Elankumaran Arulliah
About Elankumaran Arulliah
Elankumaran Arulliah is the Lead Subsea Controls Engineer for the Jansz-Io Compression project at Chevron in Perth, Australia.
Current Position at Chevron
Elankumaran Arulliah serves as the Lead Subsea Controls Engineer for the Jansz-Io Compression project at Chevron, based in Perth, Australia. Since December 2016, he has been leading the subsea controls engineering efforts, contributing significantly to this major project. His role involves complex engineering tasks and the application of his extensive subsea controls expertise to ensure the project's success.
Career at Chevron
Before his current role, Elankumaran worked at Chevron as a Commissioning & Startup Subsea Controls Engineer from 2014 to 2016. During this two-year period, he was responsible for the commissioning and startup of subsea control systems, gaining valuable hands-on experience that would later inform his leadership in the Jansz-Io Compression project.
Professional Experience in Subsea Services
Elankumaran has substantial experience in subsea services. He served as a Senior Controls Engineer at GE Oil & Gas from 2013 to 2014. In this role, he focused on the intricacies of subsea controls systems, honing his skills and expertise in the field. His tenure at GE Oil & Gas added vital knowledge and technical proficiency to his professional portfolio.
Background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
From 2008 to 2013, Elankumaran worked at the Plexal Group as a Senior Instrument and Control Engineer. Over these five years, he specialized in instrumentation and control engineering, further building his technical foundation. This experience was pivotal in developing his comprehensive understanding of control systems, essential for his subsequent roles in subsea controls.
Education and Specializations
Elankumaran holds multiple engineering degrees. He earned his Master of Engineering in Subsea from Robert Gordon University (2011-2015) and another Master of Engineering in Process Control and Instrumentation from Murdoch University (2006-2008). Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Systems from Curtin University (2001-2004). His advanced studies have equipped him with diverse skills and knowledge across different engineering domains.