SATHEESHKUMAR SRINIVASAN, Mechanical Engineer

SATHEESHKUMAR SRINIVASAN

Mechanical Engineer

MCDERMOTT MIDDLE EAST

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
29 years, 4 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :29 years, 4 months

Mechanical Engineer at MCDERMOTT MIDDLE EAST
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2011

Highlights
•Working on Offshore Platform Construction projects.
•Leading mechanical team for installation and pre commissioning of rotary, stationary equipment, pedestal cranes, jib cranes and overhead cranes.
•Man power planning and other resources planning to complete the task within schedule.
•Coordinating with other discipline to complete mechanical tasks and other all project tasks.
•Mechanical completion of all erected equipment with Quality control department and handover to client.
•Pre commissioning of all equipment packages and load testing of project material handling equipment. Trouble shooting and spares replacement on the rotating equipment during commissioning.
•Arranging offshore hook up materials and follow up.
•Successfully completed many projects with zero LTI and full execution of punch lists.
•Achieved quality awards several times.
•Task Risk assessment (TRA) Preparation, Permit to work (PTW) arrangement.
•Regular safety walk through and conduction safety conversation meeting and TBT at project site.
•Evaluating the team members and arranging craft and safety trainings.

Mechanical Engineer at SAUDI ARAMCO SHELL REFINERY – Al
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • July 2009 to December 2010

on Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Project and maintenance.
•Directed and supervised commissioning and regular maintenance of mechanical equipment.
•Supervised and inspected all mechanical activities of main and subcontractor stage by stage.
•Arranged and assisted vendor service engineers on equipment issues.
•Line walk through with operation department to verify construction activities are as per P&I diagram and as built drawings.
•Reviewed O&M documents of newly installed equipment and prepared preventive maintenance schedules.
•Reviewed start up spares supplied by vendor.
•Fixed punch point issues with subcontractors.
•Assisted operations department in plant start-up.
•Trouble shooting and rectifying the mechanical equipment problems during start up and continuous operation.
•Monitored the rotating equipment running and ensured running as per required parameters such as vibration, pressure, temperature, flow etc.,
•Involved in Permit to Work Authorization.

Supervisor at KHARAFI NATIONAL LLC - Kuwai
  • May 2007 to May 2009

Highlights
•Worked in Aromatic Plant Construction project and reported to Construction Manager.
•Led mechanical team for erection & pre-commissioning of static & rotary equipment, hoist, O/H cranes, process columns, internal trays, etc.
•Man power and equipment planning well in advance.
•Follow up civil foundation work completion and planning for mechanical equipment installation.
•Coordinate and follow-up piping, electrical, instrumentation works completion related to mechanical equipment.
•Follow up equipment arrival dates and arranging for receiving inspection.
•Regular meeting with rigging department and planning for critical lifting.
•Covering and sharing superintend jobs during his absence.
•Supervised absorption towers’ internal piping works and assisted in absorbent chemical filling.
•Achieved highest standards in safety.

Foreman at SALINE WATER CONVERSION CORPORATION
  • Saudi Arabia
  • August 2002 to March 2007

Involved in mechanical maintenance of pumping stations and desalination plants.
•Assisted operation department for smooth plant operation.
•Follow up and completion of PM works of all mechanical equipment.
•Spares planning and arrangement well in advance.
•Monitored sub-contractors works and fixed the punch points in expansion project.
•Handled troubleshooting and overhauling of pumps, air compressor, and hydraulic valve actuators equipment.

Mechanical Technician
  • India
  • September 1994 to July 2002

TUTICORIN ALKALI CHEMICAL & FERTILIZERS LTD. -

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Execute maintenance programs as per assigned plan and schedule by utilizing computer based management system
•Directing and supervising of all mechanical activities, major overhauling of rotating equipment, inspection and overhauling of static equipment during shut down and break down.
•Troubleshoot and overhaul various types of Refinery pumps, Pump seal system and lube oil system.
•Troubleshoot and overhaul various types Gas compressors, seal system, Gear boxes.
•Trouble shoot and overhauling of Diesel generator engines and all other process plant equipment.
•Assisting planning department to create PM schedule for all rotating equipment and Stationary equipment based on lesson learned and manufactures recommendations.
•Spares planning well in advance for all the mechanical equipment.
•Readiness planning for each task that ensuring all spares, consumable, tools & tackles, etc. are properly mobilized and Work Permit is in place.
•Verify safety precautions, and ensure all personal protection gears are properly used.
•Enforce work procedures are strictly followed at all stages i.e. from dismantling to final box up.
•Supervise activities of technicians and support them to complete critical tasks.
•Preparing observation sheet for compiling into maintenance history and future planning.
•Handover the plant/equipment to operations to their satisfaction.
•Engage in failure analysis, operational troubleshooting, and overhauling and repair activities.
•Familial with Permit to Work procedures.

Erection & Commissioning
•Discuss fabrication/erection plan and schedule with project engineer/construction manager, and take instructions.
•Ensure civil works/ structural works are completed as per erection drawing, and engage subcontractor in final preparation of the site.
•Plan and mobilize materials/equipment at site in coordination with vendors and subcontractor.
•Ensure all safety precautions have been taken by the subcontractors and obtained clearance of HSE department.
•Direct and supervise day to day erection activities as per program, and provide execution support to the subcontractor.
•Maintain construction productivity at the highest level by maximizing utilization of resources and manpower.
•Prepare and forward daily onsite progress report including snags and bottlenecks cropping up daily.
•Check erection completion as per drawing and arrange for safe custody of erected equipment till commissioning stage.
•Participate in pre-commissioning checks and tests as per laid down procedures, including those of piping and hydraulics.
•Witness commissioning and assist in debottlenecking commissioning procedures.
•Prepare Task Risk Analysis (Job Hazard Analysis) for each job and procure approval from the Safety Department.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Board of Technical Education
  • January 1994

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High school or equivalent, Manufacturing Technology
  • at Birla Institute of Technology and science (BITS)

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Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at BITS

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Specialties & Skills

MS Office tools
Maintenance Engineering
mechnical equipment erection
Process Equipment
FILE MANAGEMENT
RECEIVING
TROUBLESHOOTING
MECHANICAL
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MICROSOFT WORKS
ENGINEERING
DIRECTING

Languages

English
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Tamil
Native Speaker
Hindi
Beginner
Malayalam
Intermediate
Telugu
Intermediate