VIRAL M HARSORA

Address: Flat No.R**C, Ezdan Village-8, Doha, Qatar

Contact: +974-******** / 77887251 Email: acpxw7@r.postjobfree.com 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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