JI 2021 - Lead Mechanical Engineer
Static
Total years of experience :24 years, 8 months
FEED: JI 2021 - Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) (From Nov 2013 till date)
Project Name - Integrated Petrochemical complex and infrastructure (phase 2)
Project Value - XXXXX MM USD approx.
Client - KLPE LLP, Kazakhstan
• The KLPE Integrated Petrochemical Complex Phase 2 Project is a new petrochemical plant with associated facilities to be constructed in the Atyrau Oblast (region) of Western Kazakhstan.
• Leading a team of 5 engineers, Static equipment/Packages handled in this project are Molesieve package, LPG unit package (Merox & COS removal), WHRU package, Cold Box, Electric heater packages, Flare packages, Columns and its internals, Vessels, Tanks, S&T heat exchangers, Air fin cooler packages (with winterization cabin), Filters etc.
• This is an open book estimate, presently, FEED is being carried out, which includes preparation of required / applicable specifications, datasheets, Requisitions, Vendor offer review, Technical bid evaluation and Cost estimate.
• Also all applicable BOQ's like Erection, Insulation, Fire proofing, Painting etc. are being issued.
➢ Petrofac International Ltd., United Arab Emirates June 2006 to date
Principal Engineer (Mechanical) and Functional Head
Designated as
Principal Engineer (Mechanical) and Functional Head from Jan 2010 to date
Proposal Engineering:
KNPC (MAA), Kuwait - June 2013 till Nov 2013 - Lead Static
Sohar (ORPIC), Oman - Jan 2013 till May 2013 - Lead Static
Project: JI-195 - Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) (From Mar 2009 till Nov 2010)
Project Name - El Merk Field - Central Processing facilities (CPF); Algeria
Project Value - 2, 216 MM USD
Client - Groupment Berkine / Sonatrach Anadarko Association
• The project scope is to develop Central Processing Facility in the Berkine region, processing hydrocarbons initially from Block 208, operated by the Sonatrach/Anadarko Association, & from the unitised EMK field located on a portion of both Block 208 & the Sonatrach/ConocoPhillips operated Block 405a.
• Leading a team of 8-10 engineers, Static equipment/Packages handled in this project were Fired heater packages (5 nos), Flare packages (7 nos), Produced water treatment package, Electric heater (7 nos), Air fin cooler packages (38 nos), Activated carbon tower package, Columns (5 nos), Vessels (Low Pressure (52 nos), High Pressure (13 nos)), Tanks (11 nos) (External floating roof / Cone roof), S&T heat exchangers (27 nos), Filters, Desalters, Slug catchers (7 nos), LPG Sphere (3 nos), etc.
• Key achievement: Optimum selection of MOC for LPG sphere.
Huge value project with 5 fired heater and 7 flares involved. Had many engineers in team, effectively managed time and cost well within budget.
Sr. Engineer (Mechanical) from Jun 2006 to Dec 2009
As a Principal / Lead Engineer, reporting to Project Engineering Manager, my duties and responsibilities have been as follows across the various projects led:
• Planning & Scheduling for the deliverables, Man hour estimation.
• Co-ordination with internal disciplines, PMC, Client and Vendors for Static equipment and Packages.
• Co-ordination / Controlling team of engineers in Sharjah and also from other value engineering centers
• Review the following: Engineering contract, Client's specifications, FEED ITT documents, etc.,
Review of TDR, schedule, Identify RFQ list etc.,
Review / Approval of Inquiry Requisition, TQ on Vendor offers, Technical Bid Evaluation, Purchase requisition.
Review of BOQ's like Erection, Insulation, Painting, fire-proofing.
Review/Approval of vendor documents after review by the working engineers but before issuing back to the vendors and/or submission to Client. Additional comments are marked for completeness of the document.
Inhouse / Vendor inputs vetted before giving to other disciplines for further engineering (like Civil load data, electrical load list, plot size/layouts for packages)
• Resolve engineering issues.
• Monitoring and Control, Expediting technical deliverables for on-time delivery of equipment/packages with highest quality.
• Attending HAZOP and Model reviews.
• Attending Vendor's shops for Factory acceptance test / Hydrotest / Built reviews without or along with Client.
• Ensuring documents are complying with local regulations and relevant codes.
• Appraise the team of engineers reporting to me.
Elmerk, Algeria - June 2008 till Mar 2009 - Lead Static.
• Duties and responsibilities involved Bid documents review, planning and scheduling, Estimation of manhours, Load data to Civil, TQ's to Client, Inquiries to Vendor, Vendor offers evaluation, TQ's for Vendor, Issuance of BOQ like Erection, Insulation, Fireproofing, Painting etc., . Tech bid evaluation (TBE) . Estimation of cost. Identifying risk and opportunities.
• Executed proposals with JV partners like Samsung, Linde, CBI.
• Key Achievement: Involved in above 3 Major proposals, Out of which 2 got converted to Projects.
Partially Involved in below listed proposals also,
• Khursaniyah Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia
• ADCO, Abudhabi
• EPCC for Water Injection System, ENI Oil Company
• Mukhaizna Facilities Development, Oman
• KNPC, Kuwait
• WARA - KOC, Kuwait
• GR5, Gas compression station, Algeria
➢ John Pickle Middle East, Kuwait (Sept 2001 to May 2006)
Designated as: Project Co-ordinator / Package Engineer (From Mar 2005 to May 2006)
Project: JI 2008 - Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) (From Dec 2010 till Dec 2012)
Project Name - In Salah Gas Southern fields development project; Algeria
Project Value - 1, 200 MM USD
Client - In Salah Gas (Consortium of Sonatrach, BP and Statoil)
• The project scope is to develop the four southern gas fields; Garet El Befinat, Hassi Moumene, In Salah and Gour Mahmoud.
• Leading a team of 6-8 engineers, Static equipment/Packages handled in this project included Glycol (TEG) dehydration package (2 Nos - 1no for each train), Electric heater packages, Incinerator, Flare packages, Vessels, Tanks, S&T heat exchangers, Air fin cooler packages, Filters etc.,
• Key achievement: Gas dehydration was de-packaged, Engineering by AKER and Manufacturing by IMS handled well without any major technical issues and controlled within stipulated time frame and budget.
Project: JI-183 Deputy Lead Engineer (Static) (From Dec 2006 till Mar 2008)
Project Name - Karachaganak 4th Train Stabilisation and Sweetening Project
Project Value - 600 MM USD
Client - Karachaganak Petroleum
• FEED & EPCM of Crude distillation 2 x 50, 000 BSPD, consisting of pipeline, slug catcher, condensate stabilisation, gasoline sweetening, export oil facilities, flash gas compression, gas dehydration & dew pointing, export gas compression, flare and utilities
• Leading a team of 2-4 engineers, Static equipments/packages involved in this project were Incinerator package, desalter package, Air fin cooler package, S&T heat exchanger, Column, Storage tanks, HP and LP pressure vessels, pig launcher & receivers etc,
• Job responsibilities included Preparation of Inquiry requisition, Vendor offer review, Preparation of TQ, TBE and review / approval of engineering documents from Suppliers etc.
• Attending vendor's shops for Hydrotest / Built reviews.
• Meeting/ discussion with client/ UOP (Licensor) / other disciplines and suppliers
Kauther Gas Plant and Associated Facilities (From June 2006 till Nov 2006)
Project Value - 250 MM USD
Client - Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
• Associated with the above project in approval of detailed designing of various equipment including Storage tanks, HP and LP pressure vessels, Filters etc.
Also, involved in preparation of various proposals
Project / Design Engineer (From Sep 2001 to Mar 2005)
JPME is a Joint Venture between Kuwait Pipe Industries and Oil Services Co, Ksc, Kuwait and John Pickle Company, USA. Holding U, U2, R, PP and S stamp and an ISO 9001 company.
• Main responsibilities were: Pre-Award: Verification of client datasheet, Preparation of Technical notes required to submit along with offer. Coordinating with marketing department to finalize cost during estimation. Coordinating / accompanying with marketing during negotiations.
Post-Award: Contract review. Preparation of Document submission schedules / project schedules based on VDR. Preparation of Sub-order status / Sub-Vendor list. Preparation of Organisation chart / Communication channel. Preparation of monthly progress report / Quarterly Financial status report of project. Preparation / checking of Mechanical Design of Columns, Storage tanks, Pressure vessels, Underground tanks etc., Checking / approval of detailed Fabrication Drawings. Preparation / checking of Technical Delivery Conditions (TDC) . Preparation of notes for KOM / PIM. Coordinating with EPC's, customers and with all departments in-house till completion of project. Preparation of SPIR. Preparation of As-Built documents and submittal of MRB's. Preparation of Overall project review report.
• Key achievements: - JPME was involved in pressure vessel and Column manufacturing. Undersigned took the first package from proposal till execution.
- Lead package engineer for Skid mounted Filter package thro' Petreco for KOC, Kuwait that includes valves, instruments, FRP Piping/fitting, electrical, cement lining etc.,
- Carried out Vendor assessment to identify supply of FRP pipes, forgings & fittings.
- Received appreciation from Contractor - AXSIA HOMAR for efficient management of high value projects.
- Involved in establishing standards.
- Involved in engineering of lifting beam for hydraulic lift of heavy reactor.
• Major Projects handled: KOC, KNPC, JOINT OPERATIONS, SOS, PIC etc., involving various EPC's like PETRECO, PETROFAC INTL, SNAMPROGETTI, AXSIA HOWMAR, SKEC, LGEC, DAELIM etc.,
➢ Servall Engineering Works Ltd., Coimbatore (Jan 2001 to Sept 2001)
Designated as Deputy Manager (Design)
Servall Engineering Works Ltd., holding ASME U stamp is a division of Servall group of Paper Industries involved in manufacturing of paper mill machineries and pressure vessels.
• Main responsibilities included Checking / approval of Mechanical Design of Paper mill machineries, Cast iron drying cylinders, pressure vessels, tanks etc.,
• Key achievements: Took lead in approval process & procedure for CE marking and U-stamp, under guidance from Technical director.
• Major Projects handled: KG Denim, India. Trebsen - Germany.
➢ M/s Universal Heat Exchangers Ltd., Coimbatore, India (Oct 1988 to Jan 2001)
Designated as
Head of the Department (Design) (From Jan 1998 to Jan 2001)
Engineer (Design) (From July 1993 to Dec 1997)
Junior Engineer (Design) (From Oct 1988 to Jun 1993)
M/s. Universal Heat Exchangers Ltd, Coimbatore - holding ASME U and S stamp is a manufacturer of static equipments catering to the needs of Refineries, petrochemical, chemical, automobile and other process oriented industries. A division of Universal group of companies involved in manufacturing of various automobile parts like radiators, propeller shafts etc.,
Main responsibilities included: • Detail designing (Thermal & Mechanical) of various Static Equipments like Heat exchangers, Columns, Pressure vessels, Oil coolers, Air finned (spiral, stacked) coolers / Heaters, Steam Surface condensers etc.,
• Checking / approval of Technical Delivery Condition & detailed shop fabrication drawings
• Involved in proposal / estimation and negotiations.
• Travelled extensively to all Client and Supplier for technical discussions.
• IBR approvals were handled individually.
• Visited offices of LRIS, EIL, TOYO etc for across table approval of documents.
B.E (Mechanical) from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore with Ist Class.
DME - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Sree Narayanaguru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore with Distinction. Supervisory Development Program, Spearhead Training, U.A.E
Completed Project Management Course from Cambridge Institute, UAE.