1. A P R I L
2011
N. V. MANI (66Yrs)
36/9, Murugesan Street, Rangarajapuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai – 600024 (INDIA)
Phone: 91-44 –24730967; Cell: 9382504950; E-mail: <nvmani2006@gmail.com>
1. Education:
 B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, University of Kerala, 1965
 Masters in Business Management, University of Cochin, 1984
2. Summary of Experience:
 Forty years of total experience in design engineering, technical
services and plant operation and maintenance in refinery,
petrochemical and fertilizer plants. Held positions of increasing
responsibility with EPC Contractors, Constructors and Refinery
and Petrochemical plants. Twenty five years experience in an Oil
Refinery.
 Responsible for engineering services for operations and
maintenance of electrical and power generation equipment and
responsible for turnaround planning and ensuring minimum
downtime. Was responsible for all electrical systems design for
several revamp and expansion projects and preparation of safety
standards and quality guidelines.
 Worked ten years in the Electrical Group a large engineering
company, (Engineers India Ltd.). Responsible for detailed
engineering and construction of electrical system for refineries and
petrochemical projects.
 Has worked on several international projects and has knowledge of
international codes and standards such as IEC, OSHA, NIOSH,
NEC, NFPA, IEEE. Now working as consultant and conducting
training programs in India and Middle East on electrical
engineering design, safety and maintenance.
 Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office, and the Internet.
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2. 3. Work History:
Consultant (1/11/2004 till date)
Providing consultancy and conducts training programs in:
Electrical Engineering, Power & Utilities, HSE (Health, Safety, Environment).
Developed training programs for several clients such as:
 SABIC, Saudi Arabia
 Indian School of Petroleum
 Society for Petroleum Energy Audit and Research (SPEAR)
These training programs are conducted periodically to operation and
maintenance engineers /technicians of Refineries and Petrochemical
plants. In addition to national standards and statutory requirements,
international Regulations, Codes, and Standards - IEC, OSHA, NIOSH,
NEC, NFPA, IEEE are discussed in these training programs.
BPCL-Kochi Refinery (15/5/1981 to 31/12/2004)
Held positions of increasing responsibility listed under, including
Technical Services and Projects Department functions.
a. Manager (Electrical)
 Setting design guidelines, codes and standards and ensuring
compliance with statutory requirements by contractors.
 Specification of all new equipment and upgrading existing
equipment
 Set up Power Management system covering 66 KV Switchyard,
power plant including 11 KV CPP Switchboard and 11 KV Main
Substation.
 Reviewing and approving critical system documents such as one
line diagram, electrical system analysis related harmonics, short
circuit etc.
 Prequalification of vendors, technical evaluation of bids.
 Start up and operation of system.
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3. b. Head of Technical services – Design engineering
 Engineering and technical support to operation and maintenance
groups to ensure smooth operation of refinery with minimum
downtime.
 Prepared the resource requirements & budgets for projects as well
as technical services.
 Analysed project feasibility and prepared the technical and
commercial bids
 Implemented ISO-9000/ISO-14000 quality standards and
prepared the documentation.
 Coordinated with government bodies and agencies to obtain
licences and approvals.
 Refinery Representative to attain ISRS Level 8 of safety standards
certification.
c. Additional Director–OISD – Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Formulated and implemented engineering standards and procedures
for enhancement of safety in refineries and marketing installations.
Engineers India Limited (EIL), New Delhi, India (1968 -1981)
a. Senior Engineer – Electrical
Major assignments at the large engineering companies in India include:
o Detailed engineering of Indian Oil’s Lube blending plant, Gujarat
Refinery expansion, MAP-ANILINE – BHC plants of HOCL,
Government Distillery : Pondicherry, GAP-PBR plants of IPCL,
IFFCO’s Ammonia and Urea plants.
Participated in the following activities:
 Engineering basis, applicable standards
 Engineering Analysis and Specifications
o Load summary, Equipment list, Motor schedule
o Power receiving system, Sizing of feeders, substations
o Fault level and voltage drop calculations
o Single line and schematic control wiring drawings
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4. o Protection coordination schemes (Phase fault and Earth
fault)
o Cable schedules
o Power, Eathing and Lighting layouts
o Lightning protection
o Selection of electrical equipment appropriate to Hazardous
area classification
(API Code RP 500B, IEC 79, IS: 5571 /5572, OISD-113)
 Engineering for procurement:
o Technical specifications - Purchase requisitions
o Technical bid evaluation
 Construction
o Preparing Tender document for construction contract
o Evaluation of bids and recommending technical acceptance
o Construction planning and supervision
o Testing and commissioning
b. EIL’s deputation as “Senior Specialist (Electrical), Ministry of Industries
and Minerals, Government of Iraq, to Fertilizer Project - Khor Al Zubair
(Basra)” (1979-1981)
The assignment included implementing the quality assurance systems
for Fertilizer Project at Basra. The installations ensured conformity with
National Electric Code (NEC) of US, Japanese Electric Association Code
(JEAC/JEA) and Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) of Japan.
General Electric Company of India
Resident Engineer:
Installed & commissioned the Electrical systems at Metal Box Company
of India, South India Flour Mills (both in Chennai) and Small Arms
Factory (Trichy).
4. Professional Affiliations:
o Member of Institution of Electrical and Electronics engineers
(IEEE)
o Member Institution of Engineers (India)
o Member Kerala Management Association.
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5. o Holder of ‘C’ certificate from Tamilnadu Electrical Licensing
Board for supervising H.V. and M.V. electrical works
5. Technical Presentations:
o ‘Electrical safety in hazardous environment’ at the 10th DAE
Safety Professionals Meet and Seminar on Safety in
Electrical Systems.
o ‘Managing Electrical Risks in Industries’ during the National
Seminar, organized by Loss prevention Association of India
at Ernakulam in 1999.
o ‘Static Electricity problems’ in the International Seminar,
organized by Central Labour Institute with National Safety
Council, in 1990 at Mumbai.
o ‘Lightning Protection’ in the workshop conducted by the
Regional Engineering College, Calicut.
o ‘Productivity & Safety’, at the seminar, by Loss prevention
Association of India.
o ’ Area Classification for Electrical installations’ organized by
the Factories and Boiler Inspectorate, Govt.of Kerala.
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