Raju Saravanan, Tekla API Developer

Raju Saravanan

Tekla API Developer

Mabani Steel LLC

Location
India
Education
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
29 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 7 Months

Tekla API Developer at Mabani Steel LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • My current job since October 2014

Nature of Work Working in PED Department as a Tekla API Developer for Developing and Programming of various type of PEB Structures, Hot Rolled Steel Structures and Built-up Structures. Modeling and Detailing of all types of Steel Structures. Coordination and Support for Tekla Modeler and Detailer.
Job Responsibilities

Modeling and Detailing of Heavy Hot Rolled/ Builtup Steel Structures.

Coordination and Supporting for Tekla Modeler and Detailer in Model Work and Drawing Generation.

Developeing Tekla Plugins for Specialized Structures and Components Like Truss, Mezzaine, PEB MainFrames, Steel Platform, ladder, Stairs etc.

Programming and Developing of Macro, Connection, Details, Drawing Templates and Customized Report based on requirements using C#.

Modeling and maintaining Standard Part and Components.

Developeing new tools for Intergrating Tekla with Fabrication Activities and Planning by .Net programming.

Finding Area of Tekla Model Difficulties and making Automate that area using API Programming.

Developeing tool for Automatic Drawing generation and Checking.

Sr. Tekla Modeler & Developer at Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solution (A part of Thermax Ltd)
  • India - Chennai
  • My current job since March 2010

Nature of Work : Modeling and Checking of all types of Heavy Steel structures, Development and Coordination of Tekla Tools and Custom Compenents for Detailing and Checking of heavy steel Structures.

Job Responsibilities
- Modeling and detailing of all types of Steel Structural, Platforms, Backstay, Air and Gas duct, Coal Silo, Furnace, Wind box, Eco. Hopper, Platforms, Handrails, Staircase, Pipe rack, Ladder, Staircase, Handrail, Grating etc. using Tekla.

- Coordinate with other discipline (Piping/Mech/Electrical/Cont. System...) during the wire frame modeling and Model Checking

- Modeling and Checking of Steel Structure GA with Tekla Model using PDMS.

- Checking of anchor Bolt foundation plan for main steel structure, equipment’s and boiler accessories .

- Checking and Coordination of Ducting arrangement and Wind box as per G.A.

- Model checking as per STAAD analysis file (member size and location) and Checking of Steel erection feasibilities.

- Checking of Fabrication Drawing for Support steel Structures.

- Preparing of the load calculation for steel structures, Pipe rack, Ducting, and floor plan.

- Interference checking of Structures with other equipment’s & piping.

- As built and site modifications Updation of PDMS model for maintaining quality documents

- Involved in Tekla Administration, Troubleshooting & Training and Customization of Templates and Reports in Tekla.

- Developing and Programming New Connections, details, Macro Components, Plugin components and Parametric Components and Material Report through Tekla C# (API).

- Developing new Parametric Components in Solid Work API.

- Finalizing and re-arranging of Column location, floors, Duct routing, Duct support and location, instrument location, Expansion Joint, Manhole door, Damper, pipe routing, Steel brace location, stairs, handrail and ladder etc.,

- Testing & developing new software to Automated detailing of Steel structure, roof, canopy and boiler accessories with Tekla API, PDMS Macro, VB. Net, Solid work API, AutoCAD VBA.

Tekla Modeler at EBS (India) Ltd (India Branch of EBS Co LLC Dubai)
  • India - Chennai
  • June 2008 to February 2010

Nature of Work : Detailing of the various type Steel Structures Jobs like Main Frame column and beams, Angle and Built-Up Bracings, Gusset Member, Strut Member, Various Equipment Supporting Steel Frame, Staircases, Ladders, Platforms (Walkway), Cable tray supports for various system and modules, Secondary Parts, Sheeting, Ventilators Support, Louvers Support, Roof Monitors Canopy, Fascia, Roof Extensions and others. Writing and Executing Programs code, Applications, Tools for Detailing, Checking and various company activities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Modeling and detailing of Steel Structure, platforms, pipe rack, Equipment support, Mezzanine, staircase, handrail, grating, cat walks, cable tray supports for various system and modules, etc., By Using Tekla.
2. Checking of all design drawing and data sheet with Tekla Model.
3. MTO preparation and Report generation for various departments.
4. Preparing approval, Fabrication & erection drawings based on Engg data sheets supplied by Design Dept.
5. Preparing Jobs layout interacting with customer requirement.
6. Preparing and Implementing New Standards (Details, Punch Code, Formulas for detailing, Procedure etc., )
7. Preparing and Implementing New Database and SQL Application and tools for sales, Shop, Marketing Dept. as per the Request Using SQL, VC# and VB. Net.
8. Preparing Auto lisp and VBA Programs for EBSCAD Updating and Revision.

Steel Detailer (AutoCad & Tekla) at EBS Co. LLC Dubai (A Subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2006 to January 2008

Nature of Work : Detailing of the various type Steel Structures Jobs like Main Frame column and beams, Angle and Built-Up Bracings, Gusset Member, Strut Member, Various Equipment Supporting Steel Frame, Staircases, Ladders, Platforms (Walkway), Cable tray supports for various system and modules, Secondary Parts, Sheeting, Ventilators Support, Louvers Support, Roof Monitors Canopy, Fascia, Roof Extensions and others. Writing and Executing Programs code, Applications, Tools for Detailing, Checking and various company activities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Modeling and detailing of Steel Structure, platforms, pipe rack, Equipment support, Mezzanine, staircase, handrail, grating, cat walks, cable tray supports for various system and modules, etc., By Using Tekla.
2. Checking of all design drawing and data sheet with Tekla Model.
3. MTO preparation and Report generation for various departments.
4. Preparing approval, Fabrication & erection drawings based on Engg data sheets supplied by Design Dept.
5. Preparing Jobs layout interacting with customer requirement.
6. Preparing and Implementing New Standards (Details, Punch Code, Formulas for detailing, Procedure etc., )
7. Preparing and Implementing New Database and SQL Application and tools for sales, Shop, Marketing Dept. as per the Request Using SQL, VC# and VB. Net.
8. Preparing Auto lisp and VBA Programs for EBSCAD Updating and Revision.

Engineer (Steel Structure/Ducting) at Ansaldo Caldaie Boilers India (P) Ltd
  • India
  • September 2005 to April 2006

Nature of Work : Designing and detailing of all types of Heat Recovery Steam Generator, Boiler, Turbines and Oil, Gas Burner and its Steel structures, Duct, Casing, Insulation, Piping & pressure parts.

Job Responsibilities

1. Preparing Basic Drawing, Calculations, General arrangements layouts, Erection drawings based on design Sheet.
2. Preparation & checking of plot plan / equipment layout / piping layout.
3. Detailing the steel structures of the Boilers and HRSG as per the Basic Drawing and Standards.
4. Detailing Of Hot Air and Cold Air Duct and its Supports, Expansion Joint, Steel Floor and its Grating, ladder, Stairs, Exhaust Air Chimney, Cooling Tower, different bracing support Cone, Chute, Flanges etc.
5. Preparing 3D Model and details of HRSG, Steel Structures by Use of AutoCAD Inventor.
6. Preparing bills of material, Material Take off (MTO), Consolidation of Material through Our Company’s Developed Material Management Program tool.
7. Preparing all types of layout and details interacting with customer requirement.

Detailing Engineer at Zamil Steel Engineering India (P) Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • January 2003 to September 2005

Nature of Work : Detailing the steel structures for various type of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) like, High raises and low raised standard building, Skewed Building, Hipped Building, Curved buildings with clear span, multi-span & multi Gable. Detailing of the various type PEB Jobs like Mainframes, Mezzanine, Bracings, Strut Member Staircases, Ladders, Platforms (Walkway), Secondary, Sheeting, ventilators, Louvers, Windows, Doors, Roof Monitors Canopy, Fascia, Roof Extensions and others.


Job Responsibilities

1. Preparing approval, Fabrication & erection drawings based on design details supplied by Design Dept.
2. Preparing a bill of material for the same through using our company Oracle tool.
3. Preparing Jobs layout interacting with customer requirement.
4. Detailing the steel structures of the PEB building as per the design details.
5. Preparing Primary drawings for detailing with our company application ( AGOSED)
6. Export and import drawing and its data to our FTP Server system.

AutoCAD Draughtsman at P. R. Acoustical and Engineering works Ltd.,
  • India
  • January 1997 to October 2002

Nature of Work : Drafting and Detailing the Boiler Silencer, Acoustic enclosure, Heat and Cold Air Duct, Hopper, Chimney, Diffuser, Steel Structure like Column Bracing, Strut Brace, Angle Brace, Gusset Connection, Connection Beam & channel, Monorail, Main Column assy etc.,

Job Responsibilities

1. Drafting and detailing erection drawing and Isometric drawing.
2. Preparing Group Manufacturing Sheet (GMS).
3. Preparing Part components drawing and structural steel detail drawing.
4. Co-ordination to Subcontractors, Engineering designs clarification.
5. Co-ordination to Customers like IFFCO, ALSTOM, ENMAS, L&T etc.,

Production Supervisor at Kay Engineering Works. (An Ancillary unit to BHEL)
  • India
  • April 1994 to January 1997

Job Responsibilities
1. Raw material inspection, verification and preparation as per the Drawing Requirement.
2. Controlling all Stages during production, Inspection and Paint finish.
3. Overall Dimensional Inspection and NDT inspection of the finished components.
4. Preparing Dimensional Report with the relevant QCP, CQP etc.,
5. Offering and co-ordination to BHEL Customer Inspection like NTPC, TATA, IIQA, TPL etc.,
6. Welder Testing and approval of WPS, PQR etc.,
7. Controlling Surface preparation and painting.

Education

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Government Polytechnic Trichirappalli
  • January 1994

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1991 to 1994) from Government Polytechnic Trichirappalli,

High school or equivalent, Basic Education
  • at Tamil Nadu School Educational Board
  • January 1991

• Secondary School Leaving Certification (1991) from Tamil Nadu School Educational Board

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
HTML + CSS
AutoCAD Plant 3D
SQL and MS Access
PDMS(11.6)
Tekla Structure
Tekla API Development
AutoCAD
Solid Work
VB. Net and C++
Microstation
Autodesk Inventor

Languages

Tamil
Intermediate
English
Intermediate
Hindi
Beginner

Training and Certifications

AutoCAD (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 1998
Valid Until:
January 9999
Welding Technology (Training)
Training Institute:
The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW)
Date Attended:
August 1999
Duration:
50 hours
C Language (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 1998
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Writing and Reading
    - Writing and Reading of latest Technology and Science News. - Watching News