Gopalakrishna Kandarpa S S, CONTROL ENGINEER

Gopalakrishna Kandarpa S S

CONTROL ENGINEER

TECHNIP

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
التعليم
ماجستير, Instrumentation
الخبرات
33 years, 1 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

حظر المستخدم


الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :33 years, 1 أشهر

CONTROL ENGINEER في TECHNIP
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ مايو 2017

I have been working as Control Engineer with TECHNIP and providing Engineering Support Services (PMC) to ADNOC company ZADCO. ZADCO is an Oil & Gas producer from offshore fields.

Key roles and responsibilities:

♣ Technical Authority for Instrumentation & Control systems in Engineering Support activities
♣ Technical Support services on Engineering Support, Project management and Commissioning to Offshore & Onshore assets on instrumentation & control systems.
♣ Brownfield Projects Execution activities such as, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning
♣ Identify & execute long term and short term upgrade projects
♣ Coordination with Operations Support, Production, Engineering etc., divisions.
♣ Obsolescence studies of the installed equipment and develop options that will improve the reliability of the original installed equipment.
♣ Coordination with Major Project teams
♣ Participate in all safety studies such as HAZOPs, SIL etc.
♣ Prepare documentation in the form of Work Packs associated with upgrade projects
♣ Purchase, Service & Contracts Management
♣ Establish Maintenance contracts for I&C systems
♣ Spare Parts Interchangeability Records (SPIR) management
♣ Participate in the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) / Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
♣ Prepare budget for instrument related activities (OPEX & CAPEX)
♣ Populate inputs into CMMS-Maximo to ensure data and history of equipment activities

LEAD INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER في FALCOR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING SERVICES
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • أغسطس 2013 إلى أبريل 2017

Falcor is an Engineering company providing Technical & Engineering support to various Oil & Gas industries within ADNOC. Worked for Instrumentation projects for clients in ADNOC.


Key roles and responsibilities:

♣ Technical Authority for Instrumentation & Control for Engineering projects in FEED, EPC & in Operation phases
♣ Engineering Support & Maintenance Engineering activities
♣ Project Management Support
♣ Brownfield project activities such as Project Management, Engineering Support, Project Monitoring, Commissioning activities etc.
♣ Deliver objectives in both Greenfield & Brownfield Project environments, aligned with Project Management Team (PMT) expectations on HSE, Quality and Technical requirements
♣ Responsible for Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) Integrity Management system implementation across all projects
♣ Provide technical / engineering support to relevant stakeholders
♣ SCE Performance Standards (PS) and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) development
♣ Validate the management of change (MOC) during engineering and project phases
♣ Participate in the preparation of project pre-commission execution sequences and schedule logic.
♣ Participate in Formal Safety Assessment studies: HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA etc.
♣ Conduct Safety Integrity Level (SIL) studies
♣ Support Process & Technical Safety activities and also in the development of Safety Case / COMAH / HSEIA Report
♣ Conduct Reliability studies such as Root Cause Analysis, FMECA etc.
♣ Implementation of Asset Integrity Management System (Integrity & Maintenance management)

Key accomplishments:
♣ Completed interface Engineering projects on various packages of ADMA-OPCO & ZADCO’s UZ-750 project
♣ Conducted SIL Assessment studies for various facilities in ADMA-OPCO
♣ Takreer’s Nitrogen facilities extension project completion
♣ ZADCO’s Crude Oil Metering Systems (Flow Computers) upgrade project completion
♣ Refrigerant Compressor’s Control System (including Anti Surge system) upgrade project
♣ Gas Turbine Control System upgrade project (Mark V to Mark Vie)
♣ Enhanced quality of EPC phase COMAH report by working along with the ADMA & ZADCO Project teams
♣ Developed SCE Integrity Management System (corporate document) for ADMA-OPCO in line with the international best practices.

Control Reliability Engineer في Zakum Development Company (ZADCO)
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • يونيو 2011 إلى أغسطس 2013

ZADCO is an Oil & Gas producer from offshore fields in ADNOC group of companies. It operates from two super-complexes and two island facilities. Worked in Reliability & Data Management team.

Key roles and responsibilities:

♣ Design review for lifecycle safety, operability, maintainability, constructability and compliance
♣ Development of control philosophies, specifications and equipment / system testing strategies
♣ Ensure Asset integrity Management activities in Projects
♣ Provide technical / engineering support
♣ Conduct Reliability Studies on plant operating systems
♣ Improve the equipment Reliability and availability by conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Analysis
♣ Carry out equipment Criticality assessment, FMECA studies, RCM (reliability cantered maintenance) studies etc.,
♣ Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers for technical supports
♣ Review the best industry practices and shareholders’ practices and roll out effective implementation for enhancing the equipment / system Reliability
♣ Functional safety management system implementation on Instrumented Protective Functions (IPF) in line with Shell DEP 32.80.00.10 & IEC 61511
♣ Facilitate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) studies on SIFs / IPFs
♣ Review Engineering projects & packages and ensure ‘As-built’ condition
♣ Prepare the Statement of Requirement for contract documents & technical evaluation
• Plan budgets (CAPEX & OPEX), forecasts & resource needs
• Develop Asset Register (Master Database) and Maintenance Database
• SPIR & Inventory management
♣ Refer to Group standards, International Codes and Standards (ADNOC CoP, API, ANSI, BP, ISO, SHELL DEPs etc., ) for their implementation across various business functions

Key accomplishments:
♣ Implemented Maintenance Management System (MMS) across operate phase assets
♣ Established Maintenance Contracts on critical Control Systems
♣ Conducted operate facilities’ Reliability & Availability studies
♣ Identified areas of improvements in Satah Full Field development project’s Functional Design Specifications (FDS) on Instrumentation & IPF functional safety. Successfully enhanced FDS in line with the Shell DEP 32.10.10 & IEC 61511 by working with project team

Reliability Engineer-Control في Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO)
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • يناير 2006 إلى يونيو 2011

On a secondment contract, through FALCOR Engg Services, worked as Reliability Engineer-Control in Reliability & Database Management Team. In addition to the responsibilities listed for ZADCO the other key responsibilities include the following:

• Technical Authority for implementation of Functional Safety management in Projects & Operate phase assets
• Ensure the Functional Safety of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) with respect to BP practices.
• Periodical review, verification and update of Functional Safety records
• Audit and validate the Functional Safety implementation in Projects
• Ensure HAZOP studies are done and updated
• Conduct SIL studies on SIFs for in-house engineering projects
• Develop Maintenance Strategies for all SIFs

Key accomplishments:
• Successfully completed the initial phase implementation of Functional Safety management system as per BP and IEC 61508 & 61511
• Carried out the SIL studies (Assessment and Verification) for in-house engg. projects
• Identified the few systematic errors in the Umm Shaif Gas Injection Facilities (USGIF) project’s SIL determination process
• Enhanced the SIFs reliability in Integrated Gas Development (IGD HAP) project by validating the Instrumentation Functional Design Specifications in line with BP GP 30-75, 76 & 80 and IEC-61511
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis on various equipment failures, within a team environment
• Performed FMEA on various equipment as part of Reliability Studies
• Established Maintenance Contracts for major Control Systems

Instrument Engineer في FERTIL
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • يونيو 2001 إلى ديسمبر 2005

FERTIL is in the petrochemical sector in ADNOC group companies, producing Ammonia and Urea. I worked in the Instrumentation Section of Maintenance Department.

The key roles and responsibilities include both Maintenance and Project activities:

 Develop Maintenance Strategies for Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&C)
 Responsible for Plant I&C systems maintenance activities
 Ensure Reliability & Availability of all field instrumentation and Control Systems
 Ensure timely completion of Preventive Maintenance programs
 Management of equipment failures through Corrective Work orders
 Maintain the plant maintenance history and their records
 Plan the Maintenance budget, forecasts, resource needs
 Plan the shutdown / turnaround / overhaul activities
 Provide technical / engineering support to the Engineering & Operations
 Plan Asset replacement / upgrade of I&C systems strategies and execute through Brownfield projects & Plant modification projects
 Roll out project execution plan & Ensure timely completion of all projects
 Develop project/contract scope of work for Asset Replacement / upgrade
 Prepare the Statement of Requirement for contract documents
 Preparation of Control systems design philosophy, specifications etc.
 Conduct Techno-commercial of contract bids
• Inventory management & identify Critical Spares to ensure the availability
of I&C equipment
• Participation in FAT and SAT
 Lead the team of technicians
 Cost control
 Develop UAE Nationals

Key accomplishments:
 Successful working in a multi-national environment
 Identified various areas of concern and improved the reliability and availability of I&C systems
 Successfully completed the following upgrade projects by obtaining budgets approvals, defining scope of work, engineering references & requirements, selecting the system, appointing the contractor and Commissioning.
o Compressors Anti Surge control system (pneumatic system to CCC’s Reliant 5 Series system)
o Boiler Control system (pneumatic control systems to Honeywell TDC3000 DCS)
o Burner Management System - BMS (relay based logic systems to TRICONEX TMR safety PLC)
o Ammonia Loading Arm controls & logic system (relay based system to Modicon PLC based system)

Senior Instrument Engineer في Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
  • الهند - حيدر اباد
  • أبريل 1996 إلى سبتمبر 2001

NFCL is one of the biggest producers of Ammonia and Urea and in India. I worked with the project team in expansion of Ammonia/Urea /Utility and Power plants. Appointed as a PMT Senior I&C Engineer to oversee contractor’s EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Commissioning) activities. Upon successful commissioning of the expansion plant my responsibilities were related to plant maintenance.

The key roles and responsibilities in the project phase include the following:

 Participate in Formal Safety Assessments such as HAZOP studies
 As a PMT engineer, responsible for all technical issues for Instrumentation & Control systems
 Monitor the progress of project, engineering, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
 Technical review & validation of Engineering design activities by third party consultants, EPC contractor for all Instrumentation, DCS & Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
 Ensue timely deliverables by EPC contractor, following review & approval cycle
 Preparation of specifications & data sheets
 Coordination & communication with other discipline specialists and departments to solve any differences due to interface activities
 Instrumentation Contractor selection process for construction scope
 Review bidder’s lists, Contractors ITB packages and bid documents for contract / purchase
 Supervise, manage and audit the project management consultant’s specialists & work to ensure compliance in accordance with Company’s Quality Assurance process

Key accomplishments:
 Successful completion of Expansion Project activities in Ammonia & Power plants with in the company frame work, guidelines and standards
 Commissioning of expansion project I&C systems
 Successful completion of existing plant’s brownfield projects in relation to expansion project
 Development of maintenance strategies for expansion project I&C systems
 Successful execution of Shutdowns & Turnarounds

Instrumentation Engineer في I G Petrochemicals Limited
  • الهند - مومباي
  • مايو 1994 إلى يناير 1996

IGPL is producing Phthalic and Maleic Anhydride and was expanding the facilities 100% through expansion project.
Considering m engineering experience, company appointed me as Project Engineer in the expansion Project team in addition to Maintenance responsibilities, within the functional discipline of Instrumentation & Control.

Although key responsibilities are similar to that of Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., their execution was within the IGPL company’s frame work, standards and technical consultants.

Key accomplishments:
 Successfully carried out Project works while attending Plant Operations & Maintenance requirements
 Successful completion of assigned Expansion Project Engineering activities
 Prepared the complete Scope of Work for Engineering Package and tender documents for existing plant’s Brownfield projects in relation to expansion project

Instrumentation Engineer في Kobe Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd
  • الهند - حيدر اباد
  • مارس 1991 إلى مايو 1994

KOBE Engg consultants is an Engineering consultancy in the field of Chemicals and Bulk Organic Chemicals. I worked in the Engineering team.

The key roles and responsibilities are:

 Participation in Project feasibility studies
 Participate in all RAM studies, HAZOP studies, FMECA studies etc.
 Basic and Detail engineering of Instrumentation & Control
 Preparation of Control & interlocks narratives, control schemes and strategies
 Preparation of specifications & data sheets
 Selection of Instruments
 Control valves & Orifice sizing
 Preparation of Engineering deliverables such as Hook ups, cable schedules, loop schematics etc.
 Deputation to project site to supervise installation & construction activities
 Co-ordination with Instrument contractor in planning erection schedules, manpower deployment, material management & commissioning activities
 Commissioning supervision of all I&C systems

Key accomplishments:
 Working in a team environment
 Successfully learnt major Engineering Concepts
 Assistance to Engineering Lead in successful completion of Engineering functions for Ethylamine facilities project
 Realization of a Chemical Process Plant through Design & Engineering phases

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Instrumentation
  • في Andhra University
  • يناير 1991

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Reliability Engineering
CMMS- Maximo
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS
MAINTENANCE
PROJECTS
RELIABILITY
Functional Safety on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Asset Integrity Management
Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) - Integrity management
Process Safety

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس

العضويات

Institute of Engineers
  • Chartered Engineer
  • June 2008

التدريب و الشهادات

TUV Functional Safety Engineer (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
March 2012
صالحة لغاية:
March 2017