Prakash Shanmugam, Cathodic Protection Engineer

Prakash Shanmugam

Cathodic Protection Engineer

WorleyParsons - Saudi Arabia

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Higher diploma, Senior Corrosion Technologist
Experience
14 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 11 Months

Cathodic Protection Engineer at WorleyParsons - Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since September 2016

 Development of Cathodic Protection design packages for Oil, Gas & Water Well Casings, Tanks, Plant pipings & Pipelines.
 Inspect the CP System for Oil, Gas & Water Well Casings, Tanks, Plant pipings & Pipelines.
 Review of CP packages & reports, and respond to Client comments.
 Responsible for delivery of cathodic protection packages within timeline.
 Planning, scheduling and coordinating Corrosion survey and data collection.
 Preparation of Corrosion protection & CP System scope documents for new Greenfield and brownfield projects.
 Developing the MTO for Cathodic Protection System.
 Co-ordination with Saudi Aramco and CP vendor, line-up project progress.
 Optimizing the resources for successful delivery of the projects.

CORROSION – CATHODIC PROTECTION Inspector at SPIE Oil & Gas
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2014 to July 2016

Reinforced Concrete Structures in Sea Water Intake bay, Pumping Station & Pipe Rack.
Reinforced Concrete Structures in Receiving Basin, Transmission & Discharge Channel of Sea Water.
Marine Offshore structures in Piles, Container & Dug Berths, Coping Beam Areas of Ras Laffan Port.
Internal surface & external bottom surface of Tanks.

Project lead - Cathodic Protection System at Sanmarg Project Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • January 2014 to April 2014

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of CP systems including Corrosion Monitoring, SACP & ICCP System Monitoring & Maintenance.
Supervised data interpretation, preparation & submission of CP System performance reports with corrective measurement.
Conducted survey, collected and analyzed data for CP system restoration.
Assessed and troubleshoot Corrosion Monitoring system by Corrosion Monitoring Coupons & ER Probes.
Prepared and reviewed design documents, planned and scheduled CP maintenance activities.
Handled the procurement and inspection of CP system materials.
Performed coating assessment surveys such as CIPL, CAT & DCVG.

Project lead at Sanmarg Project Pvt. Ltd.
  • India
  • January 2014 to April 2014

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of CP systems including Corrosion Monitoring, SACP & ICCP System Monitoring & Maintenance.
Supervised data interpretation, preparation & submission of CP System performance reports with corrective measurement.
Conducted survey, collected and analyzed data for CP system restoration.
Assessed and troubleshoot Corrosion Monitoring system by Corrosion Monitoring Coupons & ER Probes.
Prepared and reviewed design documents, planned and scheduled CP maintenance activities.
Handled the procurement and inspection of CP system materials.
Performed coating assessment surveys such as CIPL, CAT & DCVG.

Engineer-Cathodic Protection at Corrtech International Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • May 2009 to December 2013

 Reviewed scope & specifications in tender documents of various CP projects in India & Overseas.
 Drew up CP System proposal and drawings in line with project specifications.
 Estimated project cost, manpower and material requirement as per specification.
 Prepared techno-commercial documents, attended pre-bidding meetings, presenting technical aspect of CP system, bid opening and fulfilling documentation.
 Managed project site, conducted surveys and collected data for designing CP system.
 Developed procedures, Engineering design and documents as per contract terms.
 Planned and schedule activities to ensure completion of the project within the time and with optimizing resource utilization
 Planned and managed resources ensuring optimum utilization.
 Managed customer relations and ensure project deliveries expectations are met.
 Drew up plans for cathodic protection and ensured compliance with all safety and statutory measures.
 Handled the installation, erection, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of CP system components.

Education

Higher diploma, Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • at National Association of Corrosion Engineers
  • December 2019

NACE Certified Senior Corrosion Technologist

Diploma, Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP-4)
  • at National Association of Corrosion Engineers
  • December 2018

NACE CP-4 Cathodic Protection Specialist

Diploma, NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3)
  • at National Association of Corrosion Engineers
  • August 2015

NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3) and also appeared for Senior Corrosion Technologist.

Bachelor's degree, B.E. Electrical & Electronics
  • at Anna University
  • June 2009

Specialties & Skills

Asset Management
Inspection
Cathodic Protection
Corrosion
Corrosion-Cathodic Protection Engineering & Design
Inspection and Corrosion Survey
Data Interpretation & Corrective Actions
Project Management
Contract Preparation & Administration
Resource Optimization
Corrosion Monitoring & Control
CP System Installations, Testing and Commissioning
Site Management
Techno-Commercial Documentation
Operation & Maintenance
Site Management

Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Memberships

NACE
  • Active
  • January 2009
Institute of Corrosion (ICorr)
  • Active
  • January 2009

Training and Certifications

Senior Corrosion Technologist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2019
Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP-4) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018
NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Tester (CP-1) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP-3) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP-2) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999