Instrumentation & Control Engineer
SUMMARY
Instrumentation & Control Engineer, with over 19 years of rich, global, and insightful industry experience. Expertise across Detail Design & Engineering of Onshore/Offshore/Modular type Oil and Gas EPC Projects, FEED, Proposals and Site support services. Technical Expert, Trusted Client Partner, Stakeholder Advisor, People Enabler and Cross-functional Driver, with track record of gathering client requirement and ensuring Cost-Effective Instrumentation Solutions are in place for enabling value for all. Deft at driving direct teams, engaging with geographically distributed resources, managing cross-functional representatives and engaging with vendors in order to ensure seamless workflow and project execution. Result-oriented Leader & Problem-Solver, demonstrating superlative flexibility, agility & multi-tasking capability. An effective communicator, bringing exemplary negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Areas of Excellence include:
Instrumentation & Control|| Onshore/Off-shore/ Modular Construction EPC Projects|| FEED/FEED (Front End Engineering & Design) Verification||Cost & Manhour Estimation for Proposal|| Site/Yard Support for Construction/ Commissioning|| Stakeholder / Client/PMC Management|| Contract Document Review/Analysis for scope conflicts|| Interface Management|| Review of Instrument Deliverable|| Lead Procurement Activities/Vendor Management|| Material Take-off (MTO)/Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) Management||Independent Handling of Mechanical Package|| Cross-functional Co-ordination|| Collaboration|| Team Management||
PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOT
? Led preparation of Instrument Design Deliverables such as Instrument datasheets, specifications, philosophies, reviewing Contract Documentations for scope conflicts as well as revisiting Piping & Instrumentation (P & I) diagrams.
? Proficient in Techno-Commercial functions like Vendor offer evaluation, Technical & Kick-off Meetings with Vendors, Vendor Document Review, Bid Evaluation from both technical & feasibility perspective & preparation of Technical Bid Analysis (TBA).
? Independently handled Mechanical Packages right from developing package specification till handover to the client.
? Performed Interface Management, managed VEC teams across the globe, provided assistance to procurement, handled BOQ/MTO Management, ensured timely issuance of deliverables and participated in departmental development activities.
? In-depth experience of handling multi-location JV partners for projects, having excelled in interacting with multiple stakeholders including Senior Leadership, key Customer representatives, Vendors and internal resources spread across the globe.
? Ability to ensure adherence with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and enable world-class safety standard at site.
PROFESSIONAL CHRONICLE
Petrofac, Sharjah UAE (Nov 10 Onwards)
Growth Path
2018 Onwards: Principal Instrumentation Engineer
2014-2018: Senior Engineer
2010-2014: Engineer
Led multiple projects during the tenure, with responsibility of core Instrumentation & Control Engineering as well as Proposal/Cost Estimation and FEED/FEED Verification.
Key Projects:
? Clean Fuel Project for Thai Oil (Greenfield as well as Brownfield)
The project aimed at expanding the existing Sriracha Refinery by adding new process units. The project is being executed by JV (Joint Venture) with SAMSUNG and SAIPEM.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
o Manage multiple stakeholders including JV partners and VEC offices (Mumbai and Delhi).
o Involved in finalization of Responsibility Matrix among the JV partner for execution of various interfaces.
o Conducted regular Interface Meeting and 3D Model reviews with JV partners & VECs to avoid any gaps in the design.
o Handle the entire Stakeholder reporting piece, while ensuring synergies to ensure seamless project execution
o Additionally, shouldered responsibility for Field Instruments’ Procurement activities from technical standpoint
- This included review requisition sheets made by VEC office; timely submission; preparing CRS (Comment Resolution Sheets) and obtain approval from client. Pivotal in technical offer review from vendors, technical discussions and approvals for procurement
Achievements:
o Demonstrated excellence in handling complex coordination & interface involving close to 6 parties including 2 JV partners and multiple office locations across the globe
o Prepared and got the Responsibility matrix approved at all stages by all 6 stakeholders, drove the project for the entire duration with no conflict at any stage
o Maintained Interface Register and discussed the progress of same with Management
o Conducted design reviews of the Interface Areas - Timely Follow ups with concerned for closure of Open Interfaces and maintained the progress
o Handled the critical Information exchange that was absolutely imperative for smooth workflow, enabling timely & accurate availability of any information to all stakeholders
o Handpicked by the department management to take handover of all Instrumentation related drawing/documents upon Company’s decision to completely shut-down the Delhi Branch Office. Efficiently transferred it to the Mumbai office for their further execution
o Project: Clean Fuel Project Client: Thail Oil PMC: Bechtel
Was the designated Lead Engineer for the Brownfield Project, requiring multiple interfaces with client's existing system as well as 56 other subcontractors
- Worked closely with the Interface Management Team and handled all interfaces with the client and their subcontractors through 'COREWORX'
- Timely closure of Interfaces in COREWORX led to seamless execution of assigned work by the design team
? BU HASA Integrated Field Development Project- Client ADNOC
o Managed associated cost preparation responsibilities; Obtained factored / sub supplier costs where necessary
o Prepared technical & commercial proposals; Attended clarification meetings with Client when required
o Ensured that tenders meet company commercial guidelines and have the necessary sign-off and buy-in
o Gained familiarity with the risks various stages and ensure measures are in place to mitigate the risks
? UZ750 EPC2 for ZADCO
The project aimed at the Installation of the Island surface facilities for the Production Build-Up. These facilities were being erected on 4 manmade islands and comprised of 173 nos. of Modular structures (PARs, PAMs, and PAUs) and 12 nos. of Modular Buildings. DSME was the Construction Partner.
o Hold the distinction of being part of Petrofac’s first ever project with Modular Structures & buildings
o Handled the entire coordination with Chennai office as well as DSME resources during Construction stage
o Coordinated with VEC office for engineering and designing of the Modules and Modular Building and timely reviewing and submission of documents/drawings
o Identified as a promising candidate to be deputed in DSME Fabrication Yards in Singapore and Korea for 18 months
o Collaborated with construction sub-contractors of DSME, DSME and our Design office and the Client personnel deputed in the yard for smooth execution of construction activities
? RABIGH Phase-II Tank Farms for Saudi Aramco
o Responsible for FEED Verification which aims at thoroughly scrutinizing the FEED design documents
o Accountable to highlight major shortcomings to the client by presenting FEED Verification Report
? SRU & AGRP for Qatar Petroleum
o Independently handled Mechanical Packages such as Boiler, Electro-chlorination & DM Plant
o Ensured system interface requirements are achieved, driving extensive engagement & coordination between Vendor PLC and Client DCS/ESD by extensive checking of every document issued by vendor, involved in Package Panel FAT
o Deputed on Project Site in Qatar for a year to handle Construction & Commissioning issues related to packages
o Successfully handed over the Packages to the Client
Jun’ 10 to Nov’ 10: Tebodin, Abu Dhabi UAE as Instrumentation Engineer
Jun’ 06 to Jun’ 10: Aker Solutions (APG), Pune as Senior Instrumentation Engineer
May’ 05 to Jun’ 06: Saipem India, Chennai as Instrumentation Engineer
Apr’ 04 to May’ 05: SNC-Lavalin, Mumbai as Instrumentation Engineer
Jan’ 02 to Mar’ 04: Ion Exchange, Mumbai as Instrumentation Engineer
Jan ’01 to Jan’ 02: Domino Printech (I) Pvt. Ltd. as Sales Engineer
EDUCATION
• B.E. (Instrumentation) from Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering, Mumbai University in June 2000
• Diploma in Instrumentation from Vivekanand Education Societies Polytechnic, Mumbai University in June 1997
REFERENCES
• Mr. Mahesh Sikotra
Department Manager, Instrumentation- Petrofac
Contact no: +971 50 5697658
E-mail: Mahesh.Sikotra@petrofac.com
• Mr. Aniruddha Bose
Senior Manager, Instrumentation- Petrofac
Contact no: +971 56 6808857
E-mail: aniruddha.bose@petrofac.com
• Mr.Pandy Karuppiah
Principal Instrumentation Engineer- Saipem
Cell no +91 9789961910
E-mail: Pandy.Karuppiah@saipem.com