Qualifications
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (First Class) -1994.Mahatma Gandhi University Faculty of Engg. & Technology, Kottayam, India.
Profile
I am a Mechanical Engineer and PMP certified with 20 years of experience in the Project / Construction Management in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Pipeline, Pulp and Fibre Plants, Aluminium Extrusion, IT etc. with Multinational companies engaged in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning as well as with Oil Companies.
I have extensive experience in Project Planning & Control of Multidiscipline EPIC Projects, Cross country pipeline, Plant expansion & Shutdown/maintenance. I have been working as a Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer.
My experience covers FEED, Tendering, Detailed Engineering, Procurement and Construction & Commissioning phases of both Onshore and Offshore projects.
Worked with Contractors like M/s. Prompt Engineering, AGAP Arabia Ltd, Saudi Bin laden Group, Black Cat Construction WLL and JGC for major companies like Reliance, Saudi Aramco, Sabic, Qatar Petroleum, Jubail Chevron Philips, Snamprogetti etc… Also worked with Clients like M/s. KNPC through Heston Kuwait and currently with M/s. KJO through Penspen International UK.
Strong technical background in Information Technology.
Organizational and Project Management skills, Command over written as well as spoken English, Skill in drafting technical letters as well as reports.
Knowledge of International codes and Standards, Adaptability to any work environment.
I have the experience of using the following Softwares,
• Primavera P6.8.3, P3 (ver. 2.0, 3.0b) & Expedition.
• MS Project – 98~2003.
• Knowledge of SAP (PP & MM Modules) & Maximo.
• AutoCAD R – 14~2000.
• MS Office – 2007.
• Sun Certification in JAVATM 2.0 and Advanced Java etc.
Countries worked: India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and United Kingdom.
Career Summary
MAY 2008 – JULY 2014.
M/S. PENSPEN INTERNATIONAL PMS Contract – KHAFJI JOINT OPERATION (KJO).
SR. PLANNING / SCHEDULING ENGINEER.
SITE: KJO, KHAFJI, SAUDI ARABIA.
Worked with KJO’s PCD Core team. Handled different Phases like FEED, Tendering, Engineering, Procurement and Construction/Commissioning of Projects,
The following are the major projects I involved in,
1. FEED, Tendering and EPC of New Hout Crude Transmission Line. Contract No. HQ919ES10.
2. FEED Installation of Second submarine power cable, Replacement of old fire fighting systems at south area and Installation of IWJ-8 & 9 etc…
3. EPC Construction of Water Treatment Facilities Phase – 3 HQ 824 PC09 and EPC Construction of 2 Diesel Tanks at South Jetty. Contract No. HQ926PC10
4. EPC Expansion of Hout Crude Onshore Production Facilities. Contract No. HQ 506 PC05.
5. EPC Installation of the 4th Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) at Power Plant, Contract No. HQ 724 PC08.
Review & Approve Contractor’s submitted planning package in-accordance with contract and company’s established procedures. To update and maintain systems and procedures relating to Planning & Scheduling, Progress Measurement, Progress Reporting and other Project control requirements etc. consistent with the Company requirements. Preparation of PCS for Projects and providing inputs for MPU. Project scope management, verification and control, Project Time Management, schedule development and control, Project Procurement Management through procurement planning. Verification and endorsement of monthly physical progress claimed by the Contractors for payment purposes. To provide necessary inputs to the Cost Control Engineers to facilitate preparation of annual budgets and to provide necessary inputs / justifications for schedule variations as required.
Integrate change control, Evaluate change requests / Claims for extension of project schedules made by Contractors, analyse the impact on Scope and Time etc… and prepare appropriate recommendations to Management for approval. Consolidating scheduling information for analysis or reporting, Review periodically the Schedule Risk Analysis along with the mitigation measures, ensure timely implementation of all agreed migration measures. Schedule performance evaluation and forecasting using Earned value management and Forecasting methods like SV, SPI, CV, CPI, TCPI and EAC etc…from commencement to project completion will be conducted by reviewing problems and trends and analysing their impact on the work schedule.
Providing inputs related to Planning/Scheduling for Tendering purpose with a view to ascertain compliance to the specified requirements, participating in Technical bid evaluations as a member of the evaluation team, Monitoring of FEED, Preparation of WBS, Preparation of Critical Milestones,
Monitoring of the Project’s Engineering, Vendor Engineering, Vendor mfg. and Procurement etc… Provide management with the status of project and its forecast based on the existing trends. Ensure timely completion of activities to accomplish contractual key milestones. Review, evaluation and analysis of progress on weekly basis. Review and analyse project schedule to determine critical activities, identifying problems areas and risks related to project schedule which will be reflected in the “Critical Path Analysis Report” issued to the PMT for corrective action. Assisting in preparing project closeout reports / lessons learned for the projects.
The planning activities carried out utilising PRIMAVERA P6.8.3, Expedition and MS Office.
JULY 2007 – APRIL 2008.
M/S. HESTON – KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM CO. (KNPC).
PLANNING ENGINEER.
SITE: MINA AHMADI REFINERY, CONSTR. GROUP, KUWAIT.
Job Details.
Worked with one of KNPC’s Construction Group, managing Modification/ upgrading, Refurbishment kind of projects. The following are the major EPC projects I was involved in,
CA/PD/3603, Provision of Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) in FCCU.
CA/PD/3631, New ARD off Gas Compressor & Modification of existing Comp.
CA/PD/3639, Provision of Motorized Actuators for Critical Valves in Gas Plant.
Review and approval of deliverables like Project schedule, S curves, MP/Equipment histograms, Invoice, monthly and weekly report formats etc. from contractors. Nominating Construction coordinator and team to handle projects. Highlight potential delays and problems or hold ups, follow up with coordinators on project status. Prepare monthly report to Project control. Participate in progress review meeting with contractor. Monitor division performance by the use of Balanced score card (BSC). Manpower planning for the division using WER. Prepare week end supervision plans, Participate in periodic meeting with the disciplines for Progress analysis, Provide Engineering status to respective Project coordinators. Prepare various management reports giving status/constraints/corrective actions to be taken on projects handled. Identify critical and sub-critical activities of the project and to analyse their impact on the overall completion schedule considering the actual status and trends.
Coordinate various QMS audit. Conduct self audits on QMS. Follow up on close out of NCR’s and observations. Coordinate various SHE audits/evaluations. Coordinate response for incoming documents, Ensure compliance of SHE training matrix by employees. Coordinate training nominations for employees. Ensure nominations for various training courses offered by career development divisions. Maintain various training database. Provide support to “Maximo” users.
The planning activities carried out utilising PRIMAVERA, Maximo and MS Office.
JAN 2006 – JUNE 2007.
M/S. JAPAN GAS CORPORATION (JGC).
PLANNING / SCHEDULE CONTROL ENGINEER.
SITE: JCP PROJECT, JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA.
Job Details.
Working with M/s. JGC as Planning Engineer / Schedule Control Engineer for the JUBAIL CHEVRON PHILLIPS PROJECT (EPC for Integrated Styrene Facility at Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia).
Monitoring & controlling the project, Monitoring of the Engineering and Procurement documents and control reports preparing. Analysing the effect of EP status to construction. Tracking the progress against scheduled program of work, Preparing Look-ahead schedule, Updating the schedule, Preparation of Man-hour control reports, Preparation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports, Preparing resource histograms, Quantitative curves, S-curves and different graphs. Weekly progress meeting with Contractor and preparation of Minutes of meeting. Preparation of micro plans. Preparing revised Schedules / recovery plan etc. Analyzing the construction Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Forecasting trends for management review and action, in order to ensure a project is completed on time and with in budget. Follow-up with Engineering to ensure availability of all documents and relevant information to support contractor and field engineering requirements. Analysis of schedule delays, identification of bottlenecks and proposed corrective measures. Liase with Sub Contractors Planning Engineers, for establishing their schedules and reports required to control their own scope. Critical path Analysis, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule. To provide necessary inputs to the Cost Control Engineers, Submit narrative weekly report regarding outstanding job and critical activities.
Prepare various management reports giving status/constraints/corrective actions to be taken on projects handled. Monitoring project progress and update the actual accomplishment against planned. Log all the problems encountered and assist in initiating solution. Establishing schedule and computer integrated systems to support the controls.
The planning activities carried out utilising PRIMAVERA and MS Office.
AUG 2004 – AUG 2005.
M/S. BLACK CAT CONSTRUCTION W L L, DOHA, QATAR.
PLANNING ENGINEER.
SITE: SITE OFFICE, DUKHAN FIELDS, QATAR.
Job Details.
Worked with M/s. Black Cat Construction, Doha as Planning Engineer for the QATAR PETROLEUM Project and with SNAMPROGETTI.
The following are the major projects I was involved in,
1. GTC 101/ED/04 – EPIC, Fire and Gas Detection / Protection and Safety Upgrades in Dukhan Fields.
2. GTC187/ED/03 – New instrument air compressor in PWI stations.
3. Construction of 16” Pipeline from Jaleha to Diyab for SNAMPROGETTI.
Responsible for Monitoring & Controlling the multi disciplined projects, Tracking the progress against scheduled program of work, Preparing Look-ahead schedule, Updating the schedule, Preparation of Manhour -control / Productivity reports, Forecasting the manpower and resources for the project based on the current status of the project. Preparation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly progress report to Client. Preparing Invoice, Preparing Resource Histograms, Progress curves & S-Curves, Co-ordination between the departments, company and sub-contractor. Preparing revised Schedules / recovery plan etc.
Presenting schedules of work, often with visual aids. Monitoring of manpower productivity and develop manpower mobilization plans. Managing 2 staff in Site project controls department, distribution and control of work delegated. Follow-up with Engineering to ensure availability of all documents and relevant information to the Construction. Revise/update the drawing/document control register and Procurement register to ensure all were identified and entered for the basis of scope.
Preparing project closeout reports / lessons learned for the projects. To develop, update and maintain Project specific systems and procedures relating to Project. Attend site weekly/monthly review meetings to analyze progress of project. Review and provide written comments on sub contractor generated schedules. Identify critical and sub-critical activities of the project and to analyze their impact on the overall completion schedule considering the actual status and trends.
The planning activities carried out utilising PRIMAVERA, XBCC package (Developed by BCC) and MS Office.
MARCH 2004 – MAY 2004
M/S. SAUDI BINLADIN GROUP, YANBU, SAUDI ARABIA.
PLANNING ENGINEER.
SITE: M/S. YANPET, YANBU, SAUDI ARABIA.
Job Details.
I worked with M/S. S.B.G for their expansion cum shutdown project with M/s. Yanbu Petrochemicals (SABIC – Yanpet); I was in Ethylene glycol plant. Responsible for the controlling and monitoring of project including Piping and Equipments such as heat exchangers, vessels, columns, filters, accumulators, condensers, boilers, tanks, valves etc. Tracking the progress against scheduled program of work, Preparing Look-ahead schedule, updating the schedule, Co-ordination between client, company and sub contractor.
Coordinate and carry out shutdown activities according to planned schedule. Preparing daily progress reports, Coordinate daily project meetings and updating scheduled program of works. Prepare and final submission of whole shutdown status reports for future reference.
The planning activities carried out utilizing PRIMAVERA and MS Office.
JANUARY 2003 – NOVEMBER 2003
M/S. AGAP ARABIA LTD, AL-KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA.
PLANNING ENGINEER.
SITE: HEAD OFFICE AND M/S. DUBA BULK PLANT, SAUDI ARABIA.
Job Details.
Responsible for preparing Project Schedules (Preparation of Planning Packages) utilizing PRIMAVERA PROJECT PLANNER based on CPM network diagramming for EPC and bidding for different projects of major units of SAUDI ARAMCO AND SABIC like,
Duba Bulk Plant, Uthmaniya Gas Plant, Jeddah Refinery, Riyadh Refinery, Yanbu Refinery (HRSG Project), Abquiq Plants, Juayma gas plant, Yanpet and JUPC, etc. Preparing Work Breakdown Structures, Project Time Management by activity definition, sequencing, duration estimating, schedule development and control, preparing Resource Histograms & S-Curves, controlling and monitoring project progress, prepare Budgetary Control Reports and Invoices, estimate variations. Preparation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly progress report to Client. Preparation of Project monitoring schedule, Look-ahead schedule, Productivity reports, Forecasting of resources based on job priorities. Generating Progress Curves illustrating planned targets and actual earned for the project. Co-ordination between Procurement, Execution and QA/QC Departments. Provide necessary inputs to the Cost Control Engineers, Attend weekly/monthly review meetings to analyze progress of project. Review and analyze project schedule, Identify critical and sub-critical activities of the project and to analyse their impact on the overall completion schedule considering the actual status and trends. Review, evaluation and analysis of progress on weekly basis, identifying areas of concern and suggesting solutions.
The software used for planning was PRIMAVERA PROJECT PLANNER. The schedules are updated against the Baseline schedule and reports are prepared.
JUNE 2000 – AUGUST 2002
M/S. ASKEY SYSTEMS LTD, BANGALORE, INDIA, AND
M/S. ORBIT INFOTECH LTD. LONDON, UK.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER/ANALYST PROGRAMMER.
I did various software projects such as Callingcards4u.co.uk, Smart Expenses B2B Service, Online-Quiz and Weld Work Control. My areas of expertise include designing, development and testing of various applications, including Internet applications. I am conversant with technologies such as Java 2.0 (including JDBC and Swing), EJB1.1, JSP1.1, XML and Web logic 5.1. I have experience in using Rational Rose 98, JBuilder, HTML, Java Script & Oracle 8i.
JANUARY 1999 – FEBRUARY 2000
M/S. PROMPT ENGINEERING CO., PANVEL, MUMBAI, INDIA.
PLANNING ENGINEER.
SITE: M/S. HALDIA PETROCHEMICALS LTD, HALDIA, BENGAL, INDIA
Job Details.
Prepared Project Schedules for Procurement and Construction, preparing WBS, preparing Resource Histograms & S-Curves, controlling and monitoring project progress, prepare Budgetary Control Reports and Invoices, estimate variations and preparing control reports, generating Progress Curves illustrating planned targets and actual earned for the project, Identify the scope changes, Schedule impact analysis for Change orders and Claims. Co-ordination between client, company and sub-contractors. Presenting schedules of work, often with visual aids.
Attend site weekly/monthly review meetings to analyze progress of project. Identify critical and sub-critical activities of the project and to analyze their impact on the overall completion schedule considering the actual status and trends. Monitoring progress throughout the construction process and comparing this with the projected schedule of work. The schedules are updated against the target schedule. The applications used for planning are Primavera and MS Office.
AUGUST 1997– DECEMBER 1998
M/S. ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS CO. LTD. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA.
PLANNING ENGINEER.
Job Details.
Preparation of working plans, order status, reports. Collecting of completed production cards and daily report from the respective departments and track the progress. Prepare drawings for new extrusion orders and seek customer’s approval through Sales department. Prepare requisition for dies, with complete details and specifications. Maintain records of all dies, including die drawings, specifications, profile drawings, and descriptive information. Preparing charts and graphs to illustrate production data and other matters as needed.
FEBRUARY 1996 – AUGUST 1997
M/S. PROMPT ENGINEERING CO., PANVEL, MUMBAI, INDIA.
PLANNING ENGINEER.
SITE: M/S. RELIANCE INDUSTRIES, PATHAL GANGA, MUMBAI, INDIA.
Job Details.
I was responsible for planning and co-ordination of shut down plant maintenance. Responsible for the controlling and monitoring of maintenance of equipment including heat exchangers, vessels, columns, filters, accumulators, condensers, boilers, tanks, valves etc., time study the shutdown, tracking shutdown progress against scheduled program of work and daily reports, conducting shutdown meetings, co-ordination between client and company. Coordinate and carry out shutdown activities according to planned schedule. The planning activities carried out utilizing MS -Project.
SITE: M/S. NOCIL, THANE, MUMBAI, INDIA.
Job Details.
Main responsibilities were, preparing work schedules using CPM network diagramming method for Modification/Refurbishment Projects, analyse the project schedules using PERT, generating resource histograms and S-Curves, monitoring project progress, updating project schedule and preparing progress reports. Co-ordination between client, company and subcontractor.
Monitor the reported progress and schedule status, identify the Areas of concern impacting the progress and schedule of the projects and to advise the Management on the proposed corrective actions.
OCTOBER 1994 – DECEMBER 1995
M/S. GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD. CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
Job Details.
Supervision and inspection of various operations performed by Machine tools such as lathes, shaping machine drilling, slotting and milling machines etc as a part of central maintenance. Building up of weared parts of pump shafts and impellers. Maintenance of equipments such as pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers etc. Welding and allied processes, Metal spraying. Production planning.
