Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
From Manipal Institute Of Engineering, India 1990
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
ASNT Level II RT,PT ,MPT,UT & VT
Career Summary
Gas and Oil Plant Construction Projects
Pipeline Projects Construction (Gas & Oil)
Petrochemical Plant Construction Projects
Refinery Construction Projects
Fertilizer Plant Projects
Shut down of GCs and BS
Shut down of Petrochemical Plants
Refinery Shut down Projects Possess Valid Kuwait Liecence
Upgradation of Petrochemical Plants
Power Plant Projects
Distillery and Effluent Treatment Plant
Present Employment:
EQUATE,KUWAIT
Working as Project Construction Coordinator forProjects and Turn Around for different Projects,responsible for Civil,Structural,Mechanical,Piping and E&I activities.
Participate in meeting with PMC (Technip,USA) and EQUATE Engineering Team during different phases of the Project,Plans,Directs and Supervise the overall construction activity.
Report to the Snr.Project Leader. Working closely with Snr.Project Leader & Design Engineers prior and during project execution.Responsible for internal Constructabilty review during design and prior hand over to Construction Engineers.Supervise overall Construction activities. Communicate with Design and Materials Department to ensure all drawing and material will be available during construction execution. Make sure the safe execution of construction activities managed by the E&C Department. Participate in the construction contracting strategy developments where required.Provides assistance in construction activities in other areas where required. Participate in weekly construction review meetings. Assist the EPC Contractor and sub-contractors in the implementation of site specific HSE program, emergency response and evacuation drill programs. Participate in incident/accident investigation and prevention of recurrence. Ensure construction work carried out in accordance with rules, regulations, standards and permit to work procedures. Review the construction sequence/logic, work plan/procedures and pre-task planning to ensure comprehensive feasibility and safety. Provide assistance and direction in the Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Start-up activities of the plant working with all parties to facilitate these activities.
Actively participates in ensuring and enforcing construction safety both for company personnel and contractors. Actively participates in the aiming for zero,Behaviour Based Process Safety Observation program and ensures the successful application of the program within the construction group as well as within the contractors.
Preparation of Tie In packages,Follow up with the Engineering and Materials department, follow up with the contractor for the fabrication&execution jobs,make sure that the project is going as per schedule,Organize meetings with Operation department for the coordination of tie in activities,take the lead role in the Tie In execution.
Previous Experience :
1) Tecnicas Reunidas
Worked as Lead Field Engineer for Sahil and Shah Full Field Development Project (US $ 5 Billion) for ADCO,Abu Dhabi.
Working at the capacity of Field Engineering Manager for one of the two sites (Shah) dealing all the Engineering and Construction & Tie In issues by coordinating with Clent,Contractor and Tecnicas Design office at Madrid.
To have discussions with Contractors’ Engineering Team on different Engineering issues and find Solutions for them.
Address all the Site Engineering issues,Have meeting with Engineers at the Design office to get their input for solving different site issues.
Manage and maintain the Field Engineering activities on site,drawings,specifications,field requisitions,as built drawings Etc.Make sure that the scope of work is completed and handed over to the client on time.Provide constructability input to design and execution processes.Ensure that all field engineering activities are carried out in accordance with agreed engineering practices and procedures.
Preparation of Tie In packages,Follow up with the Engineering and Materials department, follow up with the contractor for jobs the fabrication&execution jobs,make sure that the project is going as per schedule,Organize meetings with the Operation department for the coordination of tie in activities,take the lead role in the Tie In execution
2) ADNOC / TAKREER Refinery
Worked as as Unit In Charge for 2 Units during 2010 Shut down.
In charge of Inspection,Maintenance/Overhauling of Columns,Vessels,Heat Exchangers,Pumps and other refinery Equipment.
Managing piping fabricatio & erection & Tie In jobs during Shut down.
3) Qatar Petroleum
Worked for Qatar Petroleum for two Shut Down Projects.
Duties and Responsiblites:
Overall Co Ordination and supervision of Replacement of Reactor and Regenerator internals. Including Fabrication and erection of Equipment & Piping Fabrication & Erection
Structural Fabrication and Erection,Internal Cleaning of Equipment,Sand blasting,Painting,Insulation, Refractory Installation etc.
4) Fluor Daniel B.V.
Worked as Lead Inspector for the OL2K, PE Expansion Project (US $ 5 Billion) for EQUATE.
Duties and Responsiblites:
Coordinating the Inspection activities of different disciplines of Client’s and Contractors’Inspection Departments.
Provide technical guidance and delegate responsibilities as appropriate to lower level inspectors.
Inspect various facets of work on the job site and perform continuous surveillance of assigned inspection activities
To ensure compliance with all applicable codes,standards & specifications.Document non conformance and participate in determining appropriate resolution.Report on installed quantities to verify applications for payment and hange order work.Recognize potential conflicts,issues and problems,and reports to supervisor with proposed solution. Documentation of QA/QC activities.
5) EQUATE Petrochemical Company; Kuwait
Major Project Completed: EUATE 9th Ethylene Cracking Furnace Project
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall Co Ordination of Civi,Mechanical,E&I and Safety activities.
Review of Project Execution Plan
Piping ,Equipmet & Structural Fabrication and Erection Schedule
Conducting weekly progress meeting with contractors
Progress Monitoring and Expediting
Coordination with different Contractors,Project & The Plant Management teams
Quality Auditing
Executing the Construction Activities through Engineers and Supervisors.
Conducting Daily Safety meeting with contractors
Safety Auditing
Reporting to the higher Management about the project progress.
6) Arabi Enertech; Kuwait
Major Projects-Completed:
Pipeline Project for KOC (flowlines)
Pipe line project for KNPC.
Shut Down of Gathering Centre # 10 and Booster Station # 150 for Kuwait Oil Company.
Replacement of Corroded Hydrocarbon Lines for Kuwait National Petroleum Company.
Mina Az Zoor Power Plant Project for MEW Kuwait.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review of field Engineering for Pipelines and Crossings Including Construction activities.
Review and approval of Job procedure,Method statement,QA plan,ITP.
Co-ordination with Design/Engineering Department inTechnical discussions & Bottleneck of Projects.
Review the field Engineering Drawings with the crossing authorities and for necessary inspection.
Planning and Organizing resources for the Execution of the Project
Executing the Construction Activities through Engineers and Supervisors.
Progress Monitoring and Expediting
Co ordination of NDE,Hydro and Pneumatic testing activitie & Precommissioning
Attend meetings,reviews,safety initiatives as necessary and relevant to the job function.
7) Alghanim International General Trading & Contracting Co.; Kuwait
Major Projects Completed: Hydrolyser Revamp Project For Petrochemical Industries Company,Kuwait
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of Project Execution Plan,
Co-ordination with Technical department to solve the site constraints of piping works.
Co-ordination with planning department for the progress monitoring and expediting.
Co-ordination with Project Management Consultants Continental Engg.bv,Holland
Supervision and Inspection of process piping Fabrication , Erection and Testing.
Installation of Static and Rotory Equipment.
Site co-ordination of piping work and Organising Resources.
Monitoring the status of materials as per bill of quantity and drawings.
Co-ordination with the purchase department and store department for the expedition of materials.
Co ordination of NDE,Hydro and Pneumatic testing activitie
8)Furnace Fabrica (India) Ltd.
Major Projects Completed:
Construction of NPK/DAP plant for IFFCO,Gujarath,India.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Mobilization and resource co-ordination.
Preparation of Equipment plot plans and Layouts.
Inspection of materials and equipment.
Equipment erection and alignment (Rotating equipment upto 250 MT and static equipment upto 50 MT).
Fabrication and erection of acid storage tanks.
Structural fabrication and erection .
Supervision and Inspection of piping fabrication , erection and testing
9)Bhagheeratha Electricals & Structurals Ltd.Cochin,India
Major Project Completed:
NEW LPG RECOVERY PLANT FOR GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD,ASSAM,INDIA
INCLUDING 20 KILOMETRE PIPELINE
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of piping bill of materials.
Floating enquiries and Technical evaluation of the offers.
Procurement assistance and interaction with vendors.
Site co-ordination of the project.
Co-ordination with contractors.
Preparation and review of project progress reports for Piping & Pipelines.
Progress monitoring and expediting.
Piping & Pipeline Fabrication & Erection
Preparation of punch lists for piping installation.
Start –up and commissioning activities.
Sand blasting ,painting ,wrapping and coating inspection.
10) UB Engineering Ltd, Pune,India
Major Project Completed:
Replacement of Ammonia Project for Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore,Cochin,India
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of piping bill of materials
Supervision, co-ordination and inspection of Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel,Alloy Steel piping fabrication , erection and testing.
Progress reporting to planning department and monitoring the progress.
Preparation and review of project progress reports for piping.
Progress monitoring and expediting.
Equipment erection and alignment.
Structural fabrication and erection.
Progress reporting to planning department and monitoring the progress.
Fabrication and erection of storage tanks.
Erection and commissioning of boilers, condensors, cooling tower and distillation columns.
Start-up and Commissioning Activities.
