GOPI EZHUMALAI
Chennai
Summary
To secure a challenging position as an Electro Technical Officer (ETO), leveraging expertise in electrical, electronic, and automation systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of shipboard equipment. Dedicated to supporting the vessel’s operational excellence, maintaining compliance with international maritime standards, and continuously advancing technical skills in line with emerging maritime technologies.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Seatrium Admiralty Shipyard, Singapore
Singapore (Remote)
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded integration and commissioning efforts for world's first onboard carbon capture retrofit project on Clipper Eris.
- Completed ATEX course modules EX 01 to EX 04, demonstrating expertise in hazardous area equipment safety.
- Contributed to Chevron’s Low Carbon Project involving retrofit and electrical integration works onboard Asia Vision, Asia Excellence, and Asia Endeavour class vessels. Successfully supported commissioning and final handover activities within scheduled project timelines, ensuring compliance with client and class requirements.
- Coordinated site electrical activities for the 2GW BETA project, ensuring alignment between commissioning and construction teams to meet project milestones and operational requirements.
Supervised installation and routing of electrical cables, panels, junction boxes, and instrumentation systems in compliance with class and project specifications. - Managed subcontractors and vendors during onboard retrofit and commissioning activities, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
- Supported FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities by conducting system checks, loop testing, and functional verification of electrical and control systems.
- Prepared and reviewed electrical drawings, cable schedules, red-line markups, and technical documentation to support project execution and handover.
- Coordinated closely with shipyard personnel, clients, and classification societies to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
- Monitored work progress and site safety practices, contributing to zero-LTI project execution during retrofit and commissioning operations.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Conducted testing and troubleshooting of electrical components for reliability.
Education
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MARINE - Department Electrical Electronics Engineering Marine
AMET University
INDIA05-2023
Skills
- Leadership — Team management, mentoring, conflict resolution, decision-making
- Time management — Prioritization, meeting deadlines, multitasking effectively
- Microsoft Office — Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Work ethic — Reliability, accountability, professionalism
- Attention to detail — Accuracy in work, quality assurance
- Problem-solving — Analytical thinking, creativity, troubleshooting, adaptability
Certification
- Certificate of Recognition Chevron/Seatrium for the Low carbon projects. 2025
- Issued by: Directorate General of Shipping, India
- CDC Number: KOL 149881
- Issue Date: 2023-11-06
- Valid Until: 2033-11-05
- First aider
- Shipyard safety supervisor courses
- Risk Assessment courses
Languages
English
Tamil
Timeline
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Seatrium Admiralty Shipyard, Singapore
12.2023 - Current
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MARINE - Department Electrical Electronics Engineering Marine
AMET University
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Place: Singapore