Nagarajan Sivaraman
Singapore
Summary
- Highly skilled Lead Telecom Supervisor as well as Technician around 27 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. My expertise encompasses installation, testing, and commissioning, as well as operation support of electrical, instrumentation, and communication systems across various offshore platforms, including Jack-up rigs, Semi-submersible rigs, Drill ships, FPSOs & accommodation Platforms. Also I have comprehensive experience in managing teams, streamlining operations, and implementing safety protocols. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, superior technical acumen, and leadership skills. Proven track record of improving efficiency and productivity while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecom SPV
Brunel Energy LLC (ALTERA FSO “BALEINE” @ DDW Dubai)
05.2024 - Current
- Inspection, commissioning, and testing of navigation equipment such as radio and satellite communication systems, PAGA, PABX, CCTV, TVRO, GMDSS, gyro, radar, UHF repeater, VSAT, and LAN systems, NAVTEX, AIS, weather fax systems, meteorological system, and DMR system.
- Inspection of telecom equipment's installation for atmospheric explosion proof for the upper deck and modules inspection, cable termination, and mechanical completion as per the ATEX standard.
- Monitoring the electrical and mechanical completion of ITR and ITP.
- Clear the punch list against ITR.
- Monitor and ensure electrical contractors' work is done in compliance with PPE.
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Brunel Energy LLC (YINSON FPSO “ATLANTA” @ DDW Dubai)
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Inspection, commissioning, and testing of navigation equipment such as radio and satellite communication systems, PAGA, PABX, CCTV, TVRO, GMDSS, gyro, radar, UHF repeater, VSAT, and LAN systems, NAVTEX, AIS, weather fax systems, meteorological system, and DMR system.
- Inspection of telecom equipment's installation for atmospheric explosion proof for the upper deck and modules inspection, cable termination, and mechanical completion as per the ATEX standard.
- Monitoring the electrical and mechanical completion of ITR and ITP.
- Clear the punch list against ITR.
- Monitor and ensure electrical contractors' work is done in compliance with PPE.
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Austen Maritime Services Pte Ltd (YINSON FPSO “ANNA NERY” @China)
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspection, commissioning, and testing of navigation equipment such as radio and satellite communication systems, PAGA, PABX, CCTV, TVRO, GMDSS, gyro, radar, UHF repeater, VSAT, and LAN systems, NAVTEX, AIS, weather fax systems, meteorological system, and DMR system.
- Inspection of telecom equipment's installation for atmospheric explosion proof for the upper deck and modules inspection, cable termination, and mechanical completion as per the ATEX standard.
- Monitoring the electrical and mechanical completion of ITR and ITP.
- Clear the punch list against ITR.
- Monitor and ensure electrical contractors' work is done in compliance with PPE.
Field Engineer
Exctel Engineering Pte Ltd (“VITO/WHALE” (SHELL))
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Inspection of telecom equipment and panels.
- To do telecom-related construction work as per project instructions.
- Installation of the telecom equipment and internal wiring.
- Arrange the pre-commissioning and testing of the telecom equipment.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email, and onsite visits.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to maintain the high quality of workmanship.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments by providing technical advice and guidance.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
United Engg. & Automation(S) Pte Ltd (“HORNSEA 2 “)
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Inspection, commissioning, and testing of navigation equipment such as radio and satellite communication systems, PAGA, PABX, CCTV, TVRO, GMDSS, gyro, radar, UHF repeater, VSAT, and LAN systems, NAVTEX, AIS, weather fax systems, meteorological system, and DMR system.
- Inspection of telecom equipment's installation for atmospheric explosion proof for the upper deck and modules inspection, cable termination, and mechanical completion as per the ATEX standard.
- Monitoring the electrical and mechanical completion of ITR and ITP.
- Clear the punch list against ITR.
- Monitor and ensure electrical contractors' work is done in compliance with PPE.
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Aspen Resources Pte Ltd ("YINSON FPSO “ABIGAIL JOSEPH “ )
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Inspection, commissioning, and testing of navigation equipment such as radio and satellite communication systems, PAGA, PABX, CCTV, TVRO, GMDSS, gyro, radar, UHF repeater, VSAT, and LAN systems, NAVTEX, AIS, weather fax systems, meteorological system, and DMR system.
- Inspection of telecom equipment's installation for atmospheric explosion proof for the upper deck and modules inspection, cable termination, and mechanical completion as per the ATEX standard.
- Monitoring the electrical and mechanical completion of ITR and ITP.
- Clear the punch list against ITR.
- Monitor and ensure electrical contractors' work is done in compliance with PPE.
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Aspen Resources Pte Ltd (YINSON FPSO “HELANG” )
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Inspection, commissioning, and testing of navigation equipment such as radio and satellite communication systems, PAGA, PABX, CCTV, TVRO, GMDSS, gyro, radar, UHF repeater, VSAT, and LAN systems, NAVTEX, AIS, weather fax systems, meteorological system, and DMR system.
- Inspection of telecom equipment's installation for atmospheric explosion proof for the upper deck and modules inspection, cable termination, and mechanical completion as per the ATEX standard.
- Monitoring the electrical and mechanical completion of ITR and ITP.
- Clear the punch list against ITR.
- Monitor and ensure electrical contractors' work is done in compliance with PPE.
Instrument & Commissioning Technician
Austen Marine Services Pte ltd (NGUJIMA YIN (WOODSIDE))
08.2018 - 04.2019
- To carry out the modification works in the ICSS system, FGS, and PCS system cabinets testing and commissioning.
- Successfully and safely installed various types of pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, flow transmitters, and pneumatic instrumentation onto oil and gas modules.
- Configured communication networks between various instrumentation devices and control systems.
- Carried out periodic maintenance on installed instruments to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Mechanical completion of FTR, commissioning, and testing of navigation systems.
Telecom & Commissioning Engineer
ACECOMM SOLUTIONS PTE LTD (SOEPL RIG KEPPEL FELS)
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencement of work.
- Involves construction and inspection activities.
- Inspection of installation on the diesel engine, ECR control console, switchboard, transformers, cable ladder support, cable ladder, lighting distribution boards, lighting supports, instrument supports, and installation.
- Incoming E&I equipment and installation material inspection.
- Supervising, installation, inspection, and testing of hazardous area use electrical, instrument F&G, and telecom equipment.
- Raising a punch list against the Inspection Test Report (ITR).
- Monitor and report in the project's weekly meeting on the current status.
- Prepare and maintain a database for E&I status, progress, and outstanding items.
- Involves compartment closeout inspections.
CoW EIT Supervisor
Saipem S.A (Singapore Branch) (KAOMBO NORTE (FPSO)
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for E&I installation and inspection activities on the site.
- Installation and inspection of instruments, electrical equipment, and panels.
- Main switchboard, instrument control panels.
- I/O cabinets, Rio cabinets, instrument junction boxes, and outside PAGA speakers preservation.
- Follow the supervisor's instructions, and perform all preservation activities according to the vendor's preservation recommendations.
- Supervise the quality control function on-site.
- Knowledge in Hazardous Areas, Norske Standard, IEC.
- Monitoring, review, and inspection of all major activities and progress of the E&I construction works.
- Responsible for the implementation of the project quality plan for this project, which includes organizing the project QA/QC team to implement the quality control inspection and necessary documentation covering inspection, testing, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Various construction work phases include electrical and instrumentation, which consist of PT, CT, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, cable trays, electrical and instrument cables, grounding systems, power transformers, switchgear, LV/MV motors, battery chargers, and UPS systems.
- Finalization of the material reconciliation statement for instrumentation material, E&IT as-built reports, and the calibration report.
- Review and approval of contractors, inspection and test plans, procedures, work instructions, and vendor quality submittals (RFI).
- Calibration and installation of junction boxes and local control panels.
- Responsible for the effectiveness of QA/QC activities of the project and ensuring compliance per approved.
- Prepare the daily site QC report for the Construction Manager.
- List inspections/tests attended and results.
- Report monitoring activities, with emphasis on issues that need to be corrected in order to prevent actual and potential problems.
E & I Inspector (Compex)
Bumi Armada Berhada (S) Pte Ltd. (Kraken FPSO project)
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Inspection of equipment and instruments in hazardous areas for their protection techniques and verification against area specifications and standards.
- Complete ex-ITRs for all equipment and instruments.
- Inspection of installations in hazardous areas for their protection requirements.
- Preparation of final documentation for all hazardous area equipment and instruments.
- Main switchboard, instrument control panels
- I/O cabinets, Rio cabinets, instrument junction boxes, and outside PAGA speakers preservation.
- Complete all tasks, and follow the supervisor's instructions, and perform all preservation activities (E&I and telecom) as per the vendor's preservation recommendations.
- Verify and maintain the Ex-Register against the site installations and client requirements, and inspect the installations in hazardous areas for their protection requirements.
- Incoming E&I equipment and installation material inspection.
- Preparations of technical specifications such as pressure gauge, pressure switch, pressure transmitter, level controller, level indicator, temperature controller, and temperature transmitter.
Instrument, Telecom Technician
Tuff offshore Engineering (Cyrus (FPSO)
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Interaction with the engineering team for a detailed engineering review of the technical specifications of instruments, DCS I/O list, system cable schedule, etc.
- Review the basic design of SLDs, P&IDs, DCS graphic displays as per level, ESD safety display, FGS safety displays, cause and effect safety display, etc.
- Executed the visual inspection and testing as per the test procedure for DCS, ESD, FGS, and CCTV systems.
- Direct the calibration, loop checking, and commissioning of the field.
- Calibration of various types of control valves, blow-down valves, shut-down valves, level control valves, solenoid valves, and PCV valves.
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Conduct commissioning works of electrical and instrument sub-systems, such as emergency and process shutdown systems, PCS, ICSS equipment, UPS, inverters, and batteries.
- Loop checking from field devices to the monitoring device, and simulation through the Hart Communicator for the DCS system.
E&I, Telecom Commissioning Technician
Delimax Pte ltd (Modec Offshore Engineering Pte Ltd.) (FPSO Cidade de Caraguatutaba MV 27 project)
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Calibration and commissioning of all kinds of pressure, level, temperature, flow transmitters, and analyzers.
- Loop test between the DCS, field instruments, and line up.
- Calibration of various types of control valves, blow-down valves, shut-down valves, level control valves, solenoid valves, and PCV valves.
- Commissioning of the Instrument Air Compressor.
- Commissioning of Nitrogen Gas Compressor.
- Commissioning of seawater and HP/LP separator.
- Conduct commissioning works of electrical and instrument sub-systems, such as emergency and process shutdown systems, PCS and ICSS equipment, UPS, inverters, batteries, MCC switchgears, and others.
- Loop checking from field devices to the monitoring device, and simulation through the Hart Communicator for the DCS system.
E&I and Telecom Inspector
ASIAPAC COMMISSIONING SERVICES (Ikdam (Lundin Malaysia) PTE LTD
09.2014 - 03.2015
- To perform mechanical completion inspection, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of marine systems.
- Lighting system: navigation light, emergency, battery backup, flood light.
- UPS and battery bank, 24V battery charger system.
- TV, AM, FM system, LAN system, CCTV, taut wire system.
- S" and X" band radar antenna, DGPS antenna, V-SAT antenna, gyro compass.
- Field station (AFS-360 unit), noise level test, vibration test, and entertainment system.
Service Engineer
Pan Electricals Pte Ltd. (M3 Energy (FPSO))
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Inspection and commissioning of all kinds of instruments, such as pressure, level, temperature transmitters, flow meters, and sensors.
- Loop test between the DCS, field instruments, and line up.
- Conducting I/O (Wago Module) tests for all kinds of instruments, such as pressure and level switches, and sensors.
- Function test and commissioning for various types of control valves, like quick-closing valves, ballast valves, solenoid valves, and PCV valves.
- Calibration of pressure gauges, transmitters, and temperature gauges, transmitters.
- Conduct commissioning works of electrical and instrument sub-systems, such as emergency and process shutdown systems, PCS and ICSS equipment, UPS, inverters, batteries, MCC switchgears, and others.
- Fire Detection System: Smoke Detector, Heat Detector, Gas Detector.
- Loop checking from field devices to the monitoring device, and simulation through the Hart Communicator for the DCS system.
Assembly & Commissioning Assistant Engineer
Radio Holland Singapore Pte ltd.(Imtech Marine) (Banyu Urip, Aker Solution)
06.2011 - 02.2014
- To fabricate all types of navigational panels as per the project manager's instruction.
- To arrange the fat and note down punch lists.
- To clear the punch list as per the client's requirements.
- To deliver the systems for onboarding and commissioning the systems.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements, and assessed project conditions.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
Electrical Supervisor
Damen Shipyard Singapore (New Building of supply vessels)
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Installation of electrical components, LT, HT panels, main switchboard installation, termination continuity testing, meggering, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
- Genset installation, termination, meggering, and load testing.
- Navigation systems installation and pre-commissioning.
- Motor control panel testing and troubleshooting, transmitters, alarm system testing, commissioning panel board, console wiring and termination PAGA, intercom system installation, and testing.
Project Supervisor (ELECTRICAL)
J Tech Engineering Singapore (EAST FORTUNE, MTR, JASCON 28DP, (DDW)))
08.2007 - 08.2008
- LT, HT switchboard installation, testing, commissioning, and coordination with vendors.
- Alarm panel testing, PA, intercom system testing, fire alarm system testing, and troubleshooting.
- Panel installation and testing, DP system cabling termination testing, and commissioning with the vendor.
- Muds pump panel testing, troubleshooting, and ultrasonic sensor installation.
Supervisor
Seres Technologies (Automation) Pte Ltd
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Provided technical guidance to electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various electrical components.
- Troubleshooting and fault attending.
- Evaluated performance of subordinates; provided feedback on areas for improvement.
- Resolved complex problems related to wiring, controls, motors, transformers, generators, circuit breakers.
Marine Electrician
Concord Electricals Singapore ((TTP THIRD TRANSMISSION PIPELINE) BOHAI )
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Electrical Installation, Termination, and Testing (QC)
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
Electrical Supervisor
Watts Marine, India
10.2002 - 10.2005
- Maintenance of control systems and wiring systems.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Transformer, welding machine, overhead cranes, and hydraulic power packs.
- Trained new employees in safe practices when working with electricity and hazardous materials.
- Supervised workers during installation or repair process; monitored progress against timelines and budgets set forth by management team.
Electrician
Keppel Alpine Eng. Pte Ltd, Singapore
11.1997 - 09.2002
- Installation of all electrical equipment.
- Cable connections in (HT) Testing and commissioning Motors, Panels, Generators, and Transformers.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
Education
Industrial Training -
R.K Industrial Training Institute
07.1996
Skills
- Shipyard Safety Supervisor Course
- Occupational first aider course
- BOSIET
- Valid Seaman Discharge book
- COMPEX
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/04/75
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above mentioned particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Telecom SPV
Brunel Energy LLC (ALTERA FSO “BALEINE” @ DDW Dubai)
05.2024 - Current
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Brunel Energy LLC (YINSON FPSO “ATLANTA” @ DDW Dubai)
08.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Austen Maritime Services Pte Ltd (YINSON FPSO “ANNA NERY” @China)
08.2021 - 03.2023
Field Engineer
Exctel Engineering Pte Ltd (“VITO/WHALE” (SHELL))
04.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
United Engg. & Automation(S) Pte Ltd (“HORNSEA 2 “)
01.2021 - 03.2021
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Aspen Resources Pte Ltd ("YINSON FPSO “ABIGAIL JOSEPH “ )
12.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Telecom Commissioning Technician
Aspen Resources Pte Ltd (YINSON FPSO “HELANG” )
05.2019 - 08.2019
Instrument & Commissioning Technician
Austen Marine Services Pte ltd (NGUJIMA YIN (WOODSIDE))
08.2018 - 04.2019
Telecom & Commissioning Engineer
ACECOMM SOLUTIONS PTE LTD (SOEPL RIG KEPPEL FELS)
01.2018 - 08.2018
CoW EIT Supervisor
Saipem S.A (Singapore Branch) (KAOMBO NORTE (FPSO)
11.2016 - 12.2017
E & I Inspector (Compex)
Bumi Armada Berhada (S) Pte Ltd. (Kraken FPSO project)
06.2016 - 11.2016
Instrument, Telecom Technician
Tuff offshore Engineering (Cyrus (FPSO)
05.2016 - 06.2016
E&I, Telecom Commissioning Technician
Delimax Pte ltd (Modec Offshore Engineering Pte Ltd.) (FPSO Cidade de Caraguatutaba MV 27 project)
04.2015 - 03.2016
E&I and Telecom Inspector
ASIAPAC COMMISSIONING SERVICES (Ikdam (Lundin Malaysia) PTE LTD
09.2014 - 03.2015
Service Engineer
Pan Electricals Pte Ltd. (M3 Energy (FPSO))
02.2014 - 08.2014
Assembly & Commissioning Assistant Engineer
Radio Holland Singapore Pte ltd.(Imtech Marine) (Banyu Urip, Aker Solution)
06.2011 - 02.2014
Electrical Supervisor
Damen Shipyard Singapore (New Building of supply vessels)
08.2008 - 05.2011
Project Supervisor (ELECTRICAL)
J Tech Engineering Singapore (EAST FORTUNE, MTR, JASCON 28DP, (DDW)))
08.2007 - 08.2008
Supervisor
Seres Technologies (Automation) Pte Ltd
02.2007 - 07.2007
Marine Electrician
Concord Electricals Singapore ((TTP THIRD TRANSMISSION PIPELINE) BOHAI )
10.2005 - 12.2006
Electrical Supervisor
Watts Marine, India
10.2002 - 10.2005
Electrician
Keppel Alpine Eng. Pte Ltd, Singapore
11.1997 - 09.2002
Industrial Training -
R.K Industrial Training Institute
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