VIRAL M HARSORA
Address: Flat No.R**C, Ezdan Village-8, Doha, Qatar
Contact: +974-******** / 77887251 Email: ************@*****.*** Skype ID: Viralharsora
SENIOR PIPING ENGINEER
Summary: Qualified (BE - Mechanical) and competent Piping Engineer with 10 years of exposure across Refineries
& Petrochemical Plant; Detail-oriented with comprehensive knowledge of Feed, preparation of Piping Layout, GA
drawings, 3D models for Piping (PDS), Equipment, Isometrics, Model Review, Vendor Drawing Review, Material
Specifications, Project Execution, Process Modification & Maintenance; Currently associated with Chiyoda Almana
Engineering LLC (Chiyoda Corporation), Doha, Qatar as Sr. Piping Engineer
Core Competencies Profile Summary
Piping Design & Layout Currently functioning as Senior Piping Engineer with Chiyoda Almana
Engineering LLC (Chiyoda Corporation), Doha – Qatar (Acknowledged
PDS (Equipment, Piping &
for independent management of two critical shutdown projects prior to
Support Modelling) delivery schedule)
Isometrics Extraction & Significant exposure in various aspects of Feed, preparation of Piping
Layout, GA drawings, 3D models for Piping, Equipment, Supports (PDS)
Checking
Well versed in Isometrics, Model Review, Vendor Drawing Review,
GA Drawing Checking
Material Specifications, Value Engineering, Process Modification &
Project Planning & Execution Maintenance
Vendor Drawing Review Adapted project development life cycle (PDLC) methodologies, man-
hours estimation, risk management, resource management,
Quality Assurance & Control
stakeholder management
Internal & Client Model Review
Acknowledged for well-defined understanding of the business-
Internal & External Audits technology interface with capacity to identify and align client’s
emerging technology needs with products and services
Troubleshooting Skills
Polished leadership skills with ability to motivate teams to increase
Team Building & Leadership
productivity
ACADEMICS
BE (Mechanical Engineering), Bhavnagar University (2005)
Post Graduate Diploma in Piping Engineering, Suvidya Institute of Technology (2007)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PDS 7.3, PDS 8.0 Pelican Forge
Smart Plant 3D Microstation 7.1
Smart Plant Review (SPR) Spoolgen
Smart Plant Materials (Marian) Navies Works
Knowledge of Stress Analysis AutoCAD 2006
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Project Management Course (PMP)
Intergraph’s Smart Plant 3D
Smart Plant Marian (For Material Specification, MR, MTO, PR & PO)
Gas Detection, JSA Scenario, Safety & Emergency Bypass, Opening Of Equipment & Piping, Crane Lift
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chiyoda Almana Engineering LLC (Chiyoda Corporation), Doha, Qatar : Sr. Piping Engineer : Sep 2012 till date
Ongoing Project:
SO2 Emission Reduction Project at Q-Chem (Ongoing)
Key Responsibilities:
Involved in evaluation of basic engineering package, ITB and client specifications, conducting feed and detail
engineering activities and manage deliverables based on client requirements
Prepare man-hours estimations for project bidding & manpower requirements based on contractual parameters
Participate in project kick-of meetings to understand project requirements and render engineering inputs
Build up on detail engineering packages including approved P & ID’s, Piping GA’s, Isometrics, Support selections
Work on designing of Special Pipe Supports, loading data sheets, MTO, civil/ structural deliverables,
instrumentation & electrical deliverables as well as preparation of scope of work
Involved in evaluation and approval of piping designs and deliverable developed by designers to align with
project requirements. Collaborate with internal teams and clients in 3D model review
Generate/ update various status reports for the senior leadership team and other stakeholders to enable
effective decision making
Prepare and ensure compliance to organizational budgets
Assist in manual completion and handover of documentations based on project requirements
Involved in grooming and mentoring of junior engineers as lead engineer based on size and complexity of
projects
Maintain updated knowledge of international codes & standards like ASME B 31.3, API, ASTM, MSS-SP, NFPA etc.
Essar Projects (I) Ltd (Essar Group), Mumbai, India : Sr. Piping Engineer : Apr 2008 - Sep 2012
Key Projects:
Essar Oil Limited (16 MMTPA Refinery Expansion Project)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Paradip Refinery Project- (Leaded SWS unit)
Key Responsibilities:
Involved in end to end management of Saur Water Stripper Unit (SWS) from Piping Department
Worked on development of detailed engineering packages including approved P & ID’s, Piping GA’s, Isometrics,
Support selections
Designed special pipe supports, loading data sheets, MTO, civil/ structural deliverables, instrumentation &
electrical deliverables and defined scope of work
Involved in evaluation/ approval of piping designs and deliverables developed by designers to ensure alignment
to project requirements
Liaised with other discipline engineers to ensure smooth running of operations and avoid duplication of efforts
Participated in 3D model review with internal disciplines and client
Updated project status to the senior leadership team and other stakeholders based on project requirements
Collaborated with various support teams in ensuring compliance to project delivery schedules and other SLA
(Service Level Agreement) parameters
Developed piping layout, equipment, support, pipe racks and supporting structures by 3D modeling (PDS)
Worked on implementation of 3D modeling using Smart Plant Review
Reliance Industries Ltd, Gujarat - India : Engineer - Piping : Sep 2005 - Apr 2008
Key Project:
Reliance Petroleum Ltd, Gujarat (Jamnagar Export Refinery Project (RPL))
Key Responsibilities:
Developed piping layout by 3D modeling of piping systems
Conducted 3D equipment modeling of plant equipment, pipe racks and supporting structures
Managed 2D Isometrics and Piping arrangements drawings generated from the 3D model
Prepared Nozzle Orientation Drawings and Tie-In GAD including piping materials related MTOs
Evaluated quality of piping layout through regular model reviews
Managed piping design related issues in coordination with other engineering teams
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Project Management Institute (USA)
American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME, USA)
PERSONAL DETAILS
: 15th January 1984
Date of Birth
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Gujarati & Marathi
Passport Details : M 4994080 valid till 2025
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