Venkatesan Chandran

• Responsible for overseeing Lead Electrical Engineering Projects activities and responsible to ensure all technical activities associated with Electrical Engineering discipline by EPIC contractor
• Worked closely with stakeholders at every stage of the project lifecycle, maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring satisfaction with final results.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring projects were completed within financial constraints while still delivering high-quality results.
• Improved team performance by providing regular training and professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Collaborated with other managers to develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring smooth communication and coordination across departments.
• Implemented new technologies in the field of electrical management, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
• Established strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards by conducting thorough inspections of all electrical installations.
• Attending engineering, technical, site survey and progress review meeting with clients, consultants & vendors, attending FAT for equipment etc., and including procurement process until delivery,Attending engineering, technical, site survey and progress review meeting with clients, consultants & vendors, attending FAT for equipment etc., and including procurement process until delivery
• Contributed to company growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding client base through strategic networking efforts.
• Maintained accurate records of all project-related documentation, facilitating easy access to information when needed.
• Developed cost-effective designs for electrical systems, balancing functionality with budgetary constraints.
• Enhanced overall project efficiency by streamlining electrical system designs and installation processes.
• Achieved timely project completions through efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitored progress of ongoing projects regularly, making necessary adjustments to ensure deadlines were met without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
• Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
• Project: EPCIC FOR QG1 WASTEWATER RECYCLE AND REUSE PROJECT (LTC/C/EPM/5487/21)
• GC19110300 / 4207 ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF DOMESTIC LPG SUPPLY FROM NGL COMPLEX TO WOQODGC19110300 / 4207 ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF DOMESTIC LPG SUPPLY FROM NGL COMPLEX TO WOQOD
• Responsible for ensuring project detailed engineering and Design engineering and engineering review as per FEED/SOW, addresses project expectations and an objective towards completion and handover of the project with respect to project specification, industry standard and relevant IEC standard for the various equipment’s.(11KV Switch boards, 3.3KV Switch boards 0.415KV Switch boards LCP,IRP,PMS etc.,)

• Coordinated closely with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, permits, and regulations throughout the duration of projects.
• Design Engineering review, Technical support, testing and commissioning of the turnkey substation under-DEWA contract 9012 & 0172(Client-M/s MERAAS). Approved Consultant Resident Engineer for 132/11KV switchgear, LVAC (MCC) (MCC), HLDB, Earthing System, Protection systems and Capacitor Bank for LABOUR TOWN, GRDNTOWR, GARDNCTY 132/11KV substations.
• Design engineering and engineering review, Technical support Installation, testing and commissioning of the turnkey substation electrical power projects in northern emirates under FEWA contract E07/2011 (Project involvement in Consultancy Services for 132/33/11kV, 132/11kV & 33/11kV Substations, 132 & 33kV OHL and CABLE Works at Northern Emirates)
• Design engineering and engineering review, Technical support Installation, Testing and commissioning of new 33/11kV and extension substations works in north and eastern areas of northern emirates under FEWA contract- E19/2012(1)
• Design engineering and engineering review, Installation, Testing and commissioning of new 132/33/11kV & 132/11kV substations works in northern emirates under FEWA contract-E11/2011(1)
• Design engineering and engineering review, Technical support Installation, Testing and commissioning on modification and extension works in QSMN s/s at Ras Al Khaimah under FEWA contract-E11/2011(1
• · Design engineering and engineering review, Technical support Installation, Testing and commissioning for modification and extension works in Mareed 33/11kV s/s, Transco khor khwair 132/33kV S/S, FEWA khor khwair 33/11kV at Ras Al Khaimah under FEWA contract E19/2012(1).
• Review also includes verification/ conformance of offered equipment and calculations to the requirements of relevant international standards IEC, IEEE, CIGRE and Dubai Electricity Water Authority standards.
• Preparation of Tender document, Pre bid / post bid clarifications and response to bidders on their Technical deviation and commercial deviation.
• Review and approve the construction program of the electrical works, Review and approve the general drawings, engineering calculations, and Method statements submitted by contractor.

• Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
• Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
• Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
• Preparation of Tender document, Pre bid / post bid clarifications and response to bidders on their Technical deviation for 132/11KV CANAL BRIDGE Substation
• Design engineering and engineering review, Technical support ,Installation, testing and commissioning of the turnkey substation under-DEWA contract 9012 & 0172(Client-M/s Al Habtoor). Approved Consultant commissioning Engineer for 132/11KV CANAL BRIDGE SUBSTATION
• Project management and Design preparation works for 132/33kV substation at ADNOC S/S under Phase-III Expansion at Ruwais
• Project management and Protection remote end modification design works for SS 8151, SS 8816 & SS7833 for Saudi electricity co
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• · Design engineering and engineering review, Installation , Testing and commissioning Works for 3 no of reactors at UPTOWN, MDCC & WRQA 132/11kV substation with associated switchgear modification works and 21 no’s of outgoing remote end feeders cable laying, Protection, Scada and Telecom Modification works with respect to CARX 400/132kV substation and MBCH 400/132 kV substations under CE/0096/2009 in Dubai electricity and water authority, Dubai
• Design ,Installation , Testing and commissioning Works for 2 no’s of 132/11kV substation (Investment Residence - INVR s/s & Jabel Ali Horse race- JHRC s/s) with respective remote end feeder modifications at 400/132kV & 132/11kV substations under CE/448B/2007 Contract at Dubai electricity and water authority, Dubai
• · Design ,Installation , Testing and commissioning Works of 6 no’s of 33/11kV substation with respective remote end feeder modifications at 220/33kV substation under A3486 contract at Alain distribution company (AADC, ALAIN) and Defect liability in-Charge for 6 no’s of 33/11kV Primary substation under G1409 contract at Alain Distribution Company, Alain. Provide technical support during construction and pre-commissioning execution during modification and tie-in
• · Design engineering and design review of all complete electrical substation and networks for transmission, distribution and utilization.

• Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
• Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
• Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
• Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems.
• Presented technical information clearly during meetings with clients and stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making processes.
• Enhanced the efficiency of electrical systems by designing and implementing innovative solutions.
• Applied appropriate engineering methods to project discipline standards.
• Reduced downtime for critical equipment by performing thorough maintenance and timely repairs.
• Continuously updated professional knowledge through training courses, conferences, and industry research publications-staying current with emerging trends in electrical engineering technologies.
• Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
• Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
• Retested electrical products and systems to determine effect of modifications.
• Design engineering and engineering review, site supervision, Testing and commissioning Works of 110/11kV FPL switchyard, 3 no’s of 1750KVA-11kV DG sets,10MVA transformers, 500KVA Auxiliary Transformer’s ,LVAC (MCC,PCC) switch gears, Battery, charger and DCDB, Capacitor banks and associated power and control cabling, Including Testing and commissioning of transformer protection relays and backup relays and complete switchgear testing and periodic routine maintenance testing works, routine maintenance of the electrical switchgear and protection components for 110/11KV switchyard

· Project design engineering/engineering review, preparation of scope of work tender, bid evaluation and management.

· Provide technical support during construction and pre-commissioning execution during modification and tie-in

· Residual life assessment study of 2x250MW Power Plant station auxiliary transformer and Main unit transformer with associated protection and switchgears (Alstom Make) for Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board, Korba East Thermal Power Station, A/c : SIEMENS

· Protection and switchgear engineering design, Testing and commissioning of 110/33/11kV Switchyards, 10 MVA Transformer testing with associated protection and switchgear scheme checking of Entire substation In Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Muthinakoppa, Karnataka A/c: Best and Crompton Ltd,

· Protection and switchgear engineering design ,Testing of 11/6.6kV substation In Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited, Jharkhand, A/c : GE power controls ltd

· Protection and switchgear engineering design, Pre-commissioning of 11/0.415 kV substation with protection and switchgear RMU’s in Chennai for TAMIL NADU STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD.

· Protection and switchgear engineering design, Testing and Commissioning of 220 KV switchgear components in KPTCL, Karnataka A/c: GET Engineering, Chennai.

· Protection and switchgear engineering design, Installation, Testing and commissioning of 2X500 MW with complete protection and switchgear schemes main and auxiliary equipment’s (ABB Make Breakers, Alstom make protective relays, ABB combiflex relays) In National Thermal Power Corporation, RIHAND Super Thermal Power Station, UP

· Testing & commissioning of complete 220 / 132 / 33 – 11 KV Grid substations with complete protection and switchgears components with distance schemes in Bihar State Electricity Board, Patna. A/c: Best and Crompton

· Engineering design review, Testing and commissioning of 220/6.9kv switch yard switch gears and associated protective relays, OLTC Master follower schemes,6.9KV breakers and motor protection relays (MBCHNM)

· Engineering design review, testing and commissioning of 6.6KV Motor feeder/associated protection and switchgear Differential relays (MBCH), stability test, sensitivity test, 6.9KV Capacitor banks, Soil resistivity and CP Testing, 110V DC battery charger and battery in water pumping plant in Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam limited, A/c: Alstom Ltd.

· Engineering design review, Installation ,Testing and commissioning of 33/11 kV S/S for Modernization of village project (34villages in Ahamed Nagar) with protection ,switchgear component and schemes and in Maharashtra State Electricity Board in Ahamed nagar,A/c : GET Engineering ,Chennai

· Design review, Testing and commissioning of 66 /11KV, control relays and differential relays, auxiliary relays sensitivity and stability test (Make ALSTOM) in KPTCL in Karnataka, A/C: ALSTOM Ltd, Chennai.

· Engineering design review, Installation, Testing and commissioning of 132/11kV substation Equipment’s-power transformers, 132/11/0.415kV switch gears and Protection components, Battery, charger and DCDB, Telecom panel, Capacitor banks and associated power and control cabling, protection panels including testing and commissioning of 132/11kV switchgear and protection components. Testing of different makes of numerical protective relays – OC/EF/DOC/DEF/CBF/AVR/UV relays, Power factor controller relays, synchro check relays and Auxiliary relays. Entire AC/DC scheme for Switchgear and various Control and Relay Panels.

· Protection and switchgear engineering design, pre-commissioning of overall substation scheme checking with ABB SCADA control (ABB make Bay control protection unit system)

· Entire substation protection, interlocks control & measurement with SCADA (M/s SIEMENS) control system up to different control centers

· In uptown s/s, meadows s/s, Emirates mall s/s, Burjdubai s/s, Ras Al deira s/s

• Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
• Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
• Engineering review ,Installation, Testing and commissioning of 66kV/11Kv/6.6kV, and 415V switch gears Control and protection, control & Relay panel design installation, testing and commissioning of 11/6.6kV protection and switchgear panels, MCC, PCC, Including switchgear and protection Testing, o/c and earth fault relay testing and relay setting, earthing and lighting
• · Testing and commissioning of Various application AC drives of invertors and soft starters applications for Compressors, Blowers, rotary drives with VFD drives and controls for process components including Programming ,function assigning and various interlocks assigning in various make inverter and soft starters as per plant drive Applications (Make : Allen Bradley ,Siemens, Control Technique),
• PLC configuration and assigning of I/O logics for process interlock with instrumentations SCADA & DCS interfaces and electrical SCADA for monitoring and alarm