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B.K Kannan
 Sharjah,UAE
 MobileNo +971 50 5766895
 MobileNo +971 56 4096415
 Email: kannan03star@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I desire to join anysenior positioninEngineeringor Projects ina Companythat has visionfor growth and advancement. I have
an extensive year of experience andknowledge at senior capacities, which I believe wouldbe anasset to an organization that
aims for progress. In the longterm, I aimto reachmyfull potentialandfurther mygrowthwith your team that will factor in the
firm’s advancement.
Professional Profile
 30 years experience inElectrical Engineering, of which 21 years in the field of Onshore & Offshore Drilling Rig
Refurbishment & New Build(EPC) Construction, Offshore / Onshore Production Platforms, Accommodation Modules,
Calm buoys, Turntables, Various Onshore Drilling Rig Refurbishment & Camps etc.,
 Experiencedin detail engineering, Drawing preparation, Clashchecks with other discipline drawings & site assistance
etc.,
 Specialty in Offshore classification renewal survey / upgrade to support certification for pre-engineering design
requirement and commercial issues (visited various Offshore fields in different countries including USA, NIGERIA,
QATAR, IRAN, OMAN, UAE, EGYPT) most of the above mentioned refurbishment projects.
 Was holding Off Shore Survival, HUET, Sea Survival, H2S training with BA sets, HSE Training by ADMA-OPCO,
Seaman Passport issued by REPUBLICA DE PANAMA.
 Other training certificates like BASIC EXPLOSION PROTECTION issued by STAHL, Lighting Design Philosophy for
Mobile Offshore Units by GLAMOX, Basic Fire Fighting Training, Middle East Electrical Engineering Training by
MARCUS EVANS, Electrical Engineering Forum by MARCUS EVANS.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor Degree in ElectricalEngineering
Master of BusinessAdministration in Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
Specialist Services January 2014 – Till Date
Presentlyworking as anEngineering Manager for one of their prestigious EPC project to deliver 12 modules of LER / LCR of
UZ750 for ZADCO / PETROFAC to be installedin four artificial islands in Abu Dhabi offshore process facility and the key
responsibilityis to leadand manage a engineering team withvarious discipline to deliver all the engineering deliverables in
accordance withdefinedproject targets ofon-time deliverywithin budget, ensuring compliance to international starndards and
in line withcustomer requirements andto the project without anydelayor schedule impact to support the project execution
team. Inaddition, special engineeringdesign care will be takenfor E I T (Electrical, Instrument and Telecom) activity for the
same project.

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Responsibilities and Duties:
 Provide support to the Project Planning/ Project implementation/ QC/ Production and Estimationteam for technical
clarification, validatingengineering scope of supply, review of vendor quotes, provide comprehensive input for
submissionon time andaccurate bids.
 Reviewprojectgscope for design andengineering, allocate jobs to discipline engineers for detail designto applicable
specificationcodes, standardss, regulatoryrequirement and goodengineering practices to complete engineering
deliverables andBOMinthe with the project schedule.
 Reviewandapprove engineering documentation complying withcustomer scope andspecificationsm applicable
engineering codes, type approvals and applicable licenses, to manufacture accurate product, right first time.
 Monitoring Project Engineering Progressandtaking corrective actions where necessaryto avoidproject production
schedule impact. Evaluating andhandling customer claims.
 Prioritise andoptimize utilisation of engineering resources for ongoing projects to meet the engineering deliverables
as per committedschedules, increasing productivityand minimizing waste inprocesses.
 Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost of companystandardproducts, using lessons learnt,
alternate andcost effective material, efficient manuturingprocess andlatest technology.
 Implement establsihed companyproceduresandprocesswithinthe department to ensure compliance to internal
QMS, international statuatoryandregulatoryrequirements, ensuringusage of latest codes, standards and
regulations.
 Identifyand developnew products to expand the companyproduct range for growth inbusiness, using efficient
product and software toolsandvalue for engineering.
 Identifycompetencyrequirements, set competencytargets for the engineering team andplantrainingreuired to
enhance the skill set to meet the companybusiness requirements.
 In general, recommend improvements to departmentalpolicyand implement procedures andcontrolscovering all
areas of Estimation/ Design/ Project Management Function, so that allthe relevant procedural/ legislative
requirements are fulfilled whichdelivering QualityandCost effective services to the customers.
 Ensure compliance to all relevant QHSE procedures andcontrolsacross Estimation / Design/ Project Management
Functions to guarantee employee safety, health, legislative compliance, deliveryof highqualityproducts / services
and respoonsive environmentalattitude.
 KeyCompetencies are (1) An abilityto engage at alllevels oforganization(2) Excellent awarenessand abilityto think
in three dimensions (3) Abilityto communicate complex concepts well, diagrmmatically, inspeechandwriting (4)
Problemsolving to anticipate, identifyandresolve at anys tages (5) LeadershipandTeam Spirit (6) Analystical and
Presentation (7) Interacting/ Managing withmembers of Senior Management both withinthe companyandClients
(8) Excellent verbal andwritten communication inEnglish
Lamprell Energy Ltd., October 1992 – December 2013
Held the positions inEngineering Department startedmycarrier as DesignDraughtsman, Designer, Senior Designer, Electrical
Design Engineer – I & II, Electrical Engineering Team Lead to Design& DetailEngineering for the company’s project with the
team of people invarious designations such as Designers, Senior Designers & Electrical Engineers . In addition to co-ordinate
with Procurement & SupplyChainDepartment to developE & I related materialsstrategyand selected strategic Framework
Agreements for various highspend/highrisk electrical items including cables, cable glands, cable trays & ladders , MCT’s, JB’s
and lighting.
Electrical Engineering Team Lead:
Principle tasks are to:Leadthe Engineering Team (E & I), AttendingVarious Project RelatedMeetings,Conducting Site Surveys,
Client Liaison, Engineering Calculation, MTO preparation, Cost evaluation, Engineering ManHours Details, Review of vendor
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Lead / Senior Engineer- Electrical
To provide, with full responsibilityandaccountability, a professional technical service to the Companyfor Development of
Major offshore Projects inall areas of Electrical Engineering, duringConcept Optimization & FeasibilityStudies;Front End
Engineering Design;DetailedDesign inEPCExecutionstage andProject close out phase, ensuring that all the designs are
workable, optimal, safe, cost effective and incompliance withthe latest Codes, Standards andclassificationsociety
requirements andprocedures. To provide expert technicalguidance to the project electrical constructionengineers/supervisors
ensuringsafetyinelectrical design, pre-commissioningstart-up, trouble shooting for operations & performance evaluations.
Works as a part of anexpert engineeringteamto ensure that designengineering, procurement, project production execution,
QC & pre-commissioning works are incompliance withthe specified designrequirements andmeets the performance
objectives and schedule objectives ofthe project. Coordinates withfellow discipline Engineers (Structural, Architectural, Piping,
and Instrument & Control Engineers) to ensure design, safetyandenvironment philosophies are implemented inNewBuilt /
Refurbishment Projects ina systematic way. Liaise withProject Engineers, other Discipline Engineers and End Users in order to
developcost effective, safe and designsolutions meetingthe project requirements. Contribute towards updating Company
Discipline EngineeringCodes, Standards, Specifications andPhilosophies as andwhenrequired.
Main Duties, Knowledge and Skills:
(1) Act as anwide-profile expert andconsultant to addressthe Company's construction
(2) Analyze andestimate project concept for newoffshore andonshore projects
(3) Take part in decisionmaking onthe senior level regarding technical matters andestimate engineering activities on
the Company's productionsites
(4) Analyze information package to be able to make decisions onproject stages- project concept, Pre-FEED, FEED,
engineering support
(5) Perform engineering research inthe area ofobjects engineering withinthe framework of specific projects. Choose,
evaluate andmanage operations of a groupof outside consultancieson objects engineering
(6) Take part in comparative analysis ofCompany's results andits maincompetitors
(7) Implement cost efficiencyimprovement methods for the Company's projects
(8) Collaborativelywiththe HR department, design training andextensioncoursesprograms for the Company's
employees to developnewapproaches to fielddesign
(9) Bear responsibilityfor 'mentoring'lessqualified Company's personnelinthe respective area ofactivity
(10) Plans and directs engineering personnel infabricationof test control apparatus and equipment, anddevelopment of
methods andproceduresfor testingproducts or systems
(11) Directs andcoordinates fabricationandinstallationactivities to ensure products andsystems conformto
engineering designandcustomer specifications
(12) Researches andanalyzesdata suchas product designproposal, specifications, andmanuals to determine feasibility
of designor application
(13) Manage the Electrical Engineering teamto ensure that all technical documentation is executedinaccordance with
the projects' requirement for quality, while respecting the pre-established constraints for budget (capitalandservice
costs)and schedule
(14) Maintainan ongoing working relationship withthe other LeadDiscipline Engineers, the Engineering Manager, the
Client discipline representative, andwithkeyprocurement, project controls andconstructionteam members
(15) As a LeadElectrical Engineer, capable to assume a keyrole in the technical discussionwith the local electricity
distribution companyrepresentatives
(16) Manage the engineeringorganizationinvolvingdesign and engineeringactivitiesandliaisonwith subcontractors,
equipment vendors, clients, classificationsocieties andpartners
(17) Extensive interface dutieswith procurement, constructionandcommissioning processes
(18) Ensure highlevel ofHSE performance withindesign& engineeringaspects ofthe projects
(19) Support Project Manager in project administrationincludingtimelyissuance of plans anddocuments, cost control
and schedulecontrol
(20) Wide experience with Jack-ups, FPSO, Turntables, Calmbuoys, Accommodation& Production Platforms, Mobile
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(21) Good understanding of the constructionandoperation ofMODU, drilling equipment andrelated technologies
(22) Thoroughunderstanding of Class and StatutoryRules andRegulations, CodesandStandards
(23) Demonstrate effective leadershipwith exceptional skills innegotiation, planning andinterpersonalcommunication
(24) Possesscomputer skills withproficiencyinvarious designsoftware, CAD andoffice management software
(25) Keen and willing to travel andto be based overseasif requiredfor engineering surveyto support proposal/bid
commercial & project team
(26) Knowledge inengineeringstandards, procedures andspecifications especiallythose relatedto
electrical/architectural
(27) Plan anddirect the mobilizationanddemobilization ofthe discipline personnel
(28) Prepare list of engineering deliverablesfor the discipline to permit the planningandcontrol of the engineering
budget and schedule
(29) Engineering requirement for the project/productionOperations
(30) MainlyManage and coordinate the progressof the electrical engineering work
(31) Re view shopdrawings to ensure conformitywithengineering designs
(32) After the awardof contracts andpurchased orders, monitor the fabricationandconstructionworkto ensure that it
is executedin accordance with the engineeringdesign
(33) Control of EngineeringBudgets and Schedule as andwhenrequired bythe engineering manager
Specific Electrical Engineering Objectives:
(1) Development of load lists, electricalequipment list
(2) Development of electrical power distributionconcepts, SLD’s, schematic, Termination & Interface Diagrams
(3) Development of electrical Equipment, HVAC, Lighting& Socket, MCT’s & Penetrations, Cable Tray, Drag chain
layouts, Cable schedule andvarious required constructiondrawings
(4) Development of engineeringman hour estimates
(5) Development of project cost estimates
(6) Power systemanalysis- load flow, short circuit, stabilityusingsoftware’s
(7) Electrical design calculations - voltage drop, equipment sizing, lighting, earthlings’, cable sizing, Transformer sizing
calculation
(8) Design ofvarious systems such as Fire & Gas, PA/GA, ESDSystem, CO2 SafetySystem, GalleySuppression System,
Rig net System, Rig AlarmSystem, Drilling instrumentation including Mudwatch (MD Totco) system, Swaco stroke
counter system, Obstruction& Navigationsystem, Water Tight Door Alarm, Engine/MachineryAlarm system, BOP
accumulator system, Helideck Lighting & Beacon system.
(9) Dynamic Positioning System (onlyco-ordinationwiththird partyKongsberg)
(10)Site surveyanddata collection for electrical design
(11)Specifications anddata sheets for electrical equipment
(12)Factoryinspection and testing ofelectrical equipment alsoFAT witnesses
(13)Technical bidevaluation
(14)Vendor drawingreview
(15)Technical Lead supervisionof electrical engineers, designers and draftsmen
Project Engineer – Electrical for Refurbishment:
Transocean: (1) Trident – VIII (2) Randolph Yost (3) C.E.Thronton
Japan Drilling Co: (1) Rig SAGADRIL-1 (2) Rig SAGADRIL-2
(1) Lead the Project Electricalexecution, Dayto dayactivity, reporting andco-ordinationwith Project Manager/Client’s
Project Team, Lamprell’s discipline Project Engineer, Project Planning Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Production
Discipline Supervisors, QA & QC Engineer, Safety and Certification Authoritie s such as ABS, DNV, BV, GL etc.
(2) Attending day to day project progress meeting with the project team
(3) Monitoring the Sub-Contractor activities, constructionworkpacks materials and construction equipment to perform
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(4) Manage to interface betweenthe other discipline project engineers andimplement anefficient waywith the quality
and workmanship to meet the project standards and specifications.
(5) To schedule the job basedon the operating conditions andexecute withoptimum cost and safety by preparing the
project TaskDelegationSheets withbrief descriptionof project scopesand allocate the man-hours for the particular
work package and given to the appropriate supervisor / foreman / charge hands.
(6) Decisions makingas per Project / Client / Specification requirements and co-ordinate with Engineering and Project
accordingly.
(7) Playan active role in the development of safety culture, Knowledgeable in safety policies and procedures.
(8) Perform the assigned project in a safe manner & monitor the other discipline workforce has to comply with
established safety policies and procedures with safe working habits.
(9) Various witnesseslike FAT (FactoryAcceptance Test), General Quality check for products like cables, lighting… in
various manufacturing units prior to shipment in USA, KOREA, UAE, INDIA…..
(10) Active role inpre commissioning activity/ mechanical completion of refurbishment projects related Engine LoadTest,
Various Motors Load Test, Transformer LoadTest, Various MCC’s & Panels and so on with team of QC engineer /
inspectors
(11) Active role incomplete the Punch list clearance withthe help ofdiscipline technicians prior to final commissioning
(12) Active role incommissioning along with client / certification authority with the team of commissioning team
technician prior to hand over.
Engineering Procurement:
Preparation ofEnquiries/ Material Requisitions, P.O. Specifications for various Electrical Equipments such as Switchgears,
Transformers, Motors, Local control stations, Lighting fixtures, FA / PA/ GA, Telephone System, UPS, Battery, Battery Charger,
Vendor discussion, Technical Bid Evaluation& Technical recommendation, co-ordination/Follow-up with Vendors. Vendor
drawing Review& Approvals, Inspectionof various Electrical Equipments, Preparationof Supply & Installation Tenders with
Material take-off.
Managingof procurement activities as andwhenrequirement for the specific project / projects & strictlyadhere to Project
policies, procedures, schedules and all other guidelinesdefinedinthe project contract document and co-ordination, supervising
the activitiesof the Buyers, Expediters & Logistics Coordinator for the timelydeliveryof materials according to meet the p roject
planning schedules, Preparing Detailed Procurement Schedules / Status byanalyzing MR’s along withProject / Planning /
Productionschedules. Attending various meetings as and when regular requirement byproject either with client / vendors /
various departments within the company. Provide technical andcommercial support to the GroupProcurement & SupplyChain
Manager in strategic sourcing witha focus on the development of keyFramework Agreements for commodities andequipment
strategic to Lamprell’s business.
Key Projects Handled:
Refurbishment Jack-up Rigs:
Noble Drilling International: (1) Rig GUS ANDROES (2) Rig PANON (3) Rig CHUCK SYRING (4) Rig JIMMYPUCKETT (5)
Rig KENNETH DELANEY (06) Rig GENEHOUSE (07) Rig CHARLIE YESTER and so on.
National Drilling Company: (1) Rig Al-Ghallan (2) Rig Junana
Ensco: (1) Ensco 88 (2) Ensco 94 (3) Ensco 95 (4) Ensco 96 (5) Ensco 97 and so on.
Transocean: (1) Trident – VIII (2) Randolph Yost (3) C.E.Thronton
Nabors: (1) Rig OM-VIII (2) Rig 143 (3) Rig 656 (4) Rig 657 (5) Rig 145 (6) Rig 660
Global Marine: (1) Rig ADRIATIC-IX (2) Rig ADRIATIC-X
Santa Fe: (1) Rig 127 (2) Rig 103
Japan Drilling Co: (1) Rig SAGADRIL-1 (2) Rig SAGADRIL-2
Petromar: (1) Rig ORIZONT (2) Rig FORTUNA
Mansal Offshore: (01) Rig AHMED (02) Rig DEEMA (03) Rig MURJAN (04) Rig AMINA (05) Rig MUNA (06) Rig LEEN
New Build Jack-up Rigs:
Scorpion Rigs - Freedom & Mischief
NDC Rigs - Makhasib & Muhaiyimat
EDC Rigs - Neptune & Mercury
Great Ship Rig - Great Drill Chaaya
Jindal Rig - Jindal Star

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Dev Drilling - Dev Drilling Rig 1
Seajacks Jackup Barges (DP 2 Vessel) - Leviatten, Kraken, Zaratan
Wind Carrier Jackup Barges (DP 2 Vessel) - Wind Carrier 1 & 2 (only co-ordination)
Off shore Calm buoys, Turn Table / Process & Accommodation Modules:
(1)BUNDUQ for Japanese Co. (2) POC for Saipem (3) AOC for OPMI (4) For Occidental (5) For Dragon Oil (6) For UNACOL
Thailand
On shore Camps / Mud Tanks (Trailer & Skid Mounted):
(1) ESSAR EnergyLtd. OMAN (2) NDSC, OMAN (3) DEUTAG, OMAN (4) NDC, ABUDHABI (5) GECO PRAKLA (6) DRAGON OIL (7)
WEATHERFORD
March 1990 – September 1992
Site Engineer - KHIC(Korean HeavyIndustry), Dubai:For DubaiElectricityPower Station-D Project (DesalinationSection)As Site
Engineer undertook project relatedworkfor various Installations of Electrical Equipment as directed by th e Project Manager.
DesignDraftsman – AEG Kanis (GermanCo.), Dubai:For DubaiElectricity Power Station-D Project (Gas Turbine Section) As
Design Draftsmanundertook project relatedDrawingpreparation, InstallationDetailsketchesfor various Electrical Equipments
and MTO preparation as instructed by the Field Electrical Engineer.
Pilot Engines Pvt. Ltd. Madras, India January 1988 – February 1990
Sales Engineer
Ennore Thermal Power Station for Sathya Engineering, Madras, India January 1986 – December 1987
Site Supervisor
Sathya Enterprises, Madras, India January 1985 – December 1985
Sales Engineer
Madras Electricity Service, Madras, India May 1984 – December 1984
Trainee
SKILLS & OTHERS
Proficient in:
 Proficient inMS Office Package User i.e. PowerPoint & Word
 Operating Systems:Windows 95/2000/XP/7.
 Auto Cad (various versions)
 Procuremax, Quantimax, Importmax
Certificates/Professional Development
Possessing various certificates related to H.S.E, Offshore Survival and Safety, Various Offshore Gate Passessuch as H2S /
Helicopter TravelingandSeamanPassbook, Marcus EvanElectricalEngineering ForumCourses, regularlyattendedvarious
professional Seminars.
LANGUAGE
Fluent in:
English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi
PERSONAL
Nationality : Indian
Gender : Male
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Passport Number : Z-2524688
DrivingLicense : UAE, India & International