Chandrasoodan Kalirajan, Principal Engineer

Chandrasoodan Kalirajan

Principal Engineer

Technip Middle East

Location
India
Education
Master's degree, Operations Management
Experience
26 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 2 Months

Principal Engineer at Technip Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since June 2013

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides engineering support for new projects including due diligence reviews, development or review of screening studies and feasibility reports, development or review of equipment and EPC bid packages, and development or review of equipment and EPCM proposals, including scope, pricing, performance, schedule and commercial terms.
Manages internal project support efforts with engineering, operations, regulatory, accounting and environmental departments.
Manages external technical interfaces with consultants, subject matters experts, owners and Client engineers and other technical experts.
Highly proficient with all International Design Codes & Standards applicable for Petrochemical / Chemical projects. Experience of local codes applicable in the Gulf countries shall be an added advantage.
Directs activities to modify existing designs, improve production techniques and develop test procedures.
Works with EPC contractors and equipment suppliers to obtain third party project estimates.
Responsible for selection of plant and equipment configuration during the development phase of projects.
Responsible for development of project design specifications.
Provides technical support to the field staff for projects under construction, including engineering design reviews of control documents prepared by EPC contractors to ensure all EPC contract obligations have been met.
Responsible for the execution of engineering related activities including planning, establishing work processes, monitoring performance, managing interfaces, troubleshooting problems and providing timely, accurate, and complete reports as required by the project and company management.
Set goals and priorities for improving the skills and overall Process and Plant Engineering capabilities of the Business Unit. Participate in Proposal and Project Kick-Off Meetings.
Effectively hire, train, develop, and appraise engineering staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policy. Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
Responsible for acting on engineering matters pertaining to the projects or designated large engineering assignments.
Champions the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction on the project or program.

Principal / Sr. Lead Piping Engineer at WorleyParsons Sea India Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • October 2010 to May 2013

FEED, Detail Engineering, Pre-bid Engineering, Engineering Deliverable s, Man-hour estimation, Lead the team, Tender Specification, Support design, Critical line stress analysis, 3D model review, Project review, Invite to squad checking, Inter discipline meeting, Kick off meeting, Project progress review meeting, Material specification, data sheets, Cost estimate, planning and scheduling. Lesson learn,

Senior Manager at Wood Group Engg. India Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Delhi
  • August 2007 to September 2010

Technical guidance and control on engineers, & designers, schedule controlling, monitor the staffing plan as per budget. Interacting with client on technical matters and coordinating with project & planning for progress review, deliverable status & scheduling. Review and approval of vendor management, deliverables like ITP, QAP & Drawings. Inspection and testing of vendor deliverables.

Project Manager at L&T Valdel Ltd
  • India - Bengaluru
  • September 2005 to April 2007

FEED & Detail engineering of onshore pipeline project, network connecting various cities in Northern region. Man hour estimation, Feasibility study report, Plot layouts, PFD, P&ID, piping layouts, Technical data sheets, Alignment drawings, Detail crossing drawings, Composite tender package, Schedule of Rates (SOR), ITB, Tender specifications, Procurement Line pipe, metering skids, hot induction bends, Hot tapping, Pre bid meeting, Technical Query clarification, technical bid evaluation, Techno-commercial evaluation, tender awarding, Kick off meeting, project review meetings, Inter discipline, client and vendor co-ordination, Inspection & Testing, commissioning, Mechanical clearance, CCOE Approval, HAZOP review meetings, Progress presentations, Approval of design calculations like HDD, PCP, EGP & etc, Cost estimation, Project schedule.

Senior Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • September 2002 to August 2005

Engineering management and to assistance for commissioning, operation & maintenance, in various positions.

My job involves review of basic engineering package, P&ID's, conceptual layout,
Developing the plot plan equipment layout for process plant, offsite & utilities.
Design and development of pipe rack drawings, conceptual piping studies.
Preparation of piping material specifications, thickness calculations, preparation of Requisitions for special items, technical bids, tender specifications, review & approval of vendor's documents & drawings.
Control on engineers, & designers, schedule controlling, monitor the staffing plan as per budget. Interacting with client on technical matters and coordinating with project & planning for progress review, deliverable status & scheduling. Review and approval of vendor management, deliverables like ITP, QAP & Drawings. Inspection and testing of vendor deliverables.

Asst. Engineer at PES Engineers Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Hyderabad
  • December 1997 to August 2002

Detailed design engineering in the field of nuclear re-
processing plant, hydro power plant, project quality, engineering management and to assistance for commissioning, operation & maintenance, in various positions.

Requisitions for special items, technical bids, tender specifications, review & approval of vendor's documents & drawings.

Preparation of stress critical line lists, knowledge of software packages, review & approval of specifications and data sheets for long term items, special supports.
Schedule controlling, monitor the staffing plan as per budget. Interacting with client on technical matters and coordinating with project & planning for progress review, deliverable status & scheduling. Review and approval of vendor
management, deliverables like ITP, QAP & Drawings. Inspection and testing of vendor deliverables.

Education

Master's degree, Operations Management
  • at IIBM Institute
  • December 2016
Diploma, Piping Engineering Technology
  • at Elixir Institutions
  • March 2008

PG in Piping Engineering Technology from Elixir Institution, New Delhi.

Diploma, Total Quality Management
  • at IIQA
  • May 2007
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at PSNA College of Engg & Tech
  • April 1997

Thermo Dynamics, Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, Engineering Maths, Production Planning Control, Engineering Drawing.

High school or equivalent, Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
  • at Govt. Hr. Sec, School
  • March 1992

➢ H.S.C from Govt. Hr, Sec, School, Naduvapatti, TN State Board, in the year 1991 - 1992 secured 62%.

High school or equivalent, Maths, Science
  • at SHN Edward Hr. Sec, School
  • April 1990

➢ S.S.L.C from SHN Edward Hr, Sec, School, Sattur, TN State Board, in the year 1989 - 1990 secured 68%.

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Conceptual Modeling
Bid Support
Testing
Coordination
AUTODESK
ENGINEER
LEAD ENGINEER
MICROSOFT PROJECT
MS OFFICE
PIPELINE
PROJECT COORDINATOR

Languages

Tamil
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Telugu
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2002
Valid Until:
April 2002
Not certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2004
Valid Until:
September 2004
certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2006
Valid Until:
June 2006

Hobbies

  • Listening Music, Cycling, Swimming