Ramesh Sundaram
Address: Kuruvi Agaram (Village), Theravazhi (Post), Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, Pin- 601 201.
Contacts: +91-994******* (Mob)
E-mail: ***************@*****.**.**, *************@*****.***
Astute, dynamic and competent design professional, with 10+ years’ insightful experience in the field of design of onshore & offshore structural steel projects in commercial & Industrial areas, seeking a managerial assignment as……
TEKLA Designer
(Oil & Gas)
A Mechanical engineering degree holder with over 10 years of extensive experience as TEKLA/CAD designer; proven expertise as TEKLA & CADD Designer in setting the technical requirement for structural steel & Concrete projects and handling steel detailing in both 2D & 3D for US, DIN, Chinese, British, JIS & Indian clients for their onshore & offshore projects in commercial & Industrial areas; Highly experienced in detailing onshore & offshore steel structures in both British and metric system of measurements and proficient in Tekla Structures (Release 17 to 20), Pro-steel, AutoCAD, MS Office & Open Office. Possess a long track record of ensuring timely completion of a number of design projects with highest quality, within budget by effectively organizing, managing and utilizing all the available resources; able to efficiently lead design teams to undertake major design projects; proven technical, interpersonal communication and training skill; strong work ethic with ability to work under pressure and take on difficult and complex challenges. In pursuit of new endeavors, to utilize the acquired skill and competencies gained over the years
Areas of Expertise
Modeling Using TEKLA Software
Drawing Preparation
Detailing in 2d & 3D
Onshore & Offshore Projects
Steel Structural Projects
Clash Checking
General Arrangement
Preliminary Models
Editing assembly Drawings
Commercial & Industrial Structures
Conceptual Design
Team Leadership & Management
Prototype
Technical Documentation
Design & Development
Professional Synopsis
Demonstrated expertise as a TEKLA design engineer and experienced in handling structural steel & concrete projects with reputed Establishments.
Exceptional ability to execute the design of both Industrial and Commercial steel structures from estimation to final delivery of the project, in Tekla & AutoCAD
Highly skilled in preparing General Arrangement of Commercial Buildings, Belt Conveyor, Pipe Conveyor & Pipe Supporting Structures.
Extensive experience in developing the design of Structural Components like Towers, Gantries, Trestles, Conveyor Support Floors, Stairs,Handrails, Ladders,Floor Plates,Rafters, Roof Claddings, Main Frame Columns, Girts, etc
Well experienced in the application of AISC, BS, Chinese & Indian Structural steel Standards and detailing of Erection plans, Columns, Beams, Bracings etc.
Comfortable in working with people of all levels and having an excellent customer oriented approach while solving problems; also skilled in analyzing processes, identifying areas of improvement and re-designing processes for improving performance.
Decisive and result-oriented leader and top performing team player with strong liaison & communication skills with the ability to advise the design team & client on Technical issues; effectively managing team performances through coaching, mentoring, problem solving and interpersonal interventions
Experience Summary
Technip India Limited, Chennai, India
Tekla Designer: Feb 2016 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
Leading a team of designers with the responsibility of Developing 3D models/ drawings and clash checking.
Creating preliminary models, connections, safety applications as well secondary steels (handrails, ladders & safety gates) as per Client Requirements in Tekla.
Understanding client requirements and preparing all types of reports as per client requirements.
Creating high quality drawings within allocated time scales and budget.
Checking and Modeling for hot rolled & cold rolled steel structures using Tekla Structures adhering to International Standards
Checking the members (i.e., level and profiles orientation against client drawings and raising technical queries to design office in case of any variation in the model)
Creating the connection by using system components and custom components for steels.
Generating and editing the assembly drawings & erection drawings.
Involved in the study of customer drawings thoroughly and interacting with the Customer if any clarification is required.
Producing drawings in accordance with Drawing Management Standards (DMS) and relevant specifications and codes of practice.
Communicating with Engineers, Designers, and other Project Personnel regarding the design related matters.
Assisting engineers in developing fabrication drawings in Tekla, and in determining drafting expression and arrangement of components.
Providing technical guidance to design and drafting personnel in preparation of drawings.
Assisting in the development of basic layout drawings for structural data or other purposes to be used in working drawings.
Assisting in computer-related activities, such as preparing input data and using computer programs for computerized solution of technical problems including the use of CAD/Tekla Systems for drawing preparation.
Assisting in the development and updating of flow charts for planning and scheduling engineering.
Gathering data for simple engineering problems and developing preliminary analyses and simple calculations for presentation to superiors.
Key Project:
ZAPSIB2 structural steel & concrete projects.
Career Path
Saipem India Projects Limited, Chennai, India
Tekla Designer: Dec 2015 – Feb 2016
Key Project:
KAOMBO-FPSO structural steel projects
Technip India Limited, Chennai, India
Tekla Designer: Dec 2014 – Sep 2015
Key Project:
JSC YAMAL LNG structural steel projects
Tecgates Engineering Malaysia (SDN) BHD, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Senior Engineer (Design): Oct 2012 – Dec 2014
Key Responsibilities:
Led a team of design engineers with the responsibility of executing the detailed design work of the thermal power plant including 3D modelling.
Performed simulation (eg thermal & stress etc), design verification testing, analysis, evaluation of systems, products or components etc. which require a high degree of technical expertise.
Prepared and presented mechanical designs at design reviews meetings and generated minutes of design reviews.
Designed non pressure part components such as casing, cooling system, stiffening requirement, hopper, ducting and ducting supports etc.
Prepared engineering drawings and production design development for quotations/proposals following customer specifications, for the power plant equipments.
Calculated production costs and provided engineering analysis of the project.
Ensured that the design files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures.
Carried out Load calculations of equipment and generated the assembly drawings and bills of materials.
Coordinated with various departments regarding the material selections, Material Requisitions, BOQ Preparation etc.
Developed and checked Layout / sectional drawing for equipment and supporting structures.
Regularly reviewed the departmental design processes and identified any updates required.
Took responsibility for coaching and supporting design engineers in design techniques and the departmental processes and identified any training needs and helped to locate suitable training courses.
Introduced a system for checking drawing/parts libraries so as to ensure they are kept up to date and correctly.
Reported progress of all assigned tasks to the Engineering Manager and Project Management teams.
Created technical reports and documentation as required for the thermal power plant projects.
Key Project:
Manjung-4 Thermal Power Plant
Significant Contribution:
Made significant contribution for the successful accomplishment of the project, by efficiently handling more than 15 projects sumultaneously, which was appreicted by the Management
Blackstone Group Tech Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Lead CADD Engineer: Dec 2006 – Oct 2012
Key Responsibilities:
Led a team of CAD engineers & technicians and prepared technically accurate design documents, while adhering to project scopes and budgets.
Developed AutoCAD, Civil 3D designs for a variety of projects.
Converted architectural, engineering and/or plan sketches into working shop or construction drawings using AutoCAD as per customer specifications.
Prepared layouts, drawings and designs, from detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technicians, designers or technical professionals, converting paper documents into computerized files.
Checked prelim drawings to verify completeness, clarity and accuracy of drawings prior to submitting to engineer/project manager for review.
Communicated and coordinated with internal and external clients including surveyors, architects, electrical and mechanical engineers and other consultants.
Balanced a high level of creativity with adherence to established company standards and best practices.
Collaborated with engineers, scientists and other CAD specialists to complete tasks based on project specifications and internal requirements.
Independently prioritized work to meet various project requests and deadlines.
Worked with Site Audit team regarding the gathering and development of site information for construction drawings.
Assisted the CAD Team Lead in the development of other Team Members who may have lesser experience.
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Significant Industrial Visits
Performed 1 year site supervision during the execution of the project "MANJUNG POWER PLANT” at Perak, Malaysia.
Had the opportunity to visit various fabrication shops in Malaysia, thereby gaining job experience of fabrication.
Visited “SHRIRAM EPC PVT LTD “plant in Chennai, “DIAMOND ENGINEERING “in Chennai and “DURGAPUR STEEL PLANT “in West Bengal and had the exposure in various manufacturing processes.
Interacted with the Consultant office (MECON LTD) for getting drawing approval in Ranchi and had the opportunity to discuss various design/drawing related matters.
Project Scan
Material Handling:
Project
Kyger Creek Station, TXU Mining
Client
Dearborn Midwest Conveyor (DMW)
Project
Pan Conveyors & Bucket Elevators For Cement, Plants All Around The World
Client
Aumund Engineering
Project
Vizag Steel Plant, Tata Power Supply Company, Penna Cements.
Client
Fl Smidth India Pvt. Ltd.
Project
Benue Cement Company. PLC (Nigeria)
Client
Diamond Engineering Pvt Ltd.
Project
Bokaro Power Supply Company
Client
Bengal Tools Limited
Project
Shapoorji & Pallongi Co. Ltd
Client
Rourkela Steel Plant
Project
Prakash Industries Ltd. Durgapur Steel Plant (SAIL)
Client
Shriram EPC. Ltd
Power Sector Projects:
Project
OGPL (Pollachi, Narasingapur, Sanjog Sugar)
Client
Shriram EPC. Ltd
Project
Koradi Thermal Power Station
Client
Mahagenco
Project
Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Station
Client
Jaypee Power Ventures
Project
L & T MHI Boilers
Client
Rajpura Thermal Power Project.
Project
Vallur Thermal Power Project-NTPC
Client
Techpro India Pvt Ltd.
Project
Manjung-4 Thermal Power Plant, Malaysia
Client
Tenaga Nasional, Berhard
Oil and Gas Sector Projects:
Project
Qatar Petroleum Shell Petroleum- Iraq Majnoon Oil Feed
Client
Petrofac
Project
Platue Maintenance Project.
Client
Technip India Ltd.
Project
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Client
Shapoorji & Pallongi Co. Ltd
Credentials
Education
B-Tech (Mechanical) – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) - 2012
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering - CPCL Polytechnic college, Manali, Chennai - 2006
Higher Secondary Course Certificate (HSC) - K.L.K Govt. Higher Sec. School, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur District – 2004
Computer Skills
Platforms : MS – Office
Softwares : AutoCAD
Tekla Structures V13.0 – V20.0.
Pro -Steel.
Training
Welding training in BlackStone Group Technologies - Jan 2017.
Personal Particulars
Date of Birth : 10th Feb, 1986.
Languages Known : Tamil, English, Telugu & Kannada.
Nationality : Indian
Passport No. : F3019787 Valid till 03.12.2023
Marital Status : Married