Mechanical Engineer with 11+ Years in Oil & Gas Operations

Kevin Joseph

Date of birth: ** March **** Address: Umm-al-Aish Camp, Abdaly, Kuwait

Phone number: +965-******** Email address: **************@*****.*** Multifaceted and performance-driven Oil & Gas Operations Professional with over 11 years of cross-functional experience in upstream plant operations, mechanical supervision, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) systems. Demonstrated expertise in the design, operation, and optimization of ASP, polymer, and surfactant injection systems, water treatment and softening units, and SCADA/PLC-controlled plant environments. Adept at leading diverse project teams, ensuring regulatory and HSE compliance, and delivering measurable improvements in plant reliability and efficiency. Proven track record of success on strategic projects for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), ORPIC, and GAIL, with a passion for technical excellence and operational innovation.

– TECHNICAL SKILLS

SCADA / PLC / DCS Control & Diagnostics

AutoCAD, CMMS, MS Office (Excel, Word,

PowerPoint)

Water Quality Testing Equipment (pH, TSS, TDS,

Turbidity, Spectro, Potentiometer) API 650/ASME Section VIII Equipment Knowledge Static/Rotating Equipment Maintenance Planning Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Technical Documentation & SOP Drafting

2019 Mechanical Engineer

SNF Kuwait

Led the field operations of advanced EOR facilities including ASP, polymer, and surfactant injection systems in collaboration with CECO, Suez, and SNF Water Science Kuwait.

Spearheaded site activities for both the Water Treatment Unit and ASP Injection Plant, including laboratory testing, system performance monitoring, and inter-departmental coordination.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Ensured safe, continuous operation of water softening and ASP injection units, supporting KOC’s tertiary recovery strategy in mature fields. Reduced chemical consumption and increased injection efficiency by 18% through real- time SCADA optimization and feedback control adjustments. Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) for system startup, injection calibration, and chemical handling.

Supervised and conducted detailed lab analysis, ensuring injection fluid quality and adherence to operational KPIs:

Water Unit Tests: pH, Conductivity, TDS, Total Hardness, Alkalinity, TSS, Iron, Temperature

Polymer Lab Tests: Viscosity, Filter Ratio, Polymer Concentration (Bleach Method) ASP Lab Tests: Alkalinity and Surfactant Concentration (Potentiometric Titration) Production Fluid Tests: BSW (Watercut) using Centrifuge, Oil-in-Water using Spectrophotometer, Polymer Presence (Kaolin Test)

Coordinated calibration and maintenance of lab instruments, ensuring ISO-compliant lab practices and reproducible test results.

Led daily toolbox talks, enforced permit-to-work (PTW) protocols, and mentored junior engineers on process safety, root cause troubleshooting, and system diagnostics. Profile

Technical Skills

Professional Experience

Production Facility Operations and Equipment Oversight: Operated and maintained critical production systems including: Separator Units – Monitoring separation efficiency, emulsion breakdown, and interface levels.

Heaters and Bath Heaters – Ensuring optimal temperature control and combustion safety.

Induced Gas Flotation (IGF) Units – Managing flotation cell operations, skimmer performance, and scaling prevention.

Water Treated Units – Overseeing filtration, clarification, and chemical dosing steps. WAC Unit (Water After Cooler) – Supervising downstream water cooling and heat exchanger performance.

Scrubber Units – Handling vapor scrubbing, mist elimination, and media integrity checks.

Neutralization Units – Controlling pH balancing, reagent dosing, and effluent quality. Rotating Equipment Maintenance Duties:

Centrifugal Compressors: Monitored oil levels, discharge pressure, and temperature daily; performed six-monthly filter replacements, lubrication, and air cooler inspections.

Rotary Compressors (Screw & Reciprocating): Checked for noise/vibration, condensate drainage, filter cleaning, belt inspection, and seal integrity. Axial Compressors: Ensured clean inlet filtration, blade integrity, and conducted periodic water washing for fouling prevention.

Pump Maintenance Oversight:

Centrifugal Pumps: Performed alignment checks, seal replacement, gasket integrity checks, lubrication, and vibration monitoring.

Positive Displacement Pumps: Conducted visual inspection, lubricated moving components, tested performance metrics, and ensured leak-free operation. Supervised periodic overhauls, maintaining detailed service logs and coordinating spares management with procurement teams.

Static Equipment Oversight:

Inspected 3-Phase Separators, Boilers, Heaters, IGF Units, and Silos for corrosion, internal damage, scaling, and leakage.

Monitored vessel pressures/temperatures, validated relief valve settings, and ensured cathodic protection.

Directed cleaning, insulation checks, and operational readiness for static components, ensuring zero non-compliance in audits.

Client Relations and Documentation:

Acted as primary liaison with KOC field engineers and QA representatives. Produced daily operation reports, fault summaries, and lab certification documents. Participated in technical reviews, FAT/SAT inspections, and safety walkthroughs. 08/2016 – 08/2018

Oman

Mechanical Supervisor

Petron Gulf LLC

Directed mechanical operations and maintenance works during EPC execution and shutdown activities at ORPIC’s Sohar Refinery. Coordinated site fabrication, pre- commissioning inspections, and HSE compliance activities. Oversaw construction of process piping, hydrostatic testing, and valve calibration during turnaround and brownfield expansion phases. Supervised cold cutting and pipe replacement, ensuring strict adherence to refinery shutdown timelines and safety controls.

Interfaced with ORPIC QA/QC for field checks, punch list closure, and handover. 09/2015 – 07/2016

Oman

Mechanical Supervisor

Mastek Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Managed welding, NDT, hydrotesting, and final inspection activities for GAIL’s transmission pipeline projects.

Reviewed WPS/WQT, coordinated RT film reviews, and organized third-party QA/QC inspections.

Conducted daily safety briefings, reviewed fabrication plans, and updated IOCL engineers on site progress.

06/2014 – 08/2015

India

Mechanical Site Engineer

3Q Inspection Services

Executed dimensional and weld inspections on control valves and mechanical assemblies as per ISO/API/ASME standards.

Professional Experience

Prepared punch lists and final documentation for dispatch and delivery clearance. Consulted with client representatives during stage inspections and certification reviews. 2014

Tamil Nadu

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering

MET Engineering College

2011

Tamil Nadu

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

S.A. Rajas Polytechnic College

Confined Space Entry (CSE)

Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)

H2S Awareness & Rescue Techniques

Personal Survival Techniques (PST – STCW)

First Aid & Firefighting (Basic Safety Training)

– LANGUAGES

English (Fluent), Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Basic

Arabic

Nationality: Indian Passport: M7594940 (Exp. Mar 2025) Professional Experience

Education & Technical Certifications

HSE & Offshore Certifications

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