ARUN KUMAR KATTUMPURAM
Baku
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer with broad experience in managing all phases of electrical engineering projects. Strengths include strong problem-solving skills, innovative design and system optimization. Notable impact achieved through successful project completion and implementation of cost-effective solutions. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, meet deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining high safety standards. Core competencies includes excellent practical knowledge and experience in Shipbuilding and conversion projects according to offshore/Marine classification society / IEEE rules and regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT (Freelance - during onshore days)
Azerbaijan Shipping Company (ASCO)
03.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Ship Building/Offshore rigs
- E&I Technical Lead for guiding E&I engineering teams and monitoring system integration and commissioning of all Electrical / Automation systems in Ship/rigs/offshore platform which are under construction in the yard (New build project)
- Major responsibilities include Design reviews, technical bid evaluation, material request and inventory management, Subcontractor works monitoring and management and liaising with clients and surveyors
- Attending FAT (Factory acceptance test) Electrical system pre commissioning checks, Harbor and sea trials during commissioning and ensuring safety and quality as per highest standards throughout the project
- Ship Building/Offshore rigs
OFFSHORE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER - SENIOR
STATE OIL COMPANY OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
West Absheron
05.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Oil/Gas
- Drilling rigs/offshore platforms electrical and automation system upkeep, overhauling, commissioning and de-commissioning
- Electrical and automation maintenance and Root cause analysis
- Testing/troubleshooting and configuring of Drilling control and automation systems, top drives, powertong and automated pipe handler
- Maintenance and diagnosis of E&I system failures
- Preservation of equipments, spare management, management of equipment certifications and up keeping registers
- Attending FAT for new machineries, as and when required
- Reviewing/verifying detailed electrical design, sizing and calculations of Marine electrical cables and power sources and detailed I/O lists for the Automation and control system
- Performing Electrical System Studies, verifying protection and control schematic
- Preparing Work Orders, commissioning and test procedures, technical specifications and purchase specifications
- Oil/Gas
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Construction & Commissioning
CASPIAN OFFSHORE/BAKU SHIPYARD LIMITED
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Electrical Engineer for the construction and commissioning of DP3 Subsea Construction and Diving Support Vessel, Khankendi, for British Petroleum.
- Perform the electrical discipline engineering activities in accordance with project requirements, within the time schedule, and quality standards.
- Implementation of electrical production schedules, review of engineering drawings issued for construction, protection, and coordination studies.
- Prepare a bill of materials for construction works, cost, and manpower estimation.
- Perform electrical system calculations and studies, such as power demand, load flow, short circuit, and motor starting methodologies, which are used to define the equipment rating.
- Define the functional philosophies for the electrical system control (power management, synchronization, load shedding, reacceleration, and restarting) and control system architecture.
- Prepare technical documentation, such as specifications, data sheets, and materials, for electrical equipment.
- Define the technical procedure for electrical system testing and energization.
- Managing electrical production work onsite with subordinate engineers and supervisors, monitoring quality standards, closing out punch lists, and NCRs.
- Ensure a correct and timely exchange of information with all Project interfaces.
- Inspect electrical completion prior to commissioning.
- Perform risk assessments, HAZOP, and SIMOPS studies, and implement the same in line with strict compliance to HSE.
- Monitoring and controlling the PTW and Lockout Tagout (LOTO) system in the workplace.
- Ensuring strict adherence to quality, environment, and occupational safety standards - OHSAS, at the workplace
ELECTRICAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER - COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
ALI & SONS OFFSHORE AND MARINE
Abu Dhabi
02.2014 - 08.2015
- I started as an automation engineer for the project and was later designated as the commissioning engineer of electrical systems in a DP2 cable laying vessel for Etisalat Marine, Abu Dhabi, and other offshore platforms.
- Duties include design review of electrical schematics, commissioning procedures preparation and submittal for approval, review of alarm monitoring and control systems, monitoring production activities, quality checks, and ensuring completion of electrical works in line with the project commissioning schedule.
- Define the bill of quantities, and prepare technical documentation for the electrical system installation, material selection, and material take-offs (MTO).
- Analyze and understand tender documentation.
- Take part in the electrical system design review.
- Identify technical queries, deviations, and alternatives to be submitted.
- Implement bidding methodologies, design criteria, and guidelines.
- Performing pre-commissioning checks and ensuring readiness for commissioning with surveyors and clients.
- Ensuring quality, environment, and safety standards in the workplace.
PROJECT OFFICER - Electronics
COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED
India
12.2008 - 12.2013
- Review the client's technical documentation and requirements.
- Prepare project design criteria for the electrical system.
- Define the configuration of the electrical system, and the single line diagram.
- Check and review technical documentation according to project and client procedures.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and bids technical evaluation.
- Perform a check and review of the vendor's technical documentation.
- Provide technical support to Procurement in purchasing, and to Post Order in expediting and testing.
- Develop electrical system plant design (e.g.) Cable routings, grounding, and substation arrangements.
- Perform power cable sizing.
- Inventory selection and material take-off.
- Define and issue a request for quotation and relevant Technical Bid Tabulation for items not estimated in-house.
- Coordinate material quantities and weights (MTOs) estimation.
- Support the Electrical Lead to define man-hours estimation.
- Take part in the definition of electrical engineering requirements.
GRADUATE APPRENTICE
COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED
India
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Marine Services
- One-year apprenticeship in India's largest shipyard
- Familiarized with Electrical production, installation and maintenance activities in heavy industry and marine
- Trained in various Electric drive parameterization, troubleshooting of Programmable controllers of various make, familiarization of marine systems and yard machineries, safety standards and quality controls
- Undergone training in windows networking and hardware troubleshooting
- Marine Services
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TRAINEE
WESTERN MARINE SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING
India
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: Marine Services
- Repair and overhauling of machineries, electrical checks in distribution boards, electrical terminations and loop checks, calibration of instruments and installations
- Calibration and testing of various controllers and indicators in the vessels under repair
- Marine Services
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electronics and instrumentation Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi university
Kerala, India01.2006
Professional certification - Smart grid modelling and integration (Renewable energy)
TU-Delft University
NetherlandsSkills
- Electrical / Instrumentation System Commissioning
- Maintenance
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Failure investigations
- Root cause analysis
- Technical Integrity assurance
- E&I installation
- Quality checks
- Shipbuilding
- New build projects
- HV/LV installation
- Electrical Design reviews
- Sizing calculations
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Equipment preservation
- Certificate management
- Registers management
- Drilling system Installation
- Electrical maintenance
- Marine/OFFshore/O&G EPC Electrical turnkey project execution
- Marine Navigational system installation
- Communication system installation
- Dynamic positioning system
- PLC based Automation systems
- VFD parameterization
- Electrical spare parts procurement
- Inventory management
- Alarm monitoring
- Control system
- Electrical equipment preservation
- Offshore construction standards
- Marine construction standards
- SOLAS regulations
- NORSOK Standard
- MODU code
- NFPA
- IEEE45
- SIMOPS
- Risk Analysis
- Test procedures
- FAT
- HAT
- SAT
Certification
- Basic Offshore safety induction and emergency training (BOSIET) & H2S, 2027
- Offshore medical fitness certificate (OGUK), 2025
- Fundamentals of Project Management training, Project Management Institute, Dubai
- Training on PLC configuration and troubleshooting, M/s Siemens
- Training on Variable Frequency Drives, M/s Siemens, M/s ABB, M/s Allen Bradley
- Training course on DCS, PLC & SCADA, M/s Honeywell Automation Centre
- SAP Maintenance Module Training
- 3 months course on Industrial Instrumentation, SIIT, India
- Internship, FACT (Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore LTD, A government of India Enterprise)
Languages
- English, Expert
- Malayalam, Expert, Native
- Hindi, Intermediate
- Azerbaijani, Intermediate
References
- Mr. William Thomson, Performance Coach, M/s SOCAR AQS LLC, thomsonbilly46@hotmail.com, +994515922287
- Mr. K C LAM, General Manager, M/s Keppel Fels Singapore, +6596960225
- Mr. Anish S, Assistant General Manager, M/s Cochin shipyard LTD, +919898705060
Disclaimer
I consider myself familiar with Electrical & Instrumentation engineering aspects in oil and gas / offshore / marine industry. I am also confident of my ability to work in a team. I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/17/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Marital Status: Married
Drivinglicense - Issuedfrom
- Azerbaijan
- India
Timeline
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT (Freelance - during onshore days)
Azerbaijan Shipping Company (ASCO)
03.2021 - Current
OFFSHORE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER - SENIOR
STATE OIL COMPANY OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
05.2018 - Current
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Construction & Commissioning
CASPIAN OFFSHORE/BAKU SHIPYARD LIMITED
08.2015 - 11.2017
ELECTRICAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER - COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
ALI & SONS OFFSHORE AND MARINE
02.2014 - 08.2015
PROJECT OFFICER - Electronics
COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED
12.2008 - 12.2013
GRADUATE APPRENTICE
COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED
11.2007 - 11.2008
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TRAINEE
WESTERN MARINE SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Basic Offshore safety induction and emergency training (BOSIET) & H2S, 2027
- Offshore medical fitness certificate (OGUK), 2025
- Fundamentals of Project Management training, Project Management Institute, Dubai
- Training on PLC configuration and troubleshooting, M/s Siemens
- Training on Variable Frequency Drives, M/s Siemens, M/s ABB, M/s Allen Bradley
- Training course on DCS, PLC & SCADA, M/s Honeywell Automation Centre
- SAP Maintenance Module Training
- 3 months course on Industrial Instrumentation, SIIT, India
- Internship, FACT (Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore LTD, A government of India Enterprise)
Bachelor's degree - Electronics and instrumentation Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi university
Professional certification - Smart grid modelling and integration (Renewable energy)
TU-Delft University
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