Gopala Anappindi

I am a Canadian citizen / OCI (Oversees Citizen of India) keenly interested to explore challenging and long term ventures globally, having experience in handling Electrical (MEP) prestigious and high valued (20to900M) infra structural projects in India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and lately Utility and Oil & Gas projects in Canada. My long years of engineering experience and professionalism makes me feel that I would be of great value to any engineering, consulting and construction company across the globe.

I have acquired a sound overall knowledge of leading edge Engineering principles, tools, and practices with emphasis designing, effective coordination, valued technical support, inspection and quality assurance in project execution of overhead / underground Electrical systems up to 72Kv in my present and past roles with the following key achievements.

Sound 28 years of diversified global technical experience in multi discipline high valued projects.
Initiated leadership approach, direction, technical support and mentoring in all the phases of the projects.
Participated in project management, consultant, other discipline and contractor project meetings.
Coordinated new multi discipline engineering design within the design group applying available resources.
Coordinated technical, financial, estimation, supervision and inspection of the project.
Performed technical reviews, inspections to adhere accuracy, specifications, codes and standards.
Evaluated daily office and site project operations on an ongoing basis.
Organized resources for onsite temporary Utility requirements
Initiated actions to enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and profitability.
Reviewed tenders, contracts, quantity and cost estimates, timelines, scopes of works and risk assessments.
Managed multi discipline supporting project staff for time schedules, completion and budget limits.
Coordinated project design department efforts to reduce redundant work.
Managed internal resources to successfully complete the given assignments.
Possess a strong work ethic and always strive to achieve the highest of standards in all aspects of the work environment without compromising on safety
Self-motivated, excellent cliental skills, aware of health, safety and environmental hazards
Always tried to seek new approaches and developments on how to enhance my technical and interpersonal skills.
Eager to accept new opportunities and challenges in any work environment with no limitations.
Experienced in using advanced developer applications, tools, methodologies and best practices (including MS office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point with presentations).

Achievements
Brownfield / Greenfield Electrical Engineering, Project Execution and Construction support skills

• Single Lines, schematic layouts, load and cable schedules, site plan, substation, and electrical room layouts for 72kV, 25Kv,13.8kV, 5kV, 600V and 400V for temporary and permanent power systems
• Selection and comparison of electrical equipments as per specifications and technical parameters for BOM
• Evaluation, selection, and application of advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using valued engineering judgment in making decisions
• Design and assemble Engineering work packages with calculations of power distribution systems, lighting, power, communication, fire alarm, data and CCTV layouts as per MEP & BIM requirements for residential, commercial, Industrial and Pre-Fabricated accommodation establishments as per code requirements, safety, health, and security measures
• Assisted other engineers and designers in final design including as built drawings
• Coordination with construction, design, and technical support personnel assisting in project assignments
• Inspection of MV & LV switchgear installations including vertical bus duct in high rise buildings, Electrical utility systems, lightning arrestors, grid grounding in Electrical Rooms and Substation buildings in Infrastructure, Thermal Power Station, and Delhi Metro Rail Projects as per approved drawings, specifications, and standards
• Providing technical support in the areas of installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems
• Coordination and verification of electrical systems with consultants / design groups and project management personal in accordance with MEP requirements
• Experienced in liaising with engineers, project managers, and has the ability to effectively work independently and within a team with administrative and budgetary skills
• Provided clarification and interpretation to project design documents, client specifications, construction plans, and material and contract management activities.
• Construction engineering and technical support to all Engineering disciplines for assigned work and equal involvement in field construction issues by coordination to field requests (RFI) for engineering, and vendor documents from contractors or other resources as needed.
• Conduct inspections with consultants of MV & LV electrical systems as per approved plans and layouts, prepare inspection reports as per requirements and procedures, and review of vendor documents,
• Support in investigation of problems, reporting incidents, identifying and recommending solutions / alternatives as appropriate to situations.
• Quantity surveying including measurements to assess material difference on the basis of initial contract drawings for billing and payments
• Techno/commercial review, valuation and verification of vendor data and drawings of all disciplines.
• Equal support to quality team in technical assessment of quality issues and non-conformities for construction.
• Verification of completed work to ensure compliance with design, customer needs, specifications, safety standards, applicable international codes under CSA, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI, IEC, BS, DEWA and KAHRAMA
• Good working knowledge of MS office suite, AutoCAD, Micro Station 2D, little of REVIT and Trace Calc.

In view of company's objectives, my past experience, If you are looking for a result-oriented, dependable, honest and enthusiastic individual who would work well within current environment for the overall growth of the company, then I would be interested to discuss the skills and strengths that I can bring to any senior position. I can be reached at above mentioned contacts and details of my academic and professional skills & experience are enclosed in my resume which is also attached.