CHANDRA M KOTHAPALLI

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 10 years of experience spanning into Process piping and Construction industry. Piping Engineering/design, 3D Modeling, Drafting, HVAC, Plumbing, Building information Modeling (BIM) and Project management.

Hands-on experience in Engineering, designs & drawings of General alignment, Plot plan, P&ID, Pipe rack, Piping layout, Equipment design & layout, Stress analysis, Hydro testing, Pipe loop design of green and brown field projects.

Strong experience in pipe spools creation and checking, selection of pipe and piping support arrangements, conceptual design development of pipe support structures like process skids and maintenance platforms: preparation of MTO at various stages, valve specification and datasheets, piping materials specification, Nozzle orientation of processes equipment and use of vendor data in design.

Strong hold in preparation of process piping and equipment specifications, isometrics and orthographic drawings.

Strong background in the design of plumbing and HVAC building systems. Make field sketches and then prepare drawings from these field notes.

In-depth knowledge and strong work experience with Mechanical/piping commodities and codes: ASME B 31.3, ASME B36.10, 36.19, 16.9, 16.11, 16.5, 16.47, 16.10, 16.36, 16.48, 16.20, 16.21, 18.2.1 and 18.2.1 codes, ASTM No’s, special parts, construction isometrics, line list, P&ID, PFD, MDS, PT rating, Pipe wall thickness and mitre bend calculations.

Good understanding of applicable design and dimensional standards for various piping components and familiar with common piping engineering materials used in Oil & Gas industry.

Proficient in CAD programmes; Auto CAD, Solid Works, AutoPlant 3D, Smart Plant 3D, PDMS, REVIT MEP, Sysque, Victaulic, Navisworks and Tekla Structures.

Assisting in the conduct of preliminary and detailed cost estimates of projects, developing business cases and preparing client reports

Manage and Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment and information.

Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.

Advanced computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft office tools.

Achieved the project deliverables in efficient and timely manner with quality and safety meeting the client’s standards.

Well-developed analytical problem solving and Project management skills.

A dedicated team player with good interpersonal skills for project success.

High quality work with proper planning, organization and good work ethics.

EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma in Piping Engineering 2013

Suvidya Institute of Technology Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India (http://www.suvidya.ac.in)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2007

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India (http://www.jntuh.ac.in/)

Equivalency (“Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering”) confirmed

by Professional Engineers Ontario.

CERTIFICATIONS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP®) 2020

© 2020 Project Management Institute, Inc. USASA (https://www.pmi.org)

ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (EIT) 2019

Professional Engineers Ontario, Toronto, Canada (http://www.peo.on.ca)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Omega Mechanical Ltd. Vancouver (http://omegamechanical.ca/) Nov 2020 to Present.

Position: Mechanical Designer/Project Co-ordinator

Work under the direction of Project Managers and site Superintendents to develop construction document packages in Revit & CAD.

Provide BIM production support to project team; including project model setup, primary discipline project work, and deliverable setup to LOD 500.

Design mechanical building systems directly in Revit/CAD while adhering to company BIM/CAD standards.

Work with clash/coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall health of the model.

Understanding and following the requirements of municipal/provincial building code and other applicable standards.

Liaise with suppliers and or manufacturers for design support and component selection.

Provide support for plotting and sending of electronic file submission,

Create, document and communicate best practices for, Revit, BIM and AutoCAD applications,

Ensure proper documentation of all works, products, and relevant activities,

Compile individual discipline models/design information and federate into multi-disciplinary model information.

Arrange for appropriate clash reports to design out clashes in the model (virtual) environment managing and recording their closure.

Preparation of presentation graphics, proposals and 3D models to the clients and site team.

Allstar Mechanical Ltd. Vancouver (http://www.allstarmechanical.com/) Apr 2020 to Oct 2020

Position: Piping Designer/Project Co-ordinator

Review mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural & fire protection drawings, and shop drawings to ensure job meets specifications.

Full take offs of all disciplines within plumbing, HVAC piping and fire protection once a project has been awarded to the Allstar Mechanical Group.

Provide plumbing and HVAC piping plans (schematic & 3-D) of a detailed layout pertaining to floor by floor, room by room of materials required in those designated areas, using AutoCAD, Revit, Sysque & Trimble Technology.

Review all plans of a project and complete a plumbing and mechanical piping layout on a per floor and per room basis and a layout of mechanical room for mechanical Projects and foreman Team.

Create pre-fabrication spool drawings for the fabrication shop and ensure all deadlines are met.

Coordinate with Project Management to maintain a flow of information to include, but not limited to, all required equipment specifications, approvals and to keep accurate filing systems.

Worley, Sarnia, ON, CANADA (https://www.worleyparsons.com/) Nov 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 yr)

Position: Intermediate Piping designer

Produce design drawings from reference information including rough sketches, notes, vendor drawings, or general direction from others.

Complete piping design following client and company standards as well as applicable codes.

Schedule the work to complete design documents that both satisfy project scope and project schedule/cost. As-built client documentation.

Collaborate with other members of the project team to ensure all project requirements are met.

Communicate with other departments to ensure that the piping design reflects the current information from all departments and that all departments have the latest piping design information.

Keep Piping Lead informed of project status and challenges.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd, Hyd, INDIA (https://www.meil.in)Feb 2016 - Sept 2018 (2.5 yr)

Position: Project Manager

The project I worked for was “Kamareddy rural water supply scheme” of 30 MLD capacity which aimed at supplying protected drinking water to a population of 1.1 million along 92 Kms of pipeline route. The methodology of the project was to lift water stage wise from Godavari River and pump up to a 400 mts head and 81 kms long in total, treat the water in filter houses and supply to end user. The total lifting head was achieved by two intermediate boosting pump stations along the pipeline route.

Managed project team and coordinated project activities, resources, equipment & information.

Liaised with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.

Made certain that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves.

Prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedules and budget.

Monitor and control project progress and handle any issues that arise.

Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all stakeholders.

Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and money spent.

Report and escalate to management as needed.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

Modern Niagara Alberta Inc. Calgary (http://modernniagara.com/) June 2015 – Dec 2015

Position: Piping Designer/Co-ordinator

Layout & Modelling of 3D building piping system that correct for mistakes in consultant drawings, with QAQC steps using Revit MEP 2015 & Navisworks.

Coordinating Gravity elements with other trades & building elements.

Issuing complete paper/pdf drawings to site team, with QAQC steps.

Ensuring that committed delivery dates are met.

Working with the other members of the Virtual Construction team (the VC Coordinator, and other modellers).

Following Virtual Construction / BIM (Building information modelling) standards set out by the VC Manager.

Bringing profitability and competitive advantage to MNA with VC technologies.

Overseeing Fittings Libraries and reporting incorrect fittings to the MNA VC Manager

G.W Slade Consultants Inc. Sept 2014 – June 2015 (10 months)

Structural Steel Detailer, Calgary, AB

3D modelling, editing and detailing of steel structures using "Tekla structures".

Interpret sketches to create, clarify and update the details as per drafting standards.

Involved in estimating and completion of project tasks with in project timelines and budgeted hours.

Effectively communicating all issues and changes that could impact the project schedule or scope to the superior.

LARSEN & TOUBRO. Mumbai, INDIA (http://www.lnthydrocarbon.com) Sept 2007 – Feb 2014 (6 year 5 months)

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering delivers design-to-build world-class solutions for oil & gas processing, petroleum refining, chemicals & petrochemicals and fertilizer sectors. In-house expertise and experience, synergized with strategic partnerships enables them to deliver a single point solution for every phase of a project – from front-end design through engineering, fabrication, project management, construction and installation right up to commissioning.

Designation: Senior Piping Engineer

Development of conceptual front end to full detailed piping design using company and industry standards, codes, and specifications.

Creation of 3D models and 2D drafting for piping deliverables, including structural and mechanical components, such as: Site Plans, General Arrangements, Isometrics, Details, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).

Development of conceptual structural infrastructure design for piping and mechanical equipment, such as: piping supports, process skids frames, maintenance platforms, etc.

Development of detail design drawings via interface with Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Structural disciplines.

Incorporation of supplier feedback and engineering comments into drawings/models.

Preparation of projects templates including title block, x-refs, library components/models, etc.

Preparation of Bill of Materials (BOM), drawing/equipment/line/valve lists. Assistance with preparation of Construction Work Packages, Material Requisitions, and other Deliverables or Reports as required

Preparation and verification of designs on site, including tie-in drawings.

Participation in reviews of project documents for scope, presentation and technical accuracy.

Work with vendors/suppliers closely as a member of the project team to ensure project schedules and budgets are met.

Communication with discipline leads and team members to coordinate, ensuring the compatibility of design

Travel to site locations for field measurements, design input, construction, and commissioning activities as required.

Carrying out other tasks and projects as assigned.

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