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Commissioning Engineer - 20+ Years in Refinery DCS/O&G Systems

Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted:
December 08, 2025

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RESUME

SIVASANKARAN.T

No. */**, Mariyamman Kovil Street,

Pattur, Pothiramangalam Post,

Thittagudi Tk, Cuddalore Dt,

Tamil Nadu, INDIA – 606111.

Mobile: +973********(Work): +919*********(INDIA)

E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

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Experience Summary

I have 20+ years of experience in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Startup Operation activities including DCS systems in the Oil & Gas, Refinery and Petrochemical Companies, at the same time me will chose and involved to solve the complicated activities and completed in smooth manner. I am interested in doing the same as mentioned the above. Professional Qualification

● Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Engineering) - University of Madras (Year 1999).

● M.E (Chemical Engineering) in Annamalai University.

● Diploma in Industrial Safety - Annamalai University. Experience Profiles:

● TTSJV working as a Operation Supervisor/Engineer (BMP Project) from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025.

● Nauvata Engineering Pvt Ltd working as a Commissioning Lead (Oil & Gas WP) from July 2023 to Sept. 2023

● Dongote oil Refinery company as a Assistance Manager (Commissioning – Process) from Nov. 2022 to April 2023.

● IFLUIDs Engineering as a Lead Engineer (Technical and Process Safety) from July 2022 to November 2022.

● EGES ENVIRO SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD as a Sr. Commissioning and Operation Lead From September. 2019 to October 2021.

● Aramco Project (SRU Claus Process 6 Trains & Flare (Fadhili Gas Plant) as a Sr. Commissioning Engineer (CS 3000 DCS Operation) in Saudi). From Jan. 2019 and June 2019 in Petrofac Int. Ltd.

● KNPC (PMT Team) Commissioning Engineer (Honeywell DCS Operation) in KNPC New TGTU Project is successfully completed and at present handling NLTF Project from Nov.2015 to April 2018.

● QATAR PETROLEUM (GSF) as a Commissioning Coordination Supervisor (Honeywell DCS Operation) in SRU UPGRADE FACILITIES On-Shore Project from Dec. 2012 to April 2014 in Petrofac Int. Ltd.

● NOCL worked as a Sr. Operation Engineer from March 2012 to Dec. 2012.

● QATAR PETROLEUM as a Commissioning Engineer for Pipeline Project from OCT. 2011 to April. 2012 in Galfar Al Misnad W.L.L.

● TAKREER (Ruwais refinery) as a Commissioning Engineer for Green Diesel Project (GDP) from March.2010 to Oct. 2010 in GS E&C.

● QATAR GAS as a Commissioning Engineer in GS E&C EPCC for LAFFAN REFINERY (Green Diesel Project) from Dec. 2008 to August 2009.

● KOTHARI PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED as a Shift Engineer (DCS Yokogawa CS 3000 systems) in Polyolefin plant from June 2000 to Nov. 2008.

● KOTHARI PETROCHEMICA LS LIMITED as a Graduate Engineer Trainee and DCS Engineer

(Yokogawa CS 3000 DCS systems) in Polyolefin plant from June 1999 to June. 2000. Experience in Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning / Start-Up:

Onshore: Oil & Gas Well Pad, Ship Loading (Kero & Naphtha) Commissioning & Start- up Operations.

Process Units - SRU Claus Process, TGTU, Amine Regeneration Unit, SWS, HGU, SGU, KHTU, DHTU.

Utilities - Flare, IA, N2, OWS & Cooling water, Steam Generation Systems.

OFFSITE – Tank Form (Intermediate Tanks, NLTF (KNPC)),

● Pre-Commissioning – Water flushing & draining, Air blowing, Steam blowing, Chemical Cleaning, Gross Leak Tests. Developing Procedures (JSA, Method Statement) and P&ID Mark-ups, Coordination to close Punch points of categories A, B & C. (Systems & Sub- Systems), Systemization for Process & Non-Process Systems. System-wise Mechanical Completion Controls, Understands RFIs, ITRs for all disciplines, Close-out all outstanding punch items in the Systems, Including tagging, Vessels Box-up, Reinstatement with CSC, CSO & Orifice plate status, LOTO, IT tracking tools (i.e. Petro-PCS, ICAPS), Lube oil charging and Seal Gas systems flushing/cleaning as per vendor procedures for the Compressors, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines and Pumps.

● Commissioning – Fired Heater Dry out, Alkali Boil-out, Amine System Degreasing, Solo Run, Compressor & Pump Run Tests (MRT), N2 / Intertization Leak Tests, Testing the Logic & Inter locks and Developing Procedures (JSA, Method Statement, Risk Assessment for Refractory dry-out, Catalyst & Adsorbents loading, N2 purging, LOTO, Blind List preparation, Discussion in SIMOPS meeting to get solutions, Pre-Start-up Activities(PSA), Operational Test Procedures(OTP)), Mark-ups & Tables, Process Line-up, HC Cold/Hot Flushing, Reactor Pressurizing, Operating Tightness Tests, Blow-down Tests, Thermal shock Tests, Process Stabilization, Performance Test.

● Essential Knowledge and Expertise – Understanding Process and Controls (Mass Balance with schematic diagram to understand flow rate in startup and normal Operation), Review Process Documents, Drawings and Coordinate with Vendors. Knowledge in 3D Models, HAZOP, Operations Assurance and Walk-down & coordinate with Client to issue certificates for MC, RFC & RFSU. Commissioning Flow charts, Electrical Load ramp-ups, Start-up Checklist & curves, Operation Requirements, Develop Operating Envelopes, Sequence Unit Operations, PSSR and Process stabilization. Experience in Operation of Unit (PIB):

● Shift Activities: Co-ordinate with Supervisors & Operators. Attend Troubleshooting in process systems from the help of process team & maintenance Deportment.

● Control all parameters from the control room (DCS) systems communicate via Walkie- talkie and intercom.

● Co-ordinate with upstream control room supervisor to receive feed & check readings to conform LPG consumed day-to-day in the shifts and for emergency shutdown.

● Monitoring and controlling of Process parameter as per Standard Operating Conditions and rectifying the Deviation in the Field.

● Yokogawa CS 3000, INVENSYS DCS systems monitor and propose proactive corrective actions in consultation with Site-supervisors, Field Executives & Operators to ensure field actions accordingly.

Skills

● Preparation of Process Flow Diagram (PFD’s), Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID’s).

● Proficient in using AutoCAD.

● Strong leadership and teamwork attributes.

● Ability in supervisory principles and techniques.

● Detail-oriented task completion.

● ASPEN HYSYS, Modeling and Dynamic Simulation, Unit operations.

● Proficient in MS Office and other necessary applications

● Oral, written and communication skills.

HSE Responsibilities

● Issuing Work Permit System, LOTO (lock out tag out), Toolbox talk, Risk Assessment Preparation etc.

● Participate in weekly safety drills and meetings.

● Familiar with Fire & Gas Detection System like Gas meters, LEL meters, H2S meters and Oxygen meters, Fire Hydrants, H2S Detector, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

● Attended HASE trainings conducted by KNPC as followed:

S 01 -SHE Fundamentals

P 03 -WP&RA Campaign

S 03 - KNPC safe work practices

E 05 - Solid waste management

P 03 - Chemical handling safely

S 23 - Confined Space Entry

Personal Details

● Date of Birth : 09/10/1975

● Nationality : Indian

● Passport No : B8609985

● Date Validity : 06/12/2033

Declaration

I acknowledge that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Place: Pattur Yours Sincerely,

Date: (T.SIVASANKARAN)



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