Muralidharan Loganathan

Delivering electrical solutions for high-profile critical infrastructure projects (rail, metro and energy), with a strong focus on system reliability, safety and operability.

Maintenance & Reliability / Operational Readiness

• Design and review cubicle and control panels, ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and project specifications to support safe, reliable operation.
• Validate design elements such as power load calculations, circuit protection and equipment selection to minimise risk of overloads and unplanned outages.
• Support commissioning and handover by providing technical input to test procedures, O&M documentation and asset information for operations teams.
• Contribute to hazard logs and risk assessments, identifying and mitigating CDM and CSM hazards affecting maintainability and operational safety.

Critical Infrastructure Projects

• Runcorn Energy-from-Waste (EFW) Enabling Works (Energy)
  Designed lighting, small power and fire alarm systems for warehouse and workshop facilities.
  Developed cabling layouts, schematics and cable schedules to support safe operation and future maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Dubai Metro Blue Line (Metro / Transport)
  Reviewed MEP systems (lighting, fire alarm, CMS) for 14 stations and 30 km of track, ensuring LV services were properly coordinated and maintainable.
  Worked with multidisciplinary teams to resolve clashes and support integration with station control/BMS and safety systems.
• Transpennine Route Upgrade (Rail)
  Produced designs for junction lighting, points heating, earthing and bonding across 76 miles of critical rail track.
  Helped ensure safe access, visibility and reliability for lineside assets in a 24/7 operational railway environment.

Collaboration, Documentation & Permits

• Produced detailed technical reports, installation specifications, MOP-style procedures and drawings for installation and maintenance activities.
• Coordinated with suppliers and contractors for equipment selection and technical queries, supporting safe and compliant installation on live sites.
• Supported CRE and attended Inter-disciplinary Design Checks (IDC) to resolve technical issues impacting operations and maintenance.

Supported senior engineers in delivery of rail, Building services and infrastructure electrical systems, gaining strong grounding in LV distribution, critical systems, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Assisted in producing lighting, small power, earthing & bonding, CMS, and fire alarm layouts for rail and station environments.
• Conducted site surveys, data collection and asset condition assessments, feeding into design decisions and maintenance planning.
• Performed load calculations, cable sizing and protection studies under supervision to ensure compliance with BS 7671 and project specifications.
• Contributed to Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDR/IDC), supporting clash detection and resolving M&E coordination issues.
• Assisted in preparing O&M manuals, technical reports, schedules, and drawings for tender and construction stages.
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to obtain technical data sheets, product specifications and compliance documentation.
• Supported hazard identification and creation of CDM/CSM risk assessments, focusing on maintainability and operational safety.
• Gained foundational exposure to critical systems including points heating, UPS arrangements, backup supplies, and control panels.

Hands-on role in a production and testing environment, focusing on product quality, system reliability and fault resolution.

• Diagnosed and repaired electrical circuits and wiring, responding to system failures and returning equipment to service quickly to reduce downtime.
• Developed and implemented test plans and procedures to verify product performance and reliability under varying operating conditions.
• Analysed recurring issues, identified root causes and implemented improvements that optimised production efficiency and reduced failure rates.
• Maintained accurate test records and logs, providing traceability for inspections and audits.