Viral Variya
@viralvariya
Chief Electrician at Al-Shawamikh Oil Services SAOC, supporting PETROGAS drilling operations and restoring a rig to operation after a TDS failure.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Al-Shawamikh Oil Services SAOC, I work as Chief Electrician on a 1300HP VFD rig with client PETROGAS. I maintain and troubleshoot drilling systems, including Siemens SINAMICS S120 drives, and use EPICORE for preventive and corrective maintenance.
Previously, I worked as Chief Electrician at Kuwait Drilling Company and DrillmecInternational India, and as a Rig Electrician at MeghaEngineeringandInfrastructuresLtd (MEIL). My experience includes commissioning VFD rigs, upgrading and commissioning a full rig at Kuwait Drilling Company, and helping return operations after a TDS failure at Al-Shawamikh Oil Services SAOC.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Electrician
Al-Shawamikh Oil Services SAOC
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Leading all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support for drilling rig systems, ensuring high availability and safe operations. Supervising electricians and coordinating daily electrical activities in line with Permit to Work (PTW), LOTO, and HSE standards.
Chief Electrician
Kuwait Drilling Company
May 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)
Managed electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of specific drilling equipment, including CANRIG topdrive, HONGHUA mud pumps, and KATO generators. Effectively maintained and tracked all daily activities, sending reports as needed by using MAXIMO.
Chief Electrician
Drillmec International India
May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)
Maintenance and troubleshooting of AVPH stinger, APC200 automatic power catwalk, and other drilling equipment. Experienced in electrical systems of drilling equipment, including Driller's console, AC drilling motors, and auxiliaries.
Rig Electrician
Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL)
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Commissioning of 1500HP and 2000HP VFD rigs, including AC PCR, ABB ACS880 VFDs, and mud system agitator starters with PLC logic. Commissioned generators, auto synchronization, and fire and gas detection systems.
Electrical Engineer
John Energy Ltd
Nov 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of 2000HP SCR electrical rig, including distribution of AC, PLC programming, SCR, VFD parameters and settings, and Top Drive. Conducted daily inspections and periodic maintenance according to PMS guidelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oman Energy Association (OPAL)
OPAL Unified HSE Passport Level I & II, Health, Safety, and Environment
2024 - 2024
Completed OPAL Unified HSE Passport Level I and II, with Level I issued on 07 Feb 2024 and Level II on 05 Aug 2024.
Unknown
10+2, General Studies
Grade: PR 93.68
Completed 10+2 education in 2013 with a percentage of 93.68.
GSECL Gas Based Power Station
Industrial Training Program, Power Generation
Completed an industrial training program at GSECL Gas Based Power Station in Utran, India.
Infitech
EX Hazardous Area & EX-Protected Equipment Certification, Hazardous Area
2024 - 2024
Completed EX Hazardous Area & EX-Protected Equipment Certification (ExHaz) from Infitech, Oman, with training from 28-30 April 2024 and issued on 01 May 2024.
Siemens Centre of Excellence
Basics of AC-DC Drive, Electrical Drives
Completed Basics of AC-DC Drive training at Siemens Centre of Excellence in Ahmedabad, India.
Falcon Training Services
Authorized Gas Tester (PDO Approved), Gas Testing
2024 - 2024
Certified as Authorized Gas Tester (PDO Approved) by Falcon Training Services, issued on 24 Jul 2024 and valid until 23 Jul 2027.
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Grade: CGPA 7.58
Activities and societies: government college, top ranked college.
Bachelor of Engineering degree completed in 2017 with a CGPA of 7.58.
Halliburton Oilfield Services
H2S, FF & SCBA, Work at Height, Confined Space Training, Safety Training
Completed H2S training, FF & SCBA, Work at Height, and Confined Space training at Halliburton Oilfield Services in MPT, Barmer, India.
Kuwait Drilling Training Center
BFA, H2S, AGT, and Rig Pass Training, Safety and Drilling Operations
Completed BFA, H2S, AGT, and Rig Pass training at Kuwait Drilling Training Center in Kuwait.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
India
OmanSalary expectations
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