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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Karnatak State University, 1990
Training & Certification
Piping Stress Analysis, Coade Inc., 2000
Professional Affiliations
Member ASME, ASHRAE.
ENGINEERING PROFILE
Over 15 years experience as a Sr. Mechanical Piping / Equipment Engineer, responsible for generating Specifications, Material Selection, Calculations, Bid evaluations, Vendor Selection, Design / Engineering document review and approval for Plant Piping and Equipment to include; Rotating Machinery, Centrifugal compressors and Pumps, Gas Turbines, Fired Heaters, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Drums, Skid Mounted Packages, Blowers, and Mixers that are being used in various Petro-Chemical, Oil / Gas, Power Plants, Pipeline and Off-Shore industries. Experience with Major Projects and Turn-Around.
Also, worked as a Piping Stress Engineer (Caesar-II) for 10 years, responsible for the entire Project.. Conducted Grass Root Conceptual Studies and Cost Estimating analysis. Field and Technical support engineer in several construction projects. I also have good knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing and Firefighting Systems.
Additional Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills. Team Player and Project coordinator. Can handle multiple assignments Independently, and completing them on time. Have supervised and trained other engineers. Efficient in MS Office. Hands on Plant and Project Engineering experience. Strong points are initiative and innovative problem solving ability.
Core Competencies:
* Complex Piping System Stress Analysis – Caesar II
Petrochemical Plants, Power Plants, Offshore FPSO
* Detailed Piping Engineering for Onshore & Offshore EPC Projects
* Code Compliance – ASME / API / ASTM / AWWA / NEMA / EJMA B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, Section VIII Div 1, ASME B16.5
WRC 107/297, UKOOA
* Plant Design Management System – PDMS
* AutoCAD
* Special Piping Support Design & Specifications
* Fitness for Service Evaluation
* Fatigue analysis
* Equipment Nozzle Qualification / Nozzle Reinforcement Calcs
* Working knowledge of Piping Materials
* HVAC & Plumbing System Design
* Quality Assurance Standards
* Team Training & Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Piping Engineer
KBR, Inc.
500 Jefferson St
Houston, Texas 77002
USA
Oct 2008 – June 2009
Pazflor FPSO: Topsides Detailed Engineering Project – Angola (Offshore Floating Production Storage & Offloading Project)
* Project and Design assignment for various Static and Rotating Equipment engineering packages to include: Pressure Vessels, heat Exchangers, Filters, Coolers, etc.
* Reviewed and developed Data Sheets, Calculations, Equipment Sizing, Specifications.
* Verified completeness, consistence of design and constructability of all equipment for the project.
* Reviewed Project P&ID's, Material Selection and Equipment design to meet Project Standards and Specifications.
* Made detailed hand and Caesar-II Stress Engineering Calculations of critical piping systems connected to Hot Pumps, Compressors, Steam Turbines, Transfer Lines, Drums, Reactors, Heaters and Filters.
* Performed analysis of metallic piping systems per B31.3 code and GRE piping per UKOOA.
* Responsible for design of special supports, and standard pipe supports.
* Responsible for establishing philosophy for Hot-Cold analysis for pumps.
* Responsible for checking piping for failure from overstress or fatigue, leakage of flange joints, and detrimental stresses or distortion in piping and valves or in connected equipment.
* The effects of movements of piping supports, anchors, and connected equipment is taken into account in designing of piping for the displacement stress range, check including thermal and displacements effects.
* Topsides structure movements due to accelerations, hull girder deflections, Dynamic load impacts are taken into account.
* PDMS software is used to generate stress isometrics and design implementations.
* Prepared Engineering Report to include Recommendations.
* Held Technical discussions and provided technical support with Process, Piping and Client etc.
* Provided the analysis and resolution of various mechanical Piping Equipment problems.
* Comprehensive knowledge of ASME, API, ANSI, NEC, OSHA codes and industry wide guidelines.
Sr. Mechanical / Piping Engineer
Superior Engineering LLC,
2345 167th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46323
USA
March 2000 – Oct 2008
Senior Mechanical Engineer on BP, Whiting Projects; Indiana.
* Responsible for complete stress analysis (Caesar II) of all critical lines, including steam lines, flare lines, process lines connected to Pressure vessels, Rotating machinery, Drums, Skids, Mixers, Heat-Exchangers that are used in Petro-Chemical industry.
* Made engineering design calculations on lugs, stiffening rings, reinforcement pads, clips, nozzle connections per ASME Codes ( Sect. VIII, Div 1 and 2), WRC-107 and AISC specifications.
* Utilizes analytical skills to accurately assess piping systems, routing.
* Suggested Restraints, supports, hangers and modification in piping.
* Analyzed nozzles and vessel stresses using WRC-107 and WRC-297.
* Reviewed and approved all equipment, piping design work, Material Specification and provided technical support and detailed coordination of various other engineering disciplines.
* Made periodic field visits.
* Responsible for Mechanical / Piping Engineering and Design at Tie-in, Pumping stations, Rotating Equipment, Site Survey, Field Checks, Maintenance on existing and new construction / revamp FCCU, CRU, VRU, Hydrogen, ARU, FCU, Coker, Desalination Plant, Marine terminals, Tank Farms. and other units.
* Updated P&ID's of the BP plant. Projects.
* Prepared comprehensive engineering packages inlusive of scope, construction drawings, and bill of materials, answering technical queries, estimates, evaluation and vendor drawings on rotating equipment, vessels and exchangers. Assisted plant operations on various projects.
* Provided Project / Field Engineering support for rehabilitation of piping, vessels, heat-exchangers and pumps. Studied compressor vibrations and designed special restraints. Prepared drawings form P&ID's on systems for flare, blowdown, side stream, condensate, and fuel lines.
* Directed project efforts between various other engineering disciplines. Prepared plans, specifications and estimates for process piping, valves, flanges and skid units.
* Performed client contact for detailed stress analysis presentations.
* Completed stress analysis and fitness for service evaluation for a complex 22in Chrome Alloy steel, steam piping at Shafer Power Plant in Indiana.
* Worked on Operation Canadian Crude (OCC Project) for BP Whiting on various piping.
* Completed numerous projects for University of Chicago, Purdue University for steam utility piping stress analysis.
* Provided technical support for turnarounds, rvamps and expansion projects.
* Written procedures for Coating, Pressure and Hydro-testing.
* Inter-Discipline Co-Ordination. Project Management.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
El-Khereiji Corporation, Jeddah, SA.
1996 - 2000
Design and oversee all aspects of mechanical projects, pertaining to HVAC systems, Fire Protection and Plumbing systems. Designed and executed multi-million dollar Le Meridien Hotel project a five star Hotel group.
Produced on the spot engineering as required to complete projects.
Prepared scope, drawings, bill of materials, pricing, as-built drawings.
Trained and mentored young engineers & technicians on site development. Coordinated action plans for daily operations, establish work priorities, quality assurance goals. Designed numerous HVAC and Plumbing projects for hotels in Madinah. Client meetings and coordination efforts.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Superior Engineering
Hammond, Indiana. USA
1995 - 1996
As a design engineer, I was responsible for designing piping systems for BP Amoco oil refinery. The job involved project handling thorough field work, design and calculations. I was doing various calculations for hydraulics of piping, cooling and heating load calculations, air distribution, duct work design and layout, air-conditioning water piping diversity for HVAC systems. Used computer software Caesar II for flexibility analysis for stresses in piping, "Crane" for hydraulic analysis. Followed the stringent standards of petroleum refineries, steel mills, and chemical industries as per ASME, API, and Piping codes B31.3. Completed projects for BP Amoco, LTV steel, Purdue University, Roul Pullanc, Kiel Chemicals, and Wrigley Junior.
Dhopeshwar Chem-Tech Group
India
Engineer / Estimator / Coordinator
1992 - 1995
Company dealt with specialized fabrication of stainless steel rotary equipment and aluminum tanks for chemical and pharmaceutical companies. The job involved making engineering calculations for design of stainless steel tanks preparing estimates and quotations and attending to client inquires and negotiating the deals.
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