6+ years experience as an Electrical&Instrumentation Engineer in Oil & Gas upstream Construction and Commissioning (Offshore & Onshore).

1. kannan198@gmail.com DSO Project Office
Nigerdock PLC FZE Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +2348167761260(Work)
+919895096873(Home)
KANNAN K SURENDRAN
E&I ENGINEER (Construction& Commissioning)
Personal details:
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 02nd
August, 1984
Marital Status: Single
Place of Origin: Kerala, India
Objectives:
Seeking a position to associate with a reputed organization, so as to utilize my management,
technical, administrative, organizational skills and abilities in the field of electrical,
instrumentation engineering to work in a challenging, stimulating and performance driving
environment.
Brief Profile:
 Familiar with ABS/DNV/API/IEEE/IEC/NEMA/NEC standards and able to
read/understand drawings like SLD, PFD, P&ID, layouts etc.
 Expertise in site & construction management, survey & inspections, procurement &
costing, material request & approvals.
 Expertise in managing overall projects encompassing, planning, monitoring, controlling,
resource administration, delivery coordination, and design checkup and handing over to
client.
 Preparation of accomplishment report/progress development/affecting progress of work
such as change/variation orders, field meetings actions taken.
 Rendering advice to site team for clarification on technical matters also advising the
QAQC team to establish ITP (Inspection test plan).
 Able to handle and lead a team of personnel multi nationality, consisting supervisors and
technicians by supporting the team to achieve realistic targets.
 Deft in managing contracts involving project bid formation & evaluation, negotiations,
placement of order, following up, monitoring, expediting, arranging inspection and
dispatch, finalization of contract rates and coordination among suppliers / vendors.
 In depth understanding of international codes & standards related to electrical,
instrumentation, telecom, fire and gas, PAGA installation and inspections.
 Enterprising leader with excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving,
organization and people management & motivation skills.
 Ensure construction works meet client/project specifications.
6+ years’ experience as an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
In Oil & Gas upstream Construction & Commissioning (Offshore & Onshore).

2.  Provide onsite solutions challenges and problems encountered during installation of E&I
packages and equipment.
 Review of red line mark ups issue by field supervisors as per site determined modifications
and issuing same to engineering for preparation of As-Built drawings.
 Monitor manpower allocations in line with work progress.
 Monitoring work progress, cross matching with project construction plan and providing
weekly progress reports.
 Developing a site access plan as per available work-fronts for the Commissioning Team
during testing of completed Electrical, Instrument and Telecom installations on a system-by-
system basis.
Organizational Experience:
Hyundai Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited
Designation: E&I Lead Construction Engineer
(Since May 2014)
Currently I am reporting to group construction manager and handling a team of supervisors,
foremen, charge hands & Technician (30 Plus).
Responsibility includes running all the electrical & instrumentation construction and
commissioning activities related to the project allocated in yard (NIGERDOCK) without
compromising the quality standard and safety. Managing team of support staffs to ensure
planning, timely ordering the material, drawing availability, quality, safety, coordination
between various trades of contractors, interactions with statutory authorities, organizing
meetings to sort out coordination issues, monitoring progress, follow-ups with vendors and
contractors, invoicing, subcontractors bill certification and nurturing the young aspirants for
future.
• Lead the E&I construction and inspection team with tracking system, manpower
management, schedule management, material distribution and control.
• To execute construction, inspection and commissioning of assigned project 100%
in accordance with tender & specification.
• Coordination with other trades and project management team for various construction,
engineering and design requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and security (HSES)
responsibilities.
• Preparation of BOM. Placement of material request and approval. Communicating with
suppliers for the technical submittals, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of
E&I materials/equipment.
• Participating in formation and establishing of technical support strategies and engineering
procedures.
• Review of inter departmental technical evaluations and reviews of major projects in
addition to interdepartmental Project follow-up, commissioning and hand over activities.
• Monitoring and advising on technical detailing and estimation of work to
variation/change orders.
• Ensuring completion of ITR’s, Mechanical Completion, and pre-commissioning,
commissioning and preservation activities of equipment.
• Develop and maintain a material delivery schedule for all installation materials and
equipment to be delivered to site as at when due in order to ensure a logical sequence of

3. work progress.
• Provide technical advice and solutions to challenges/problems where on site situations
vary from detailed engineering documentation, with approval from consigned
department.
Projects Handled:
GAS SUPPLY EXPANSION PROJECT DSO OFFSHORE
May 2014 to till date
Client: Chevron Nig. Ltd.
Dept: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: Lead E&I Engineer (ONSHORE& OFFSHORE)
Job description:
 Organize, coordinate and control the execution of the electrical, instrumentation&
telecom works, both performed by subcontractors or in direct hiring, ensuring the
management of the interfaces with all construction disciplines and engineering
departments, overseeing the availability of the construction materials and equipment and
verifying that works are correctly carried out in accordance with project documentation
and schedule while full compliance with safety and quality standards and procedures.
Work with team of engineers, superintendents and technicians in engineering,
construction, inspection and commissioning of the electrical, controls and
instrumentation. Represent E&I discipline on daily Safety Coordination Committee
meeting.
 Review Electrical, Instrument and Telecommunication (EIT) drawings, Material
Requests (MR) and to make sure all Layouts, designs and requests conform with the
client’s requirements on Chevron Meren GGCP and SONAM NWP/LQP Project.
 Interface between Pre-commissioning Contractor (Trobatt Technical Company Limited)
and Nigerdock Plc as a Project Engineer.
 Prepare Material Take-Off (MTO) documents and ensured design packages met the
relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic standards
 Planning and coordination of Construction field execution activities. Identify and
coordinate resolution of field installation issues.
Organizational Experience:
Process Construction &Technical Services Pvt Ltd, Navi Mumbai.
Designation: E&I Engineer
(Nov 2009 to March 2014)
Projects Handled:
OFFSHORE PLATFORM IN BASSIN FIELD
B193 Living Quarters and Process Platform.
From November 2012 to Sep 2013, Feb 2014 – Apr-2014

4. Client: ONGC/SIME DARBY SDN BHD Malaysia.
Dept: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Engineer (Hook-Up Commissioning).(OFFSHORE)
Job description:
 Hook-up, carry over, pre-commissioning and commissioning work of new process platform AP,
living quarter platform, HP & LP Flare and interface between AP and AQ platforms for B 193
project. Ensuring and monitoring the hook-up and carry over activities to meet the project
completion schedule which includes 175 km cable pulling (HV& LV) ,Installation of electrical,
instruments, F&G, telecom, PAGA, tube laying, tie in and testing of equipment, calibration of
instruments and detectors , loop checking ( cold & hot ) , pre commissioning and commissioning.
YETAGON GAS FIELD, YETAGON D PHASE V DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
From OCT 2013 to Jan 2014
Client: Petronas/L&T Hydrocarbon India.
Dept.: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Engineer (ONSHORE)
Job description
 Topside Construction for Unmanned platform project at Katupalli, Chennai. Installation of
Control panels, electrical, instrumentation/F&G/Telecom equipment, tray installation, cable
pulling, glanding & termination, instrument calibration, ESD/FSD tube laying and leak
testing.
OFFSHORE PLATFORM IN NORTH FIELD
MHN PP-LQ PLATFORM
From Feb 2012 to Sep 2012
Client: ONGC/L&T OGSP Ltd INDIA
Dept: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Engineer (OFFSHORE)
Job description
 Hook-up, carry over, pre-commissioning and commissioning work of new process platform
PP, living quarter platform, HP & LP Flare and interface between PP and LQ platforms for
MHN PPLQ Project. Ensuring and monitoring the hook-up and carry over activities to meet
the project completion schedule which includes 350 Km cable pulling , tray installation,
equipment installation, testing of equipment, calibration of instruments , tube laying, pre
commissioning and commissioning.
MHN-PP (GTG Module) & LQ PROJECT
From July 2011 to Dec 2011

5. Client: ONGC/L&T MFF & Specialist Services India.
Dept: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Engineer (ONSHORE)
Job Description
 Topside E&I related fabrication and installation of GTG Module and Living Quarters
(150pax).Installation of HV and LV switchgears, MCC Panels, Control(PCS,ESD,F&G)
Panels, HVAC panels, GTG Panels, PGC panels, electrical, instruments, telecom, F&G,
PAGA equipment, tube laying and leak test, pre-commissioning.
OFFSHORE PLATFORM IN NORTH FIELD MNW MODIFICATION PROJECT
From Jan 2010 to May 2010
Client: ONGC/L&T OGSP INDIA
Dept: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Engineer (OFFSHORE)
Job Description
 Strengthening of existing E&I structures prior to bridge installation connecting new MNP
Platform, installation of new cable tray supports, relocation of instrument, telecom and F&G
equipment and rerouting of existing cables and cable trays according to modification , testing
and calibration of equipment and instruments.
MHNRD II -4 WPP (N17, N18) PROJECT.
From Oct 2010 to Dec 2010
Client: ONGC/L&T MFF India.
Dept.: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Site Engineer (ONSHORE)
Job description
 Topside construction of 2 semi process un manned platforms related electrical,
instrumentation, telecom works. Installation of instruments, electrical equipment, F&G
equipment, ESD/FSD tube laying.
Booster Compressor Process A II (BCP A II).
From Oct 2009 to March 2010
Client: ONGC/Samsung Ltd.
Dept.: Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Position: E&I Site Engineer (OFFSHORE)
 Maintenance of instruments, electrical equipment, and punch point killing.
Academic Background:
 BE in Electronics and Communication, ANNA University, India.

6.  Advance Diploma in Process Control Instrumentation and Automation, State Board of
technical Education Kerala.
Professional Courses/Training:
 Basic offshore safety induction and emergency training(T-BOSIET)
Social skills:
Ability to learn quickly and readily too, with a view to habituate and manage crises situation
effectively, through open mindedness and good public relations. Possesses a friendly
disposition and enjoys working as a team. Self motivated, creative and innovative.
Enthusiastic and eager to add value to task. To maintain honest and integrity.
Computer/Software Proficiency:
 MS Office such as MS-Word - (Perfect), MS-Excel - (Perfect), MS-Project.
 AutoCAD, Navisworks Freedom.
Interest:
Football, reading and traveling.
Reference:
Mr.Obafemi Medeyinlo
Construction Engineer
Meren GGCP and SONAM NWP Project
Chevron Nigeria Limited
L9LEK474@chevron.com
Mobile +2348023634443
Mr. Emmanuel Adeboye
QA/QC/E&I Engineer
Meren GGCP and SONAM NWP Project
Chevron Nigeria Limited
envc@chevron.com
Mobile +2348185545930
+2348051201970
Mr. Bipin Tomy
Senior Planning Engineer
Meren GGCP and SONAM NWP Project
HHI Nigeria Limited
tomybipin@hhinig.com
Mobile +2348109661461
Declaration:
I hereby declare that statements made above are true, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.