Benny Jose

Telecommunication and Commissioning| FPSO| PMC |EPC |Oil and Gas| Refinery|Construction

■ Mumbai ■India■ +918451878876 (M) ■ E-Mail: [email protected]

■ skype id: bennysavi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-jose-407a4b1b

Summary
 22 years of experience in Electronics and Telecommunication engineering, specializing in
FPSO, PMC, EPC, Oil and Gas, Refinery, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and
Startup activities, my expertise extends across various domains including Airports, Military
Defense, Marine fields, Satellite links, Security Surveillance, Petrochemical, Refinery, LPG, and
Oil and Gas Projects.
 I have hands-on experience in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Security
and Telecommunication Systems, encompassing CCTV, Access Control, Public Address
General Alarm (PAGA) System, Radio Systems (Marine VHF, UHF, Plant Radio System TETRA),
Ship to Shore Link (SSL),Ground to Air (Aero VHF), Microwave Radio Link, Telemetry, Radio
Modems, Telecom Network Management System(TNMS), Security & Video Management
System(SVMS), Meteorological System, GPS Real Time Clock System, Perimeter Surveillance
and Intrusion Detection System(PIDS), Non-Directional Beacons(NDB), Helideck Radio
Communications, Life Boat Radio System, Thuraya Satellite Systems, Telephony, Hotline
System, Advanced Audio Video Rooms and Devices, Pipeline GAS Leak Detection System(LDS),
Fire and Gas System(FGS),Instrumentation, and Electrical.
 Skilled in System Design and Planning for developing detailed telecommunications
system designs, as well as documentation and reporting, technical analysis,
troubleshooting, and support.
 I hold driving licenses in the U.A.E, Oman, and Qatar.
 I have gained experience from working with renowned organizations including:
 Oil And Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
 Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO)
 Qatar Energy LNG in Raslaffan
 Oman Gas Company (OQ) on the Salalah LPG Project
 Shell Qatar
 Abu Dhabi Ports Group's involvement in the KIZAD Gas Distribution Network Project Phase
2 Expansion.
Certificates
 Extended Operator Training Course in Explosives Detection System X-ray Machine (EDTS)
Hi Scan 180180-300Kv by Smiths Heimann.
 Access Control Training on C-Cure800 Version 10.0x offered by TYCO Dubai.
 Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (T-HUET) accredited by the Offshore
Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO) in the UK. My approval CARD number
is 74065195200314127426 from the Qatar International Safety Centre.
 Sea Survival training conducted by the Qatar International Safety Centre, along with
certification in the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS).

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Professional Experience
AD Port Group
Commissioning Manager for Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) and Telecommunication with
AD Port Group, contracted through EPC- Al Nasr Contracting Co LLC | PMC Mott MacDonald
November 2023 to February 2024.
Managing the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Commissioning for the Expansion of Phase
II of the Kizad Gas Distribution Network by Abu Dhabi Port Group.
The project involves designing and constructing a Phase II GAS Network in KIZAD Area,
including high and low gas pressure pipelines and associated facilities, to meet the needs of
current and future tenants.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 Coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors to align
commissioning activities with overall project timelines.
 Liaising with project stakeholders including clients, regulatory bodies, and internal
teams to communicate commissioning progress and address concerns.
 Overseeing the execution of commissioning activities such as system testing,
functional checks, and performance validation.
 Managing commissioning schedules and timelines to meet project milestones.
 Identifying and resolving technical issues and discrepancies during the commissioning
process and implementing corrective actions.
 Generating commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues encountered, and
resolutions. Develop various technical documents such as Pre-Commissioning,
Commissioning Procedures and Check list, Method Statements, Work Instructions,
Technical Reports, Calculation Back-ups, and Drawings.
 Facilitating the smooth handover of commissioned systems to operations and
maintenance teams.
 Oversee the Mechanical Completion system to address outstanding items and ensure
readiness for commissioning.
 Strategize and oversee the submission of technical documents in alignment with the
project's deliverable register.
 Participated in FAT for Pipeline GAS Leak Detection System, SDH, CCTV, Access Control
System, Telephone System, and Cathodic Protection System.
 Participated in SAT for FACP Panel, F&G Panel, and RTU Panel.
 Managed Main Automation Contractor Siemens for RTU, SCADA, and F&G Systems,
and Johnson Controls UAE LLC for Telecommunication & Security Systems.
Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities included:
 Instrumentation and Support Systems such as Field Instruments, RTU, SCADA, Fire &
Gas Distribution System, FACP, HSSD Panels, F&G Panels, Gas Chromatograph, Flow
Meters, and Flow Metering Panels.
 Electrical Distribution System encompassing MDBs, DBs, ADB, SMDB, and Cathodic
Protection System.
 Telecommunications & Security Systems including Pipeline GAS Leak Detection
System, SDH, Access Control System (ACS), CCTV, and Telephone systems.

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Talent Asia Consulting
Senior Telecommunications Engineer onboard FPSO Svetah Venetia at the Port of Jebel Ali.
June 2023 – July 2023
The FPSO Svetah Venetia, based in the UAE, is scheduled to commence operations for oil and
gas production in India's PY-3 field, positioned 80 kilometers south of Pondicherry, off the
east coast of India.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 Start-up, refurbishment, and commissioning of Telecom systems, along with the
integration of newly installed systems during its stay at the Port of Jebel Ali, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
 Conducted thorough inspections and evaluations of all designated telecom
equipment, providing a comprehensive report on their operational status,
recommendations, and necessary spare parts.
Systems Include: -
Radio equipment’s | PAGA System- NOR Electronics-BOSCH | Environmental
Monitoring System –MIROS | Helideck Monitoring System-MIROS |CCTV-Hernis Scan
Systems |Master Clock System-Datum | NDB- A S Tele Supply Norway (TS-20B) |
DARPS - Differential Absolute & Relative Position Sensor (Seatex DARPS 116) | TVRO
(Sea Tel ST24-Cobham) |Ground to Air- TR-6101 Jotron

Shell Qatar
Project Engineer-Qatar Shell in contract with Action Technical Services and Contracting W.L.L
May 2022 - Oct 2022
As a client representative, I oversee the assigned site/projects for Pearl Gas-to-Liquids (GTL),
the world's largest and most complex energy project commissioned in partnership with Qatar
Petroleum.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 I managed the Shell Qatar office move which included managing construction, setting
up IT equipment rooms, telecom facilities, town hall, crisis management rooms,
meeting and conference rooms, installing fiber optic and structured cabling, patching
frames, conducting IT equipment room acceptance handover, and implementing
Distributed Antennas System (DAS). This encompassed the integration of various
components such as Wi-Fi access points, CCTV, access control, and advanced audio-
video rooms and Devices.
 Supervised the integration of various telecommunication systems in alignment with
the Project Plan.
 Identified and initiated corrections in the Telecom System Design as per site
requirements.
 Managed and executed assigned telecom projects, including preparation, scheduling,
coordination, and monitoring, while ensuring the maintenance of project forecasts and
status updates.

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  Ensured the project's adherence to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance
standards, and specifications.
 Accountable for effective interface management with the project team, client, and
subcontractors.
 Managed an internal project specialist team, coordinating with the client, OEM, and
subcontractors, serving as the primary interface between the company and the
customer since the Effective Date of the Contract.
 Proficiently collaborated with OEMs and suppliers to guarantee the timely delivery of
materials for project execution and maintained adequate stock for post-project
support.
Systems Include: -
 Audio Video in Meeting Rooms: Group Device for Small Rooms, Meet-up for Huddle
Rooms, Rally Plus with MTR for Medium and Large Rooms
 Advanced Audio-Video Rooms: MTR Compute-Microsoft Teams Room
 CCTV by Bosch
 Access Control System by Genetec and Synergis™ Access Control System
 AXIS A8105-E Network Video Door Station
 Boon Edam Lifeline Speed lane Slide 1800
 Omnicast™ Video Management System
 Wireless Access Points by Aruba, including Indoor, Outdoor, Mobility Controller, and
Satellite Phone Docking Station

Bilfinger Tebodin(PMC)
Telecom Commissioning Engineer-Salalah LPG Project, Oman. OQ.COM
November 2019 –June 2021
As the client representative for OQ, I spearheaded a multinational team tasked with
overseeing the telecom commissioning for the Salalah LPG Extraction and Fractionation Plant
Project. This project included the Storage Condensate Tank Farm, Extraction and Fractionation
Plant, Jetty, and Pipeline, with Petrofac serving as the EPC contractor.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 Supervised the construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, Site Acceptance
Testing (SAT), configuration, and integration of telecommunication systems in
alignment with the project plan, approved procedures, contract requirements, and
quality control, safety, and company/department directives.
 Identified and initiated corrections in the Telecom System Design as necessary for the
site.
 Verified, reviewed, and updated Telecom Engineering Drawings, Vendor Documents,
As-built drawings, Mechanical Completion Certificate, and related documents.
 Held accountable for effective interface management with the project team, client, and
subcontractors during the testing and commissioning phase.
 Attended Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for Access Control System (ACS), Closed-Circuit
Television (CCTV), Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), Telecom Network
Management System (TNMS), Network Management System (NMS), Security Video
Management System (SVMS), Meteorological System (MET), Ship to Shore Link (SSL),

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 Public Address General Alarm (PAGA), Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Radio, and
Marine Radio.
Systems Include: -
 Access Control System by Bosch.
 CCTV: Indoor Infrared Dome Camera, Safe area Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Outdoor Camera,
Explosion-proof PTZ Camera, Fixed Outdoor Thermal Camera, Explosion-proof Fixed
Outdoor Thermal Camera, Fixed Outdoor Weatherproof Safe Area Camera, Automatic
Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), Indoor Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Camera.
 Public Address and General Alarm System by Ziztel.
Responsibilities include operation and design scope, optimization, and testing of PAGA
according to project specifications.
Proficient in room acoustics principles and acoustical measurements, including speech
intelligibility and STIPA measurement procedures.
Verified system functionality, potentially included in the installation contract, and conducted
inspection and testing.
Balanced the system, performed Loudspeaker Zone Equalization, and adjusted PA
Announcement Levels.
Critical Communication via IP Intercom (Vingtor Stentofon - AlphaCom XE7)|Marine Radio
System - VHF (Jotron)| Plant Radio System – Tetra (Hytera)| Ship Shore Link (Mampaey)|
Telecom Network Management System (ASENTRIA) | Security & Video Management System
|Telephone and Hotline System (Cisco) | Meteorological System (Vaisala) | GPS Real Time
Clock System (Bodet) | Perimeter Surveillance and Intrusion Detection System (Future Fibre
Technologies - FFT).

Drifys Innovations Pvt Ltd.

Project Manager
November 2018- October 2019
Drifys Innovations Pvt Ltd is a prominent provider of comprehensive hospitality services
catering to both residential and corporate domains.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
o Managing project operations entails defining scope, establishing timelines, analyzing
requirements, prioritizing tasks, and identifying dependencies, with responsibility for
overall success.
o Identifying and initiating corrections in the System Design as per site requirements is a
key aspect of the role.
o Successfully managing and ensuring project completion within set time and budget
constraints, effectively utilizing resources to optimize outcomes.
o Coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure services and products meet industry
quality standards and sustain their adherence to them.

Marine Electricals ( India ) Limited (EPC)

Project Coordinator
Dec 2017- October 2018
Established in 1978, Marine Electricals is a prominent provider of technical solutions
encompassing electrical automation, IT, navigation, and telecommunication for the oil and gas
industry. It stands as one of the major suppliers in both India and the Middle East regions.

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Responsibilities and Achievements:
 Managing project operations involves defining scope, establishing timelines, analyzing
requirements, prioritizing tasks, and identifying dependencies, all while maintaining
accountability for successful outcomes.
 Identifying and initiating corrections in the Telecom System Design according to Ship
Support System Design & Development standards.
 Monitoring and ensuring timely development, execution, close-out, creation of as-
built documentation, and delivery of project performance indicators.
 Conducting reviews of engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates,
contractor change order proposals, and submittals, and managing the tracking and
retrieval of documents and drawings.
 Planning and coordinating with global vendors to procure materials and equipment
promptly and cost-effectively for project execution.
 Collaborating with engineering teams and relevant disciplines to incorporate client
requirements into design/drawings and keep them updated.
 Maintaining registers documenting all receipts, issues, submissions of documents, and
correspondence.
Systems Include: -
o Marine Radio System - VHF | Plant Radio System - Tetra | Telephone and Hotline
System | Meteorological System | PAGA and Talkback Systems | Non-Directional
Beacons | Helideck Radio Communications | Radio Communication System
(Tetra/DMR/Conventional/Marine) | GMDSS | Radar | Gyrocompass | ECDIS, VDR, GPS,
HF/MF SSB Radios | VHF | UHF Handheld Radios | Inmarsat C/Mini M | LRIT | NAVTEX |
SSAS | Retrofit Solutions for all Brands and Types.

QConneqt -TATA Business Support Services

Customer Support Associate (Large Appliance Team)
March 2016- November 2017
Tata BSS, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, a distinguished conglomerate established in 1868.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 Scheduling of large appliance installations and demonstrations nationwide,
collaborating with diverse brands, sellers, and service franchises, thereby ensuring
prompt and efficient customer service.
 Liaised with brand Single Points of Contact (SPOCs), sellers, service franchises, and
logistics partners across India to guarantee the timely delivery of services to
customers, closely monitoring Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).
 Facilitated seamless communication between the respective brand franchises
throughout India to swiftly address technical queries and customer disputes,
prioritizing prompt resolution.
 Provided regular updates to customers regarding follow-ups and ETA of deliverables,
ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
 Directed and supervised the team to ensure the smooth operation of process quality,
training, and experience enhancement initiatives, contributing to the development of
procedures and standards for business excellence.
 Managed various renowned brands including Voltas, IFB, Carrier, Bosch, Lloyd,
Mitsubishi Electric, Whirlpool, Hitachi, and O General.

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  Recognized with the "League of Extraordinary" award in acknowledgment of
significant contributions to the process.

Qatar Energy LNG https://www.qatarenergylng.qa

Senior Telecommunication Technician
June 2008 – December 2015
At QATARGAS, a prominent LNG company situated in Ras Laffan, Qatar, operating from the
North Field off the North East coast of Qatar, I was responsible for the installation,
commissioning, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment. My duties extended to
working on telecom projects for the Laffan Refinery (a green field, 149K BPD Condensate
refinery), as well as the QatarGas 2 and QatarGas 3&4 projects, which involved constructing
telecom facilities in both onshore and offshore areas. Additionally, I contributed to the
QATARGAS Jetty boil-off gas (JBOG) project, a significant US$1 billion EPC contract.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 I have organized and conducted routine maintenance for communication shelters,
towers, and telecom infrastructures.
 Effectively strategized, supervised, and participated in the installation and maintenance
of diverse telecom systems and equipment for the organization.
 Assessed mark-up system layout drawings, single-line diagrams, termination diagrams,
and wiring diagrams, and forwarded them for revision to the Engineering Department,
subject to approval from the Telecoms Lead Engineer.
 Identified and initiated corrections in the Telecom System Design to align with site
requirements.
 Prepared Preventive Maintenance Schedules, developed test check sheets, and
executed preventive maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations at MCR and
ITRs.
 Managed and refreshed the inventory of radio spares, initiated user requests for
backup spares for new products, and guaranteed uninterrupted service provision
o Systems Include :- Voice over IP (VoIP) for Single Point Mooring (SPMs) at offshore
LNG Receiving Terminals | Ship-to-Shore Communications | Motorola Tetra Base |
SEPURA | HYTERA | Motorola MTR3000A UHF Repeater Base Station.
o Offshore: UHF/AM Digital Receiver for Ground-to-Air Communication | Aero VHF |
Crane Radio System | Lifeboat Radio System | Thuraya Docker Satellite Phones | Non-
Directional Beacon | Meteorological Weather Station | Microwave Radio (Aprisa and
Libra) | Telemetry Units | Zetron Radio Remote Controller | Satel Radio Modems |
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) | Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) and
Paging System SP2 (Gaitronics) | LENEL Access Control System | Telephony System |
GSM Repeaters.
o Projects managed included:
1) Single Point Mooring (SPMs) OEM- Blue Water
Installation, commissioning, supervision, and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for the Voice over
IP (VoIP) System, UHF Radio Base Station, and Portables, facilitating communication from
offshore to onshore. Backup Microwave link from offshore to onshore.
2) Jetty Boil-Off Gas (JBOG) Project (contractor: Fluor).
3) Plateau Maintenance Project (PMP) (contractor: TCJV).
4) DHT Project (contractor: Samsung).

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SERCO IAL Limited ( Abu Dhabi International Airport ) http://www.serco.com/
Electronics Technician
October 2005 – June 2008
Serco, an ISO 9002 certified multinational corporation headquartered in London, offers
operational, management, and consulting services across diverse sectors, includes airport,
defense, education, health, home affairs, local government, science, technology, transport,
and commercial industries.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Installation, Maintenance of Telecom and Security Equipment’s including X-Ray machines,
Metal detectors, Access control, CCTV, Public Address and General Alarm System, Trunk
radios, Portable radios, and Ground Radio communication systems.

Atlas Telecommunication, Abu Dhabi http://www.atlastelecom.ae/

Telecommunication Technician
March 2005 – June 2005
ATLAS TELECOM provides a wide range of products and services, including marine
communication, electronic security systems, and advanced satellite communication.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
o Deployed Omni (Whip) Antennas and Sectoral (Panel) Antennas on towers, along with
feeder installation and termination on connectors and jumper tails.
o Successfully installed Tracker units on 50 Coast Guard Boats spanning the UAE and the
Saudi border.

Tile Marine, Dubai

Service Engineer
Feb. 2004 - March 2005
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Installation and Maintenance of various telecommunication and navigational
equipment on ships, including HF, VHF radio, radar, chart plotter, fish finder, AIS, GPS,
SINGTEL, satellite terminals, and Inmarsat services.

Petroleum Development of Oman, www.pdo.co.om

Telecommunication Technician
Dec. 2001 – July 2003
PDO, managed by SHELL group, operates numerous oil rigs in Oman, providing wireless
communication to remote locations through its telecommunication base.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Communication Equipment’s on Oil Rigs
i.e. VHF |UHF | Radio links; DSR (Digital Subscriber Radio)| Microwave Radio - Harris Farrinon
| Satellite Phones| Thuraya Docker | V-SATs TES - Telephony Earth Station (HUGHES) for
Voice and PES - Personal Earth Station (HUGHES) PABX, Fax machines and Power Supply
units.

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 M R Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. An ISO 9002 Certified Company Mumbai, India
Service Engineer
Nov. 2000 – Dec. 2001
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of GMDSS consoles, radars, communication
equipment, GPS, and satellite communication terminals (INMARSATS and Satcom).

Marine Electronics and Navigation Systems Ltd., Mumbai, India http://www.means.co.in/

Service Engineer
Dec. 1998 – Nov. 2000
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Bridge Master E Series radars and
communication equipment, comprising MF/HF/SSB, VHF (SAILOR, JRC), GPS, Radio
Radar Beacon (RRB), Navtex, and Echo Sounder (JMC).

Prarabdh Communications Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

Service Engineer-Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Nov. 1997 – Nov. 1998
The company is an authorized sales and service representative for Southern Avionics
products from the United States of America.
Responsibilities and Achievements:
Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of communication equipment on oil rigs
and offshore platforms for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). This includes
MF/HFSSB, VHF, GPS, Radio Radar Beacon (RRB), Non-Directional Beacon from
Southern Avionics Company, and the Public Address and General Alarm System.

Education:
Diploma in Electronics Engineering from The Radio Electric Institute, First Class with a score of
68%.
Licentiate in Electronics & Video Engineering from The Radio Electric Institute, First Class with
a score of 76%.
Licentiate in Electronics & Radio Servicing from The Radio Electric Institute, First Class with a
score of 74%.
Combined Radio & Television from Fr. Agnel, achieving a score of 70%.

Personal Information:
• Location: Mumbai, India
• Indian Mobile: +91 8451878876; Email: [email protected]
• Marital Status: Married
• Passport Details: Passport Number: Z5019092; Expiry Date: August 5, 2028
• Date of Birth: October 26, 1974

Benny Jose

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