Summary
Premchand Rambarran is an experienced E&I QA/QC professional with extensive involvement in electrical and instrumentation inspection, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and system handover activities. He has led inspection personnel and document control teams, managed punch-list tracking and closeout, and reviewed system turnover dossiers. His experience covers onshore and offshore platforms, drillships, FPSOs, power plants, LNG facilities, refineries, and industrial projects. He has performed hazardous-area inspections of E&I equipment, generated non-conformance reports and remedial material lists, and supported subcontractors during corrective works. His technical scope also includes loop checking, calibration, intrinsic safety and explosion-protection verification, and condition monitoring of motors and generators. He brings strong project management, leadership, communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking capabilities.
Education
- 2015 - Electrical Installation (Diploma), City & Guilds
- 2011-2012 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician, City and Guilds, National Energy Skills Center (NESC)
- 1991-1993 - General Maintenance Fitter (GMF) Part 1
- 1980-1982 - Electrical Installation Craft
Qualifications and Training
- 2016 - Training Certificate from Hawke Perenco (Nes Fircroft Trinidad Ltd): International on the Installation & Inspection of UL approved gland types 701, 711, 710, & 753
- 2014 - NEC 500 & 505 - Explosion Protection Guidance Certificate, City & Guilds
- 2012 - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Certificate
- 2011 - Electric Motor Controls Certificate
- 2007 - Trinidad & Tobago Wireman's License #4417
- 2007 - Quality Control Management Certificate
- 1993 - Auto Mechanic General Tune-ups & Troubleshooting Certificate of Attainment
- Shallow Water Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training, expiry date 25-02-2029
- Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (TBOSIET), expiry date 25.02.2029
Work Experience
Jul 2025 – Dec 2025
TPI AGENCY
Electrical Hazardous Area Inspector
- Inspected and generated reports on all non-conforming E&I equipment.
- Generated lists of materials for remedial works.
- Supported the subcontractor in remedial works.
Jun 2024 – Jul 2025
TPI AGENCY
Electrical Hazardous Area Inspector
- Inspected and generated reports on all non-conforming E&I equipment.
- Generated lists of materials for remedial works.
- Supported the subcontractor in remedial works.
Sep 2023 – May 2024
Electrical & Instrumentation Lecturer
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Ronco Construction
Electrical Supervisor
- Upgraded new instrumentation and solar system.
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022
TPI AGENCY
Electrical Lead
- Performed condition monitoring of motors and generators.
- Generated material lists and advised the client on the status of equipment.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Apr 2021 – Mar 2022
SHELL PLC.
Electrical Eng. Support
- Assisted in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checking, calibration, and intrinsic safety/explosion protection verification.
Feb 2020 – Oct 2020
Sapura Energy Berhad
Electrical Eng. Support
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
Mar 2018 – Aug 2019
TPI AGENCY
E&I QA/QC Manager
- Managed subordinate inspectors.
- Managed the document control team.
- Tracked and closed out punch lists.
- Reviewed system turnover dossiers.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
May 2017 – Oct 2017
TPI AGENCY
Inspector Team Lead
- Led the inspection team for BPTT facilities, covering onshore and offshore brownfield and greenfield work.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Sep 2015 – Mar 2017
TPI AGENCY
E&I QA/QC Lead Inspector
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
TPI AGENCY
Electrical Technician Specialist
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Jan 2014 – Apr 2015
British Gas Trinidad & Tobago
Electrical E&I QC Inspector
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
Jul 2013 – Dec 2013
Trinity Exploration & Production PLC
Electrical Construction Supervisor
- Supervised the subcontractor for the upgrade of the tankfarm on all E&I upgrade activities.
Sep 2012 – Jun 2013
Samsung Engineering Trinidad LTD.
QA/QC Supervisor
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
Mar 2011 – Aug 2012
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC Manager E& I
- Managed subordinate inspectors.
- Managed the document control team.
- Tracked and closed out punch lists.
- Reviewed system turnover dossiers.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Apr 2009 – Feb 2011
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC Supervisor E & I
- Performed QA/QC supervision across Petrotrin G.O.P, NHT/CCR Platformer, Water Treating Facility, Alky/Acid, Laboratory Facility, and offsite projects.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Oct 2004 – Oct 2005
Bechtel International
Certification Engineer E & I
- Reviewed all E&I system dossiers and documentation for final handover to the client.
Aug 2003 – Dec 2003
TPI AGENCY
Quality E&I Inspector
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
2001 – Jul 2003
TPI AGENCY
Senior QA/QC E&I Inspector
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Jun 1999 – Nov 1999
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC E&I Inspector
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
1998 – 1999
TPI AGENCY
Electrical & Instrumentation QA/QC Inspector
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Apr 1994 – Oct 1994
HB Zachry International
Electrician
1983 – 1987
Satalec Elect. Company france
A” Class Low & High Voltage Technician
Projects
JUN 2023 – AUG 2023
NGC Gas Facility Galeota Trinidad
Location: Galeota, Trinidad
- Upgraded new instrumentation and solar system.
APR 2022 – DEC 2022
Client: Exxon Mobil; Transocean
Noble Sam croft Drillship offshore Guyana / Exxon Mobil FPSO’s Lisa Destiny, and Transocean Drillship Offshore Aruba
Location: Offshore Guyana; Offshore Aruba
- Performed condition monitoring of motors and generators.
- Generated material lists and advised the client on the status of equipment.
APR 2021 – MAR 2022
Client: SHELL
FIU (Field Instrument Upgrade) SHELL Dolphin Offshore Platform
Location: SHELL Dolphin Offshore Platform
- Assisted in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checking, calibration, and intrinsic safety/explosion protection verification.
FEB 2020 – OCT 2020
Client: BG T&T Group
Life Hokchi Satellite & Hokchi Central offshore Platform
Location: Tampico, Mexico
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
MAR 2018 – AUG 2019
Client: BPTT
BPTT Galeota Expansion Project (GEP)
Location: Galeota, Trinidad
- Managed subordinate inspectors.
- Managed the document control team.
- Tracked and closed out punch lists.
- Reviewed system turnover dossiers.
MAY 2017 – OCT 2017
Client: BPTT
BPTT All facilities (Onshore & Offshore) brownfield and Greenfield
Location: Onshore and offshore facilities
- Provided E&I inspection team leadership for BPTT brownfield and greenfield facilities.
SEP 2015 – MAR 2017
Client: BPTT
BPTT Juniper offshore Platform
Location: Offshore platform
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
JUN 2015 – AUG 2015
Colombia Reficar Cartagena Refinery Expansion
Location: Cartagena, Colombia
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
JAN 2014 – APR 2015
ECMA Dolphin / NCMA Hibiscus Platform Upgrades
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
JUL 2013 – DEC 2013
Client: Trinity Exploration & Production PLC
Tankfarm upgrade
Location: Galeota, Trinidad
- Supervised the subcontractor for the upgrade of the tankfarm on all E&I upgrade activities.
SEP 2012 – JUN 2013
Client: Petrotrin
ULSD (Ultra-low Sulphur Diesel) Project
Location: P-A-P
- Supported construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all E&I activities.
MAR 2011 – AUG 2012
Client: Trinidad Generation Unlimited
TGU Trinidad Generation Unlimited (LABREA) Powerplant 720Mw
Location: LABREA
- Managed subordinate inspectors.
- Managed the document control team.
- Tracked and closed out punch lists.
- Reviewed system turnover dossiers.
APR 2009 – FEB 2011
Client: Petrotrin
Petrotrin G.O.P - Gasoline Optimization
APR 2009 – FEB 2011
Client: Petrotrin
NHT/CCR Platformer Project
APR 2009 – FEB 2011
Client: Petrotrin
Water Treating Facility
APR 2009 – FEB 2011
Client: Petrotrin
Alky/Acid Project
APR 2009 – FEB 2011
Client: Petrotrin
Laboratory Facility
APR 2009 – FEB 2011
Client: Petrotrin
All Offsite Projects
OCT 2004 – OCT 2005
Atlantic LNG Train 4
- Reviewed all E&I system dossiers and documentation for final handover to the client.
AUG 2003 – DEC 2003
Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited Upgrade Project
2001 – JUL 2003
Atlantic LNG Trains 2 & 3 Expansion
JUN 1999 – NOV 1999
The Titan Methanol Plant
1998 – 1999
Atlantic LNG Train 1
APR 1994 – OCT 1994
New Core Iron Carbide Plant – Point Lisas Industrial Estate
Location: Point Lisas Industrial Estate
1983 – 1987
Construction of Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex
Location: Trinidad
Skills
- Project Management
- Electrical & Instrumentation QA/QC
- Electrical Hazardous Area Inspection
- Electrical Supervision
- QA/QC Management
- Construction Inspection
- Pre-commissioning and Commissioning
- System Handover and Turnover Dossier Review
- Punch List Tracking and Closeout
- Document Control
- Loop Checking
- Calibration
- Intrinsic Safety / Explosion Protection Verification
- Condition Monitoring
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Public Relations
Commodities
- E&I Equipment
- UL-Approved Glands
- Motors
- Generators
- Instrumentation
- Solar Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Instrument Systems
- Electrical Installations
- Control Systems