Air-Rail-Oil Career Profile

PROFESSION

Chartered Electrical Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS

·         B.Sc. (honours) degree in Electrical Engineering

·         Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers (MIEE)

·         Chartered Engineer

PERSONAL DETAILS

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

·         Proven leadership/management skills in directing and controlling the work of multi-discipline project groups, construction and commissioning personnel.

·         Proven track record of consistently achieving successful completion of projects.

·         Twenty six years experience of detailed design, specification, procurement, construction and commissioning of electrical power systems and plant for a wide range of projects in the oil & gas, chemical process, power generation, transmission and distribution industries, at voltage levels up to 300kV.

·         Twelve years practical experience on site in senior roles supervising construction, testing, commissioning, start-up and handover of project works.

·         Six years specialised design and construction experience of airport installations.

·         Eight years specialised experience of railway electrification schemes.

·         Fourteen years experience of working overseas in Philippines, Malaysia, Spain, North America, Norway, UAE and Qatar.

·         Fully computer literate and conversant with all common software applications.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

PIATCO, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, London Luton Airport, Statoil, Shell, Dupont, Eastman Chemical Co., U.K. Ministry of Defence, BOC Cryoplants, Property Services Agency, Spillers Foods, British Telecom, Imperial College London, Rank Hovis McDougal, Tyne & Wear Metro, Qatar Ministry of Electricity & Water, British Rail.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Electrical, Communications & Special Systems Consultant to PIATCO, for the detailed design and construction phases of a new US$550M, international terminal for Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila. The 30MVA capacity power system included a 33kV ring linking eight 2.5, 4 & 5MVA, 33/0,4kV substations each with standby generators.  Other systems included 400kVA UPS, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, communications, security, building management, airfield lighting, fuel hydrant, information systems, fire detection, etc.

Ensured that the EPC contractor’s detailed design was in full accordance with the conceptual design and that the works were executed in strict accordance with the approved detailed design, applicable local and international codes & standards and good workmanship. Witnessed testing and commissioning of the works in preparation for hand-over and compiled lists of defects and omissions. Advised the Client on all aspects of the electrical, communications and special systems works.

Demobilised December 2002 upon completion of the works, having successfully fulfilled consultant’s responsibilities under the contract.

Field Engineering Manager for the final stages of the construction phase of a US$540M project comprising the expansion and renovation of the existing Terminal 1, construction of a new 118,000 m² satellite passenger Concourse 1, new domestic passenger Terminal 2, taxiways, aprons and support facilities including a fuel farm and utility plant.

Directed and coordinated the work of the mechanical and electrical engineering groups during the final stages of construction & commissioning. Provided timely engineering support to project managers, supervised the works of the numerous M&E subcontractors and liaised with the Client on all M&E engineering matters (10 Engineers reporting).

Demobilised following successful completion & handover of the works.

Lead Electrical & Special Systems Engineer for the construction phase of a new US$150M Departure Terminal for London Luton Airport.

Managed and expedited the work of the site electrical and special systems engineering teams. Overall responsibility for the installation of electrical power, communications and special systems including security, airfield lighting, building management, fire protection, structured cabling, etc. (5 Engineers reporting).

Transferred to another Bechtel project at Dubai International Airport following successful completion & handover of the works.

Senior Systems Engineer, preparing specifications and drawings for the conceptual design of a new international terminal at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Systems included: electrical power, standby generators, UPS, grounding, lightning protection, communications, security, building management, information technology, & others. Subsequently, evaluated and reported on contractor’s tenders for the project works.

Demobilised on completion of the conceptual design phase and pending award of the contracts for implementation phases.

Systems Integration Engineer providing on-site design services & supervising the installation of the power supply system supporting the data and communications network for the new international airport near Kuala Lumpur. Liaised with other contractors to ensure proper coordination and timely execution of the installation works.

Demobilised following successful completion & handover of the works.                                                                  

Supervisory Electrical Engineer on pre-engineering phase of project to expand Statoil’s Karsto plant to process rich gas from the North Sea Asgard field. Developed design of electrical power distribution system with six new substations and associated 300kV, 66kV, 22kV, 6.6kV, 660V & 400V supplies, plus modifications and tie-ins to existing equipment.

Carried out studies to determine optimum system design to cater for two new 8 MW, 22kV compressors and other processing plant, required transformer, generator and UPS capacities, and special grounding requirements. Also, carried out preliminary hazardous area study to determine protection requirements for equipment located in hazardous zones. (4 electrical engineers and 6 designers reporting)

Commissioning Engineer on commissioning and start-up phase of expansion works at Statoil’s Karsto refinery. Called in by Fluor Daniel UK office to help local staff resolve problems associated with the electrical power, controls and instrumentation systems.

Lead Electrical Engineer for installation of 3km x 12in. bitumen pipeline from Thames Estuary to Shell haven Refinery, London, to import bitumen from ships to the refinery. Project works included high power induction heating of pipeline via Scott-connected transformer, provision of pumps, power supplies and pipeline instrumentation. Responsible for all aspects of design, installation and commissioning of electrical works.

Field Engineering Manager (Electrical & Control Systems) coordinated work of E&CS Construction and Engineering Groups throughout the construction phase of the Tetrahydrofuran (THF) project. Included resolving design problems, controlling changes, procuring equipment, reporting on progress and costs. (4 Field Supervisors and E&CS Design Groups reporting)

Lead Electrical Engineer on the THF Project. Recruited and established Electrical Group for new Fluor Daniel office in Northern Spain. Led Group from preliminary design phase through to design completion on $US200M THF Project. Utilised integrated CAD and CAM systems, including 3D CAD model, and ‘intelligent’ drawings/data bases. (3 electrical engineers and 8 designers reporting)

Lead Electrical Engineer on major building services project, directing and controlling the work of the Electrical Group on site. Also investigated and reported on specialised motor control and harmonics problems. (3 engineers & 8 designers reporting)

Project Leader and Superintending Officer responsible for the planning, design, specification and contract management of a project to uprate the power system. Included the construction of two 3.2MVA 11000/400V substations within the Palace and substantial HV & LV cable works.

Senior Electrical Engineer preparing specifications, evaluating tenders and vetting schemes for various power station projects, including building services, telecommunications and fire protection & detection.

Resident Engineer for works associated with the expansion and development of Qatar’s 132 & 66 kV transmission system. Overall responsibility on site for the construction of 15 new substations from original site survey through to satisfactory completion of the works and handing over to Client, plus extension works at 10 existing substations.

Area Maintenance Engineer (Transmission): Directed and controlled maintenance work on BR HV & LV transmission and distribution cables and associated equipment in South Kent area. Overall management of four maintenance depots with a total staff of 45.

Senior Technical Officer (Testing & Commissioning Dept) Field test engineer required to carry out testing and commissioning on all electrical substation equipment, including HV & LV switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and instrumentation.