SHANAVAS PALAKKAL UMMER

Contact:+971 52 7471855, +971 56 1978789

Email ID: shanavas.ummer@gmail.com
Seeking assignments for the post of

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Dynamic Professional holding MS in Electrical Engineering
15+ Years experience (UAE, KSA and Bahrain) as Electrical Engineer in reputed firms in various areas such as site
Inspection, designing and reviewing shop drawings, As-built drawings & submittals for low and high rise buildings according
to international codes & construction practices.
Area of Expertise:

Project Management
Excellent client communication and follow up skills
Experienced in preparing proposals for big scale projects
Experienced with project planning, execution and closure.

Electrical Design
Experienced in electrical design management
Experienced in preparation of LV design schemes, load estimation, power layouts, schematics, emergency
requirements, generator details, voltage drop calculations, cable sizing, short circuit analysis, protection schemes,
electrical schedules and equipment sizing.
Experience in design of lighting systems, lighting calculations, lighting virtual analysis (Dialux), luminaire data sheet,
fixtures selection, emergency lighting, central battery systems, lighting controls, earthing, lightning protection
systems and vertical transportation.
Experienced in project value engineering; cost reduction and design enhancement to meet client requirements
Thorough knowledge in fire alarm, leak detection and voice evacuation design, testing and commissioning
Skilled in preparation of electrical specifications, proposals, basis of design and operation philosophy
Experienced in local regulations and international standards and guidelines
Site Supervision
Proficient in review of electrical material submittals, drawings, calculations and O&M manuals.
Hands on experience in electrical buildings systems testing and commissioning.

WORK EXPERIENCE

RIVA Park Projects LLC Dubai

Dec 2014 Present

RIVA is a consulting firm specialized in Theme Parks (Outdoor Parks and Indoor Gaming)
Role: Senior Electrical Engineer
Highlights:
Designing electrical systems (power, lighting and lighting control).
Designing ELV technology systems including telecommunication networks, public address, background music, CCTV, AV,
Embed system, access control, fire alarm, central antenna TV and satellite reception as per international standards and local
authorities regulations.
Maintaining excellence in system design, accounting for prevailing local codes, operator requests, client budget, established
design criteria and specialist requirements.
Reviewing/approving contractor submissions for materials, RFIs, method statements, shop drawings and as built drawings.
Facilitating approval from the relevant authority for designs including DEWA (electrical), Du and Etisalat
(Telecommunications).
Supervising and inspecting all electrical works including power (HV, LV), lighting, controls, data, security, audio visual,
public address, fire alarm and relevant containments, cabling, device installations.
Witnessing testing and commissioning process for functioning of the system.
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 Carrying out site surveys and preparation of technical reports.

Major Projects involved:

Project: Bollywood Theme Park (Jebel Ali), Dubai, UAE
Client: MERAAS
Project Manager: Samsung C&T Corporation
Project: Hub Zero (Indoor Gaming Theme Park), Dubai, UAE
Client: MERAAS
Project Manager: Samsung C&T Corporation

AE7 Morse Architectural & Engineering Consultants LLC Dubai

July 2013 Nov 2014

AE7 is a major consultancy firm involved in prestigious projects in UAE

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer
Highlights:
Reviewing Material submittals, shop drawings, As built drawings, method statements & transmittals of all electrical & ELV
systems such as Lighting, Small Power, Earthing & Lightning Protection, Telephone & Data, Fire Alarm, CCTV, CATV,
MATV, Access Control, Intercom, Public Address, Security, AV System, BMS System and Central Battery System.
Attending technical & regular progress meetings with Project managers, contractors & sub-contractors and addressing any
progress, co-ordination or quality related issues in the same.
Participating in meetings with local authorities along with client & contractors whenever required and attend site visits by
local authorities in order to clarify uncertainty and queries to facilitate a smooth approval process.
Supervising the execution of the electrical works in the projects and ensure that it is executed as per contract condition within
the time specified.
Managing workload of Project discipline Engineers and inspectors.
Leading site inspectors for all kinds of electrical & low current work inspections & material inspections.
Continually ensuring that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the clients best interests and that BH policy is in
keeping with current legislation, British Standards and Codes of Practice etc.
Providing proper response to RFIs (Request for Information) raised by contractors.
Raising Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for identified findings.
Coordinating with Client / Contractors representatives.
Reviewing Contractor's interim monthly payments.
Strong interpersonal, time management and communication skills, able to work independently or in a team environment.
Ensuring use of latest revision of all contract Documents, contract Specifications and engineering reference and Standards.
Ensuring compliance of all activities at site with QA/QC procedure, specification & standards.
Addressing any progress & quality related issues in meetings.
Ensuring all construction activities are being carried out as per approved shop drawings, Method statements, ITPs, contract
specification & to the related code of the practice.
Ensuring the maintenance of signed off inspections and test records.

Major Projects involved:

Project: DP world , Terminal 3, Q10 Container Terminal Buildings (Jebel Ali)
Client: Dubai Port World
Main Contractor: Gulf Technical Construction Company (GTCC)
Project: Meydan Heights Residential Development, Dubai
Client: Meydan Group
Main Contractor: El Seif Engineering Contracting
Project: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum City- District One, Dubai
Client: Meydan Sobha
Main Contractor: Sobha Engineering & Contracting

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Dar Al Riyadh is a leading engineering consultancy firm in Saudi Arabia.
Role: Electrical Engineer
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April 2010-June 2013

Highlights:
Performing design of all electrical services.
Reviewing technical submittals, shop drawings and material submittals to ensure completeness, correctness, compliance with
the scope of work and design and clients requirements.
Carrying out constructability and the quality of works according to the specification and the standards.
Reviewing Request for Information (RFI) and alternations to the design submitted by the contractor, preparing and submitting
a report including recommendation to the designers highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
Reviewing and approving the contractors' quality documentation, and implementing contractor audits as well.
Reviewing and approving inspections, test plans and quality control plans from contractors.
Monitoring all quality related activities and ensuring proper implement of standard on the project.
Ensuring that all works are carried out as per approved shop drawing, method statement, quality control procedure and
Inspection and Test Plan.
Coordinate all quality related correspondence with the Client representatives.
Liaising with the clients representatives to ensure the compatibility of the concept of the project and progress at site.
Attending Technical and progress meetings with the Contractors, Sub consultants and other members of the Project
Management team.
Coordinate with the Document Controller to ensure that all Documents related to his discipline are properly controlled.
Preparation of Snag list and reviewing the Close-Out Report as submitted by Contractor.
Reviewing the relevant As-Built drawings as submitted by Contractor and making sure that all site conditions are properly
addressed.
Ensuring that all non-conformities have been reported through Corrective Action Required (CAR) and ensuring the timely
closing out of the same.
Monitoring contractors submittals and the designers replies concerning the timely processing of shop drawings.
Carrying out and witnessing Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) of the installed system and confirming the design
requirement
Preparation of punch list and reviewing the Close-Out Report as submitted by Contractor.

Project involved:
Project: Integrated strategic (ISP) prestigious projects, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (Construction of 182 buildings such
as Regional Police Station, Civil Defense Building, Police Station, High Way Security Centre, Administration building,
Governorate Building, Attorney Building, Drug enforcement building etc. )
Client: Ministry of Interior
Main Contractor: Saudi Bin Ladin group

Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann, Dubai- UAE

July 2008-January 2010

Burt Hill is a leading multinational engineering consultancy firm.

Role: Electrical Engineer

Highlights:
Performing design of all electrical services.
Reviewing technical submittals, shop drawings and material submittals to ensure completeness, correctness, compliance with
the scope of work and design and clients requirements.
Carrying out constructability and the quality of works according to the specification and the standards.
Reviewing Request for Information (RFI), alternations to the design submitted by the contractor, prepare and submit a report
including recommendation to the designers highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
Reviewing and approving the contractors' quality documentation, and implementing contractor audits as well.
Reviewing and approving inspections, test plans and quality control plans from contractors.
Monitoring all quality related activities and ensuring proper implement of standard on the project.
Ensuring that all works are carried out as per approved shop drawing, method statement, quality control procedure and
Inspection and Test Plan.
Coordinate all quality related correspondence with the Client representatives.
Liaising with clients representatives to ensure the compatibility of the concept of the project and progress at site.
Attending Technical and progress meetings with the Contractors, Sub- Consultants, and other members of the Project
Management team.
Coordinate with the Document Controller to ensure that all Documents related to his discipline are properly controlled.
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 Preparation of Snag list and reviewing the Close-out Report as submitted by Contractor.
Reviewing the relevant As-Built drawings as submitted by Contractor and making sure that all site conditions are properly
addressed.
Ensuring that all non-conformities have been reported through Corrective Action Required (CAR) and ensuring the timely
closing out of the same.
Monitoring contractors submittals and the designers replies concerning the timely processing of shop drawings.
Carrying out and witnessing Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) of the installed system and confirming the design
requirement
Preparation of punch list and reviewing the Close-Out Report as submitted by Contractor.

Project involved:
Project: Formula 1-Theme Park and Hotel Dubai Motor City, Dubai -UAE
Client: M/s Union Properties PJSC
Main Contractor: M/s Bouygues Batiment International & Nasa Multiplex

General Engineering & Management Consultancy (GEMAC), Dubai

May 2007-July 2008

GEMAC is one of the largest, multi- disciplined and professionally leading engineering consulting companies in UAE,
Bahrain and Cyprus.
Role: Electrical Engineer

Highlights:
Conducting site Inspection for all electrical & ELV services
Attending the MEP Coordination meeting, progress meetings and dealing with Client and Contractors
Preparing monthly Progress Report.
Performing electrical engineering design calculations and reviewing shop drawings for approval.
Taking off quantity for lighting Fixtures, power Sockets, TV Sockets, cables, bus bars etc.
Preparing construction methodology drawing compatible with ISO standards

Projects:
Project: The Lagoon in Amwaj Island (A World Class Retail and Leisure Spaces)
Client: Abu Dhabi Investment House
Consultant: Davenport Campbell & DTEB
Project: Renaissance Hotel (5 Star) in Amwaj Island & Amwaj Island & Al-Areen Electrical Infrastructure works.
Client: OSSIS Developments
Consultant: Davenport Campbell & DTEB

Emirates Technical Associates (ETA), Abu Dhabi-UAE

July 2005-April 2007

ETA is one of the largest, multi-disciplined and professionally leading engineering and contracting company in UAE.
Role: Electrical Site Engineer
Highlights:
Supervision of electrical Installation works at site.
Ensuring and overseeing the smooth progress of work at site by managing site personnel & material.
Attending all activities on site and ensure their compliance with QA/QC procedure.
Co-ordination of electrical services with civil and other subcontractors.
Ensuring traceability of all materials and equipment from purchasing up to delivery on site.
Checking all materials and equipment as delivered on site and ensure its compliance with approved materials and
specification.
Providing monthly reports to the management highlighting progress and events during the month.
Ensuring all construction activities are being carried out as per approved shop drawings, Method statements, ITPs, contract
specification & to the related code of the practice.
Instructing, advising and inspiring the subordinates to meet the stringent quality in work within the stipulated time frame.

Projects:
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 Project: Khalidiya Palace Rotana hotel & Luxury apartments, Abu Dhabi
Client: Pvt. Dept. of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan
Consultant: Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Co.

Mohd. Abdul Aziz Electromechanical Engineering Bureau (MEEB), Bahrain

Oct.2000-July 2005

MEEB is one of the leading engineering consulting Companies in Bahrain.

Role: Electromechanical site inspector cum designer
Highlights:
Conducting site inspection for all electrical & ELV services installation, testing & commissioning.
Preparing electrical design drawings of all kinds of electrical equipment Installation.
Preparing shop drawings and As-Built drawings for architectural, structural, electrical and
mechanical systems.
Responding to submittals, reviewing shop drawings and material submittals
Conducting site inspection for mechanical systems such as refrigeration system, compressed air system, drainage, plumbing,
firefighting etc. and correspondence with clients and contractors.

Projects:

29 Story Building West Gate Towers

30 Story Pappillon Building
25 Story Building at Diplomatic Area.
27 and 18 Story Building at Seef Area.
15 Story Building at Renaissance Hotel Amwaj Island. Bahrain
25 Story Building at Juffair.
Several Types of Luxury Villas and Group of Villa Projects.
Jeep, Porche, Volkswagen & Audi Showroom at Sitra.
Land rover Showroom at Sitra

EDUCATION
MS in Electrical Engineering
Bachelors in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD
Aconex
Lighting calculation software Relux/ Dialux
Voltage drop calculation
Power factor correction calculation
Cable tray sizing calculation
Short circuit rating calculation
Lightning protection risk analysis
Preparing Technical Specifications and Reports
Aware of all local authority and international rules & regulations

PERSONAL DETAILS
Gender
Marital Status
Date of Birth
Nationality
Visa
Availability to join
Driving License
Languages known
Permanent address
References

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Male
Married
28th April 1981
Indian
UAE Resident Visa (NOC available)
Immediately
Valid UAE, KSA, Bahrain & Indian driving license
English, Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic (Basic)
Palakkal House, P.O Inchamudi, Thrissur Dt, Kerala State, India
Excellent references will be provided upon request
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