Alex Jacob

Electrical & electronics engineering professional with 7+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation, cathodic protection, heat tracing, and management. Demonstrated ability in improving procedural efficiency through effective team and installation management. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in dynamic environments that value learning, collaboration and precision.

Electrical Engineer at Tekfen Construction and Installation (2022-07 – Present)

• Lead Electrical Heat Tracing installation for process pipelines, including cable scheduling, routing and sizing.
• Oversee installation and monitoring of cathodic protection systems for firewater pipelines, storage tanks, and vessels.
• Coordinate with CTJV (Chiyoda Technip JV) and QatarEnergy LNG to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Manage substation installation activities including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, cable pulling, glanding, and termination.
• Prepare method statements, material submittals, RFIs, project trackers, and related documentation.
• Coordinate E&I material procurement and interface with QA/QC and other project departments.

Engineer at Kerala State Electricity Board (2019-02 – 2020-02)

• Overseen daily substation operations and maintenance.
• Developed work plans, supervised subcontractors, and implemented corrective action plans.
• Assisted in bid preparations, tender evaluations, and site feasibility assessments.
• Participated in internal design reviews and provided technical recommendations.

Engineering Trainee at Travancore Cochin Chemicals (2018-08 – 2018-12)

• Supported maintenance of motors, welding sets, and auxiliary systems within a chlor-alkali plant.
• Gained exposure to 110kV/11kV substations, HT/LT systems, induction motors, lighting systems, transformers, DG sets, industrial electrical systems, and EOT cranes.

Electrical/Instrument Technician at Sam Young (2017-11 – 2018-04)

• Coordinated and executed electrical/instrumentation activities including cable laying, testing, cable tray installation, panel installation, HV/MV/LV cable glanding and termination, and earthing.
• Planned and allocated electrical/instrumentation resources adhering to project schedules.

Maintenance Technician at Cochin Packagings (2015-07 – 2017-08)

• Organised routine servicing schedules at manufacturing unit.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment, increasing overall operational efficiency.

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – SCMS School of Engineering & Technology (2013-06)