MADHAVAN CHANDRAN
Chartered Electrical Engineer
Profile summary
Commissioning Engineer with 9 years of experience in Electrical and Fire & Life Safety (FLS) systems across large-scale projects in the UAE, Qatar, and India. Lead the installation, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Fire Alarm, PAVE, CMS, and VESDA systems with a proven record of securing Civil Defense approvals. Proficient in QA/QC documentation, ELV system integration, value engineering, and managing Cause & Effect Matrix approvals for third-party interfaces. Adept at leading teams, resolving site challenges, and delivering projects on time while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
Career highlights
Secured Variation Orders: Obtained 2 Crore INR in variation orders at Teemage Builders and 1.5 Million QAR at Electron Electromechanical by interpreting specifications and securing consultant approvals.
Improved Departmental Productivity: Enhanced departmental productivity by implementing design automation tools (AutoCAD LISPs), resulting in up to 50% design time savings.
Key skills
Professional experience
Lead the installation, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Fire Alarm Systems, Public Addressing & Voice Evacuation Systems, Central Monitoring Systems, and VESDA. Conduct the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure system compliance with technical and functional specifications for ADNOC Projects. Liaise with consultants and Civil Defense (ADCD) to obtain necessary approvals for successful project handover. Prepare and submit Material and Work Inspection Requests for all systems, ensuring compliance with project standards.
Developed Electrical and ELV System Drawings, encompassing Conceptual, Detailed, Conduit/Wiring Layouts, Floor Plans, Site Layouts, and Schematic designs, while calculating project load, considering all MEPD System equipment. Monitored and managed electrical project costs, ensuring adherence to budget constraints. Conducted frequent project site inspections, ensuring work progress aligned with the project schedule while maintaining high-quality standards and minimizing rework. Collaborated with project managers, architects, contractors, other discipline engineers, and stakeholders to coordinate the electrical activities of the project
Led installation, testing, and commissioning of Fire Alarm Systems, including battery calculations, Cause & Effect Matrices, NFPA compliance, and secured Qatar Civil Defense approval. Proficient in troubleshooting the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and field devices, effectively identifying and resolving open/short circuits and ground faults to stabilize the system. Supervised installation of ELV systems such as Access Control, Intercom, BMS, CCTV, Lighting Control, SMATV, PAVE, and Structured Cabling in compliance with project requirements. Possess good working knowledge of Firefighting and Fire Suppression Systems, including FM200, Novec, Aerosol, Pre-Action, Foam, HSSD/VESDA, and Kitchen Hood systems.
Diligently monitored the Fire Alarm Control Panel to identify and address any issues, such as open/short circuits and ground faults. Ensured the proper maintenance and operation of both electrical and fire alarm devices to maintain a safe and functional environment. Conducted regular checks to verify the seamless operation of Fire Life Safety systems, including Fire Alarm Systems, Firefighting systems, Fire Extinguishers, and Emergency Lighting.