ESMAIL THAKUR
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Instrument Engineer
Planning ~ Project Management ~ Instrumentation & Control ~ Operations & Maintenance
Scaling new heights of success with hard work & dedication and leaving a mark of excellence on every step
AN OVERVIEW
A multi-faceted professional with more than 22 years of experience in the areas of Instrumentation & Control System, Project Engineering, Operation & Maintenance, Installation & Commissioning and Technical Support majorly in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG and Fertilizer industries
Currently working with TechnipFMC Abu-for ZADCO OFFSHORE EPC3 Project Sr. Supervisor E&I Hands-on experience in spearheading instrumentation & control activities - DCS and PLC; handling calibration, loop checking, SAT, terminations and proposal & engineering in various projects
Skilful in overseeing Detailed Engineering of Control Systems entailing I/O list, Logics, P&ID’s Development, Review of P&ID’s, Instrument Index, Control Panels, Junction Boxes, Cable Tray Routings Drawings, Control Room Layouts, Loop Drawings, Hook-up Drawings and so on
Talent for proactively identifying & resolving problems, ramping up project activities with on time deliverables and maximizing productivity; analysed the root causes for all the issues and resolved & implemented all the new process tools according to required order.
Lead the Instrument Maintenance Section team to implement the defined strategies and procedures in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.
Proficient in handling, Maintenance, QA, erection & commissioning activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection, team building and co-ordination with internal / external departments
Solid management skills and the ability to analyse issues, devise continuous process improvements and incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations and decrease overall expenses with minimal resources
An effective communicator & negotiator with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
MANAGEMENT OUTLINE
Effective and accountable in high-profile executive roles: Overcome complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity
Corporate strategy & development specialist: Characterized as a visionary, strategist & tactician.
Respect and leverage human capital: Motivating, mentoring and leading talented professionals. Living the culture and leading by example
Strong orientations in operations: Participating in high level operational initiatives, including process reengineering & improvements, turnaround management, and reorganization
KEY CLIENTS MANAGED:
CAREER CONTOUR
Mar’19- to date: TechnipFMC Abu-Dhabi ADNOC OFFSHORE EPC3 project as Instrument Engineer – (Construction, Inspection & Commissioning).
Key Result Areas:
Participate in and advise on all instrument construction activities and initiatives
Responsible for the instrument scope to ensure the sub-contractors perform the work to agreed scope of work, specifications and schedules all to an acceptable standard
Supervise the sub-contractor personnel to ensure sub-contractor performs all work to agreed standards for safety, health and environment and to attaining high levels of HSE performance
Ensure assigned scope of work is carried out without any significant HSE incidents
Ensure the work is carried out in time and in accordance with scope of work, specification and quality requirement
Promote HSE awareness and ensure that all Project HSE requirements are implemented and adhered to
Responsible for construction instrument activities through the sub-contractors supervision in respect of HSE, method, working practices, quality and timely execution of the works
Advise instrument Project staff on best practices
Responsible for the instrument Project staff aspect of Risk Management to ensure all risks / opportunities are identified and appropriate controls / mitigations developed and implemented
Responsible for instrument coordination with regard to SIMOPS
Ensure that construction hazards and risks are fully considered by designers and contractors and that appropriate mitigation actions are implemented and appropriate action taken
To be fully familiar with the contractors methods of construction, schedule and procedure
Initiate and manage the instrument project element of the continuous improvement processes
Monitor site activities for potential contractual / claims problems
Maintain records of site activities and check sub-Contractor records for accuracy
Carry out inspection, surveillance witnessing of sub-contractor activities, ensuring records are maintained, including as-built data
Endorse daily progress report and time sheets.
Review method statements for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure workface co-ordination and integration has been considered and all the project Quality and HSE requirements have been complied with
Detailing the work progress, number of sub-contractor personnel and equipment available on site and other related items identified in the scope of work.
Mar’18-Jan’19: Inspec Energy for Helium 3 Project Ras Gas (on Secondment) as Instrument Engineer – (Construction, Inspection & Commissioning).
Key Result Areas:
Monitor the construction and Inspection activities related to loop testing. Highlight to the Construction Engineer any areas of concern related to loop testing procedures or progress.
Monitor the construction and Inspection activities at Site ensuring that construction activities are in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.
In accordance with the projects, inspect, verify and witness activities as necessary. Highlight to the Construction Engineer any areas of concern.
Review activities, deviation reports and concession requests for the function.
Review Mechanical Acceptance documentation for the function.
Familiar with all Project Philosophies and Procedures and ensure that these applied to the specification, design and procurement of all equipment.
Provide technical advice and input to other groups and disciplines within the construction team including Safety, Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction and Commissioning,
Ensure full compliance with all applicable Qatar Gas and Project policies and procedures
Establish effective working relationships with the Project Teams, Qatar Gas and Construction team
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with counterparts in the team in order to monitor PEP activities and ensure that projects design and lessons learned incorporated into Project execution in a timely manner and potential synergies fully realized.
Work effectively with Project Staff, Contractors and others to establish and maintain required working interfaces with technical groups during Project execution
Provide Home Office Support to Site engineering and construction personnel as required.
Ensure the implementation of safety policies relating to Oil & Gas sectors and in Quality & HSE procedures according to project standards.
Responsible for calibrations of field Instruments for Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Vibration, Smart transmitters, Controllers, Recorders, Control valves & Safety valves as per inspection test
Experience in review of vendor material purchase order related to instrumentation to help procurement dept.
Review the field instruments installation drawing mark-up and redlining to prepare as built final drawing.
Read, understand and implement the company safety policy and the arrangements described in the company and area safety management documents.
Oct’16 TO OCT’17: Multiconsult Asia Pte Ltd (Singapore) as E&I Consultant for Gas Turbines/Compressors – Turbo packages
Project : LIBRA FPSO / Client: Jurong Shipyard / LIBRA FPSO-Petrobras
Key Result Areas:
Functioning as a Sr. Instrument Supervisor for GE Turbine Model LM2500, Main Compressor BCL 305A/2 BCL307B and Re-Injection Compressor BCL 306C Handling of the instrument erection and commissioning activity.
Generating schedule of works to be done in Daily basis, forecasting schedule in weekly basis, and generating daily activity reports, as well as weekly progress reports for the Instrumentation section of the FPSO.
Project lead supervisor in the construction, erection and implementation of approved C&I construction drawings for the Instrumentation and process controls of the FPSO.
Involved in the quality inspection of erected field instruments and process control devices, recommends and correct process control loop so that efficient control system would be achieved and minimize equipment downtime.
Involved in the calibration, pre-commissioning, and testing of field instrument and control system after erection had been completed.
Involved in the documentation of as built drawings for the C & I of the FPSO.
Managing the interfaces between themselves and manufacturer, suppliers, vendors & project staff in particular for the recovery of all documentation.
Responsible for looking activity done by contractors as per OOGTK/PETROBRAS Specifications
Ensuring that all works are carried out as per the specifications/drawings and in accordance with the requirements & standards. Implementing the project QA/QC plan; preparing & submitting the necessary records for approval of client.
Handling the site engineering issues with corrective action.
Communicating job safety requirements to ensure that safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with all safety precaution to understand the work objectives.
Ensuring that all documentation is furnished such as P&ID’s, Cause & effect, Logic diagram, interlock narrative, IPS interlock description, sequence details, data sheets, ESD schematics, hook-up, wiring diagrams, Control Narrative and method statements.
Witnessing all kind of inspection for construction, pre-com and final commissioning; Testing and Commissioning of Fibre optic network Cable.
Feb’15-Aug’16: Qatar Gas Operating Company Ltd. (on Secondment) as Senior Instrument Supervisor – PMT
Project: QG Laffan Refinery – 2 / Client: Qatar Gas & TOTAL
Key Result Areas:
Spearheaded overall project activities right from the conceptualization stage to the execution; involving finalization of technical specifications, procurement, scheduling, progress monitoring, erection, testing & commissioning, site management as well as manpower planning
Actively participated in meetings with the EPC contractor and PMT to ensure common understanding of engineering requirements, including deliverables
Ensured that the instrument works complied with Project Specifications, Company Procedures, Method Statements, Quality Assurance and Control Documents with international codes & standards
Worked in close relation with EPC contractor for scheduling the activities as per the availability of materials, documents, drawings and work front; also assisted in Pre-Commissioning, ESD Functional Test, Fire & Gas Logic Test, Equipment Start-ups Operation and Final Commissioning
Anchored installation of Field Instrument, Tray Work, Cable Laying & Control Panel; took care of project requirements entailing incoming material Inspection, procurement of project consumable material, making marked up As-Built Drawings and other techno-commercial operations
Monitored wide gamut of tasks involved in system commissioning of DCS System, PLC System, Mark V, Bentley Nevada Vibration System, CO2 System, Fire & Gas System, ABB SCADA System and Relay Logic Panel
Carried out loop testing from field to individual instrument & system, detailed function login (FLD); ensured correction & modification during commissioning as per requirement of Vendor Representative
Read P&IDs loop and logic diagrams (Relay Logic) related to Interlocking and Emergency Shutdown System
Held accountable for ensuring assigned personnel & manpower are fully instructed to work as per Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Plan, Quality Plan, Site Regulations and Permit to Work Procedures
Adhered strictly to the latest Approved for Construction (AFC) Project Drawings, Specifications & Site Instructions
Planned as well as conducted various quality control inspection procedures for Instrumentation, Fire & Gas, Telecommunication and HVAC Control
Witnessed:
oThird party inspection activities
oBench and field calibration of related instrument install on site
oLoop-checking and functional test for pre-commissioning/commissioning activities.
Jan’07-Dec’14: CTJV - Chiyoda Technip Joint Venture, Qatar as Senior Instrument Engineer
Client: Qatar Gas & Exxon Mobil / Project QGX-II Train 4 & 5, QCS Train 6 & 7
Key Result Areas:
Executed process measurement, control instrumentation & services to monitor, record & optimize manufacturing processes, also configuring and programming various plant equipment
Handled the preparation of P&ID, Process Flow Diagrams; selecting control schemes, identifying appropriate control system, handling enquiry specification preparation and selecting instruments based on type of application
Attended minutes of meeting with the sub – contractor site engineers regarding the progress of the work and other quality & safety related issues
Attended weekly minutes of meeting with client and internal construction meeting along with presence of Construction Manager to discuss the progress and construction activities
Monitored installation activities:
oSystem Panels, Consoles & Communication System Panel
oCable Ladders & Cable Trays in the field, field instrument cables, underground & above ground cables and fibre optic cables
oVarious types of power, signal, control and electrical cable installation, glanding and termination in the field Junction Boxes, Local Panels and CCR Grounding Cable and Bus Bar in the field & buildings and connection to the equipment as per the approved drawings and specifications
oFire & Gas System in the field like Push Buttons, Horns & Beacons and Fire Detection System
Created As-Built as per the site condition and forwarded it to the engineering for approval; involved in checking, verifying and reviewing the construction drawings covering specifications, IFC, P&ID, ILD and other attachments prior to installation
Looked after mechanical completion inspection for MCCR Release, Area Punching & Punch Listing, Processing and Updating of QC Documentation/Dossier
Took care of Mark VI Frame 9E Nuovo Pignone Refrigeration; Compressors and All Areas Vendor Package Instrument Installation, Calibration Checking, Cold & Hot Loop, Function Checks, Cold & Hot SAT and other related activities.
Taking care for all Electrical and Instrumentation warranty issues
Aug’2000-Jul’06: AL – Hassan Engineering & Construction, Oman as Instrument Engineer
Client: PDO-Petroleum Development of Oman / Project: PDO South Oman - Construction & Maintenance & OMAN REFINERY COMPANY- Maintenance Contract
Key Result Areas:
Responsible for developing P&ID, Process Flow Diagrams and Other Documents
Identified appropriate control system, managed enquiry specification preparation and selected instruments based on type of application
Involved in creation of instrument data sheets, instrument bid recommendations, input - output list, instrument & cable tray layouts, junction box schedule, cable schedule, drum schedule, hook - up diagrams, binary & ladder logic diagrams, process control diagrams and interconnecting wiring diagrams
Supervised a team consists of Tradesman, Foreman & Supervisor for installation & calibration tasks
Reviewed instrument drawings like Equipment Location & Cable Tray Layout, Instrument Hook up, Junction Boxes, Loop Schemes & Cable Schedules
Generated RFI documentation on all fields test and inspection required on inspection test; planned the sequence of activity as per the availability of materials, documents and drawings
Checked & verified the drawings, MTO & send report back to Engineering consultant for any discrepancy
Partnered with Engineering Consultants for any type of modification required in bidding document
Troubleshot, repaired & calibrated:
oElectronic Flow, Pressure, Temperature and Level Measuring Instruments
oPneumatic Flow, Pressure, Temperature and Level
oField Smart Instruments such as Rosemount, Honeywell, Foxboro, Yokogawa & ABB
oControl Valve, On-Off Valve, ESD Valve and Related Accessories Control
oVibration Monitor (BENTLYNEVADA) and Temperature Scanner
oFire & Gas System like Smoke Detector, Gas Detector (H2S/CO.), Ultra Violet Detector, Thermal Detector, Break Glass Units, Fusible Plugs System, etc.
oCoriolis Mass Flow Meter (Remote Flow Transmitter & Net Oil Computer)
Commenced career with Essar India (Offshore Project) as Instrument Supervisor from Dec’92-Aug’96
Project: ONGC India Ltd.; looked after maintenance, overhauling and calibration of Control Valve, on Off Valve, ESD Valve and Related Accessories; Vibration Monitor (BENTLYNEVADA); Fire & Gas System - Smoke Detector, Gas Detector (H2S, CO.), Ultra Violet Detector, Thermal Detector, Break Glass Units, etc.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Graduation in year: B.TECH. (ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG.)
Institute, university, location: CHHATRAPATI SHAHU JI MAHARAJ UNIVERSITY KANPUR INDIA
Professional Trainings & Courses:
Troubleshooting of Refinery Process Units from Oman Refinery Company
Dragger H2S Gas Detectors Calibration Course from Dragger
Ruston TB 5000 Gas Turbine TC 2000 Plus Control System Maintenance Training from Innovative
Bentley Nevada Corporation’s 3300 Installation & Maintenance Courses
Health, Safety & Environment Courses
Permit Applicant / Holder - NTI Oman; H2S - NTI Oman; First Aid Course - NTI Oman
Basic Life Support - OTI Oman; Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus-Oman
PTW courses from Qatar Gas, Qatar Petroleum (QP) and RLIC
Qatar Gas IIF - Incident Injury Free; Qatar Gas Lockout & Tagout System; Qatar Gas Confined Space Entry & H2S.
OPITO(BOSIET-5700); OPITO( Basic H2S) from ETSDC UAE; ADNOC PTW
IT Skills: Conversant with MS Office (Word, Outlook & Excel), WIN PCS – Window Project Control System, IDMS – Integrated Data Management System, CDMS – Chiyoda Data Management System, SAP, Maximo and Internet Applications
PERSONAL SNIPPETS
Date of Birth: 22nd August, 1973
Residential Address: 401, Kshir Sagar, Plot C2/2, Sector-23 Phase-1, Nerul Darave, Mumbai-400706
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Passport Details: Z3359081 (ECNR) (Valid Up to November, 2025)
Driving License: Qatar, Oman, Singapore, UAE & India
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu and Arabic