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Suresh Balakrishnan

Summary

Adept Electrical Control System Engineer with a proven track record at MINDEF, showcasing a 100% defect rectification rate and exceptional leadership in managing up to more than 10 engineers. Expert in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, with strong capabilities in human resource management and project execution. Demonstrates unparalleled commitment to safety and efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Control System Engineer

MINDEF
03.2010 - Current

Electrical Engineer

- Manage technical team for troubleshooting/ diagnosing and defects rectification.

- Assessment of vessel readiness through annual audit.

- Conduct and assess Harbour Acceptance and Sea Acceptance trial.

- SOP revision and correction of vessel fleet to ensure vessel maintain readiness condition at all times.

- Cross system knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot and rectify both Electrical and Mechanical equipments.


Training
- Design training materials for operators, inter department and
command team.
- Conducted on-site training for various key stakeholders.
- Conducted weekly online training sessions during COVID-19 period.


Human Resource Management
- Manage and training attached interns.
- Provide feedback and assessment to intern’s lecturer.
- Curate training programme for internship.
- Manage a team of up to 10 engineers and junior operators.


Engineering Team Supervisor (2017~ CURRENT)
- Electrical team Supervisor.
- Provide assessment and defect rectification plan to command team.
- Plan and execute various maintenance, troubleshooting and resource management plan.
- Efficient deployment of team members during various operations.


Engineering Team Senior Operator (2010~2017)
- Senior operator role.
- Advise junior operators in troubleshooting and defect rectification.
- Assist supervisors in administrative role and standing in as supervisor in their absence.
- Able to work without supervision to perform necessary maintenance and defect rectification.


Sailing Experience (12 years)
- 100% defect rectification rate.
- 12 years without safety incident or major defect while sailing.
- Maintenance and servicing done timely ensuring equipment
operation reliability.
- Prompt and timely reaction to defect rectification during operations.


Fire Fighting Equipment and Training In-Charge
- Fire Fighting and Damage Control (FFDC) equipment 100% reliability.
- Established training and assessment guidelines allowing for a
structured and consistent assessment criterion.
- Conducted quarterly training for ship crew of 50 for firefighting and damage control assessment.

Education

Higher NITEC In Electrical Engineering

College West
Singapore
03.2010

Skills

    Professional

    Application and Integration
    Human Resource Management
    Training Creation
    Field Service
    Data Analysis
    Project Management
    Time Management
    Technical Supervisor

    Technical

    Microsoft Office
    AutoCAD
    Enterprise System
    Microsoft D365

Timeline

Electrical Control System Engineer

MINDEF
03.2010 - Current

Higher NITEC In Electrical Engineering

College West
Suresh Balakrishnan