Muralidharan Meiyyappan

 Electrical Design Engineering Professional 
FEED and Detailed Engineering of Electrical systems in Oil & Gas, Fertilizers, Chemicals and Petrochemical Projects|Power system study using ETAP|Electrical heat tracing system design using Tracecalc Pro2 | Lighting Design using DIAlux & CGlux

CAREER SUMMARY - 20 YEARS
Al Hassan Engineering Company, Muscat, Oman|Asst Manager-Design-Electrical - Feb 2012 - Dec 2016
Dow Corning India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India| Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Technip India Ltd, Chennai, India | Principal Engineer (Electrical Design) - Oct 2007 - July 2010
FACT Engineering and Design Organisation, Kochi, India | Electrical Design Engineer - Apr1997 - Sep 2007


PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
• Seasoned Electrical Engineer with over 20 years experience in FEED, Design & Detailed Engineering, and Project Management of Electrical Systems in Oil, Gas, Fertilizers, Chemicals and Petrochemical Projects.
• Initiates and optimizes cost effective system design and develops conceptual power system design.
• Conversant in preparation of Electrical load list, Single line Diagrams, Schematics/Block logic control diagrams, 132kV/33kV/11kV Grid design & layouts, 400kV/220kV/ 132kV/33kV/11kV Substation equipment layouts, Cable Tray/cable routing, Earthing & Lightning protection layout, Indoor & Outdoor Lighting layouts, Hazardous area classification layout, Electrical Heat Tracing layouts, Electrical Cable Schedule, Cable interconnection schedule, Electrical IO list, SCADA IO list, Electrical Bulk MTO, Electrical equipment sizing calculations etc.
• Conversant in performing System studies for Power distribution industries including load flow, short circuit and Motror starting study using ETAP.
• Experienced in procurement support activities including preparation of Specifications, data sheets, material requisition/Purchase requisitions, technical queries, Technical bid analysis/evaluation, vendor drawing approval etc.
• Proficient in conducting internal design review meetings with relevant stakeholders, as well as representing the electrical design team to external stakeholders such as customers and vendors.


CORE COMPETENCIES
• Lead a group of Engineers & Designers to produce project specific deliverables of high quality as per project schedule.
• Leads technical discussions with customer, contractors & supplier.
• Prepare electrical cost, Man-hours and resource requirement estimates on assigned projects.
• Coordinates technical issues with field and physically assists construction in field.
• Specifies and selects electrical equipment and material and applies industry and manufacturer’s testing procedures.
• Reviews and coordinates documents from other disciplines, contractors, customers and outside agencies.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests & Site Visits
• Provides training, mentoring and technical guidance to electrical engineers and designers working in the Project team/Department.
• Hands on experience on review and co-ordination in 3D Modelling environment of PDS, NAVISWORKS etc.
• Conversant with ETAP Software (Version 12.6.0), GGlux, DIAlux 4.13, TraceCalc Pro2, AutoCAD, Micro station and PDS
• Conversant with international and national industry standards and codes like IEC, NEC, API, IS, OISD, SHELL standards & codes for Electrical items and Systems.
• Applies continuous improvement principles to increase process & maintenance efficiency and company profits.
• Exception communicator with analytical, detail orientation, planning, coordination, interpersonal and people management skills.