SYAM SANTHAKUMAR, Project Engineer Mechanical

SYAM SANTHAKUMAR

Project Engineer Mechanical

Black Cat Engineering and Construction W.L.L

Lieu
Inde - Kerala
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Mechanical Engineering
Expérience
13 years, 11 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :13 years, 11 Mois

Project Engineer Mechanical à Black Cat Engineering and Construction W.L.L
  • Qatar - Al Khawr
  • Je travaille ici depuis septembre 2022

Liaised with WORLEY (EPCM) Engineering and Project Management Team for the smooth flow
of PORTFOLIO PROJECTS under QPH (Qatar Project Hub).
Played a vital role in liaising with WORLEY Engineering team and FUGRO Middle East FZE for
survey and scanning (FEED Services) for portfolio projects named ABT, RRMPCC 1PSS1 &
2PSS1, CSRL, HP STEAM LEAK UTL PH III, HP STEAM LEAK GTL-2 & LPU OFF-GAS O2
ANALYSER TRAIN-2 and executed as per scope.
Liaised with Client campaign, Shutdown and Operations when required.
Raised Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for any defective or non-conforming workmanship or
materials.
Led and participated in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigation.
Interfaced and regularly met with client and vendor representatives, conduct internal staff
meetings, ensure the progress of project in accordance with schedule, allotted man hours and
budgeted costs.
Co-ordinated with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues.
Learned and introduced best practices for project management, planning tools, site equipments
and site operations.
Participated in CHAZID and HAZOP meetings with the client and representatives of other
engineering disciplines.
Implemented communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed
about project status, project and contractual requirements, customer expectations and KPI.
Collaborated and co-ordinated with cross-functional teams and others across the organization
for developing strategies which aids project execution and to achieve shared objectives.
Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for co-ordination purposes.
Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or
changing conditions.
Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-
budget project completion.
Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and
meeting project deadlines.
Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and
specifications.
Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
Assisted with cost proposal development in transactional inquiries and tenders and customer
presentations.
Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
Trained and mentored junior engineers thereby providing guidance and direction.
Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of
materials.
Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money
management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality
service.
Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best
prices for materials and services.
Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger
communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

Project/Technical Support Engineer à Oryx Engineering Solutions LLC
  • Sri Lanka
  • avril 2018 à juillet 2022

Managed JV such as Sulzer-Oryx, Stork-Oryx, ABB-Oryx, Furmanite-Oryx and Asseal-Oryx for Local Business, Tenders and Awarded Contracts with QATAR PETROLEUM - NGL & REFINERY, QATAR SHELL, QAFCO, QATAR POWER and QATALUM. Participated as Auditee in Production, Maintenance & Safety department to achieve API Spec Q1, ISO 9001, API 650, API 6A, API 5CT, API 7-1 and API 16A. Offered Technical Support and prepared Design Packages and Calculations for products under API 6A. Played a keen role in closing out minor and major non-conformaces thereby extending/renewing current API Certification and Monogram of the organization during/as a part of Audit Program. Led and offered technical support in the development of New Procedure in Welding and Repair in compliance with Vecto Gray Specification (VGS), API, ASTM, ASME, NOC COR and NACE MR0175 for CRA/fusion welding/hot/cold weld repair of LCA materials which enhanced business with Baker Hughes, Drill Quip and TechnipFMC as our organisation became one of their local partner for refurbishment scope of LCA materials.
As a result, a long term contract of Local Manufacturing and Machining services with CRA Overlay, Testing, Assembly and Coating for Wel l Head and Drill Through Equipment has been awarded by QATARGAS through BAKER HUGHES for NFE and NFS Natural Gas Exploration Project.
Reviewed ITB documents submitted in the proposal stage, issue inquiry requisitions, review techno-commercial vendor offers, prepare equipment, material and man-hour estimates. Participated in Pre-Bid, Tender and Project Kick-Off Meetings based on various role played in the organisation. Reviewed the developed Installation Plan which involves addressing accessibility, cranage, lay down area, hot work requirements, shutdown requirements, rigging and materials handling plan etc as a part of PEP. Worked closely with the Construction Superintendents, Project Engineers, relevant department and team to ensure that the contractors produce the required quality of work in line with the Project Drawings and Specifications and to enhance business outcomes. Worked effectively on projects in a highly team environment that has tight deadlines, high pressure and visibility while requiring great accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task and execute combined projects in multi-assets. Served as a tie-in for the inter-discipline engineering concerned with the project. Verified contract technical specifications, SOW, HSE requirements, budgeted man hours and quantities, total deliverables and format of delivery, time schedules and project specifications for execution of the work. Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs. Directed and provided guidance in the Technical Bid Evaluation, reviewed vendor drawings and documents, supervised the review of design calculation. Administered the preparation of purchase requisitions for the procurement of equipment and materials. Reviewed vendor quality plans and ensure vendor equipment's compatibility, specifications and compliance with the scope of client specifications and are within budgeted costs. Co-ordinated with procurement, ascertained expedition of materials and equipment to site Worked on Development Standards, Data sheets and other tools to improve productivity. Supported Turnarounds through engineering package reviews, drawing reviews and scope development during discovery. Ensured the availability of assets and the overall reliability of the plant i.e. equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, and safety systems through good practices of monitoring and maintenance. Established and enforce safety protocols, maintenance procedures and environmental regulations to maintain a safe and compliant facility. Actively contributed to all Purchase and Service Order Agreements relating to the maintenance of plants.

Mechanical Engineer à Madina Group W.L.L
  • Qatar - Musayid
  • mars 2017 à mars 2018

Ensured the project performance related to HSE, planning and scheduling, project progress
measurements, efficient reporting, quality and cost are met.
Developed process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize
production.
Ensured and implemented HSE requirements of the organization, satisfied all requirements of
project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.
Demonstrated full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership
to project team.
Supported Process Safety Management Programs and participated in Constructability,
Operability and Maintainability Workshops.
Provided strong leadership to the operations team and assist the Plant/Operation Manager to
develop SOP to ensure that the terminal/equipment operates efficiently and safely.
Established and enforced safety protocols, operating procedures, and environmental regulations
to maintain a safe and compliant facility.
Developed and maintained emergency response plans and ensure all staff are trained for effective response to incidents.
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, energy efficiency, and cost
reduction thereby optimising the process parameters.
Responsible for designing, developing, monitoring, and refining an asset maintenance plan
which includes but not limited to Value-added predictive, proactive, preventive, and corrective
maintenance tasks, Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing
methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.
Executed predictive and preventive maintenance to eliminate catastrophic failures and
unplanned maintenance.
Developed engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely
affect the plant operations such as capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues
through RCA, RCFA, FRACAS etc.
Applied value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy decisions.
Ensured materials are available for planned maintenance, overhauls, and mandatory
inspections.
Actively worked with the Operation Manager to manage all Procurement & Logistic agreements
for consumable and spare parts.

Project Engineer Mechanical à Ray International L.L.C
  • Oman - Muscat
  • août 2013 à février 2017

Created, developed and led a team thereby creating a learning environment with development
opportunities for employees and act as an embodiment for project accountability and integrity
within the organization and also conduct timely performance evaluations.
Led, managed, motivated entire team and assisted the development of employees by coaching,
mentoring and sharing knowledge and skills.
Assured delivery of multiple critical shutdowns and non-shutdown projects with complex
engineering considerations, working to very short deadlines for providing necessary data while
meeting excellence in reporting and transparency for all stakeholders.
Reviewed and validated company procedures to ensure the procedures supports the business
and organizational requirements.
Dealt with external global vendors/OEMs whose area of expertise exceeding local contractor’s
capabilities.
Represented the company at client meetings and industry events for technical presentations
and project negotiations and produce appropriate visit reports/feedback.
Promoted inter-division and inter-department effective communication and encouraged
teamwork and sharing of lesson learned to ensure operational efficiencies.
Assisted with the preparation of detailed engineering designs and drawings such as GAD,
PEFS/P&ID, ISOMETRICS, specifications, data, calculations, reports, proposals, estimates,
budgets and schedules.
Managed and co-ordinated multidiscipline engineering activities to ensure projects are executed
in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
Contributed to appropriate studies, analysis and recommend actions.
Able to ensure timely, safe and cost-effective design and implementation during the life cycle of
projects from conception till customer satisfaction.
Always acted as a role model for HSEQ issues, actively participating and encouraging team and
peers to support development of safety culture and behaviours.
Ensured that all engineering work is carried out on time and within budget in accordance with
specifications, statutory requirements, laws, rules, regulations and other contractual
requirements with due regards to safety, operability and maintainability.
Acted as a role model for compliance, ensuring appropriate processes and controls are in place
and followed to meet the highest ethical standards and to adhere to company regulations.
Co-ordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any
code concerns.
Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with
budgetary restrictions.
Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for Type work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
Delivered reports to construction/project manager to detail project updates and likely
completion dates, noting delays and causes.
Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks

Engineer -Projects à Plustech Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd
  • Inde - Pune
  • mai 2010 à juin 2013

Liaised with RELIANCE, ONGC-MRPL, BPCL-KR, BAJAJ, JOHN DEERE, DAIMLER, TATA for EPC,
LSTK PTED and AMC Projects.
Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
Interfaced with Asset, Maintenance, Production and Shutdown team for handling SIMOPS
activities.
Co-ordinated internal and client audit requests, facilitate audit procedures of engineering
systems within the department.
Reviewed customer technical and commercial RFQs to determine technical solutions, produce
costing, cash flow and risk analysis in line with internal approval requirements.
Possessed a proven track record of preparing and executing project plans and programs,
ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the company procedures and client
satisfaction.
Identified and developed opportunities with new and existing customers within defined region.
Promoted and took responsibility for a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.
Produced and delivered personalized acquisition strategies on projects to enhance chance of
award outcomes, and where appropriate record actions to increase future win rate.
Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of
equipment, components, and systems.
Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
Researched novel processes and fabrication techniques through academic and professional
literature reviews.
Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.
Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review,
start-up and commissioning.
Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical
feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.
Monitored and motivated employees, tracking and documenting activities, correcting problems
and implementing improvement plans to boost quality of mechanical work.
Maintained adequate inventory of spare parts to prevent critical downtime.
Trained mechanical department personnel in procedures and safety requirements.
Scheduled, assigned and monitored maintenance programs for mechanical and related
systems.
Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and
installers.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks
to complete on time.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Mechanical Engineering
  • à Amrita University
  • mai 2010

6.94 on a 10 point scale is the cgpa

Specialties & Skills

Plant Maintenance
Oilfield Services
Customer Service
Plant Engineering
Site Engineering
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Leadership, Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skill
Time Management
Project Execution and Management
Resource Budgeting and Management

Langues

Arabe
Débutant
Anglais
Expert
Malayala
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Moyen