O G KRISHNA KUMAR
Chennai, India.
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EDUCATION
Madras Institute of Technology, (Anna University) Chennai.
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, first class
Central Polytechnic College, Chennai.
Post- Diploma, Metallurgy Engineering, first class
Central Polytechnic College, Chennai.
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, first class
WORK BACKGROUND
A well experienced Pipeline & Piping Engineering professional, capable of working independently/Leading Discipline teams.
Having 21 years of experience in pipeline and piping projects contributing to Feasibility studies, Concept Selection studies, FEED, Detail Design, Procurement & Construction support and Project Management consultant in various projects in an oil and gas industry (GPP, refinery, GTL, LNG, Tank farms, international pipeline systems) and water industry’s.
Have worked for International Oil Companies, Engineering & Project Management Consultants and EPC Contractors.
Became a member of the owner’s PMC team:
- Had participated in the review/approval of EPC contractor’s engineering documents..
-Management of Project Bidding Phase from ITT Preparation and writing of Scope of Work, Bid Evaluation, Bid Clarification/Deviations to Final Award;
- Project Execution (EPCi) and Management of EPC Contracts and Procurement of Pipeline Items
Conversant with International Codes and Standards - API, ASME, ASTM, BS, DNV, GOST, Shell DEP, SNiP and Total GS.
Proficient knowledge of software - PDS, SPR, AutoCAD, Caesar II (Limited) and MS Office.
Country Experience: China, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, UAE and Vietnam.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TechnipFMC, Kuwait
2018-present Project: New Strategic Gas Export Pipeline from North Kuwait to MAA
Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait
Key project data: 30”/40” HP Gas pipeline, 146 km long, associated with Corrosion Monitoring Stations, Sectionalizing Block Valve Stations, Cathodic Protection System, Pipeline Leak Detection Systems, etc.
Scope of work: Project Management (PMC).
Position: Working as a Pipeline Engineer, involved in finalizing the route, review of ITB Package (response to bidder’s queries, review of the proposal and BID evaluation) and review and approval of engineering design activities performed by EPC Contractor, Consultants and vendors for pipeline and piping documents.
2017- present Project: New 48” Crude Transit line from North Kuwait to CMM
Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait
Key project data: 48” 60 barg Crude pipeline, 120 km long, complete with 3 Pig Stations associated with Metering Stations, Eight (8) Sectionalizing Valve Station and Seven (7) Corrosion Monitoring Stations.
Scope of work: Project Management (PMC).
Position: Working as a Pipeline Engineer, responsible for finalizing the route, review, and approval of engineering design activities performed by EPC Contractor, Consultants and vendors for pipeline and piping documents.
2017- present Project: New water Centre (NWC) in North Kuwait
Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait
Key project data: Distribution pipeline for Brackish water and Potable water and the MPW & MEW water supply lines, three water transfer pumps, storage tanks, replacement of existing substation and piping from brackish water tanks to water pumps.
Scope of work: Project Management (PMC).
Position: Working as a Pipeline Engineer, responsible for finalizing the route, review, and approval of engineering design activities performed by EPC Contractor, Consultants and vendors for pipelines and piping documents.
Amec Foster Wheeler and Partners Engineering Company (AMECFW), Saudi Arabia
2016-2017 Project: Unconventional Gas (New shale gas facilities)
Client: Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Key project data: 270 km of pipelines, 520 km of flow lines and five processing facilities scattered in different geographical locations.
Scope of work: Conceptual study, FEED and Detail engineering.
Position: As a Senior Pipeline Engineer, responsible for pipeline route selection, preparation and check/comment of pipelines deliverables.
ILF Consulting Engineers, Germany/UAE
2015-2016 Project: Northern Emirates Pipeline (NEP).
Client: Dolphin Energy Limited, UAE
Key project data: 36” and 48” 65 barg Gas pipelines, 203 km long, complete with 2 Pig Stations associated with Metering Stations and 6 Block Valve Stations.
Scope of work: Conceptual study, FEED and tender design
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for route selection, preparation, checking of pipeline deliverables and Interact with the client & sub-contractors.
2015-2016 Project: Gas Supply NGV Filling Stations
Client: Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO), UAE.
Key project data: 4”, 6” and 10” 63.5 barg Gas pipelines complete with pig stations.
Scope of work: Pre-FEED, FEED and tender design
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for route selection, preparation and checking of pipeline deliverables and Interact with the Client & Sub-Contractors.
2014-2015 Project: Trunk and Flowlines Replacement and Rehabilitation
Client: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO), UAE
Key project data: 32 Wellheads with associated lines & 5 Trunk lines.
Scope of work: Detailed design/Construction design
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for checking of pipeline deliverables.
2012-2014 Project: Asia Gas Pipeline (AGP), Line A, B and C.
Client: Joint Venture CNPC & KazMunayGas, Kazakhstan
Key project data: 48” and 56” 10MPa Gas pipeline, approx. 1350 km long, complete with 7 Compressor stations with associated Pig Stations, 2 Metering Stations and 64 Block Valve Stations.
Scope of work: Project Management (PMC).
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for review and approval of engineering design activities performed by EPC Contractor, Consultants and vendors for pipeline and piping documents.
2011 - 2012 Project: Asia Trans Gas Pipeline (ATG), Line A and B
Client: Joint Venture of CNPC & Uzbekneftegaz, Uzbekistan
Key project data: 42” 9.8 Mpa Gas pipeline, 525 km long, consisting of 4 Compressor Stations with associated Pig Stations, 1 x Metering Station and 2 x Block Valve Stations.
Scope of work: Project Management (PMC).
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for review and approval of engineering design activities performed by EPC Contractor, Consultants and vendors for pipeline and piping documents.
Petrofac Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd, India/Kuwait
2010-2011 Project: Effluent Water Injection pipeline.
Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait
Key project data: Trunk and Flow Lines
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As a Consultant Pipeline Engineer, responsible for optimizing the route through site surveying, preparation and checking of pipelines deliverables and to Interact with the Client & Sub-Contractors.
Point Engineering / Total E&P, Nigeria
2010-2010 Project: OML 58 - O.U.R pipeline project
Client: Total E&P, Nigeria
Key project data: 42” OD, 9.5Mpa Gas pipeline, 46 km long, complete with Pig stations
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for optimizing the route through site surveying, preparation and checking of pipeline deliverables and to Interact with Client & Sub-Contractors.
Petro-Energy E&P Co. Ltd, China/Sudan
2008-2010 Project: Services for Upstream Facility Projects
Client: Petro-Energy E&P, a partnership between CNPC & Sudapet, Sudan
Key project data: Field Surface Facility, Field Production Facility, Central Processing Facility, Compressor stations, Metering stations, Flow lines, Lateral lines and Trunk lines
Scope of work: Project Management (PMC).
Position: As a Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for review and approve engineering design activities performed by EPC Contractor and Consultants for all Piping/Pipeline deliverables.
Crestech Engineering Limited (Technip), Nigeria
2007-2008 Project: Escravos Gas Project Phase 3
Client: Chevron Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria
Key project data: 115 km of pipelines, in 7 pipelines, 9 risers, 600+ mattresses, 15 riser clamps, 1 Tie-in Wye and 1 Tie-In Tee including its protection frame
Scope of work: FEED and tender design.
Position: As a Pipeline Engineer, liaise with Client PMT, preparation of pipeline and piping deliverables.
Technip India Limited, India
2006-2007 Project: KHURSANIYAH – LNG Project (LNG), Saudi Arabia
Client: Saudi Aramco
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As a Senior Piping Engineer, responsible for checking of plant design in 3D model, resolve site query’s and involved in maintenance feasible study.
2006-2007 Project: QATAR GAS - 3&4 LNG Project (LNG), Qatar
Client: Qatar Petroleum, Conoco Phillips and Shell
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As a Senior Piping Engineer, responsible for Areas De-super heater, Fuel Gas, Chemical Injection Packages & Involved in maintenance feasible study.
Foster Wheeler India Private Limited, India
2004-2006 NWS LNG Phase V Expansion Project (LNG), Western Australia
Client: Northern Woodside Shelf.
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As a Piping Engineer, responsible for the areas two gas turbine power generation units, fuel gas area extension, and involved in the maintenance feasible study.
Technip India Limited, India
2003-2004 ORYX GTL Project (GTL), Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar
Client: Qatar Petroleum
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As an Area Lead, responsible for the area Tank form and Remote tank farm piping deliverables.
2002-2003 Strategic Project on Middle East (Sulfur Recovery), Saudi Arabia
Client: Saudi Aramco
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As an Area Lead, responsible for pipe rack piping deliverables.
Fluor Daniel India Private Limited, India
2000-2002 Low Sulfur Mogas Plant & Removing Sulfur in Gasoline Project.
Client: ExxonMobil, USA
Scope of work: Detail Engineering.
Position: As an Area Lead, responsible for column and pipe rack piping deliverables.
Esquire Engineers & Consultants Ltd.
1996-2000 General Engineering services for upstream, midstream and downstream.
Clients: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Gas Authority of India Limited, Chennai Petroleum and Indian oil corporation.
Scope of work: FEED and Detail Engineering.
Position: As a Designer, pipelines and piping.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth 10th May 1974
Nationality Indian
Passport Number Z2280170, India (Valid until 2021)
Languages Known English, Tamil and Telugu.