterprising Team Leader with the ability of handling large taskforces in a disciplined & organized Environment as well as mentoring & motivating teams in optimizing performance levels.

Excellent troubleshooting, organizational & interpersonal skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SNC-LAVALIN ARABIA LLC, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA Nov 2018– Present Maintenance Team Leader

SNC-LAVALIN ARABIA LLC, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA Aug 2012 – Nov 2018 Senior Security Systems Engineer

Thales International M.E. (Branches) SAL-DUBAI, U.A.E Feb 2010-Aug 2012 Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer, Dubai, U.A.E. Honeywell International Middle East Ltd (HBS), Dubai, U.A. E June 2006-Feb 2010 Senior Project Engineer for Operations, Dubai, U.A.E. Datamatics Information Technologies Ltd., Mumbai. (India) Dec 2002-June 2006 Senior Executive-Technical

Race Technologies Pvt.Ltd. Chennai. (India) April 1999-Dec 2002 Project Engineer

SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THE TENURE

At SNC-LAVALIN Arabia LLC-Saudi Arabia

Responsible for repair ELV and MEP systems and other building systems in KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (KAPSARC)-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Manage and coordinate the facility's operations, ensuring that reliable, efficient, and sustainable services are provided.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the respective Area Engineers, promoting a unified approach to facilities management.

• Engage and liaise with client to understand expectations, ensuring that services meet and exceed these expectations.

• Employ cutting-edge technologies and best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the facility services.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, safety, and environmental standards. Proficiently manage projects and oversee project team, ensuring successful execution and on-time delivery of services.

• Reviewing the Sub-Contractors' submissions, asset and maintenance plans, procedures, instructions.

• Foster strong client relationships, address concerns, and provide exemplary support to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.

• Effectively manage vendor and sub-contractor relationships, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and optimal service delivery.

• Drive operational efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance service quality to meet client expectations.

• Develop necessary documents and make sure they are updated as per international standard and local regulations.

• Familiarity with the International/National standards and codes related to Inspection, Maintenance, commissioning, quality and installation to make sure required compliance and regulation are met.

• Attending the client meetings and providing operational information.

• Identifying and implementing various energy conservation and demand management programs for saving energy, leading awareness programs, and monitoring energy consumption for Facilitating energy conservation.

• Reviewing the O&M submissions including asset and maintenance plans, procedures, and instructions.

• Ensure monthly and annual reports of performance in the related branch against Agreement KPIs.

• Maintain an inventory of all facility assets and equipment, implementing asset management strategies to extend their lifespan.

• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures, ensuring staff readiness for various scenarios.

• Implement sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact, such as energy efficiency and waste reduction programs.

• Prepare regular reports on facility performance, including maintenance activities, expenditures, and compliance.

Worked as a Senior Security Systems Engineer in SAUDI ARAMCO-KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (KAPSARC)-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, responsible for managing large scale Electronic Security System and Low voltage systems. System Consists of 15 different Sub-Systems i.e IPCCTV(301 Cameras), Thermal Cameras, Security Access Control system(SACS) 360 Doors, License Plate Recognition system (LPRS), Under Vehicle Recognition System(UVIS), X-Ray Machines, Walk Through Metal Detector, Video Intercom, Drop Arm Barrier, Crash Barrier, Pollards, ID Badging, Automatic Finger Identification System(AFIS), Emergency siren system, Fiber Optics Fencing system(FOFFS), Fire Alarm System, Audio Visual System, Media and Exhibition systems, Digital Signage Systems, Lighting Control System, ENMS & SCADA Systems

At Thales International ME Ltd.

• Successfully Managed Site Co-ordination, Resource Planning, Testing and Commissioning, Logistic work

• For 49 Nos. of Dubai Metro Stations (Red Line/Green Line) for IP based Intruder Alarm system by

• Managing 4 Nos. of T&C Teams.

• Coordinated different types of Interface/integration work with other COM systems for Dubai Metro Project

• Successfully Managed Site Testing and Commissioning work in Dubai International Airport concourse- 3 Security Access control System.

Work Responsibilities:

Create and execute work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Acquire and compile information from sites.

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Coordinating system design issues

Effectively apply the methodology and enforce project standards. Handled Official Tests (SAT/SIT/E2E) independently for all Dubai Metro sites/station and afterward managed T&C teams and other related contractors to clearing the Punch points generated during the official tests and performed various punch list official tests to completely handover the system to the client.

To provide technical support to the team members and to liaison with the OEMs/Supplier to get required Tech support as per the requirements.

At Honeywell International ME Ltd.

Work Responsibilities:

Handling of complete Project engineering activities after Transition of Project from Sales team to Operation Team and Technical Support to the operations team.

(Projects Category- Video Surveillance system, Access control systems, Fire System and PA Systems)

Contract Review, Project site study/survey, analysis of System requirements, and preparation of complete BOQ or proposed system including Installation & Commissioning material in the view of system integration, to ensure that the system should work at site.

Preparation of Technical Data Sheets for procurement, Technical Evaluations of vendor offers, and Discussion with vendors and coordination with Buyer till offer commercially approved.

Technical support for conducting Factory Acceptance Tests. Preparation of operational & maintenance manuals at Project Handover stage.

SIGNIFICANT ATTENDED TRAININGS ACROSS THE TENURE

Dubai Police Academy Security System Professional Training on January 2012

GENETEC SYNERGIS ACS Training at Dubai-U.A.E on December’2009

• ZITON Fire Detection Product Seminar at Datamatics, Mumbai-India on August’2004

• Honeywell - Adecco Products Seminar at Hotel Tunga,Mumabi-India on November’2004

• PELCO CCTV Products Seminar at Hotel JW Marriott, Mumbai-India on March’2005.

• BOSCH CCTV Products Seminar at Hotel Trident, Chennai-India on May’2005.

• Honeywell - System Sensor Products Seminar at Hotel Residency Towers, Chennai-India on September’2005

• Bureau of Indian Standards Halon Phase Out Conference at Hotel Ramada Raj Park Chennai-India on October’2005

• NITEK CCTV Products Seminar at Honeywell Middle East, Dubai-U.A.E

• Honeywell - Maxpro, Videoblox CCTV Products Seminar at Honeywell Security, Jebel Ali-U.A.E on January’2007

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

B.E. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) 1999

Alagappa Chettiar College of Engg & Technology, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu Madurai Kamaraj University, India

PERSONAL DETAILS

Gender : Male

Date of Birth : 22-11-1977

Age : 46 Years

Nationality : Indian

Present Address : Flat No: 4, 12 Hafza Bint Omar Street, Al-Rawada, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Permanent Address : 1/49, Gandhi Nagar, Samayanallur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu State, India. Marital Status : Married

Languages Known : English, Tamil, and Hindi

Total Work Experience : 25 Years (Gulf Countries: 18 Years & India: 07 Years) Saudi Council Reg.No : 114620

Passport Number : Z5182643

Driving License : 7768127(Saudi Arabia), 1364489(U.A.E) System/Manufacturer’s Experience:

• IP CCTV - Genetec-Omnicast, Honeywell Digital Video Manager,EBI, Dvtel, Axis, Pelco

• CCTV (Analog) - Honeywell, Pelco, Bosch, Kodicam, Diginet, Videotec, Ultrak,

• IP ACCESS CONTROL - Genetec-Synergis, Honeywell Temaline Bosch, HID, Suprema, Tyco

• ACCESS CONTROL - Northern Computers, Honeywell, Assa Abloy-HID, BQT Solutions, IDTEK, Bioscrypt, Tyco

• FIRE ALARM - Photain Controls, Ziton, Apollo, Morleys

• INTRUDER DETECTION - Radionics, Detection Systems

• PUBLIC ADDRESSING - Bosch, Philips, Ahuja

• IP INTERCOM- Jacques

• CARPARK - Skidata, Indect, Tagmaster, Nortech

• FIBER OPTICS - Optical System Design(OSD), Optelecom

• RAID STORAGE – Infortrend

• LPRS-Fore Vision, UVIS – Gate Keeper

Professional Development

• Dubai Metro Certified for the TCOMP Level-3

• Honeywell Certified for the course of completing Electrical safety and Safety Awareness

• Honeywell Certified for the course of completing Fire Extinguisher.

• SNC-Lavalin Certified for the Course of Completing Health and Safety

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