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Isa Samson Thomas

Isa Samson Thomas

Mechanical Engineer
BDF

Summary

A mechanical engineer with interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills .More than a decade's worth of expertise working in the power and water industry operations in compliance with safety and productivity. During the journey achieved strong management, engineering, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills to resolve the unavailability of plants and apparatus. Seeking a challenging position in the water and wastewater industry to utilize expertise from learnings and experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Field Engineer

FUJAIRAH ASIA POWER COMPANY
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
09.2012 - 09.2021
  • IWPP Power capacity of 2,000 MW and Water - Multi Effect Desalination unit 100 MIGD+ Reverse Osmosis 30 MIGD
  • Headed field operations of gas turbines (GT26B), steam turbines, Heat Recovery Steam Generators, Desalination units and RO plant
  • Performed mechanical electrical works inclusive of plant installation, chemical treatment unit installation, pipework fitting and modifications
  • Performed routine inspections, troubleshooting, testing, outage coordination, commissioning and analysis of power and waterside plant and apparatus
  • Monitor plant condition, identifying & resolving sub-standard condition through MAXIMO work requests
  • Executed isolations and normalizations of HV/LV equipment with 0% causality
  • Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency
  • Executed fire and rescue apparatus operation and maintenance including fire alarm and fire protection system
  • All the operation and maintenance equipment service, coordinating the third-party inspections and documents preparations
  • Collecting the samples; test the samples using approve methods and examine results validate with generated in production
  • Prepare quality plans, inspection test plans, method statements and risk assessment etc
  • Organize and perform HSE inductions and trainings for subcontractors
  • Organise and conduct trainings for Emirate engineers' part of the Govt Development program
  • Lead the emergency response shift team and deal several Fire and Emergency and Drills with 0% causality
  • Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
  • Coordinated with technical liaisons and construction team members to address technical issues for meeting project requirements.
  • Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Examined the equipments and adjusted monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
  • Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors

Project Coordinator

AL HUSAM GENERAL CONTACTING EST, Fujairah
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2008 - 09.2012
  • Administered planning, execution and commissioning activities based on clients' specifications and directed all projects for Alstom Engineering, Fujairah IWPP
  • Supervised AG UG piping, equipment installations, testing and document preparations done
  • Executed installation, testing and commissioning of Minimax fire protection system in turbine building and enclosure
  • Executed GRP pipe installation, testing and commissioning work for hydrant network
  • Coordinate the design and commissioning team to implement modifications such as piping, rotating equipment, valves, pressure vessels and atmospheric tanks, heat exchangers, solids loading & powder handling systems
  • Implemented numbering system for welds, compile and maintain weld history record and isometrics containing weld numbers and welders' identification
  • Prepared all type of quality control documents, as built drawings, test packages and handover documents etc.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.

QA/QC Inspector Coordinator

METAL CRAFTS CONSTRUCTORS PVT LTD
Jamnagar, India
03.2007 - 03.2008
  • For RIL, Jamnagar for over 2 major projects, Sulphur plant and underground piping
  • Develop flow diagrams, PIDs and isometric piping drawings
  • Executed Above ground and underground piping installation for Sulphur plant
  • Conducted NDT (Non-Destructive Test) Inspections in team of 10 members
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Implemented ISO 9000 quality systems, defining business practices, leading to certification and better business practices.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.

Education

MSc Water - Water And Wastewater Engineering

Cranfield University
United Kingdom
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Bits Plani
Dubai,UAE
06.2017 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Kerala Techanical Board , NSS Polytecnic
Pandalam, Kerala
06.2004 - 09.2007

Skills

Auto-Cad, Creo, Afedx, MS Project, Weld Cad, MS-Officeundefined

Additional Information


  • FAPCO Safety award for Designated Person (DP), Year of achievement 2017, 2020
  • Cranfield university scholarship awarded 2021towards MSc Water and wastewater Engineering

Accomplishments

Research done and provided solution for the below mentioned cases.


Multi effect desalination (MED) Anti-scale optimization because of the scaling in the tubes.


Demineralization plant Mix bed operations, facing low production, resin exhausting early resulting in higher OPEX


Pulse chlorination study because of the sea shell growth and accumulation in the intake, clogging the pipes.


Providing solutions to the failure of seawater intake by replacing primary band screen backwash system clogging issue solved by implementation of new tapping line without pumps from seawater pump outlet.

Affiliations

International diploma in occupational safety awarded by British Safety Council -Level 6

International Water Association , Student Member.

Software

Autocad

MS Office

MS Project

Certification

British Safety council Level 6 -Occupational Safety

Interests

Cycling

Off Roading

Volunteer work for community home- kids affected by Autism

Work Availability

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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

MSc Water - Water And Wastewater Engineering

Cranfield University
09.2021 - Current

British Safety council Level 6 -Occupational Safety

04-2018

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Bits Plani
06.2017 - 05.2021

Field Engineer

FUJAIRAH ASIA POWER COMPANY
09.2012 - 09.2021

CSWIP 3.1

03-2009

Project Coordinator

AL HUSAM GENERAL CONTACTING EST, Fujairah
07.2008 - 09.2012

QA/QC Inspector Coordinator

METAL CRAFTS CONSTRUCTORS PVT LTD
03.2007 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Kerala Techanical Board , NSS Polytecnic
06.2004 - 09.2007
Isa Samson ThomasMechanical Engineer