BAINA T. MUKULLASI
RICHMOND,TX
Summary
Detail oriented in Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Switchgear design, providing support to manufacturing, Sales and Estimating teams. Strong organization skills with abilities to coordinate project schedule and facilitate smooth workflow.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Electrical Engineer
Powell Electrical
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - Current
- Read and interpret customer job specifications, Single lines and data sheets.
- Create and transmit project drawings to manufacturing and customers.
- Interface with sales, purchasing, customer, estimating, project management and service technicians.
- Direct designers in completing wiring diagrams.
- Creating Bill of Material per technical specifications.
- Check jobs of junior engineers, direct them to appropriate sources of information, products, vendors and design code compliance like National Electrical Code (NEC) and ANSI.
- Create proposal drawings in support of sales and estimating teams.
- Coordinate with Powell Automation Division in creating automatic transfer schemes as well as fast Bus transfer.
- Coordinate with service technicians in post shipment/field installations.
- Coordinate with 3rd party vendors who build PLC, MIMIC Panels by aligning Powell Switchgears and vendor’s controls.
- Lead Electrical Engineer for Powell Electrical located in Houston, Texas
- Led design and development of electrical systems for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical designs with mechanical and structural components effectively.
- Troubleshot complex issues on site at client locations, providing expert guidance on problem resolution to minimize downtime.
- Developed comprehensive documentation packages including schematics, bills of material, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures.
- Evaluated existing systems to identify areas for improvement, recommending upgrades or modifications for increased performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for electrical design, helping them grow professionally and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry codes and regulations, ensuring all designs adhered to established best practices.
Steel Fabrication CNC Operator
Powell Electrical
Houston, Texas
06.2005 - 01.2011
- Steel Fabrication CNC Operator, Laser and Maintenance of Electronic Controlled Train.
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing for Powell Electrical Located in Houston, Texas
- Operated CNC machines to produce high-quality components for electrical applications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure precision in fabrication.
- Monitored machine performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Trained junior operators on CNC programming and safety protocols, enhancing team skillset.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures, consistently meeting specifications and standards.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration on a regular basis.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Engineering
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2011
Skills
Microsoft Office Products, HTML, Drafting, Excel, Oracle, C
Computer Control Systems (PLC) using Allen Bradley software
- Digital logic and hardware design; semiconductor diodes; Microprocessor Architecture; Microcomputer networking
- Relay Logics, Generator Controls
- Team leadership qualities
- Continuous improvement mindset
- CAD software proficiency
- Motor control systems
- Quality assurance processes
- Electrical testing procedures
- Electrical schematics development
- Circuit analysis expertise
- PLC programming
- Time management
- Electrical diagram production
Timeline
Lead Electrical Engineer
Powell Electrical
01.2011 - Current
Steel Fabrication CNC Operator
Powell Electrical
06.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Engineering
Texas Southern University