NITIN AGLAVE

Email: adosm5@r.postjobfree.com

Tel Nos: +965-********, +91-989*******

Position: Lead Piping Engineer

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position in oil & gas sector where I can utilize my professional skills & expertise.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Extensive years of experience in oil and gas field as Lead Piping Engineer.

Extensive knowledge of piping activities such as design, detail engineering, prefabrication, erection, welding, inspection, hydro testing, commissioning, tie-ins, hot tapping, supports and flexibility, 3D Model reviews etc.

Conversant with KNPC, KOC & Joint Operations (JV between KGOC & Chevron) standards related to piping. Familiar with ASME 31.3 code.

Independently handled (as a client / PMC) piping detail Engineering activities of EPC contractors of project value 450 million USD. Good experience in review of documents in FEED & detail design phase of project.

Handled various fast track Jurassic Production Facility (JPF) BOO projects of capacity 40000 BPD oil and 104 MMSCFD gas involving Oil Separation, Gas Compression & Treatment, Effluent Water Treatment, Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) sections at North Kuwait.

Familiar with NACE MR 0175, pipe wall thickness calculations, test pressure calculation & flange rating selection as per ASME B 16.5. Good knowledge & understanding of process equipments, design practices, construction practices and procedures.

Good knowledge of various dimensional & material standards (such as API, ASME, ASTM etc) of pipe, pipefittings, flanges etc. Extensive knowledge of various codes and industry standards. Good knowledge of cement lined, internally coated and cladded piping.

Good experience of review of contractors Basis of design, Piping datasheets, Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, various vendor documents related to valves, flanges, pipes, fittings, & special piping materials.

Familiar with inspection & quality control activities of piping including ITP &NDT methods.

Familiar with safe work practices in the refinery and refinery construction projects and attended various safety training programs.

Participated in various refinery/Pipeline shutdowns, planned, and executed piping & Pipeline Tie-in works during shutdown.

Good knowledge of welding, welding procedures, fabrication & erection activities related to piping/pipeline. Worked for piping construction of LNG projects at Oman & Malaysia.

Approved as Mechanical/Piping Engineer by KNPC, KOC& Joint Operations Wafra Kuwait.

WORK HISTORY

Manager-Mechanical Aug 2020 to till date

Larsen & Toubro Kuwait

Project: New Strategic Gas Export Pipeline from North Kuwait to MAA (NSGEP)

Client: Kuwait Oil Company

Presently leading piping / pipeline related activities of (NSGEP) pipeline project involving Tie-ins, sub-contractors, Project Management Consultant (PMC) and various departments of L&T. Responsible for resolving field engineering issues arising at site.

Responsible for preparation of Tie-in packages, Work Method statements, hydro test packages and site fit up, welding, coating, activities of AG/UG piping & pipeline.

Representing L&T at weekly review meetings with client Kuwait Oil Company and PMC Technip FMC.

Lead Engineer Aug 2019 to July 2020

Kuwait Oil Company -Gas Projects Management Team (Seconded by Finesco Intl. Kuwait)

Projects: 1. Upgradation of Compressor & Turbine at BS-140 2. New Gas Sweetening Facility (NGSF) 3. Enhancement of Booster Stations BS-140 & 150

Preparation of piping scope of work, specifications, drawings, documents for bid / tender purpose for various projects of GPMT. Responding to Bid queries from various bidders.

Preparation & Finalization of plot plan with respect to KOC std and Safety requirements.

Preparation of piping BOQ for cost estimation.

Assist in resolving field-engineering queries during construction phase.

Lead Design Engineer-Piping Jan 2016 to Aug 2019

Technip FMC Kuwait

Project: Project Management Consultancy services contract of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC).

Responsibility included review of EPC contractor’s transmittals related to GC-29 project related to Piping and QA/QC.

Review & approval of transmittals related to Piping Material Spec, Valve Material spec, P&I Drawings, Model reviews, Piping GA drawings, Valve GA drawings & datasheets, Plot Plan, Corrosion / Material selection study, Material Requisition, Technical Bid Evaluation, support drawings / standard, various documents and procedures related to QA/QC.

Participated & contributed in various 3D model reviews and was responsible for closeout of all action items related to piping.

Reviewed & responded to Concession Requests & Technical Queries of EPC contractor.

Seconded to Kuwait Oil Company (from Sept 2016 to Aug 2019)

Projects handled 1) Jurassic Production Facility Sabriya, 2) Jurassic Production Facility West Raudhatain 3) Heavy Oil Production Facility Umm Niqa.

Reviewed & approved piping related detail-engineering documents of BOO EPC contractor Schlumberger.

Provided engineering support during construction.

Was involved in supervision, expediting and inspection of contractor’s construction activities for JPF Sabriya and JPF West Raudhatain. Handled claim and counterclaims activities related to JPF projects.

Lead Engineer-Piping/Pipeline June 2013 To Jan 2016

Joint Operations Wafra Kuwait (Seconded by Worley Parsons Kuwait)

Project: Main Gathering Centre Revamp Project & 2ELSP (2nd Eocene Large Scale Pilot)Project

Monitoring & expediting of contractor’s construction activities. Coordinating with Operations, Maintenance & Facility Engineering departments of the company. Review of various construction related procedures / work method statements.

Review of contractor’s detailed engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, Piping Material Specification, Piping Standard Support Drawings, Piping GA drawings, Equipment Layout, Line List, Tie-in list, Demolition Packages, Piping standard drawings, Isometrics, Design calculations, Hydro test Diagrams etc.

Review of contractor’s Material Requisitions (MR) & Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) for pipes, pipefittings, valves, flanges, insert sleeve, special items and resolution of Technical Queries etc.

Review of vendor drawings, documents, datasheets, procedure related to valves, vessels, pumps, vendor packages etc.

Preparation of piping drawings, MTO, Technical evaluation of bids, construction supervision / coordination for projects, which are executed through service contractor of the company. Review of contractors work method statements.

Worked for 2nd Eocene Large Scale Pilot (2ELSP) FEED Project. The responsibilities include review of various datasheet, drawings, documents, reports related to piping.

Senior Engineer Aug 2012 to April 2013

ABJ Engineering & Contracting Co. KSC Kuwait

Project: Laggan Tormore Project. Client: Total UK Contractor: Petrofac

Responsible for isometric spooling, test pack preparation, punch listing, raising RFI’s, As-built drawings, and coordination with client, main contractor and hydro testing of piping.

Co-ordination with other discipline and attending regular meeting with client.

Mechanical Engineer Sept. 2009 to June 2012

Kuwait Oil Company (Export Technical Services Team) -seconded by M/s O & G Engg. Co.

Review of contractor’s drawings, Design calculations, vendor submittals, documents, datasheets, Material Test Certificates, HAZOP study report etc. for compliance with contract, KOC standards and good Engineering practices. Attended and contributed in HAZOP & HAZID review meetings.

Review of contractors / vendors inspection and test plans, pressure test procedures, work method statement etc as per KOC standards/ project specifications. Review of vessels, pump, pig launcher / receiver drawings.

Represented department in various meetings. Independent correspondence on technical matters. Site visits to check quality / progress and solve technical problems.

Lead Mechanical Engineer: Feb. 2007 to August 2009

Almeer Technical Services Co. W.L.L. Kuwait

Project: Modernization of Obsolete Instrumentation Project (MOIP Phase-1) at MAA Refinery.

Site survey, piping material selection, preparation of drawings & method statement for modification of piping systems of the refinery. Coordination with client / consultant / vendors for drawing / document approvals. Pipe Wall thickness calculation, detail engineering of firewater hydrant piping, fire hydrants, road-crossing sleeves etc. Coordinated with vendor for internal cement lining & external wrapping coating of pipes and fittings.

Preparation of Piping Material Requisitions, Evaluate Vendor's offers and prepare technical bid summary, procurement assistance for procurement of piping, fittings, valves, flanges, plates, nut bolt gaskets etc. Prefabrication, erection, testing, insulation, sandblasting & painting of piping systems. Identify material specifications and inspection requirements.

Preparation of drawings for still well and roof manhole cover modification of tanks for installation of new radar gauging system. Worked in various unit shutdowns of MAA refinery for replacement of various instruments, valves, instrument lead piping, LT chambers, etc. Worked on tanks during shutdown for modification and replacement of still wells for installation of radar gauges.

Recommendation of appropriate solution to resolve piping / mechanical field problems during execution and guided draughtsman / construction engineers & supervisors.

Inspection of MOV’s, Level Transmitter chambers etc. Review of material test certificates & pressure test certificates. Replacement of MOVs, Local Control Panels, Control Valves, and Level Transmitter chambers etc. Review of Material Test Certificates and Inspection of incoming material such as valves, pipes, gaskets, stud bolts, plates etc. Preparation of material submittals and coordinating with KNPC Engineer for inspection and approval of materials. Preparation of construction work method statements and submission for client approval

Piping Engineer: 2006

Kuwait Industrial Refinery Maint. & Engg. Co. Kuwait

Site survey, preparation of material requests, technical evaluation of offers, procurement of piping material, internal inspection, preparation of material submittals, coordinating with KNPC Engineer for inspection and approval of materials.

Spool prefabrication for repair of leaking pipes during GRTA of Mina Abdulla Refinery.

Site survey, Preparation of piping BOM for cost estimation, Design and modification of piping systems and preparation of piping drawings for execution.

Project Engineer: 2004

Bahawan Engineering Company LLC, Oman

Project: Qalhat LNG Project

Prepared work method statement for piping Tie-in work and submitted to client / main contractor for approval.

Executed Tie-in activities involving isolation, draining, purging, cutting, welding etc. by coordinating with client, main contractor and various departments of the company.

Procurement of material from clients store / warehouse for fabrication.

Mechanical Engineer: 2002 Till 2003

V.S.S.S.K. Ltd. India

Expedited, Planned mechanical contractors activities for sugar mill installation project.

Review of contractors drawings. Inspection of equipments and incoming materials.

Review of vendor/ subcontractor drawings. Fit up and welding inspection.

Supervised, expedited and inspected the construction work of the mechanical contractor.

Carried out maintenance activities of various equipments and Piping of sugar mill.

Piping Engineer: 1998 Till 2001

Dodsal Ltd.

Project: Oman LNG Project, Malaysia LNG Project

Preparation of Q.C. & spool isometric drawings. Supervised prefabrication and welding of CS, LTCS & SS piping of LNG plant.

Erection of pipe rack & in plant piping of CS, LTCS and SS pipes from 1” to 48” size.

Installed various types of supports for cryogenic and non-cryogenic piping.

Carried out inspection, line checking, punch listing and hydro testing of piping.

Involved in Manpower & Resource planning, Progress monitoring, reporting and day-to-day project control (i.e. planning of materials, tools, job, manpower requirement etc.) Was responsible for carbon steel piping fabrication workshop of Malaysia LNG project.

Coordinated with client’s representative with regard to field modification and extra work through field trouble reports, technical query reports, etc.

Verification of piping drawings with site conditions, identification of mismatches & feedback to engineering dept and Participated in Feed Preparation Unit (FPU) shutdown and carried out various piping and structural modifications.

Preparation of hydro test packages and responsible for procurement of piping materials from client’s store for fabrication.

Coordinated fit up inspection, welding inspection, PWHT and NDT activities with inspection department of company.

Coordination for the qualification of welders, inspection of site as per isometric, GAD and P&ID, fabrication of pipe spool, organize inspection of welding.

Identify material specification, inspection requirement & organized stage inspection as required.

Mechanical Engineer (Piping): 1997

Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Ltd, Kuwait

Project: M.A.F. Project of K N P C's Mina-Al-Ahmadi Refinery

Planned, supervised, expedited and inspected piping erection & welding activities of subcontractor by coordinating with client, project management consultant and various departments of the company.

Complete site support for resolution of site engineering queries arising during job execution.

Coordinated with refinery, PMC and subcontractor for hot tapping & Tie-in work of utility and process lines. Supervised installation and welding of cement lined underground piping.

Supervised installation and welding of cement lined underground piping.

Revision of isometric drawings, piping GA drawings for changes during execution and issue to contractor. Complete site support for resolution of site engineering queries arising during job execution.

Review and Verification of subcontractor material request and arranging issue of right material to subcontractor.

Participated in FCC plant shutdown and carried out various piping and structural modifications in the plant. Coordinated of hot tapping & Tie-in operations of utility and process lines.

Prepared daily & weekly progress report and submit to the Construction Manager.

Punch list clearance and pre-commissioning assistance.

Review of construction method statements and procedures like procedures for fabrication of piping, installation and testing of piping and structure’s etc.

Reviewed QA/QC documents such as WPS, PQR and inspection procedures.

Mechanical Engineer: 1996

Otoklin Plants and Equipments Ltd., Mumbai India

Design & detail engineering of industrial filters, Supervised fabrication and welding of filters & pressure vessels and was involved in erection and commissioning activities at site.

Made order / project execution schedule and attended site progress review meetings with clients and consultants.

Preparation of material purchase requisitions, technical evaluation of offers, incoming material inspection and review of material test certificates.

Experience in technical evaluations of Vendor and subcontractor quotations.

Pipe, vessel and dish end thickness calculation, Pipe routing, expansion loop sizing for filtration projects of steel plants.

Sending enquiries to vendors and inviting quotations for mechanical items.

Mechanical Engineer: 1994 Till 1995

Consafe Science (I) Pvt. Ltd, Pune, India

Planned, inspected and supervised fabrication activities of subcontractor at site.

Incoming material inspection, Review of material test certificates, design verification work for piping at field. Preparation of as built drawings.

Hydrostatic testing of the pipe spools & hydrotest of piping system, valve and RF pad.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B.E. Mechanical) from Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India in Aug 1993.

COMPUTER & OTHER SKILLS

Working knowledge of MS-Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Internet & Email.

ASNT level II in LPT, MPT & RT.

Completed one-month full time course in Piping Design & Engineering from Design Techniques Bangalore, India.

OTHER DETAILS

Total Experience: 24+ Years (Gulf Oil & Gas Exp.- 18+ years)

Date of birth: 26th June 1971

Nationality: Indian

Contact Details: Ph. No.: +965-******** (Kuwait)

+91-989******* (India)

E-mail: adosm5@r.postjobfree.com, adosm5@r.postjobfree.com

Present Address (India): Flat-1 Bldg-1 New Prasanna Park, Behind Kumar Pacific Mall

Shankarsheth Road, Swargate Pune 411037 India

Passport Details:

Passport No: T 6756804 Date of Issue: 22-08-2019

Place of Issue: Kuwait Date of Expiry: 21-08-2029

Driving license: Kuwait Driving license (valid up to 22-08-2021)

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