Umesh C. Sharma.

A-10, Sector-20, NOIDA-201301

India
Mob :Tech+ 91 9999403429
Email: ucslata@yahoo.com
UMESH C. SHARMA
SUMMARY:
Proven my professional skills in the field of Electrical Engineering & Project Management for
more than 30 years in various reputed organisations in Europe, Middle East, Far-east, India
and Africa at various capacities - As Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Site Manager,
Project Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Testing & Commissioning Engineer and Asst.
Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Four years Electrical Engineering from YMCA Institute of Engineering, Faridabad,
Haryana, India (1971 - 1975)
 Computer knowledge- MS Office, MS project, AutoCAD, Excel & PowerPoint.
 Member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - USA since 1979.
 Member of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) - Delhi, India.
 Certified as Internal Auditor ISO 9000 from M/s. VINCOTTE ,Worked on: software
packages like EATAP, CORTINA and CALPOS for short circuit current calculations in
electrical network; lighting calculations, Grounding calculations using CYMGRD
software.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Nature of Jobs handled:
- Sr. Electrical Engineer- Operations support onshore at Dubai Petroleum- Responsible
for Electrical systems maintenance and operations at offshore production platforms.
Technical Adviser.
- Sr. Project manager and Project Coordinator in ABB Transmission & Distribution at
Abu Dhabi- 132/ 11 kV substations at Bateen W16 Substation. All Technical &
commercial matters til handing over of projects- 400/220/33 KV Grid stations at Al
Dahma, Al Era’ad, Maziyad & Al Hayer in Al Ain area Abu Dhabi for ABB H.V.
Technologies Switzerland.

- Design & Supervision of 132kV substations in Haqal, Al Bida & Duba areas – ARAMCO
Saudi Arabia and associated underground and overhead distribution works.

- Supervision, Erection, T & C of 115-13.8kV GIS Substation in Qatif, ARAMCO Saudi Arabia.

- Design, supervision & Erection of 220kV Switchyard for rolling & steel mills, India &
Uganda.

- Design, supervision, Erection, T & C of 4-sub stations 33/11 KV in Mirfa Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
(Housing, Town, Industrial & Abu Al Abiyad).

- Tested & Commissioned various projects that included third party inspection.

- Project Management; feasibility study, conceptual design followed by detailed design,

approval of materials, detailed drawings, calculations & supervision of : Electro-
mechanical installations/Oil & gas production facilities at ARAMCO/ chemical Plants /
Oil Depots/ Petro-Chemical installations/ Airports and various manufacturing industries;
Housing/ Industrial/ Commercial/ Sports/ Hospital/ Mosques/ Railroad/ Entertainment
complexes/ Theatres/ Public Parks and multi-story complex projects.

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- Preparation of budgetary cost estimates, Tender Documents, ordering of equipment,
discussions with client & supply authorities, preparation of technical reports, supervision
of site tests, Routine Tests, Type Tests and Special Tests on equipment as per applicable
International Standards.

- Well versed with NEC, IEC, ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, API, NETA, NEMA standards and
specifications.
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
Company : Dubai Petroleum Establishment, Dubai, U.A.E.
Position Held : Senior Electrical Engineer- Operations Support
Period : From Dec. 2008 until Oct. 2015.
Job Description:
Technical Adviser, analyzed existing and proposed electrical systems for onshore plant
and offshore production facilities, prepared and reviewed electrical engineering design
work connected with minor and/or major capital projects including expenses;
modifications and alterations to existing facilities including installation of new equipment
at facilities, either in-house, or through outside contractors. Studied and analyzed
complex or recurring problems relating to electrical systems and recommend
appropriate solutions

Electrical equipment and systems including power generation, distribution, fire

suppression and UPS equipment and associated control gear.

Worked on various projects depending upon their value/nature were implemented

internally or externally. and ensured that all projects are implemented in accordance
with the company's health, safety and environment policies and procedures.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Provide day to day electrical engineering support for the offshore facilities operations.
Including root cause analysis of failures, sourcing and procurement of spares,
identification of obsolete equipment, identification of areas of electrical vulnerability,
putting in place corrective actions to address obsolescence and electrical
vulnerabilities.

2. Maintain familiarity with all Company offshore power supply, power generation and
distribution systems, including switch gear, turbine and engine driven generators,
large electric motors and cabling

3. Provided the company with expert technical advice to Management for complex or
recurring electrical problems and recommend sound and cost effective solutions as
the problems arise

4. Worked with cross-functional teams to provide appropriate project scopes, cost

estimates, schedules, coordination, management, and implementation within
regulatory and company policy compliance. Presented proposals to Management for
decision and approval

5. Maintained and updated electrical engineering drawings, standards and

specifications. Provided electrical support for the UPS system

6. Responsible for the development and implementation of various systems

engineering project particularly when they have a significant electrical engineering
component

7. Ensured all drawings, plans, manuals and data books are up-to-date and "as built", and
directed draughtsman to carry out all corrections to drawings to reflect any alternations,
modifications and additions to electrical systems and components

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8. Carried out various duties related to capital investment projects and expense items
for minor electrical modifications, improvements and alterations to existing electrical
equipment to be executed internally. Included conducting feasibility studies,
developing cost estimates in conjunction with other engineering or finance staff,
personally prepared conceptual or detailed designs or reviewed vendors' final design
drawings for approved projects, prepared Capital Authorization Requests (AFE's) for
approval, prepared bills of materials, participated in preparation of purchase orders,
followed up on quotations, conducted technical bid analyses, answered queries from
vendors and recommended suppliers or contractors

9. Supervised and implemented minor electrical modifications and improvement

projects & carried out execution in-house to ensure execution and completion are
within Company’s standards and specifications. Performed project engineering
duties (including cost control, scheduling, contract preparation and administration)
when assigned as the project lead engineer

10. Carrieed out various other duties related to major capital investment projects and
expense items for modification and improvements to existing facilities or installation
of new facilities to be executed by outside contractors. Included participation in
technical bid analyses, reviewing design drawings submitted by contractors and
proposed amendments as necessary, specifying materials to be used, and
supervising the execution of work to ensure compliance with drawings and Company
specifications and standards, and the use of prescribed materials. Attended site
meetings with contractors as necessary

11. Reviewed and checked payment certificates submitted by contractors to ensure

compliance with work executed, made necessary corrections, and submitted to
supervisor for endorsement and payment processing

12. Stayed abreast of state-of-the art developments in the electrical engineering

discipline, and provided regular information to supervisors regarding new techniques,
equipment and materials, which may benefit the Company and its operations

13. Maintained and updated electrical engineering standards and specifications on a

regular basis

14. Liaised with draftsmen in the Engineering Drafting Unit to produce sketches and
"detailed" electrical engineering drawings

15. Participated as a team member in Process Safety and Environment Information

maintenance and Cause & Effect Chart function testing programs

16. Participated in Process Hazards Analysis reviews on assigned platforms as part of

the ongoing Process Safety Management Program

17. Mentored junior engineers

18. Carried out document/drawings update as per the CAF and project management
process

19. Participated and conducted training for offshore personnel on the upgraded or newly
installed systems

20. Provided Emergency Assistance to offshore operations for any emergency situation
or shutdowns offshore

21. Technical Authority for the Electrical related issues

22. Ensured that the above functions are performed in accordance with the
company’s health, safety and environment policies and procedures and
the offshore oil & gas industry codes, specifications and practices (e.g. HSE,
NEC, IEC, API, NFPA, ISA, etc.) are followed.

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Company : ABB Switzerland Ltd., Utility Power Systems, Abu-Dhabi/
ABB Transmission & Distribution Abu Dhabi.
Position Held : Project Manager - Project Coordinator
Period : From July 2003 to April, 2008.
ABB Product exposure:
 220 KV GIS switchgear Type ELK 04/ ELK 14.
 220 KV SCMS system
 400-132 kV, 500 MVA Auto Transformers/ 220-33 KV, 140 MVA Transformers.
 33 KV GIS switchgear & Protection- ZX1.2/ ZX2
 Protection relays- REF 542/Bus Bar Protection- REB 500/ REL531
 Telecommunication equipment – FOX 515
 PMS system- 3720 ACM/ 7500 ION Transducers.

Project:
 Project management for 132/ 11 kV Substation at W16 Substation including VO’s,
approval of time extension and raising various claims. Supply installation of 132/11
kV S/S at W16. (Contract G1322A)
 Reinforcement of 220 KV Grid in Al Ain Area, 220/33 KV Grid Stations at Al Era’ad,
Maziyad, Al Dahma- Remote Telecomm. system in Al Wagon, Zakher, Sanaiya, Al -
Ain Power Station, Al Era’ad & Maziyad.
(Contract no. N-99-0170/ N-00-0301/ N-01-0181 Lot 1 &2).
 Repair & rehabilitation of HV S/S Equipment in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain Lot 2 & 8A
(Contract G-1150)
Job Description:
Co-ordination of all Technical and commercial matters concerning above project i.e.:
Telecommunication works. Regional Control Centre integration (RCC). Power
Monitoring System (PMS). Fault Monitoring System/ Event Recording/ Remote
Station Control Monitoring System, Alarm System etc.

 Frequent contact with the end users TRANSCO & AADC concerning Technical
matters.
 Weekly reporting to Project Manager. Lately involved in remaining Invoicing
including spares (Approx. AED 30 Million)
 Contacting resources on time concerning any needed support from Project
Manager/ or Site manager.
 Review of As-Built documentation, O & M Manuals, Test Reports, Spare parts & Snag
items.

Company : M/s NBLI- Kenya (GFI group Belgium).

Position Held: Senior Electrical Engineer/ Site Manager.
Period : Aug 2001 to March 2003.
Project : Rehabilitation & expansion of JOMO Kenyatta International Airport- NAIROBI.
Job Description :
- Three months in Belgium Head office (GFI/NBLI) for design & factory inspection of 11KV
HV / LV equipment & RCMS system from France.
- Areas involved at the airport are: Ring building/units,1-2-3/ central
building (5-story)/SS-4, Terminal complex/2 pedestrian links between central building &
units1-2/2 Baggage tunnels/ Runway & Taxiway/ 8 Nos. HV sub-stations: Main sub-stn/SS-
1, Headquater/SS-2, Canteen/SS-3, Cargo/ SS-4, Terminal building/ SS Workshop/ SS-1B &
SS-1E.
WORKS INVOLVED IN LV SYSTEM:

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- Replacement of 12 Nos. transformers11-0.415 KV/ LVMP- 21 sections/ HV & LV power &
control cables.
- Replacement of 164 Nos. LV DB’s.
WORKS INVOLVED IN HV SYSTEM- COMMERCIAL RING
- Repair & renovation of 2 Nos. 11 KV, 1000 KW generators/ Aromatic panel/ priming
system/ engine sensors/ Neutral Earthing Resistors/ new HV protection for alternator/
new AVAR’s & control system.
- Supply installation testing & commissioning of 8 Nos. new sub-stations, involving 12 Nos.
11/0.415 KV transformers/ 63 No. SF6 circuit Breaker panels/ Earthing/ HV-LV-control
termination’s/ DC system/ Remote Monitoring Control System-RCMS for commercial ring/
- UG HV & J-Bus cabling/ 15 Scenarios for normal & emergency operation of Airport with
backup power.
- Removal of 12 Nos. PCB transformers environmental Hazardous material.
IMPARTED ON SITE TRAINING TO AIRPORT STAFF- TO OPPERATE SUB-STATIONS
- Emergency, Normal & Remote control operations.
- Setting of SEPAM 2000-1000 for protection/ measurement.
- Preventative & breakdown maintenance of HV switchgear panels.

Company : CIMEL, ABU DHABI (Belgium based Leading Electro- Mechanical

Contractors, established in UAE since 1973)
Position Held : Site Manager / Project Manager
Period : January 1995 to Nov. 2008.
Project : Supply & Installation of 33kV Network & 33/11kV Substations (4 Nos.) in Al
Mirfa area UAE.
Job Description :
Supervision of Erection, Testing, Commissioning & maintenance of all 4 substations till the
expiry of contract i.e. FAC & finally handing over to client (ADWEA). Executed planned
maintenance of all the equipment installed in the Substations, i.e. items of daily, weekly, bi –
weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance. Preparing log books for each item for periodic
check-up. Reporting to Head Office.
Major responsibilities as Site Manager: / Project Manager
- Preparing work progress reports/ payment against progress invoices & cash flow
schedules.
- Round the clock supervision of operating substations
- Discussions on weekly progress for entire project
- Supervision of Civil/Electrical/HVAC/Fire Fighting/external cable network
- Checking and submission of final As Built drawings for entire project
- Settlement of disputes with subcontractors/suppliers, Preparation of Claims.
- Correspondence with Client, Consultant, Suppliers and Manufacturers
Responsibilities as P.E. :
- Design of substation, seeking approval of materials, negotiation with suppliers and
Manufacturer’s for entire 33/11kV substation works calculations for system fault level,
relay setting, adequacy of CTs & VTs, protective relay co-ordination by discriminative
time grading,
- Selection of BMS system, earthing grid design calculations: Touch / Step potentials inside
and outside the substation.
- Quality Assurance / inspection & testing.
- Inspection of materials and equipment at factory for the project. Implemented ISO 9000
procedures in the company for this particular project.
- Successfully completed a job in Burkinafaso - Africa thru NBLI Belgium : Testing &
commissioning of 33/11kV substation including 36km, overhead line from an existing 33kV
overhead line Tee - off point, radio controlled in the record time of 22 days.

Company : DESIGN 2000 CONSULTING ENGINEERS (Consultants for Electrical Turnkey

Projects, India)
Position Held : Managing Director
Period : December 1989 till January 1995
Project : Various Clients
Job description :
Managing the overall activities of the company that included: Engineering, Finance,
Tendering, control of Execution activities, Discussions with clients & other Govt. Authorities,
brief list of projects undertaken:

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- Consultancy for Housing Complex for Indian Oil Corporation, Allahabad –consisting of
Housing Complex with Shopping Centre, Schools, Theatre, Canteen, Sports facilities,
Amusement Facilities, Public Toilets, Pump House, Substations, Water Filtration Plant,
Swimming Pools, Administrative Buildings, Street Lighting, Special Lighting & Sound
Effects, Oil Depots, Tank Farm Areas, Oil Terminals. Third Party Inspection for Clients at
manufacturing works & sites on HT/LT Equipments specified in the contract.
- Preparation of Tender and Contract Documents, O & M manuals, materials for break
down maintenance, co-ordination with other contractors, cost estimation, PERT charts
through PC environment for IOC & other clients.
- Consultancy on Turn Key Project for TATA Vasisti Detergent Ltd. (TVDL)- Bombay;
Manufacturers of Liquid, Powder and Fatty Acid Soap turn key Plants. Project included
33kV Substations, distribution networks, Power & control for machinery used in various
plants, design of controls & control panels as per client’s requirements & co-ordination of
relaying systems etc.

Company : ABAY(Belgium based company Turn Key Projects- Hong Kong)

Position Held : Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Period : May 1989 till September, 1989
Project : Eastern Harbour Crossing Tunnel - Hong Kong
Job description :
Responsible for testing and commissioning of Lam-Tin station entire electrical works involving
11kV substations and network, generators, transformers, escalators, HVAC Chiller plants, D.C.
Battery system, L.V. Switchboards, Fire Fighting system annunciator panels, SCADA, tunnel
lighting, platform lighting and ventilation fan system all for MTRC railway, HONG KONG.

Company : SINGH & ASSOCIATES (Consultants for Steel & Rolling Mills – INDIA )
Position Held : Senior Project Engineer
Period : 1988 to 1989
Project : Steel Mills and Rolling Mills – India/ Uganda
Job description :
Responsible for complete design of electrical system associated with steel and rolling
mills in India and Uganda. Design included 220kV substations, 100/80/60 MVA Power &
Furnace transformers, selection of AC/DC motors, MCC’s and all electrical equipment
for entire steel mill, 90MVAr Power factor compensator, selection of 60/30/15 Ton EOT
cranes for melting and scrap bays. Interior and exterior lighting, lightning protection,
cable sizing, system short circuit and earthing calculations.

Company : ENGINEERS INDIA LTD - India

Position Held : Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Period : 1987 to 1988
Project : R &D Centre EIL at Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job description :
Work involved testing and commissioning of 5 MVA Gas fired captive power Generators for
fertiliser plant, involving 11kV network- Switchgear, LV, MCC panels and HT cables.

Company : CONSULTING ENGINEERING OFFICE (Consultants for ARAMCO, BECHTEL,

Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu- KSA)
Position Held : Senior Electrical Engineer
Period : 1980 to 1987
Project : Various
Job description :
Participated in the detail design of above projects.
- Design & supervision of 132kV Substations in Haql / Duba & Bida areas for Tabouk
Regional Electrification Co. in Saudi Arabia, consist of outdoor
switchyards/transformers/switchgears/lattice towers/gantries/control & protection/fire
fighting/HVAC/Small power & lighting works.
- Transmission & distribution network for Qatif Substation in eastern area for
SCECO/ARAMCO consists of outdoor type 115-13.8kV substations : design, supervision of
erection, testing & commissioning of complete substation consists of single Bus Bar SF6
Switchgear, 45/60MVA transformers, control/protection and other associated works.
- Design of power and lighting distribution for housing, industrial, commercial, security
buildings, schools, hospitals, grand mosques, open-air theatres for ARAMCO and Ministry
of Defence projects.

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- Lighting and power distribution system for parking, sports, monuments, mosques and
roadways
- Collection of field data, selection, sizing and approval of electrical equipment with price
estimation, system design, discussions with Client/Contractor/Supply authorities.
- Design of GOSP, water injection, pump room flare area, compressor area, control room,
SCADA equipment etc. all related to Abqaiq and Rasturanura refinery Saudi Arabia.
- Overhead and underground network involving 13.8kV system for Yanbu and Jubail City.
- Cathodic Protection and SCADA system for refinery at Rastaunura, Abqaiq and GOSPs
- Engaged in preparation of design, specifications and contract documents for various
projects.
- Preparation of Bid documents, B.O.Q. special materials including long delivery item lists
for classified areas.
- Design and supervision Oil Rig drill bits manufacturing factory in Damman, S.A.
- Design, evaluation, supervision of high rise administration buildings for Saudi Arabian
Fertiliser Co. (SAFCO)
- Design, modification of internal substations for Al Kuhaimi Metal industries Dammam,
under Ministry of Industries and Electricity.

Company : AL HODA ENGINEERING CONTRACTING - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Position Held : Electrical Engineer
Period : 1977 to 1980
Project : Various Clients : ARAMCO / AVCO / NDCO etc.
Job description :
Bidding of projects for ARAMCO, AVCO/NADCO, Royal Commission and Saudi Arabia etc.
Preparation of project schedules, planning and execution of projects, site survey,
mobilisation of equipment & materials, preparation of progress reports, shop drawings and
co-ordination with Clients. Design, installation of underground cables, 13.8 kV distribution
network, installation, of transformers, Switchgear, grounding system, interior and exterior
lighting in Royal Commission camps in Jubail Industrial Complex, consist of 300 housing
complexes.

Company : CULTER HAMMER INDIA LTD. - India

Position Held : Asst. Electrical Engineer
Period : 1975 to 1977
Project : Various
Evaluation of Low Voltage Switchgear products under development as well as those
manufactured by the company. Exposed to both Indian & International specifications
pertaining to HV/LV Switchgear. Design of circuits for MCC’s, crane controls, Neutral
grounding system and process control circuits as per client’s requirements.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Passport No. : Z1920737 valid till 2019
Visa status : Employment, valid till 21 Dec. 2013
Languages Known : English & Hindi
Driving License : Holding valid U.A.E. Driving License (462511/A till 2014)
Certificates
- Baker Hughes- Customer ESP technology, applications & GCS basics- 4 days course.
- International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)- Inspection & Maintenance of
Electrical equipment installed in Hazardous Environments- 3 days course.
- Rotating Equipment Reliability Optimization Workshop Training by US Co. & author
Mr. W.E. Forsthoffer - 5 days course

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