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Rich and insightful experience of over 30+ years in Power Projects; as an Administrator of major 400 & 132kV turnkey projects inclusive of productive 21 years in the Gulf in Project Control & Execution, Preparation of Tenders & its evaluation, Commissioning. Currently associated with Sobha LLC, DUBAI as General Manager Project Management 132kV Substations since 2024. Expertise in ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and on time execution. Significant experience in coordinating with vendors, negotiating on costs and dealing with personnel to ensure seamless operations. DEWA approved Project Manager for 400kV and 132kV SS Holding expertise in managing operations in the Power Sector. Exemplary relationship management, communication skills with the ability to network with project members, consultants, contractors, and statutory agencies with consummate ease. Receipt of Special Appreciation in areas of Project Management and Ramping up Projects with solutions. Manage costs proactively and avoided wasteful overpayments and unnecessary costs that drained profits by identifying areas of savings and thereby generating Millions of dollars in revenue Manage multiple priorities and deals effectively with multiple Key Stakeholders Develop core competencies, processes, and disciplines and support best practices Manage resource planning and allocation to achieve project goals. Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, make strategic decisions, build contingency plans and escalate as required Support and manage strategic projects and initiatives for the department Play key role in budgeting and maintaining policies Champion project regeneration on previously halted through to successful testing & implementation Robust headship and directorial abilities with reliable gains & effective conclusion of the Assignments
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General ManagerSobha LlcDubai, Ae -
General ManagerSobha Llc Jul 2024 - PresentDubai, United Arab Emirates -
Senior Projects ManagerAcume Gcc May 2021 - PresentDubai, United Arab Emirates -
Project ManagerEdf Mar 2022 - Jun 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSuccessful monitoring of execution of 132kV Substations in the Northern Emirates of UAE -
Senior Project ManagerGe Energy Connections Jul 2008 - Mar 2021Dubai, United Arab EmiratesReporting to the Operations DirectorEnsuring the timely completion of projects within the specific budget and TQM needs, living GE’s core values of HSE & OHAS requirement, advising the cash flow, margin and profit, ensuring return of experience (ROE), updating the ROR (Risks and Opportunity Register), implementing the organizational goals as per the Integrated Management System (IMS) in addition to PMO requirements of executing projects as per internal procedures, Initiate Gate Reviews at Critical Junctures, Virtual interaction with key inter-departments of the organization, client and consultant, contractor. Providing key inputs to Project scheduling, building a team of high caliber deliverables. Analyzing the lessons learned for continuous improvement actions. Leadership role in conducting regularly Project Reviews for multiple projects. Play key role in problem solving and negotiations. Negate resistance de change and Sorting closing out issues in an effective manner. Interfacing with utility and consultant for interconnections, approvals, payments, resolving key issues, conceptualizing strategies and goals etc. Delivering projects meeting defined specifications, schedule and budget involving supply, design, installation of 400 & 132kV GIS and AIS substations ($320M) for DEWA and Northern Iraq . Establish a routine in the project sites with POD, ensure focus on different aspects of scheduled works through constant communication flow between sites, necessary stakeholders.Involvement in the Supply Chain and Logistics Operations of major equipments. Leading implementation of continuous improvements by analyzing the lessons learned for the entire portfolio of projects based on GE policies, guidelines.Achievements:Special Appreciation received for improving the profit margin of several key projects, obtaining release of backlog BG's, TOC's, DLCC's, Critical payments and documents.Played an integral part of the team for GIS USERS Global conference in Dubai. -
Electrical ManagerJohnson Controls Sep 2005 - Jun 2008Dubai, United Arab EmiratesReporting to Operations ManagerResponsibilities Designing the entire LV and MV electrical aspects on District Cooling including Controls, switchgears, motor control centers, transformers Tendering and obtaining orders, execution, and successful handing over of SKID type District Cooling Plants.Direct reports: Project Engineer, Project Supervisor, AutoCAD Engineer, EHS Engineer, Site ManagerAchievements: o Played a leadership role in obtaining quick approval from the Utility authorities to eliminate the requirement of 11kV soft starters for chillers thereby saving the organization USD 0.5 Million o Special appreciation from Johnson Controls-York International for proposing, obtaining approval, and executing a unique electrical scheme for the project thereby saving the institution USD 1.5 Million in the District Cooling Plant Project.Selected Turnkey Projects involving supply, design, installation of: • District Cooling Modular Plant 16000Tons at Dubai Investment Park: USD 60Million for EMICOOL• District Cooling Modular Plant 10000Tons : USD 23Million for EMPOWER• Supply installation and testing of Fresh Air Plants for Dubai Civil Aviation for Terminal 3 Expansion -
Project ManagerDubai Electricity & Water Authority - Dewa Jun 2000 - Aug 2005Dubai, United Arab EmiratesReporting to Senior ManagerResponsible for Supervision of execution of 400kV and 132kV Substation and Overhead line projects inception to commissioning Preparation of • Tender specifications-Techno-Commercial, Financial and Technical evaluation of tenders, Contract agreements.• Tender negotiations, tender bond, Performance guarantees, monitoring its validity-extension, Interfacing with consultancies like Lahmeyer, Electric De France, Mott Mc Donald, Energo etc and contractors Mitsubishi, SIEMENS, AREVA, Mass projects, Centaur and ETA. Playing a pivotal role in identifying the business process of T&D departments and setting indicators, criteria and controls for the business process and reviewing periodically for their refinement, simplification. Conceptualizing the technical policy manuals (handy tool in assisting expeditious decision-making process). Initiate, negotiate and contract JV with consultants for major projects including undergrounding of 400kV OHLDirect Reports: Project Engineer, Electrical Site Engineer, Civil Site Engineer, EHS EngineerAchievements: o Successful execution of 6 numbers 132/11kV substations thereby enhancing DEWA network and thereby receiving Special Act Award Selected Turnkey Projects involving supply, design, installation of:• 400kV overhead lines : USD 40 Million & 400kV substations : USD 150 Million Contract • 132kV Substations : USD 200 Million & Substation Control System : USD 8 Million -
Project ManagerAlstom Grid Sep 1996 - Jun 2000Chennai, IndiaReporting to Project DirectorResponsible for Planning, monitoring, control and execution of Projects Procurement of equipment’s, estimating costs and projections, site inspection, progress reports, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of cables, transformers, switchgears. Compiling minutes of meeting, documentation, operation, ensuring implementation of company policy, Certification of contract payments and project milestones. Adhering and implementing the quality procedures of the company, strategies, structure, contract amendments, insurance, contractual commitments, and interpreting contractual norms. Coordination with Tendering Department at GEC Alstom India Ltd., (Transmission and Distribution) Projects for preparation of Techno commercial offers for Electrical Package Initiating and negotiating JV with major civil companies for execution of substationsDirect Reports: Project Engineer, Project Supervisor, Site ManagerAchievements:Special appreciation for expediting the project execution, closing and cash collection for projects in MRPL, Paradip Port Trust and Bellary SteelsSelected Turnkey Projects involving supply, design, installation of:• Load Centre Substations (LCC) 17 Numbers : USD 1 Million for Bellary steels • LCC 23 Numbers : USD 1.2 Million for Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemical (MRPL) • 132kV Indoor Substation 1 No : USD 1 Million Paradip Port Trust, Orissa • HV and LV Cabling : USD 2 Million at 2x 500MW Back-to-Back HVDC project Chandrapur project in Maharashtra India -
Electrical EngineerKerala State Electricity Board Jun 1995 - May 1996Kerala, IndiaHave been instrumental in carrying out operations in Controlling the electrical distribution network both at Transmission and Distribution end.Maintenance and erection of transformer.Erection of 110 kV towers, 11 kV poles, stringing of 110 kV, 11kV lines and 11kV aerial bunched conductors, cable ending and jointing, preparation of estimates for installation and erection of transformers and 11 kV lines. -
Shift Maintenance EngineeerMm Allied Engineerings Jun 1994 - May 1995Kerala, India Provided assistance in MS Fabrication and maintenance of High Vacuum equipments. Involved in the erection of Mild steel structures and inspection and quality control checks of the equipment.
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Syam Menon Education Details
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Karnatak University/Madurai Kamaraj UniversityElectrical And Electronics Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Syam Menon
What company does Syam Menon work for?
Syam Menon works for Sobha Llc
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Syam Menon's current role is General Manager.
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What schools did Syam Menon attend?
Syam Menon attended Madurai Kamaraj University, Karnatak University/madurai Kamaraj University.
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Syam Menon has skills like Management, Commissioning, Project Management, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Hvac Controls, Education, Negotiation, Contract Management, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Energy.
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