Jibu Thomas
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in testing and commissioning, facility operations management, and KPI-driven strategies. Proficient in ERP, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on compliance and safety regulations. Expertise in preventive maintenance programs and energy-efficient solutions, alongside skills in quality assurance, budget management, and cost control. Dedicated to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth through effective management practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior ELV Engineer – Testing & Commissioning
CSI (Commissioning Services International)
Jeddah
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Project: Construction of Aircraft Maintenance Hangars – King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Client: Saudia Technic Stakeholders: CRCC (Main Contractor), JAZARA (Project Management), ATKINS (Consultant)
- Lead day-to-day ELV commissioning planning, priorities, and resourcing; maintain live trackers and comprehensive punch/defect logs to drive efficient system handover.
- Execute and witness standalone tests (FAT / SAT / FPT) before consultant inspections, managing comment resolution to achieve final system approval.
- Drive Integrated Testing across critical subsystems including FLS, BMS, Security, ICT/Network, PA/VA, Access Control, CCTV, and Special Aircraft Systems (SAS).
- Review IFC/shop drawings, specifications, and method statements to confirm installation and commission ability; raise and resolve Technical Queries (TQs) promptly.
- Coordinate extensively with the Main Contractor, MEP, vendors, and Consultant for critical approvals, energization windows, and proactive management of change impacts.
- Inspect and sign off test packs, WIRs / MIRs; ensure all commissioning documentation is version-controlled and audit-ready for formal project closure.
- Monitor construction readiness and LV panel energization milestones; escalate risks and constraints early to prevent project delays.
- Ensure FLS Main Control Interface (MCI), where applicable, is inspected and approved by authorized third parties/House of Expertise, guaranteeing regulatory compliance.
- Lead site teams for ELV / ICT / BMS / SAS scope; support the creation of as-built drawings and comprehensive project closure dossiers (O&M manuals, training plans, spares lists).
Subject matter expert (MV, LV, ELV)
Safari Group
Jeddah
07.2011 - 07.2024
- Oversaw maintenance, operations, and upgrades of KAIA’s electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Led a team of 48 technicians and 5 engineers in executing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Collaborated with engineering teams and contractors to deliver electrical projects within budget and timelines.
- Monitored energy consumption, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency across MV, LV, and ELV systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of MV substations, LV systems, and ELV systems to ensure reliability and safety compliance.
- Trained staff on best practices and safety procedures, promoting technical excellence in facilities management.
Energy Manager/Senior Electrical Engineer
Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL)
11.2004 - 07.2011
- Manage project schedules, budgets and obtain permits for operations
- Make engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments
- Effective and efficient execution of preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance and root cause analysis
- Provide technical support for system operations and maintenance
- Energy Audit Management
- Performance evaluation of all plant operations on energy consumption basis and technical analysis of recorded data
- Relay protection & Co-ordination study
Technical Engineer
Integrated Process & Automation (IPA), Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2003 - 10.2004
- Experience in industrial weighing systems like Tank weighing System, Process Weighing System, Auto Batch weighing System, Filling System, Batch (Production) Monitoring System, Weighbridges, Batch Supervisory System, Process Instruments like Temperature, PID and Pressure Controllers
- Knowledge and experience in several industrial controllers, Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Process sensors
- Experience and Knowledge in Communication Interface of RS- 485, RS–232 & communication protocols
- Excellent working experience with EPABX network
- Strong knowledge of electrical testing and analysis
- Design of ISOP driver circuit using Power transistor 2N5296 for batching system
Trainee Engineer
Kerala State Electricity Board (110 KV Substation)
07.2001 - 07.2003
- Worked within a team environment to carry out Erection and commissioning of H.T Transformers
- Erection and commissioning of switchgears and protection equipment
- Operation and maintenance of H.T Transformers, 66 KV, 11 KV switch gears and MOCBs
- Installation and maintenance of station Battery sets & Battery chargers
- Preparation of technical data connected with H.T Substations
- Good knowledge of Substation equipment like switchgear, transformers and protection system
Education
Bachelor In Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Calicut University
Masters in Business Administration - Marketing & Finance
Institute Of Management in Kerala, Kerala University
Skills
- Testing and commissioning
- Facility Operations Management
- KPI-driven strategies
- ERP (Emergency Response-Planning)
- Project Management
- Team Leadership and-Development
- Compliance and Safety-Regulations
- Preventive Maintenance-Programs
- Energy-Efficient Solutions
- Quality Assurance
- Budget Management and Cost Control
Certification
- Certified Electrical Engineer - Saudi Council of Engineers
- Embedded System Design and Programming
- 8051 Architecture, ALP, Embedded C, 32-bit ARM architecture, LINUX internals, RTOS, RTLinux, VxWorks, Device Drivers, TCP/IP Networking, Microcontroller interfacing
- Certified Automation Engineer, Proficient in PLC
- GE FANUC VERSAMAX MICRO
- Schneider- Premium PLC
- TWIDO
- AB - SLC-500 Series, Micrologix-1000,1200 (H/W), RS Logix 500(s/w), RS Emulate 500(s/w)
- Siemens- S7-200 WITH CPU 213, S7-300 with CPU 314/315(H/W), Simatic STEP
LANGUAGES
English
Malayalam
Hindi
REFERENCES
- Nuno, Duarte, +966 554898188, JEDCO
- Clayton, Jones, +966 557121203, JEDCO
- Mohammed, Elageed, +971 55 3733714, Safari Group
PASSPORT DETAILS
- Passport Number U0961372
- Place of Issue JEDDAH
- Date of Issue 2020-08-13
- Date of Expiry 2030-08-12
Timeline
Senior ELV Engineer – Testing & Commissioning
CSI (Commissioning Services International)
09.2024 - 01.2026
Subject matter expert (MV, LV, ELV)
Safari Group
07.2011 - 07.2024
Energy Manager/Senior Electrical Engineer
Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL)
11.2004 - 07.2011
Technical Engineer
Integrated Process & Automation (IPA), Pvt. Ltd.
08.2003 - 10.2004
Trainee Engineer
Kerala State Electricity Board (110 KV Substation)
07.2001 - 07.2003
Masters in Business Administration - Marketing & Finance
Institute Of Management in Kerala, Kerala University
Bachelor In Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Calicut University