Mohamed Bathusha
Engineering Manager -Instrumentation
Kadayanallur
Summary
Experienced Electrical and Electronics Engineer with 17+ years in Instrumentation, Control Systems, and SCADA/DCS Engineering. Expertise in project assessment, risk mitigation, hardware/software design, installation, commissioning, cybersecurity, and compliance with industry standards. Adept at developing communication networks, operational manuals, backup procedures, and testing protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Engineering Manager-Instrumentation
Larsen & Toubro
Al-Khobar, KSA
11.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies for SCADA/DCS/PLC systems, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 and NIST standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing on industrial control systems to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
- Design and maintain secure communication networks for SCADA/DCS, including firewall configurations, VLAN segmentation, and intrusion detection systems.
- Manage security configurations of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and industrial control networks to prevent cyber threats.
- Implement and oversee Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for real-time monitoring and anomaly detection in SCADA environments.
- Lead cybersecurity incident response, including forensic analysis and remediation plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as NERC CIP, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5, and other industry cybersecurity frameworks.
- Develop security policies, backup and disaster recovery procedures for industrial automation systems.
- Oversee access control management, patch management, and endpoint security in OT environments.
- Conduct training and awareness programs for cybersecurity best practices in industrial automation.
Project Engineer-Instrument
RAY International Co.LLC.
Oman, Muscat
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Evaluated technical specifications and risk assessments for SCADA/DCS projects.
- Designed and implemented SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems with I/O database development.
- Configured and tested cybersecurity measures, including WSUS patch management.
- Developed and reviewed communication network architecture aligned with cybersecurity standards.
- Created operational manuals, backup/restore procedures, FAT/SAT protocols.
- Led installation, testing, and commissioning activities during Factory and Site Testing (FST & SAT).
- Review of Vendor Control Narrative Documents according to Vendor P&ID, Feed P&ID and Process P&ID
- Review of Vendor Unit Control Panel Layout and Wiring Diagram according to Vendor P&ID and Feed P&ID
- Prepare / Review of Vendor PLC Specification and Serial I/O Link Mapping details according to Vendor P&ID and Feed P&ID
- Prepare / Review Fire & Gas Instrument Index and I/O List with respect to P&ID's
- Prepare / Review Cable Calculation for Fire & Gas Instrument with respect to Vendor Offers
- Experience on Vendor Package HAZOP Study and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
Project Engineer-Instrument
Cegelec International Co.LLC.
U.A.E, ABUDHABI
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Lead Instrumentation Engineer to Review and approval of design documents of EPC contractors- Oil plant, Gas plant (Samsung) and their sub-vendors
- Review and approve Design Basis for instrumentation, Design specification for DCS, ESD & FGS, PLC system, Anti-surge controller, MMS, TGS, SCADA, LDS, Pig signaller, HIPPS, Instrumentation for packages, Oil, Gas and LPG export metering skids, field instruments, Analyzers and Analyzer shelters, control valves, ESD/BD valves, cables, bulk materials, etc
- Designed and implemented SCADA, DCS, and F&G systems with network security integration.
- Led compliance checks for IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and Modbus communication protocols.
- Managed SCADA/HMI software configurations, ensuring seamless data acquisition.
- Developed cybersecurity strategies for intrusion detection, firewall configurations, penetration testing, and SIEM.
- Conducted FAT/SAT and ensured compliance with industry standards.
Project Engineer-Instrumentation
Al-Yusr Townsend Bottum Ltd (AYTB).
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Led automation projects involving SCADA/DCS design and configuration.
- Conducted cyber risk assessments and implemented security protocols.
- Provided domain controller configuration, firewall setup, and network compliance reviews.
- Led field testing and commissioning of control systems
- Field engineering include preparation of instrument plot plan (points and lines), hook up diagram, field termination diagram, cable list, estimation of erection bill of material such cables, tubes and structural steel etc
- Hands on experience with SPI, INTOOLS, SQL
- Instrument procurement activities such as interaction with vendors, technical evaluation of bids
- Familiar with various National & International Standards/codes such as ISA, IEC, NEMA, ANSI, NEC, NFPA used in Instrumentation & Control design, ARAMCO/DOW Standards
- The successful candidate should have a proven track record of working on FEED & EPC projects for Oil & Gas facilities, while experience of working on Saudi Aramco projects as PMC to support the client would be beneficial
- Provide Telecommunication Discipline expertise in support of the client's team for the FEED engineering of the Petrochemical facilities
- Design calculation and selection of Control valves, flow meter and orifice plate
- Preparation of Method statements (MS) & Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all the shutdown & Pre-shutdown Tie-ins
- Calibration, installation Commissioning and trouble shooting for all type of field instruments such as transmitter (Rosemount, Yokogawa, Honeywell, ABB)
- Installation of Cathodic Protection System & Commissioning
- Omni 3000/6000 Flow Computer Configuration
- Installation, Testing and Pre-Commissioning SAT, FAT For Following Equipments: Ethylene Emerson Metering Skid, Yokogawa Analyzer Shelter, Gas & oil station
- OMNI Flow computer 6000, configuration
- Metering supervisory control system hands on experience
- Redundant FC connection via peer to peer Serial link
- Clients: SADARA (SAUDI ARAMCO DOW CHEMICAL)
Project Engineer-Instrument
Indian Oil Tanking
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Prepare the three valve Installation packages such as Rotork, Flow serve and Delta valves
- AB RSLogix-500 PLC Programming for Flow serve Decoking Valves, Bently Nevada and Delta Valves
- Siemens Scada Programming of WINCC Flexible, PROTOOL HMI Software's - HMI
- Coordinate with Vendor FAT & SAT
- Preparing the I/O List
- Hands on Experience with Commissioning of All Vendor Package System
- Coordinate with DCS Vendor And Client for finalize Process Design
- Install Purge Panel Installation
- Prepare the SAT Procedure
- Control panel GA and wiring drawing
- Witnessing of FAT All Package System Before Delivery To site
- SAT Procedure
- Prepare I/O Assignment list
- Hoist Movement through the Joystick Using Atox Potentiometer
- Preparation Of MTO, BOM
- Clients: Indian Oil Company
Project Engineer-Instrument
Sadeem and Aziz Co.
12.2009 - 03.2011
- Deals with reviewing of all ITP's/QCP/Method Statement/ Material Approval prior for project plan preparation, DEP'S and Specifications and prepared work Test packs
- Coordinating with Construction Supervisor project plan drawing review-having AFC drawing officially approved documentation
- Assigned to Review all Subcontractor Technical Documentation Circulation prior approval to all concerned lead official
- Able to analyze every area to be surveyed and witness prior for RFI to be offered to the main client for inspection
- Assigned to witnessing Master calibration equipment, repair and calibration of instrumentation, commissioning of the following equipment: Flow, pressure, temperature, level transmitters, different control valves, pressure gauges and Fire & Gas alarms, Vibration & Pressure switch, Motor operating Hydraulic panel, Instrument Protective panel and Remote Terminal unit
- Fully conversant with relevant International (ANSI, ASTM, API, BSI, IP, ISO etc.) standards
PLC Engineer-Instrument
Hornbill System Pvt.Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Responsible for the Documentation (around 30 documents), Procurement, Panel Engineering, Testing and PLC Programming
- Involved in preparation on of documents as follows: PLC Specification, PLC I/O assignment List, Control panel GA and wiring drawing, Instrument interconnection drawing, Instrument loop drawing, Junction box schedule, Instrumentation cable schedule, Electrical cable schedule, FAT procedure for the control panel, Inspection and test plan (ITP), Inspection and test report (ITR)
- Installed the panel and involved in Commissioning works at M/s
- Titanium Tantalum Products Ltd., Chennai
- Responsible for the Loop Testing (Field Wiring) and commissioning the plant
- Developed the PLC programming, SCADA and monitoring system as per the customer requirement
- Involved in preparation of Instrument inter connection diagram
- Installed 22 drives and controlled by PLC via DEVICENET communication
- Installed two remote panels and controlled by PLC over ETHERNET communication
- Handling PLC control panel GA & Wiring drawing and testing of the control panel
Education
Under Graduate Degree - Electronics and Communication Engineering
01.2003 - 01.2007
Diploma - Computer Technology
01.2001 - 01.2004
Higher Secondary Level - HSC with First Class
01.1998 - 01.2000
Skills
Technical Support
SCADA System
Omni Flow Computer
Valve Design Calculation
Cause and Effect
PLC/HMI Programming
P&ID
FAT & SAT
Team Management
Proposal & Tendering
Material Requisition
VDR Approval
SPI INTOOLS
Vendor Package
Manpower Estimation
Instrument Selection
Hazardous area
Engineer Deliverables
Commissioning
RTU
FEED
GAS Turbine
Fiscal Metering Skid
SPI Admin
WHCP/HIPPS Panel
ESD System
DCS
Detail Engineering
Gas Analyser
F&G System
Rockwell Controllogix-5000
Intools SPI-2013
Microsoft Word 2010
Instrucalc
Omni Flow Computer 6000
Microsoft Excel
RTU Scadapack3E
Vendor Drawing Review
Technical Liaison with Vendors
Interaction with Clients & Contractors
Coordination with other disciplines
Interdisciplinary review
Support to Procurement team/Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE)
Floating of inquiries
Support to Construction team
Attending Site Engineering Request (SER)
Revising Engineering deliverables in accordance with SER
Certification
Omni Flow Computer 3000/6000- Advanced Technician
Area Of Expertise
- SCADA/DCS Engineering: Design, configuration, installation, and commissioning.
- Substation Automation: Hands-on experience with InTouch, MicroSCADA, Siemens WinCC, Rockwell RSView.
- Communication Networks: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, Modbus.
- Cybersecurity: Intrusion detection, router/firewall configuration, WSUS patch management, Penetration Testing, SIEM.
- Functional Safety & Risk Assessment: TUV/Exida Certified, compliance with IEC 61508/61511.
- Control Systems: DCS, SIS, PLC programming, I/O mapping, RTU configuration.
- Network Security: Domain Controller setup, firewall and cybersecurity compliance.
- Documentation: ITI, ITR, FAT, SAT, Operational Manuals, and Backup Procedures.
- Compliance & Standards: IEC, ISA, Saudi Aramco SAES.
- Hands-on Field Installation: Hardware/software setup, system validation, FAT/SAT.
Engineering Skills
- Automation System Studies
- Selection & Sizing of various Instruments
- Proposal Documents
- Engineering Standard SME, IEC-61850, ISA, ISO Standard
- Engineering Documents
- Engineering Layout Drawings
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the informations furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief., Oman, Muscat, MOHAMED BATHUSHA
Personal Information
- Passport Number: M339502
- Date of Birth: 05/26/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Engineering Manager-Instrumentation - Larsen & Toubro
11.2023 - Current
Project Engineer-Instrument - RAY International Co.LLC.
09.2018 - 07.2023
Project Engineer-Instrument - Cegelec International Co.LLC.
10.2016 - 05.2018
Project Engineer-Instrumentation - Al-Yusr Townsend Bottum Ltd (AYTB).
01.2013 - 05.2016
Project Engineer-Instrument - Indian Oil Tanking
04.2011 - 10.2012
Project Engineer-Instrument - Sadeem and Aziz Co.
12.2009 - 03.2011
PLC Engineer-Instrument - Hornbill System Pvt.Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2009
PET Engineering College - Under Graduate Degree, Electronics and Communication Engineering
01.2003 - 01.2007
Lakshmi Ammal Polytechnic - Diploma, Computer Technology
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Higher Secondary Level, HSC with First Class
01.1998 - 01.2000