MEERAN A
Jubail,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 17 years of experience in Plant Maintenance & Operation - Contract Management - Installation & Testing & commissioning - Troubleshooting -Maintenance resourcing & Planning - Internal and Third-party Manpower Management - Project Management - Safety Operations and Maintenance - Plant process management - Maintenance & Operational budget estimation co-rdination with internal / external departments - Expertise in implementing maintenance schedules & carrying out periodic checks - Skilled in handling project activities with accountability - Monitoring overall project operations for ensuring timely completion - Adroit in maintaining 0% accidents - Continuously applies principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency. Focused Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical machines - Automation and controls - In-depth understanding of control and power-delivery systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer, Technical Support-Central Maintenance
MaSa Services company for Operation and Maintenance
Jubail , Saudi Arabia
10.2023 - Current
- Preparation of Scope of Work & BOQ for all MaSa facility electrical activities
- Involved in contractor selection committee by reviewing and evaluating by technical criteria
- Identifying areas of obstruction / breakdown & taking steps to rectify same through application of troubleshooting tools
- Preparing action plan and leading major electrical turnaround activities and estabilish activities
- Preparing electrical capital spares for all plants and arrange execution
- Preparation of renewal plan for electrical equipment and arrange execution
- Preparation of outline agreement for electrical equipment and obtain committee approval through award action
- Preparing and reviewing preventive task list for electrical equipment and uploading it in SAP ERP maintenance module in line with OEM recommendation
- Involved in RCA for electrical incidents and provide recommendation against root cause
- Preparation of Major overhauling plan for electrical motors up to 4.1 MW
- Involved in scouting, feasibility, technology assessment study and implementation plan for CAPEX projects
- Identifying obsolete electrical equipment in plants and arranging appropriate replacement through engineering study which increased reliability
- Reviewing engineering packages for major expansion projects in line with plant reliability requirement
- Creation of new spares and updating material master through SAP ERP maintenance module
- Diagnosed and rectified electrical faults, minimising downtime and optimising system performance.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
- Conducted risk assessments for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.
- Assessed electrical systems performance for optimal functionality.
- Executed detailed design reviews, identifying and resolving potential issues in electrical plans.
- Delivered plant upgrades, modifications and refurbishments on time and to project specifications.
- Completed preventive and emergency maintenance across power systems, networks and equipment.
- Sourced and procured electrical components, optimising costs and delivery timelines.
- Conducted feasibility studies for electrical projects, evaluating technical and financial viability.
- Optimised approaches to new projects by analysing blueprints, drawings and sketches.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance and high-potential isolation testing of completed hardware.
- Developed training programs for plant personnel to cultivate highly skilled workforce.
Maintenance Superintendent (A)
MaSa Services company for Operation and Maintenance
Jubail
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewing and approving maintenance daily work order cost to ensure that actual costs are consistent with contract estimation
- Reviewing and approving method of statements of maintenance daily work orders
- Preparing daily, weekly and monthly availability and reliability reports data
- Preparing KPI related to Sea water cooling plant and distribution networks
- Preparing contractors performance report and budget inputs for maintenance activities for future reference and senior management review
- Reviewing and releasing contractor's invoices and payments
- Develop, gain approval and implement maintenance plans (preventive, predictive, proactive & corrective)
- Prepare critical equipment list and related spares in order to identify equipment impacting production, safety and plant reliability
- Carry out and/ or supervise breakdown maintenance for critical or complex plant and equipment in order to ensure that plant and equipment down time is minimized
- Ensure effective achievement of plant objectives through leadership of entire maintenance team
- Setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal - in order to maximize subordinate and performance of section
- Monitor financial performance of maintenance section against allocated budget
- Lead and review assignment and performance of third-party manpower in order to ensure third party fulfils terms of contract and standards of service delivery
- Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls across maintenance section to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and responsible environmental attitude
- Coordinate with materials department and contractor for identifying non-movable items, obsolete items, minimum maximum and reorder points of materials, spares and equipment to ensure timely availability of required material for all types of Operation & maintenance
- Manage discrete projects and support / contribute to larger projects from feasibility study through to implementation in order to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality standards
- Coordinated staff and contractors to achieve daily tasks within quality, budget and timeframe targets.
- Implemented company policies and procedures for unified, compliant labour teams.
- Ran staff meetings to gain operational insight and communicate helpful feedback.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and operational teams to assess progress against projected timelines.
- Directed day-to-day supervision of labour teams to achieve daily productivity KPIs.
- Quality-checked work to maintain standards according to project specifications.
- Presented monthly reports on productivity and downtime, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Followed health and safety standards governing correct use of chemicals.
- Employed optimal safety practices to eliminate risks, hazards and accidents.
- Identified project constraints and implemented corrective action to eliminate delays.
- Planned staff schedules to meet operational needs whilst remaining within spending budgets.
- Onboarded new staff with thorough briefings and ongoing coaching for capable, competent teams.
- Held accountability for inventory management and ordering to maintain ample stock supplies.
- Prepared staff and environments for audits and inspections, supporting performance analysis.
- Reported maintenance and repair tasks for prompt remedy, limiting operational downtime.
- Manged over 100 maintenance employees per day and achieved plant objectives set by management.
Technical Support Engineer
MaSa Services company for Operation and Maintenance
Jubail
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Preparing list of critical equipment in Sea water cooling plant and distribution network to ensure reliability
- Preparing and reviewing preventive task list for all electrical equipment in sea water cooling plant and uploading it in SAP ERP maintenance module in line with OEM recommendation
- Preparing and fixing preventive maintenance frequency of electrical equipment in SAP ERP maintenance module in line with OEM recommendation
- Identifying areas of obstruction / breakdown & taking steps to rectify same through application of troubleshooting tools and increased plant electrical equipment availability by 20%
- Identifying obsolete electrical equipment in plants and arranging appropriate replacement through engineering study and increased reliability by 10%
- Involved in scouting, feasibility study and implementation plan for major CAPEX projects
- Reviewing engineering packages for major expansion projects in Sea Water cooling plant
- Preparing service Scope for plant electrical equipment and implement same
- Followed manufacturing instructions and design specifications when completing repairs.
- Completed investigations to check on reported errors, reproduce problems and trace faults.
- Combined technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to diagnose and resolve issues remotely.
Electrical Supervisor
Marafiq Saur Operation and Maintenance
Jubail
04.2012 - 10.2020
- Executing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of 37 MVA 115KV/4.16 KV Power transformers and 150 KVA 34.5KV/480V Distribution transformers
- Executing Preventive and Corrective maintenance of 13.8KV and 4.16KV synchronous machine starter panels and switchgear panels
- Trouble shooting and Maintenance of 4.16KV 1400KW, 1900KW & 4100KW Synchronous motors and field excitation systems
- Performing major overhauling activities of 1900KW, 1400KW and 4100KW synchronous motors and switch gear panels
- Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 550KW Transformed Rectifier units at Hypochlorite plant
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of IP: 480V 820A; OP: 110Vdc 5000A Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRR) which used to produce Sodium Hypo Chlorite (NaOCl2) by Electrolysis method
- Installation and commissioning of underground 4.16 KV HV electrical utility cables
- Maintenance and testing of squirrel cage induction motors about 150KW rating for chlorination feeding and dosing pumps
- Maintaining and troubleshooting of Siemens PLC S7-1200 which installed in FRIEM & ELCA transformer rectifier units
- Planning and assessing maintenance notifications in SAP ERP 6.0 production system and execute same
- Technical evaluation of vendor offers and follows up with procurement for obtaining required materials
- Preparing SCUF (stock creation and updating codes) and find alternative for obsolete materials
- Inspecting and accepting material in central warehouse
- Preparing External Service Scope of work and arranging execution with external vendors
- Preparing yearly budget for maintenance activities and assessing same in SAP ERP 6.0 production system
- Conducting weekly planning and scheduling meeting and monthly performance meeting with Business Unit Manager
- Preparing Risk Assessment and obtaining approval from safety department and operation department
- Supervised day-to-day site activities and task completion to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Responded to emergency repair needs and restored service.
- Planned works and sourced materials to deliver on time and within budget.
- Worked with teams to coordinate workflows and reduce safety hazards.
- Troubleshot defects to safely restore electrical equipment
- Performed complex electrical installations, employing strict attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Delivered toolbox talks and briefings to reduce accidents and near misses.
- Reduced costs by effective procurement and usage of equipment and materials.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify and correct malfunctions.
- Assisted team and contractors with electrical tasks, answering questions and finding immediate solutions to issues.
- Collaborated closely with management to determine scope of projects and identify appropriate resources needed to complete jobs.
- Checked underground lines for defects and maintenance needs to prevent electrical outages.
- Reviewed schematics and printed circuit diagrams to address issues.
- Installed and relocated industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Interpreted wiring diagrams to trace and correct defective circuit breakers, fuses and voltage regulators.
- Reduced risks with adherence to safety practices and established procedures.
Planning Engineer - Electrical
Al-Zamil Operation and Maintenance
Jubail , Saudi Arabia
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance activity for all electrical equipment in plant
- Assessing corrective work orders in SAP ERP 6.0 module and execute same through resource planning
- Perform technical evaluation for service and material supply contracts
- Supervising outsourced electrical contracts and execute same in line with company safety regulation
- Crate new materials and its unique code in SAP module
- Planning and effectuating predictive & preventive maintenance schedules for various equipment to increase machine up time & equipment reliability
- Identifying areas of obstruction / breakdown & taking steps to rectify same through application of troubleshooting tools
- Conducting weekly planning and scheduling meeting and monthly performance meeting with Business Unit Manager
- Preparing Risk Assessment and obtaining approval from safety department and operation department
- Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
- Prepared and reviewed specifications, tender documents and contracts.
- Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
- Maintained schedule of milestones and interfaced with teams to achieve objectives,
- Supported project teams and programme planning through regular meetings and ongoing, collaborative involvement with stakeholders.
- Executed feasibility studies to evaluate and assess project potential.
- Conducted surveys to assess environmental risks.
Electrical Engineer
Metro Water Board
Chennai
07.2005 - 04.2010
- Planning and effectuating predictive & preventive maintenance schedules for various electrical equipment to increase machine up time & equipment reliability
- Operation and Maintenance of substation equipment which includes issuing work permits, troubleshooting and condition monitoring
- Performing maintenance of substation power transformers of (33/11KV), circuit breakers (Vacuum, SF6), CTʼs and PTʼs
- Performing overhauling and maintenance of 550KW induction motors and control circuit panels
- Performing troubleshooting and maintenance of control and relay panels, LV Switchboards and Distribution boards
- Developing long and short-term maintenance plan for electrical equipment
- Supervising all ongoing electrical activities in substation yard and line
- Maintaining various record such as monthly operating logs, daily logs, availability logs and reliability logs
- Supervised technicians in installing and maintaining MV, LV, and HV systems, overseeing safety and operational efficiency.
- Calculated loads to size sizing wire and circuit protection for optimum performance and safety.
- Diagnosed and rectified electrical faults, minimising downtime and optimising system performance.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
- Assessed electrical systems performance for optimal functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical and Electronics
Anna University
Chennai, Tamilnadu 08.2001 - 05.2005
Higher Secondary - Computer- Mathematics
HNUC Higher Secondary School
Puliangudi, Tamilnadu 06.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
- SAP ERP 60 Module
- Synchronous Motors
- Power Transformers
- Power Rectifiers
- Switchgear Protection
- Motor Control Centre
- Electrical drawings
- Project Management
- Project budgeting
- Employee management
- Cost estimation
- MS-Office
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary
Certification
- Certified Electrical Engineer for Saudi Council of engineering
- Authorized Permit Receiver for electrical equipment maintenance
- Authorized permit controller for plant operation and maintenance
Courses & Training
- Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Power Transformers
- Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Electrical Motors
- Electrical schematic drawings and reading
- Electrical Safety
- Integrated Management Systems and its applications
Timeline
Electrical Engineer, Technical Support-Central Maintenance
MaSa Services company for Operation and Maintenance
10.2023 - Current
Maintenance Superintendent (A)
MaSa Services company for Operation and Maintenance
10.2023 - Current
Technical Support Engineer
MaSa Services company for Operation and Maintenance
11.2020 - 01.2021
Electrical Supervisor
Marafiq Saur Operation and Maintenance
04.2012 - 10.2020
Planning Engineer - Electrical
Al-Zamil Operation and Maintenance
06.2010 - 03.2012
Electrical Engineer
Metro Water Board
07.2005 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical and Electronics
Anna University
08.2001 - 05.2005
Higher Secondary - Computer- Mathematics
HNUC Higher Secondary School
06.1998 - 05.2001
- Certified Electrical Engineer for Saudi Council of engineering
- Authorized Permit Receiver for electrical equipment maintenance
- Authorized permit controller for plant operation and maintenance
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