Abhijith Unnikrishnan Nair
Mangaf
Summary
Dynamic electrical maintenance professional with over 9 years of extensive experience in electrical project execution, including the installation, testing, and commissioning of systems up to 132 kV. Expertise in reviewing electrical drawings, conducting quality assurance and control, and preparing SAT documents ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high quality standards. Recognized for strong leadership abilities that motivate teams to excel, with a focus on safety and efficiency. A collaborative problem-solver committed to operational excellence, leveraging technical skills and effective communication to drive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Al-Muhalab
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised electrical maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment, optimizing uptime and reducing repair costs.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and best practices.
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (KOC)
06.2023 - Current
- Electrical maintenance of substations, generators & electrical equipment’s.
- Making checklist and reports on the site activities and routine maintenances.
- Taking work permits, JSA, conducting toolbox talk to the workers prior to the work at site.
- Knowledge of handling manpower and materials in site.
- Handled Retrofitting of panels, installation of new MSBs, DBs, PDUs and their cable terminations.
- Modifying electrical circuits for power and lighting in the building areas, offices...
- Conducted SAT as per the procedure for the LV PANELS newly installed in the substations.
- Prepared reports and presentations for the modification jobs at sites and presented the presentations in the meetings after the completion of work.
- Sub company: AL MUHALLAB CONTRACTING CO.
- Department: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Testing Engineer
AL NISF ELECTRICAL CO.
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Quality check & testing of 440v LV switchgears with withdrawable modules & ACBs, MSBs, LVDBs, VFDs, soft starter panels, motor starter panels, ATS Panels, PLC programed chiller panels, Changeover panels.
- Conducted SAT activities in sites and prepared SAT documents for testing and commissioning.
- Energized LV switchgears, VFD panels, ATS panels & motor protection panels at sites.
- Troubleshooting of control circuits & working of equipment’s at the site.
- Verification of the relay settings of motor protection relays both manually and through laptop software.
- Programming of PLC through zelio soft application.
- Tested all kind of protection & Metering equipment’s in Lv panel including CTs, PTs, Relays, meters etc...
- Conducted Factory Assessment Test (FAT) for all LV Panels, switchgears. FAT Test includes CRM, Torque check IR Tests, HV, Primary injection test, secondary injection test etc... And preparation of FAT reports for clients.
- Department: QA/QC
Testing Engineer
KEPLIC.Co.W.L.L
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Tested 11 kV switchgear and 132KV switchgear for almost 9 substations.
- Quality check & testing of 11kv &132kv panels
- Equipment testing in 11kv, 132kv&Lv switch gears.
- Tested 30mva & 25kva Transformers.
- Tested 11kV -Double bus bar system (TAMCO (L&T Group) switchgear).
- Mechanical and electrical operation of 132kV switchgear
- Protection relay testing on SEIMENS, ABB relays
- Tested and modified L&T modules (LV), and also done the functional check with field LCS & DCS system.
- Assisted in stability test for incoming 11kv switch gear panel (downstream) & 132kv switch gear (upstream), also solkorN stability done.
- IMCS (Integrated motor control system) functional check in ABB LV swgr, LV MCC cubicles, HV swgr for running plant motors, pump, and heaters.
- ENMCS (Electrical Network Monitoring & Control System) signal check from ABB Swgr Relays (Schneider), LV swgr Relays (ABB REF 615...), LV MCC cubicles Relays (ABB M10X relays).
- Sub Company: M/s. Golden Palm Petroleum Services, Kuwait
- Project: MUTLA HOUSING PROJECT
- Client: PAHW/MEW
- Project: GATE2 NEW FENCING PROJECT
- Client: O&G
- Project: GC-31, North Kuwait Project
- Client: DODSAL/L&T
- Project: AL-ZOUR Refinery Project
- Client: KIPIC/FDH JV
Junior Electrical Engineer
AIE (Advanced Infrastructure Engineering Pvt Ltd)
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Maintenance and operation of panels in auxiliary sub stations (ASS) and Traction sub stations (TSS).
- Checking the Faults and Report it to the concerned staffs.
- Installation of SCD (short circuit device) on the rail.
- Laying of cable through the Viaduct to the stations.
- Overall checkup of the station.
- Operation and Maintenance of the following Equipment’s
- 1. 110KV GIS Panel
- 2. 33KV AIS & 33KV GIS Panel
- 3. 750 V DC Panels
- 4. DC Disconnector switches
- 5. 20/25 MVA Power Transformers and other auxiliary equipment’s.
- Monthly/Yearly maintenance of battery and battery charger equipment’s in ASS/TSS Rooms.
- Troubleshooting the Faulty/Defective equipment’s and replace or rectifying them after discussing it with concerned staffs.
- Daily check of Readings in Control Room.
- Testing of Equipment’s.
- Site: Kochi Metro Rail Project
- C/o Alstom Transport Indian Limited
Trainee Electrical Engineer
TRITECH CORPORATION
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Planning, design and implementation of electrical systems including substation layout, generator installation, lighting, internal wiring & low voltage systems.
- Electrical load calculations
- Electrical schematic drawings
- Material specifications & site visits.
Junior Electrical Engineer
DINU ELECTRICALS
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Project: Kochi Refinery IREP Project
Education
B. Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SNGCE College of Engineering
01.2016
Skills
- Kuwait light motor vehicle license
- Valid TILL OCT 2027
- Membership: KSE (KUWAIT SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS) Approved Electrical Engineer
- Membership no: 56034
- Valid TILL DEC 2026
- HSE Trainings: PTW, Work at height, LOTO
- Certificate courses: Auto CAD (Electrical Engineering drawing) & Electrical system designing
- Technical Expertise: Easergy-Schneider, AcSELerator-SEL, PCM 600-ABB, S1 STUDIO-MICOM
- Relay configuration: Software like ABB, Siemens, Schneider Easergy studio, L&t mcomp suite…
- Proficient technical skills
- The ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team working skills
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
DECLARATION
I declare that all the information given above are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: 2025-12-01 Place: Mangaf, Kuwait Yours Sincerely, Abhijith Unnikrishnan Nair
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Al-Muhalab
02.2025 - Current
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (KOC)
06.2023 - Current
Testing Engineer
AL NISF ELECTRICAL CO.
09.2021 - 06.2023
Testing Engineer
KEPLIC.Co.W.L.L
09.2019 - 09.2021
Junior Electrical Engineer
AIE (Advanced Infrastructure Engineering Pvt Ltd)
08.2017 - 09.2019
Trainee Electrical Engineer
TRITECH CORPORATION
01.2017 - 08.2017
Junior Electrical Engineer
DINU ELECTRICALS
09.2016 - 12.2016
B. Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SNGCE College of Engineering