Binosh James
Address: Sharjah, UAE Phone: +971-****-*****
Email: ***********@*****.**.** LinkedIn: binosh-james Senior Piping Engineer
Accomplished and detail-oriented leader with over 15 years of proven success in onshore, offshore, and marine industries delivering innovative engineering solutions to enhance project outcomes and drive operational excellence. Instrumental in managing EPC projects for onshore and offshore oil and gas fields while guaranteeing timely delivery and adherence to budget while maximizing resource efficiency. Well-versed in spearheading new build and refurbishment initiatives for Jack-up drilling rigs and accommodation support vessels to elevate functionality and maintain safety standards. Highly skilled in ship design and development of offshore platforms to industry-leading designs meeting rigorous performance criteria. Expert in executing vessel ballast water treatment system retrofits to boost operational reliability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management Piping System Design Stress Analysis Material Selection Construction Management Project Scheduling Cost Estimation Engineering Standards Compliance Quality Assurance and Control Offshore and Onshore Operations Aramco CRPO Bids EPC Project Management New-Built and Refurbishment Jack-Up Rig Engineering Ship Designing Offshore Platform Design Ballast Water Treatment Systems Process Safety Management Innovative Solution Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lamprell (Hamriyah - U.A.E) UAE Dec 2008 – Sep 2016 & June 2018 – Present Senior Piping Engineer
Headed material engineering initiatives by developing Material Take Off (MTO) reports, preparing material requisitions, and conducting technical bid analyses, resulting in optimized procurement processes and cost savings.
Prepared Piping Material Specifications and created detailed datasheets for valves and piping specialty items, including metallic expansion joints, rubber bellows, strainers, and filters, which enhanced specification accuracy and procurement efficiency.
Prepared proposals, cost estimates, and scopes of work for engineering projects to enhance tender evaluation processes and improve bid success rates.
Created scopes of work for subcontracted tasks and conducted site surveys (onshore and offshore) to streamline project execution and informed decision-making.
Designed piping systems for process and utility lines with a focus on efficiency and maintainability while performing mechanical calculations to ensure compliance and operational optimization.
Prepare and review Caesar II Stress Analysis reports, design calculations including pipe support design and selection
Participate for 3D Model Co-ordination & model review with managing materials specifications and product catalogs database.
Developed department manpower planning strategies to ensure timely project execution and resource allocation. Binosh James Page 2
Smart Engineering & Design Solutions Limited - SEDS Cochin – India Nov 2016 – May 2018 Senior Piping Design Engineer
Created fundamental piping diagrams for systems, such as ballast water, fresh water, fuel oil, and compressed air.
Developed Piping Material Specifications that met client expectations and adhered to industry standards.
Executed calculations for pipe wall thickness, pressure drop, frictional loss, and pump sizing to increase system life.
Performed flow analysis using Pipenet and Pipeflow software for pressure drop and pump sizing to enhance performance and cost savings.
Upgraded P&IDs to integrate new BWTS designs and addressed Class comments to facilitate smoother project approvals and implementation processes.
Evaluated production drawings, including isometric, layout, and support drawings to check design accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
Engaged in daily interactions with clients to understand their needs and requirements. PROJECTS
EPC Projects: Led EPC initiatives, including FEED and detailed design to construction engineering for onshore developments. (Major Clients – Sharjah National Oil Corporation(SNOC), Dubai Petroleum (DPE), ENOC)
Jack-Up Oil Rig Projects: Managed design and construction of offshore Jack-Up drilling rigs to check adherence to ABS requirements and specifications for Saudi Aramco. (Major Clients – ARO, NDC, ENSCO)
Jack-Up Accommodation Support Vessel (ASV) Projects: Oversaw conversion of Jack-Up drilling rigs into ASVs to accommodate 250-290 personnel for offshore operations. (Major Clients – Millennium Offshore Services
(MOS) – SEAFOX)
Offshore Platform Project: Construction Engineering Activities of Platform Project. (Client: Leighton Offshore)
Passenger Vessel Projects: Basic Engineering of passenger vessels, including a 500-passenger/150-ton cargo vessel and a 1,200-passenger/1,000-ton cargo vessel designed for Safe Return to Port compliance. (Client: Cochin Shipyard – India)
Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) Projects: Executed engineering, procurement, and construction projects to integrate BWTS into vessels. (Client: GOLTENS, Singapore) EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
B. Tech Mechanical Engineering
University of Calicut, India (2008)
Piping Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay (2012) KEY SKILLS
Technical Software Skills: AutoCAD Caesar II PipeNet AFT PipeFlow Navisworks AVEVA E3D MS Office Codes & Standards: ASME API ASTM BS MSS SP NACE NFPA NORSOK SOLAS SAES Piping Systems: Offshore Accommodation High-Pressure Piping Utility Lines Hydraulic Tubing Marine, and Drilling Systems
LANGUAGES
English Hindi Malayalam Tamil