Shajukumar Balakrishnan

 More than six years working as a client planning Engineer in Kuwait Oil Company and Handling Project Gate system, BSC (Balanced score card, KPI (Key performance indicators) MBO (Monthly Business outlook), Project Master list, Quarterly Project Reports (QPR), Capital Program Monthly reports (CPM), KOC Board of directorate dash Boards and Pre-Project Progress Reports (PPR), Project Management Information system (PMIS), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) & Operational Expenditure (OPEX) reports, Budget Re-phasing exercise, General Management Review (GMR) documents, State audit Bureau (SAB) reports, Preparation and updating of Project weekly & monthly summary reports for higher management review meetings etc..
 As a client Planning Engineer (KOC), Performing review and approval of Contractor baseline schedules, recovery schedules, forecast schedules, shutdown schedules etc… Conducting regular Site Visits & attending weekly and Monthly progress review meeting with the Contractor. Review of Contractor’s Invoices, PMS and providing approval. Monitor & Control Contractors projects progress and providing mitigation plan/ taking corrective actions to rectify the delays, if any. Coordination for Adjustment Orders/ Variations with Contractors and KOC management to assure the timely issuance of the same.
Projects Handled
• KOC EF/1975: Installation of New Desalter Train at GC 09, 10, 19 and 21 (LSTK: US$ 227 Million)
• KOC EF/2104: Power distribution network for ESP Phase II 1600 wells & 29 Nos RHM (FPLS: US$ 1.1 Billion)
• KOC EF/1947: Power distribution network for ESP Phase I 600 wells (FPLS: US$ 550 Million)
• KOC EF/1946: Construction of 3 Nos 11kv 72 MW elevated main intake substations B4, B5 and MG2in South and East Kuwait Area ( FPLS: US$ 92 Million)
• KOC EF/1890: Replacement of Instrument Air and Plant Air in South and East Kuwait Facilities (FPLS: US$ 118 Million)
• KOC EF/2092 & 2093: Expansion of wara water injection system and construction of new Burgan water Injection system (US$ 60 Million)
• KOC EF/1905: Improvement of Fire Fighting and Security System and Bypass transit line construction at S & EK Manifolds (US$ 20 Million)
• KOC EF/1934: Installation of New VSM Driven Crude Transit Pump at GC-06 & GC-20 (US$ 50 Million)
• KOC EF/1834: Replacement of Dual Tank at GC-4 and Dry Tank at GC- 21.(US$ 23 Million)
• KOC EF/1814: Replacement of Existing 12" Crude Pipeline with New 16" Pipeline from GC 22 to CMM (US$ 16 Million)
• KOC EF/1767: Installation of Multipoint smokeless HP Flare at 14 Nos South & East Kuwait GCs (US$ 47 Million)
• KOC EF/1988: Replacement of 42" Flare Line At GC-03, 04, 06, 07 & 08 and Drain Sump Vent Line at GC-03, 04, 06, 07, 08 & 21 (US$ 7 Million)
• KOC EF/1947A&B: Construction of 5 Nos of 11kV Area substations in S&EK Area (US$ 86 Million)KOC
• KOC EF/2057: Construction of Main Intake Substations B6 & B7 in SEK Area (US$ 85 Million)
• KOC EF/2067: Construction of Main Intake Substations B8, B9 and MG3 in SEK Area (US$ 110 Million)
• KOC EF/2035: Construction of Ahmadi power distribution network in SEK ( US$ 27 Million)
• KOC EF/1672: Construction of Bulk Handling Chemical Storage Primary and Secondary Facilities for SEK, west and North Kuwait GCs (US$ 60 Million)
 Achieved Time and Cost Optimization in several projects during its execution period (Project cycle time reduction, cost optimization during FEED, BP, Execution phases etc..)
 Implementing Project Life cycle by following Project Gate System in Projects. Stage Gate 1 Identification, 2.1 Feasibility, 2.2 SOR (Statement of Requirements) and CPP (Conceptual Project Proposal) 3.1 Project Definition and FEED, 3.2 Project Validation and Contract Action, 4.0 Project Execution, 5.0 Operation and Project closure.
 Preparing, assisting decision support packages (DSPs) during each stage gate closure process.

 Performing detailed study and analysis of the contract documents to understand the scope and client requirements of the project.
 Preparation of Project Execution Budget, Billing Break Up and Work Break down Structure in line with project requirement and contract scope of work.
 Preparation of Project Mile Stone Schedule, Baseline, Recovery Schedules, Look Ahead, Forecast schedules and Shutdown schedules using Primavera-P6 and MS Project Soft wares. Enduring pro-active actions for the project having deviations from the actual schedule.
 Detailed Resource Planning, Preparation of Resource Histograms (Manpower and Equipment), Project ‘S’ Curves, Mobilization plan, Project Communication Plan, Project Execution Plan etc.
 Preparation, Progress Monitoring, Control & Updating of Document Schedule for deliverables.
 Allocation of weightage, Preparation, Regular monitoring, controlling and updating of Progress Measurement Sheets (PMS) related to each and every activity for EPC projects during the project execution.
 Preparation of Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports. Preparation of presentations and conducting weekly, Monthly review meetings with company top management and client to review the project status.
 Preparation of Planned Vs Actual Curves (S Curves), variance analysis, Areas of concern and Corrective actions, highlighting the progress to Management and client.
 Performing Time Impact Analysis for the delays occurred due to both client and the Contractor and raising of Adjustment order Request/ Claim request accordingly.
 Following up and Coordination with vendors and subcontractors during Each Stages in project execution to meet the project requirement and to assure the timely completion of the activities.
 Coordinate with inter disciplinary departments for the smooth execution of the project and resolving the areas of concerns if any during the execution phase.
 Preparation and Review of Sub Contract agreements for terms and conditions prior to signing and coordinates with them to meet the project requirements.
 Floating Enquiry, Receiving Quotations, and Preparation of Techno Commercial Bid Analysis, assisting in negotiation process etc based on the project requirements and to ensure the timely delivery of the materials from vendor places to deliver the project on time.
 Coordination with Design, Procurement, Construction, Finance and logistics departments during the execution phase of the project and to meet the most Economical and Quality considerations of the project.
 Preparation of time, cost and quantity estimation during budgeting and time & costing for Engineering, procurement and construction in order to control the overall project time & cost
 Preparation of cost statement in various stages of execution to calculate estimate to complete value by entering the actual value at that stage and estimate value for the pending works.
 Reviews and interprets design requirements.
 Responsible & report on scheduling of man/material movements.
 Assist finance department for invoicing to client and coordination with client for invoice clearance.
 Reviewing & settlements of any claims raised by suppliers/ vendors.
 Review & evaluating the data supplied by vendor as per the contract.
 Reports to Project Manager on day to day work progress and request for additional resources (if necessary) to meet the work load and client site instructions.
 Team work ability with efficient capability to take out the required output in a stipulated time period.
 Maintaining all kind of communications with top management and client and Ensure the delays if any and its cause are properly addressed to client and company.
 Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to avoid delay by providing letters and maintain proper track records of communications to avoid any disputes during execution.

Planning, scheduling, monitoring and control of the project. preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports, look ahead schedules etc. Vendor and Sub contractors coordination. Resource planning, preparation of S Curves, recovery schedules. Weekly presentation, preparing areas of concerns etc
Project Handled
 Wasit Co Generation & Steam Generation Project (Client: Saudi ARAMCO)
EPC of 750 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant with Steam Generation and Co- Generation. Major equipment related to this project are Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, HP Boilers and Heat Recovery Steam Generators.

• Planning of all project activities from starting to end of the project using Primavera P6/ Ms Project Soft ware.
• Preparing Base line, Recovery, look Ahead schedules.
• Develops detailed project scope and schedule.
• Preparation of project Budget.
• Reviews and interprets design requirements.
• Coordinates scheduling of engineering activities to issue drawings, specifications and purchase orders.
• Assuring receipt of information from the client, process licensors, sub contractors and suppliers to meet the overall engineering, procurement and construction schedule.
• Reviews and checks drawings, issue purchase requisitions, technical bid analysis and specifications prepared by disciplinary engineering departments, vendors and sub contractors to ensure the conformity to the client specifications and requirements.
• Prepares and monitors engineering documents handling procedures including vendor data.
• Coordinates investigation and resolution of field-initiated questions pertain to design and engineering.
• Initiates coordinates and assists in expediting of vendor and assists in expediting of vendor and sub contractor data and drawings, and of equipments and material deliveries.
• Initiates, coordinates and assists in evaluation of vendor and sub contract change orders and assists in negotiation with the vendor and sub contractor.
• Project creation, updating and progress monitoring in the SAP system.
• Inter acting with the vendors for procurement follow up of Progress, delivery and Commercial issues also.
• Vendor and sub contractor’s payment processing and ensuring timely release of payments.
• Inspection coordination with internal QA/QC department and Third party Inspection Agency.
• Production coordination with factory/site for timely completion of planned activities.
• Tracking of dispatched cargo with logistics people.
• Organizing periodical review meetings.
• Submission of periodical progress reports.
• Coordination for short closing of works or supply orders after immediate completion of projects.
• Material reconciliation and project closure.