Senior Engineer – Piping & Pipeline
Current Company: SNC-Lavalin Al Fayaz Engineering, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Business: Engineering Design Consulting GES+ & Construction Supports for Saudi Aramco & its align Company’s
Summary
I have 19 years (including 9 Years on various Saudi Aramco Projects) of experience in Piping Design, Engineering and Construction Supports which involves FEED and Detailed design of Refinery, Petrochemical, Power and Oil & Gas plants. I worked for various engineering, procurement and commissioning firms like SNC-Lavalin KSA, Berkeley Engineering Consultancy KSA, Mustang-HDP KSA, Petrofac KSA, Samsung Engg KSA, Citec India Pvt. Ltd, Structchem Engg Consultancy, etc.
Currently I am working with SNC-Lavalin Al Fayaz Engineering (SLFE) as a Sr. Piping Engineer to support M R Al Khatalan’s (Local LSTK) for Detail Engineering Design, Procurement & Construction Support of Relocation of Abha-Jazan Refined Product Pipeline with Expansion of Jazan & Abha Bulk Plant Project Since 2019 to till date. I had involved in Site Verification, Feasibility study of Existing Jazan Tankfarm & Abha Bulk Plant Existing Facilities, Procurement & Construction Support for above Project in coordination with LSTK & Saudi Aramco.
In Berkeley Engineering, since from proposal I had the single point responsibility for the Design Development, Feasibility Study and Construction Supports for Different feeds to Farabi Yanbu Petrochemical Company (FYPC) from Varies Saudi Aramco Organization like Yanbu Refinery, SAMREF & YASREF. I had involved in coordination with FYPC, Saudi Aramco, and HK Alsadiq Sons Construction Contractor for various technical issues from project proposal phase to project handover. For this project, I was the Lead Engineer from Mechanical & Piping side and involves in various design review meeting (30%, 60%, HAZOP, 90% & IFC) with FYPC, Saudi Aramco & Construction Contractor held during project execution phase.
Throughout the years, I have gained a valuable experience in Engineering, Design & Construction activities based on Technical FEED / ITB Documents, Client Standards, Procedures & Specifications and Field information. Preparation of Piping Specification, Calculations, TQs, MR, TBE and Piping Drawings. Review of NMR, Vendor Documents, P&ID, Hook-ups & IDC. Checking of Piping Deliverable as per QMS. Preparation of Spool Drawing for Shop Fabrication, Tie-in Package and Hydrotest Package based on IFC deliverables. Supervision & Progress Monitoring for Construction Contractor works. Participation of Safety Training, Lesson-Learn Sessions, Constructability Workshop, Weekly Progress Meeting, Design Reviews & Inspection Activities.
Expertise
Manage & control of site activities to ensure completion of site repair work safely & efficiently with in estimated schedule
Coordination with vendor for site visit & for resolution of technical issues pertaining to vendor supplied equipment’s
Site support during Vendor site visit to coordinate with Aramco PMT & Aramco operation to ensure smooth work on site & to resolve any technical issues
Providing alternative ways to Aramco to resolve long pending issues
Coordination with Aramco for approved Redline Markup, Resolve TQs
Close out of Mechanical, Piping related PMCC & PAC punches
Performing cost estimation for execution of site repair work
Evaluation of quotations from subcontractors & negotiations to perform site repair work
Preparation of Piping Deliverables, Tie-in Packages & Hydrotest Package
Review and Comments on P&ID, Hook-ups, IDC & Vendor Documents / NMR
Site Survey, Field Verification, Redline Markup & As-Built Drawing.
Extended Basic and Detail Engineering for various Refinery and Oil & Gas Projects
Knowledge of International codes and standards for the aforesaid activities
RK EXPERIENCE
Work History
SNC LAVALIN AL FAYAZ ENGINEERING (SLFE), Saudi Arabia
Designation: Senior Engineer – Piping & Pipeline
Duration: 21st Oct’2019 – Till date
Major Projects:
1)Relocation of Abha-Jazan Refined Product Pipeline and Expansion of Jazan & Abha Bulk Plant Inplant Facilities
Purpose & Scope:
The purpose of this project is to efficiently meet the Kingdom’s refined products demand in Jazan Province through the Expansion of Jazan Tankfarm, Bulk Plant and Relocation of Jazan Abha Refined Product Pipeline and Upgradation of Abha Bulk Plant
FEED Verification & Detail Design of DPK Tanks, Loading Transfer Pumps Station for PG-91, PG-95, DPK and ULSD Services for Jazan Bulk Plant. Booster & Shipper Pump Station Design for Jazan-Abha Pipeline Projects along with Upgradation of Abha Bulk Plant Facilities by using SP3D Design software. Field Survey, Procurement and Construction Support to EPC Contractor to fulfill successful completion of Project within stipulated Schedule.
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Study the ITB Documents, Client Standards, Procedures & Specifications,
Tie-in’s Verification & new Piping Routing feasibility study within existing Facilities.
Preparation of Tie-in Packages & Hydrotest Package
Checking of Piping Deliverables,
Review and Comments on P&ID, Hook-ups, IDC & Vendor Documents / NMR
Site Survey, Field Verification, Redline Markup & As-Built Drawing.
Coordination with LSTK, SAPMT, Vendors & Project Inter disciplines
Berkeley Engineering Consultants (BEC), Saudi Arabia
Designation: Lead Engineer (Piping & Mechanical)
Duration: April 2017 to April 2019
Major Projects and Proposals:
1)Farabi Diesel Delivery from Yanbu Domestic Refinery to FYPC
2)Design of Kerosene Supply & Return line from SAMREF to FYPC
3)Maintenance, Optimizations, Automation & Advanced safety activity Projects, Development of FEED Package for future expansion and Construction Supports for Petro Rabigh Company (PRC).
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage & control of site activities to ensure completion of site repair work safely & efficiently with in estimated schedule
Coordination with vendor for site visit & for resolution of technical issues pertaining to vendor supplied equipment’s
Site support during Vendor site visit to coordinate with Aramco PMT & Aramco operation to ensure smooth work on site & to resolve any technical issues
Providing alternative ways to Aramco to resolve long pending issues
Coordination with Aramco for approved Redline Markup, Resolve TQs
Close out of Mechanical, Piping related PMCC & PAC punches
Checking of Piping Deliverables, Tie-in Packages & Hydrotest Package
Preparation of TQ’s, MR, TBC, TBE for Pipe Items & Mechanical Equipment’s
Review and Comments on P&ID, Hook-ups, IDC & Vendor Documents / NMR
MustangHDP, Saudi Arabia
Designation: Senior Engineer – Piping
Duration: Sept 2014 to April 2017
Major Projects and Proposals:
1)Yanbu Distribution Hub & North Jeddah Bulk Plant (Project Proposal)
2)Upgradation of Ras Tanura Refinery Fire Fighting Networks
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Feasibility study of replacement of existing cement lined with HDPE Pipe Network
Development of methodology for execution of work without disturbing the safety of the existing facilities
Checking of Piping Deliverables, Tie-in Packages & Hydrotest Package
Review and Comments on P&ID, Hook-ups, IDC & Vendor Documents / NMR
Site Survey, Field Verification, Redline Markup & As-Built Drawing.
Coordination with Client, SAPMT, Construction Contractor, Vendors & Project Inter disciplines
Petrofac, Saudi Arabia
Designation: Senior Engineer – Piping
Duration: Aug 2013 to July 2014
Major Projects and Proposals:
1)Jazan Refinery & Marine Terminal Project EPC 4 & 5 (North & South Tank farm Package)
This project intends to build a 400 MBT grassroots refinery & hydrocarbon terminal
facility as part of Overall Jazan Economic City development
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Review of ITB, Client Standards & Procedures
Checking of Piping Deliverables, Tie-in Packages & Hydrotest Package
Preparation of MR, TBC, TBE for Pipe Items
Review and Comments on P&ID, Hook-ups, IDC & Vendor Documents / NMR
Site Survey, Field Verification, Redline Markup & As-Built Drawing.
Coordination with Client, SAPMT, Construction Contractor, Vendors & Project Inter disciplines
Samsung Engineering, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Designation: Design Engineer – Piping
Duration: June 2011 to July 2013
Major Projects and Proposals:
1)Co2 Capturing & Injection Facilities for Uthmaniyah Plant
This project will receive 45 MMSCFD of wet Co2 at 5.8 psig from 2 diglycol- amine train. This gas will dried & compressed upto 3600 psig at Hawiyah gasp plant and transported to Uthmaniyah injection area approx. 86 km cross-Country pipeline with 2800 psig at delivery point
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Review of ITB, Client Standards & Procedures, Vendor Drawings
Inert-disciplinary coordination with Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Structural & Civil
Design Review of Equipment, Structure, Piping Design & Supporting Checking of Delivery document
Preparation of welding Spool map, Isometric drawing, coordination with shop fabrication.
Citec Engineering India Pvt. Limited, Navi Mumbai
Designation: Lead Engineer (Piping)
Duration: Dec 2007 – May 2011
Major Projects and Proposals:
1)ABU DHABI CRUDE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT – HABSHAN TO FUJAIRAH (Cross-country Pipeline)
2)Siemen’s Combined Cycle thermal Power Plant at Plovdiv, Bulgaria
3)Essar Oil Refinery Expansion Project, FCCU Plant, Vadinar.
4)Foster Wheeler’s Oil fired Power Plant at Igelsta CFB, 240 MW. 90 bar (a), 540 C
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
3D Model Review of Equipment, Piping and Support Design
Coordination With clients, Vendors, Contractors, Project Inert-discipline.
Checking of Piping Deliverables as per QMS,
Clash Checking
Structchem Engineering Consultancy, Nerul, Navi-Mumbai
Designation: Piping Design Engineer (PDMS Team)
Duration: July 2003 – Dec 2007
Major Projects:
1)Bio-Power Thermal Projects: Pruzhany, Belarus, Royal Bio-mass.
2)Conception Design & Detailing of various Engine Power Plants like Madras Cement, Nakoda Textile, RVK Energy, etc
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Modeling of Equipment, Piping and Support Structure
3D Model & Design Review,
Clash Checking,
Preparation of Plot Plan, Piping Plan, Equipment Layout and Sectional Drawing, Support G.A
Extraction of Isometrics, Bill of Material
Atco Industries Ltd, Wadala, Mumbai
Designation: Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Duration: April 2000– July 2003
Major Projects:
1)Conceptual Modelling, Assembling & Drafting Details of Various Weighing Scale Model by using Pro-Engineering software like Animal Scale, Kitchen Scale, Palm Scale etc
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Responsible for Design, Modelling & Manufacturing Drawing 3D Model & Design Review,
Vendor development,
Tancom Electronics, SEEPZ, Andheri, Mumbai
Designation: Trainee Engineer (Mechanical)
Duration: July 1999 – April 2000
Major Projects:
1)Design & Modification of Fixtures for various Head Stack Assembly for various Computer hardware company like Samsung, Motorola.
Overall Roles & Responsibilities:
Modify the exiting fixtures according to Variation in product of Head Stack Assembly
Process optimization
Academic Qualification:
Post Graduate Diploma in “Piping Engineering & Design”, from MIT, Pune, India at year 2007, Secured 1st Class (60.97 %)
Master of Engineering in Mechanical from VJTI, Mumbai. Year 2000, Secured 1st Class with Distinction (73.5 %)
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 1997. Secured 1st Class with Distinction (69.01 %)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 10th June 1976.
Marital Status : Married
Passport No / Place of Issue : S8731867 / Jeddah
Date of Expiry / Nationality : 17/07/2028 / Indian
Permanent Address : Flat No. 603, ‘SON’, Moraj River View CHS, Takka,
Panvel, Raigad - 410206