Suresh Patel

Senior Project Manager for one of the regions of a major Oil & Gas client, I oversee the entire
lifecycle of portfolio projects, including Pre-FEED, FEED, and DED phases. My responsibilities
encompass managing procurement and construction support services, ensuring projects are
completed within the agreed scope, budget, and schedule, and meeting all technical and
quality requirements. I lead cross-functional teams, align project objectives with strategic
goals, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. Additionally, I handle risk
management, compliance, and safety, ensuring all activities adhere to industry standards and
regulations.

• Subject Matter Expert - Oil and Gas
Consultant for the study of available feedstock from the HRRL RPC, analysis of possible
downstream value chain & associated industries and development scenarios as part of the
Preliminary Project Report for the development of Rajasthan Petro Zone (RPZ). - Greenfield Oil Refinery Project
Project Management and conceptual study / development for the initiation phase of the
Refinery development Project. Key deliverables e.g., Processes & Procedures development
for the organization, preliminary Project Execution Plan and Project Schedule, Request for
Information (RFI), Statement of Requirements (SoR) etc.

As the leader of the Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT), I was responsible for
overseeing the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Projects of TLF Refinery. Some of the highlights of
my achievements are:
• I successfully delivered the refinery tank farm expansion project, which involved managing
all the stages from concept to close-out. This project increased the storage capacity and
operational efficiency of the facility.
• I led the technical and contractual negotiations with the licensor for engineering and supply
of waste heat boiler for the sulfuric acid plant, to improve the energy recovery and
environmental performance of the plant.
• I coordinated the concept, solution and definition study packages and order placement for
the fire protection system upgrade project, to enhance the safety and reliability of the
refinery.
• I managed the project interfaces with the Turnaround (TA) team and lead the execution of
piping work packages during Turnaround and Inspection (T&I) 2020, which ensured the timely
completion and quality of the maintenance activities.

of the facility.
• The EPIC project of demolishing and constructing a new eight (8) bays truck loading facility
and pump station facility.
• The EPCC project of upgrading the six (6) bays truck loading gantry and pump house facility.
• The project of upgrading and repairing twenty tanks in accordance with the API 653 standards
• I also supported the technical due-diligence and evaluation process for a potential terminal
acquisition plan.

Responsibility:
 Support management for achievement of organisation’s business plan
 Develop conceptual / preliminary engineering deliverables
 Prepare Techno-commercial proposals for CapEx Projects & Customer enquiries for new business
development opportunities
 Review / approval of FEED deliverable prepared by engineering consultants
 Technical review & support on outfitting and enhancement activities of existing facility
 Identification of operational bottlenecks, checking of execution feasibility, selection of optimal
solution based on cost-benefit analysis, CapEx estimate
 Selection of EPC contractor through ITB, Technical bid analysis, contract awarding
 Monitor & control project execution within boundary of agreed scope, budget, timeline with
compliance to HSE & Quality requirements
Achievements:
1) Successfully completed FEED study, Detail Engineering and Bidding process for Terminal
Optimisation Program to the satisfaction internal customer
2) Successfully completed FEED Study and CapEx estimate for Feedstock storage, handling and
process plant integration facility for PTA / PET (OMPET) plant within agreed timeline
3) Completed FEED Study & CapEx estimate for storage & handling of Crude Oil & finish products and
process unit integration facility for Crude Oil Splitter Unit to the satisfaction of external customer

Functioned as responsible for companys operations and business development
in Saudi Arabia. Led project management team (PMT) for EPIC Project of SATORP Refinery Tank
Farm Project and construction management team (CMT) for Sadara Main Site Tank Farm Project.
• Managed Interfaces and ensured interface engineering followed the standards and procedures
of Saudi Aramco & Total.
• Managed mechanical clearance, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, handover, and
closeout of EPCC project of sixty-two (62) tanks & eight (8) mounded bullets and related
facilities for SATORP refinery tank farm.
• Managed Mechanical Construction Project of twenty-eight tanks for the Sadara Main Site Tank
farm.

Phase-6) Project, Value: US$ 25 Million, Scope: 12 No. chemical storage tanks,
super structure & marine loading facilities at 2 berths / jetties, truck tanker loading facilities, pumping
system & associated Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation
infrastructure
 Feasibility study & preliminary engineering of new expansion and optimisation projects
 Support commercial / operation team for development of CapEx Projects for outfitting and upgrade
of existing facility to meet the changing business environment
Achievements:
1) Safely commissioned EPCC Phase-6 Project & handed over to internal customer within approved
budget
2) Completed preliminary engineering for the development of new jetty / berth for bulk liquid handling
facility for vessels upto 120, 000 DWT for Sohar Industrial Port
Suresh Patel

Responsibility:
 Review of fabrication drawings from engineering subcontractor, prepare detailed BOQ,
 Lead project team for Engineering, Procurement & Construction of spheres & tanks project
 Represent company against client & main contractor in front of HSSE, Quality, Planning & Progress

Responsibility:
 In-charge fabrication shop, Manage & supervise fabrication shop activities
 Led, coordinate & supervise team of engineers and sub-contractors to meet project priorities
 Ensure timely delivery of fabricated equipments, pipes, technological & heavy Industrial structures
 Ensure production targets, safety & quality requirements are met

Responsibility:
 Review & understand scope of work from contract documents
 Prepare Project Execution Plan
 Prepare discipline wise tender package for subcontracting through estimation of each package,
establishing interphase condition, ITB, technical bid clarification, negotiation & finalisation of contract
award
 Review & approval of discipline engineering deliverable prepared by engineering subcontractor
 Support project management activities through preparation of WBS, Schedule, Monitoring & Control
of site construction activities
 Ensure project execution is to the satisfaction of client in terms of HSSE, Quality, Scope & technical
specifications, timeline & other contractual obligations compliances

Responsibility:
 Review of isometric & fabrication drawings with respect to General Arrangement Drawings, Prepare
detailed BOQ, Installation & commissioning of piping system

Responsibility:
 Site Engineering, supervision of piping fabrication & installation, painting & insulation activities

Erection of Structural steel, piping & equipments for MEK Oxime Plant
 Laying of pipeline between IOCL-GR to GSFC Tankfarm