Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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Summary

Doctorate in Civil Engineering.

Twenty five plus years of Professional experience in Civil and Structural Engineering with various capacities, out of which 15+years of Experience in Kuwait serving for Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industries.

Highly qualified and experienced in the areas of design / analysis, conceptual studies and detailed engineering of civil & structural projects related to Oil & Gas industries, Infrastructure Projects including Road Layout Design, Water and Waste water layout and Design, Survey and Soil Investigation etc.,

Preparation & Review of Project Proposals, Project design documents & presentations for Stage Gate approvals for various projects.

Participate in tendering activities like ITB preparation, pre-qualification, shortlisting of bidders, pre tender meetings, kick-off meetings.

HSE Culture Change Agent (Coaching Agent) of the Division.

Ensuring compliance to Company’s Quality Management System.

Handled efficiently the time and cost aspects of project in line with Company procedures.

Providing the necessary guidance and training to the fellow team engineers and CADD operators.

Aware of Safety procedures and attended the Safety Training programs conducted by the Company.

Well experienced in Engineering software Packages: STAAD Pro-V8i,, ANSYS & Drafting Packages, TEKLA STRUCTURES, AUTOCAD.

Adequate working knowledge of all International codes & standards

Sincere, hardworking and dedicated to team work.

Efficient Communication and presentation skills. Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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Employment Summary

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No.

Company Name

Duration

Position

From To

1

KNPC, Kuwait National Petroleum

Company ( HESTON, Kuwait)

Apr-2014 Present Engineer- Civil Design

2

ABJ Engineering & Contracting Company

KSC (Closed), Kuwait

Aug-2006 Jan-2014

Lead Engineer- Civil/

Structural

3 Alghanim International, Kuwait Jun-2005 Jul-2006 Lead Engineer- Civil/

Structural

4 Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India Jan-1995 Apr-2005 Assistant Professor/

Structural Consultancy

Coordinator

5

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College,

India

Aug-1987 Oct-1992 Lecturer

EXPERIENCE:

Engineer – (Civil Design) April-2014 to Till date

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) –(HESTON – Kuwait)

Responsibilities:

Working as an Engineer- Civil Design, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) through HESTON. Responsibilities include Civil/ Structural Design, Project Coordination and Management, HSE Coordinator of the Division, Ensuring compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) & Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities of KNPC. Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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Design and Engineering:

Structural Design of Petrol Filling Stations in Kuwait for Local Marketing Dept. KNPC, which includes canopies, buildings, Pipe Racks, Totem, Sign boards etc., associated with Petrol Filling Stations.

Structural Design of Building and Shelters for Blast Resistance.

Structural Design of Pipe Racks

Structural Design of Equipment Foundations

Preparation of Scope of work for the project and coordinate with all disciplines for its completeness.

Preparation of bill of quantities, tender documents, technical specifications, technical drawings, basic engineering detailing for routine maintenance as well as new requirement

/ construction

Review the design and analysis of structures by the consultants and preparation of technical evaluation reports.

Review of the Feasibility and FEED Report submitted by the Consultants for finalization of scope of FEED / Basic Design Document.

Review the Topographical Survey, Geotechnical Investigation reports carried out by the Contractors.

Co-ordination and review of scope for design consultant to carry out the FEED / Basic Design Document for specific areas

Project Coordination:

Preparation of presentation for Project Stage Gate Approval from Projects Review Committee (PRC) / Executive Portfolio Management Committee (EPMC).

Preparation of draft of Tender, ITB documents and drawings. Review of ITB, drawings, specifications prepared by the Engineering Consultants.

Participate in pre-qualification of bidders/ shortlisting of bidders /Participate in Pre Tender Meetings / Pre Bid Meetings / Site visit etc.,

Preparation and Review of projects proposals and provide inputs in finalization of Feasibility Study, Design and Implement Stage Project execution strategy.

Conduct/Participate in project Kick-off Meetings.

Ensuring the execution of works by the contractor in strict adherence to the Contract Conditions, Safety rules and regulations by the contractor. Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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Attend progress review meetings to review Consultant/ Contractors' work progress, discuss site related problems and resolution.

Review of the procedures set by the company periodically and provide feedback with respect to the project specific requirements.

Coordinating with Project Schedule preparation, Cost Forecasting, Progress Monitoring and Control.

HSE Coordinator of the Division.

Attended LM for HSE Culture Improvement Project (HSE-CIP) and identified as one of the HSE Culture Change Agent (Coaching Agent).

As a coordinator, coordinated Safety Performance Audit (SPA) and Work Permit Compliance Audit (WPCA).

Handled all the HSE activities effectively in the Division.

Conducted Custodian Team Leader Meeting (Monthly) with the Contractors of the Division and Divisional Communication Meetings (Quarterly) with the employees of the Division as per the Company’s procedures.

Aware of Safety procedures and attended the Safety Training programs conducted by the Company.

Organizing the awareness campaigns in the division. Audits Conducted/In-Charge:

Safety Performance Audit (SPA)

Work Permit Compliance Audit

Audit member for the Porta-Cabin Audit Team at Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery.

Actively involved in IMS and QMS audits.

Projects handled:

Construction, procurement, completion, and commissioning of 19 new KNPC Petrol Filling Stations.

Consultancy Services for Engineering, Construction Supervision of 25 new KNPC Petrol Filling Stations(Batch III)

Consultancy Services for Engineering, Construction Supervision of 15 new KNPC Petrol Filling Stations(Batch III)

Construction of New Office building, Store and other related works at KNPC facility, Shuwaikh.

Solar Panel Installations in Petrol Filling Stations Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

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Construction of Mosque at LM Dept. KNPC

Coordinator for the project “Consultancy Services for the Feasibility Study and Feed of New Buildings / Shelters in Mina Abdullah Refineryand Mina Al Ahamadi Refinery.

Co-Coordinator for the project “Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and FEED for the Upgradation and Modernization of Gate Houses at MAA and MAB Refineries”.

Co-Coordinator for the project “Consultancy Services for the Feasibility Study and Feed for Improvement of Sanitary Sewerage Systems and Associated Works at Mina Al Ahamadi Refinery”

“Rectification of Employee Parking at KNPC Head Office”

Pre Start works for the following:

Coordinator for the project “Extension of Maintenance Workshops- Mina Abdullah Refinery”.

Coordinator for the project “Capital Budget Proposal for Mina Abudullah Refinery Warehouse”

Construction Of New Hydro blast Cleaning Workshop at Mina Al Ahamadi Refinery

Carried out the preliminary Investigation on “Execution Strategy for the Refurbishment of Bait Alwataniya Club of KNPC”.

Lead Engineer – (Civil / Structural) Aug 2006 to Jan 2014 ABJ Engineering & Contracting Company KSC (Closed), Kuwait

(Kharafi National, Kuwait)

Responsibilities:

Managing a team of Engineers and allocating the work and monitoring their activities .

Review of job requirements, design and analysis of structures by fellow engineers and manages all the interdepartmental activities.

Well experienced to handle from the FEED document till the detailed engineering development.

Attending the meetings with clients and communicating with clients

Periodic site visit related to the construction and attend all the meetings between Construction, Engineering, Project Planning and Cost Control Departments.

Development and Review of the procedures set by the company periodically and update the same with respect to the project specific requirements.

Coordinating with Project Schedule preparation, Cost Forecasting, Progress Monitoring and Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

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Control .

Preparation of material requisitions based on the technical information available and client specifications.

Conduct technical studies for supplier technical offers and prepare technical evaluation reports.

Providing the necessary guidance and training to the fellow team engineers and CADD operators

Regular follow up all activities to ensure the completion of the project as per the prescribed time schedule.

Coordinate with Estimation department in preparation of Tender, Design Documents.

Aware of Safety procedures and attended the Safety Training programs conducted by the Company.

Engineering Coordinator for special structures.

Projects handled:

Pipe Rack & Skid Modules for Laggan Tormore, Shetland Islands, Petrofac / TOTAL,

Lift Gas Dehydration Project, ADCO, Abu Dhabi

Building new booster station BS-160, Kuwait for Saipem / KOC.

Membrane biological reactor module fabrication for Saudi Aramco.

Khuff gas de-hydration unit for BAPCO, Bahrain.

Largest scale pilot (LSP steam flood project) for KGOC / Saudi Arabian Chevron

Saudi Kalyan Olefins plant, Saudi Arabia.

TANSEE Petrochemical Ethylene Project, Saudi Arabia.

API Separator skid and platforms, SIEMENS / Saudi Aramco.

Tanks & platforms, Ahmadiah, KNPC, Kuwait.

Vessel platforms for Technimont, Axsia Howmar, KPPC, KNPC, KOC, South Pars – Iran, NATCO, Cameron, ADCO, Equate, KBR, SICON etc.,

Architectural stadium, Birdair / South Africa & Kuwait.

Sulaibiya Mechanical sludge de-watering system, Kuwait.

FISIA evaporators for MEW, Kuwait.

Al Hamra Firdous mixed use complex, Kuwait.

Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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Lead Engineer – (Civil / Structural) Jun 2005 to Aug 2006 Alghanim International, Kuwait

Responsibilities:

Managing a team of Structural Engineers and CAD operators, allocating the work and monitoring their activities.

Review of job requirements, applicable codes and specifications & review of Design..

Review and make necessary checks for assembly and detail drawings.

Attending the meetings with clients and communicating with clients

Managing and monitoring the execution of works in field.

Periodic site visit related to the construction / fabrication activity.

Coordinating with Project Schedule preparation, Cost Forecasting, Progress Monitoring and Control

Coordinate with Estimation department in preparation of Tender, Design Documents.

Aware of Safety procedures and attended the Safety Training programs conducted by the Company.

Projects handled:

KOC : Telemetry for Gas and condensate networks, TECHNICAS REUNIDAS, SPAIN.

KOC : Replacement of Firewater pumps & prime movers at all GCs and BSs in East Kuwait

& South Kuwait, Alghanim International, Kuwait

KNPC : Revamping of Truck loading facilities in Shuaiba refinery, Alghanim International, Kuwait

KNPC : Implementation of HAZOP Recommendations in Mina Abdhulla refinery, Alghanim International, Kuwait

KNPC : Revamping of Truck Desalters in Mina Ahmadhi refinery, Alghanim International, Kuwait

Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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Assistant Professor/ Consultancy Coordinator Jan 1995 to Apr 2005 Civil/ Structural Engg., Department,

Coimbatore Institute of Technology INDIA

Responsibilities:

Handled Classes for Post graduate and under graduate students in the area of Structural Engineering and Guided around 20 Post graduate thesis and under graduate thesis.

In charge of Structural Engineering Laboratory & Postgraduate computer applications Laboratory, handled all Consultancy Projects in the Structural Department for various clients such as MRL, CPCL, Civil Aviation, Runway Pavements for Coimbatore Airport, Buildings, Research projects etc.,

Designed number of multi-storied buildings, Machine foundations, Pipe racks etc., Testing of building materials & Design of concrete mixes & Corrosion Studies

Principal Investigator of 3 R & D projects sanctioned by All India Council for Technical Education, India.

Conducted National Conference on “New Perspectives and Paradigm in Materials, Construction and Design of Civil Engineering Systems”.

Organized number of workshops for the staff of Civil Discipline.

Projects handled:

Oil & Gas Consultancy projects handled for the below mentioned clients

Madras Refinery Limited (MRL), Chennai, India.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Chennai, India Lecturer Aug 1987 to Oct 1992

Civil/ Structural Engg., Department,

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, INDIA

Responsibilities:

Teaching Under graduate students and guided their Project works

Design of concrete mixes and testing of building materials Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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EDUCATION

Ph.D - Doctorate in Civil Engineering, from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, INDIA, 2001. M.E - Post Graduate in Structural Engineering with Computer Applications, from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, INDIA, 1995.

B.E - Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, INDIA, 1986.

REGISTRATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Life Member of Institution of Engineers(India), MIE Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education, MISTE Member of American Society for Civil Engineers, ASCE Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers(No:18466)

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

One of the editor of 2 books namely Prestressed concrete and Optimization and Reliability of structures.

Published around 25 papers in the National and International Conferences. SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/SPECIALIST COURSES

Excellent communication skills.

Formulation of standards and procedures applicable to Engineering.

Working as a Core personnel in Engineering Activities.

Design of Petrol Filling Stations

Design of Skids and Pipe racks for onshore & offshore

Design of Blast Resistant Buildings

Design of Shelters and Structural Steel building

Design of control room & Substation buildings

Design of reinforced concrete pavements.

Design of Sanitary Sewage and water supply networks.

Design of foundation for machineries, compressor foundation Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

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Design of platforms & Walkways

Design of Spreader beams

Design of mechanism called “Tube Insertion Table” for Evaporator Tube insertion

Design of Platform mounted Davits

Design and fabrication of Tall Monopole Signage Tower

Design and fabrication of Long bed Trailer

Design and Fabrication of pipe supports and anchors

Design of residential buildings

Analysis and Design of Bridges,& Space Trusses

Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (F.E.M),

Knowledge in International codes AISC. ACI, BS, IS, and TOTAL, KNPC, KOC, DOW, ARAMCO, SHELL DEP Etc.,

Developed number of in-house programming in the MS-Excel for design of structures and connections

Computer Expertise:

Engineering Packages: STAAD Pro-V8i,, ANSYS

Drafting Packages, TEKLA STRUCTURES, AUTOCAD

Other Packages, MS Office, MS Excel (Programming), MS Project. Languages, C, C++, JAVA and FORTRAN.

COUNTRIES VISITED (OFFICIAL):

Italy

Abu Dhabi

Sharjah

Vijayalakshmi Veeramalai

Lead Engineer -(Civil / Structural)

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PERSONAL DETAILS:

NAME : Dr.V.VIJAYALAKSHMI

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AGE/DATE OF BIRTH : 55 Yrs / 24 July 1965.

LANGUAGE KNOWN : ENGLISH and TAMIL

PASSPORT NUMBER : Z 2814717, Valid Upto 17/05/2024. CIVIL ID NO : 265*********

PERMANENT ADDRESS : H:15, Hudco Colony

Peelamedu, COIMBATORE : 641 004, INDIA

CONTACT NUMBER: : +965-******** (Mobile)

: +965-******** (Resi)

Driving License : Valid Kuwait & Indian Driving License for Car Languages Known : English, Tamil

Hobbies : Listening to music, Sports and Games.

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