Manager Project
Resume:
Name Subramaniam Balakrishnan
Address Block *, # 07-03
THE BAYSHORE
Singapore 469973
Date of Birth 19/04/49
Place of Birth Madras, India
Marital Status Married
Passport Number S2637693I
Issue at Singapore
Valid till 31.03.2016
Status in Singapore Singapore Citizen
Telephone 65-98425749
Positions worked :
Project Manager, Construction Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager & Lead Marine Engineer.
Projects Executed:
Project Manager for an FPSO - for refurbishment and upgrade.
Lead Marine Engineer for complete FPSO conversion.
Equipment & Maintenance Manager for Operations & Maintenance of two FPSOs
Lead Marine Engineer with ABS Tech for an FPSO conversion by MODEC.
Marine Manager for three Drill ships upgrades and refurbishment
Marine & Technical Consultant for Pipe lay & Crane Barges – new builds, conversions & upgrades
Fleet Manager & Senior Engineer Superintendent for Operations & Maintenance of Crude Oil/ Product/ Chemical/ LNG & LPG Gas Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Passenger & Car Ferries
Marine Technical Manager for Operations & Maintenance of DP2 & DP3 Offshore Construction & Diving Support vessels, DP1/DP2 Offshore Supply &. AHTS.
Marine Technical Manager - New building of AHTSs, Bulk- carriers & Product Tankers.
Fleet Manager & Superintendent - Dry-docking of various types of vessels like tankers, bulk carriers, AHTSs, DP2 vessels.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:-
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, India.
I have over 42 years work experience in the Marine & Offshore (Oil & Gas) Industry off which over 20 years is in the Offshore (Oil & Gas) Industry with Drill ships, DP2 –Multipurpose Construction Vessels, AHTSs, Pipe Lay Barges, Derrick Lay Barges & FPSOs.
I have worked in various capacities, starting as ship’s Chief Engineer, Superintendent, Technical Manager, Fleet Manager, Lead Marine Engineer, Marine Construction Manager, Marine Engineering Manager, Overall Construction Manager, and Engineering Manager & Project Manager in both Marine & Offshore projects. I have a very long, wide & varied experience in various types of projects.
I have combined survival/ fire-fighting/HUET, which is valid till June 2014.
I have experience in both short as well as long term contracts ranging from 4 weeks to 24 months.
I have worked in Singapore as well as overseas in the SE Asian Region as well as the Middle East.
Excellent command over English and very good communication skills.
I have a proactive attitude. I have worked with various nationalities from all over the world & I am a Team Player. Used to managing and working with a multi-disciplined team/task force.
I have strong Project Management skills. Significant experience in supervisory and management positions on design and initialisation of new projects. I have an organised and systematic approach to projects, able to multi-task and still meet deadlines. Ability to independently prioritise tasks.
Good report writing skills, presentations, diplomacy and assertiveness.
Proficient in common computer applications.
All the projects handled so far have been multi-million dollar projects valued from USD 20.00 mill to USD 250.00 mill.
I have also been responsible for New Build projects in SE Asia region.
I have a good working knowledge structural, marine engineering, electrical and naval architecture disciplines and their interfaces with process/ topsides disciplines.
Good knowledge of facilities engineering including mechanical equipment, separation, compression, heat exchangers, gas injection, water injection, F&G, ESD issues of FPSOs.
Good Knowledge of Class & Regulatory bodies rules and regulations.
Broad experience and knowledge of process and facilities engineering for FPSOs.
Work Experience in Chronological Order:-
In Singapore & Overseas:-
July 1999 till now:
Operating a technical consultancy and services company in the field of Marine & Offshore Industry (Oil & Gas). TECHNO-MARINE CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD, is registered in Singapore.
February 2014 to March 2016 (25 months)
Engaged by GMOS/PETROFINAZ a Malaysian based Project Management Company as Lead Marine Engineer for the conversion of a partly converted FPSO to a full fledged FPSO, for Clients NIPPON OIL & PETRONAS in the SARAWAK Field in Layang.
I was seconded to THHE (Tabung Haji Heavy Engg Bhd-Kuala Lumpur) who are the owner’s of the vessel for this FPSO conversion work.
Headed the Marine team as the Lead Marine Engineer. Developed the completed Marine Work Scope and complete refurbishment, upgrade, conversion as well as preparing specs for all new Marine Equipment for systems like:
Cargo System
Ballast System
Steam System including new boilers.
Cargo & Ballast Hydraulic System
IG System
Fire Water & Foam System.
Bilge System.
Crude Oil Washing System.
Living Quarters.
Sea Water System
Compressed air system.
HVAC System.
Fire Fighting & Safety System including all Life Saving & Fire Fighting Equipment.
Power Generation Systems like Main/ Auxiliary & Emergency Diesel Systems.
Fuel Oil System.
Other systems associated with Marine.
Have carried out Pre-FEED and Detailed Engineering Phase. The engineering work was carried out in Malaysia/ Singapore.
I travelled between Dubai/ Singapore/ Kuala Lumpur, for the Repair/Life Extension and conversion work that commenced at DRYDOCKS WORLD DUBAI.
The Project has since come to stop due to financial difficulties faced by the principals.
October 2012 to January 2014 date:- ( 1 year & 4 months)
Working as an Advisor and Project Manager with OCS Services Pte Ltd, Singapore. OCS Services provides support services to second largest operator in the world operating over 14 FPSOs, one FSO & one FDPSO. Scope is to provide services like life cycle extension on operating FPSOs. Carry out steel renewals on-board, change out complete F&G piping, install pig launcher, install new Water injection piping, renew ballast piping, remove and install new FWG and piping on operating FPSOs (in West Africa). Upgrade & Replacement of the PAGA & F&G E&I systems on board operating FPSOs in areas like West Africa.
June 2011 to August 2012:- (1 year & 2 months)
Worked as Project Manager with PETROFAC in Singapore for the vessel FPSO Opportunity (Ex-Cossack Pioneer). My responsibility was to do a detailed FEED and come up with and ITB for the shipyards and top side process module specialists, to refurbish, upgrade, re-instate class, test and commission the entire system and vessel and bring it back to its original specifications and design.
June 2010 to May 2011:- ( 1 year )
Engaged as Technical Advisor and Consultant by ESSAR Offshore & Subsea Services Ltd, Mumbai, India. My role was to advise and guide the company to acquire a Derrick & Pipe Lay barge.
March 2010 to May 2010 (3 months)
Engaged by K2 Velosi, Singapore as Project Manager on FPSO UMUROA, to carry out Steel work renewal using rope access, on vessel to meet class recommendations (Conditions of Class).
October 2009 to February 2010:- ( 5 months)
Freelance Marine & Offshore technical Consultant for ship-management and offshore companies carrying out ship inspections as well as inspection of tankers for potential conversion to FPSOs.
July 2009 to September 2009:- ( 4 months )
Worked as a freelance Marine & Offshore Consultant for MSI Malaysia, to carry out inspection of a fleet of FPSOs, DP3 FPSO, two tankers (candidates for conversion to an FPSO), owned by RUBICON International, Singapore. Submitted evaluation of the vessels to MSI and KENCANA for a potential acquisition by KENCANA.
March 2009 to June 2009:- ( 4 months)
Engaged as Lead Marine Manager by ABS Services, Singapore, as third party inspectors, on FPSO JUBILEE conversion, to cover all life cycle extension matters, on both hull structural, piping and machinery. MODEC were EPC Contractors. The work was carried out in Jurong Shipyard.
July 2008 to February 2009:- ( 8 months)
Engaged as Lead Marine Engineer during the conversion phase of Two FPSOs (Rubicon Intrepid & Rubicon Vantage) in a Singapore yard and thereafter assumed the role of Equipment & Maintenance Manager with Rubicon when the vessels were operating in field in Philippines & Thailand.
January 2007 to June 2008:- ( 1 year & 6 months)
Engaged as Lead Marine & Project Engineer by PTTEP Thailand, based in Singapore and oversee the complete conversion of a tanker to an FPSO, at the shipyards in Subic Bay & Singapore.
October 2006 to December 2006:- (4 months)
Freelance Marine & Offshore Engineering Consultant to Ship Management and Offshore companies like L&T India, for ship inspections, new build of a Crane & Pipe-lay Barge.
March 2006 to September 2006:- ( 7 months):-
Engaged by KBR Singapore as Client Rep and Expeditor to oversee and ensure timely delivery of 23 pressure vessels being fabricated in AMC yard in Kuantan, Malaysia.
Sept 1999 to Feb 2006:-
Acted as Inspector on behalf of various internationally reputed owners, for several pre-purchase inspections of Bulk carriers, various types of Crude /Chemical/ Product/ LNG & LPG Tankers, Car & Passenger ferries, offshore vessels like AHTS/ DSV & Maintenance support vessels (DP1/DP2 & DP3), Barges and Tugs, Crane Barges, Pipe-lay Barges, Drill-ships, Jack Up Rigs, Semi-Sub Rigs, FPSOs and FSOs.
During above period I also worked as Free-Lance Warranty Surveyor for London Offshore Consultants Singapore and Noble Denton Singapore for On-Hire surveys, Towage Surveys, Load Out Surveys of Barges, Tugs, Crane & Pipe-lay Barges, Drill-ships, Jack Up Rigs, Semi-Sub Rigs, FPSOs, FSOs, AHTS, Maintenance & Hook up vessels, Dredgers etc. Free-Lance surveyor for on-hire surveys of various types of ships for various owners and surveying companies.
Consultancy Services to Ship-Management companies to assist them through the process of obtaining Document of Compliance & ISM certification.
Providing Technical & Superintending Support services to Acomarit Pte Ltd, Singapore, when the company was in need of additional external support.
Technical consultant to ETA Dubai to review technical specification of three new build Panamax Class Bulk Carrier at Hitachi Shipyard in Japan.
New building of a revolutionary Pro-To type Coal Unloader in China.
Conversion of an Accommodation Barge into a maintenance and support barge for the Unloader Unit built in China. Install mooring systems. Install power generation systems to support the Unloader.
Marine Manager & Interphase Coordinator for Frontier Drilling to re-activate, refurbish, upgrade and put in service THREE (3) old laid up Drill-Ships.
Superintending assistance to an internationally renowned owner for 165,000 CBM LNG carrier.
Project Manager to Titan Cruise Lines, USA for converting a Car & Passenger Ferry to a floating casino, to be stationed in US waters.
Engaged as Project Manager by Essar Construction Limited in India, to lay a 9.5 km, 31 inch submarine outfall pipeline from a coastal town in Gujarat to the sea.
Marine & Engineering Manager to Olympian Cruises USA, to inspect and carry out feasibility study to convert Three (3) Car & Passenger ferries into a Floating Casino, to be uses in US waters.
January 1992 to June 1999:
Based in Singapore and worked with
North South Ship management Pte. Ltd, as Senior Engineer Superintendent in charge of bulk carriers operations, maintenance etc.
Thome Ship management Pte Ltd, as Senior Superintendent, Assistant Fleet Manager for Tankers & Bulk carriers.
Thome Ship management Pte. Ltd, as QA/QC Manager in-charge of complete implementation, and maintenance of the ISM and ISMA system and certification.
V-Ships Singapore Pte Ltd as Fleet Manager for a fleet of newly built bulk carriers, LPG tanker and general cargo ships.
In India:-
May 1980 to December 1992:
Based in India and worked with Garware Shipping Corporation Pte Ltd., as Engineer & Senior Engineer Superintendent. Essar Shipping Limited as Senior Engineer Superintendent, Technical Manager, and Fleet Manager.
ACHIEVEMENTS:-
1.Conversion of a General Cargo Ship into a Drilling support vessel for offshore drilling assistance.
2.Logistics support of Offshore hook-up projects.
3.Project cargo shipments from Germany to India.
4.Shipment of Land Rigs from India to Indonesia.
5.Development, Implementation & Maintenance of ISM, SEP, ISO & ISMA systems. North South Ship-management Pte Ltd was the first company in Singapore to be awarded the SEP & ISO Certification by DNV.
6.Conversion of a Diving Support Vessel into an Oceanography Survey Vessel.
7.New buildings of Offshore supply vessels and bulk carriers.
8.Barge project for CSL.
9.Assistant Project Manager & Marine Consultant responsible for re-activation of five laid up drill-ships.
10.Project Manager, successful completion of a Cruise Ship Conversion within tight time and budget. Completing the laying, testing and commissioning of a 31” 9.5 km submarine Effluent pipeline on the Gujarat Coast in India.
11.Project Engineer for KBR-Expediting and delivery of 23 units of Pressure Vessels for the PTTEP Arthit Project, on behalf of Kellogg Brown & Root, Singapore.
12.Marine & Technical Consultant-Concept Design, and development of technical Specs for a 3000T Crane & Pipelay Barge for L&T, India. Successfully negotiated new building contract for same with ASL Shipyard in Singapore.
13.Client representative for conversion of a tanker to an FPSO.
14.Marine & Engineering Manager for two FPSO conversions.
15.Marine Manager-Completed supervision of life cycle extension for a VLCC tanker conversion to an FPSO.
16.Project Manager -Completed Asset & Company valuation for a Malaysian client interested in acquiring operating FPSOs and tankers for FPSO conversion.
17.Technical Advisor & Consultant to ESSAR Offshore & Subsea Ltd, to acquire a Crane & Pipe Lay barge.
18.Project Manager – Petrofac Floating Production – assigned to PetroFac Engg & Construction (KL) – ECOM, to carry out FEED Study and prepare ITT for shipyards and sub-contractors for complete refurbishment & upgrade of FPSO Opportunity.
19.Project Manager- for conversion of a AH Tug to a DP1 for an owner in Dubai.
20.Project manager – OCS Services Pte Ltd, Singapore. A subsidiary of BW Offshore and 50% owned by BWO.
REFERENCES:
1.John Hughes /Engineering Manager - PTT Exploration and Production PCL Ph : +66 2 537 4201, Mobile : +66-81-815-****.
2.Shashikant Ruia (Chairman), Ravikant Ruia ( Vice Chairman ) & Prasanth Ruia (Managing Director ), Essar Group of companies in India. Tel: 91-22-666*-****.r. B. Suresh, General Manager- ABS Technical Services, Singapore. Contact no. 97854690.
3.Mr. David O’Sullivan, Operations Manager- Rubicon Offshore International & Sea Production in Australia (61-408******.
4.Indu Mahendran, President, MSI Asia Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 61-12-222****.
5.Norman Jack – ex-Project Director –
PETROFAC FLOATING PRODUCTION ( A subsidiary of IES – PETROFAC).
Contact this candidate