Senior Civil Engineer 30+ Years EPC & Power Projects

Subhash C. Biswas

Al Aman, Abubakar Siddique road, Al-Safra, Buraydah, Al-Qasssim, 52384 KSA

Mobile: 009***********, Email: **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Knowledge of Engineering Co-ordination, Engineering Design, Civil Construction, Project Co-ordination, in Power Projects, Industrial & Buildings Projects, On-shore Oil & Gas, Mining infrastructure Projects in different Geographical Locations (30 years of fulltime working experience, in India, Indonesia, Singapore and Saudi Arabia).

EPC project Experience (from EPC Contractor’s side) including handling Basic Engineering, Finalizing Civil SOW, Detail Structural Design review, Supervision of construction work and execute planning, BOQ & Cost estimation, Sub-contractor selection, Budget & Resources allocation, Managing Field Engineering, Controlling Civil QA/QC & Site HSE issues.

Familiar with international construction standards/Specification/Contact Documents, Construction Materials. heavy Structural Fabrication/erection work, Large Volume RCC work, Pile Foundation, Turbine & Large equipment Foundation, RCC Chimney, Steel & RCC Buildings, Water retaining Structures, Earth work & Ground Improvement work, Roads & Drainage, Small Jetty & Road Bridge work, Precast Concrete work etc.,

Experience of Structural design/design review for various Foundations including heavy dynamic equipment bases, Steel & RCC Buildings, Water retaining Structures, Roads & Drainage etc. for Power Projects, Infrastructure, Building Projects, well versed in relevant software (STAAD-Pro, Auto-CAD, Ms-Office etc.), familiarity with various international standards (USA, UK, KSA, Indian etc.).

Ability to conduct/lead technical discussion/meetings, Communicate concisely and articulately with Owners, External Consultants, Contractors, Vendors. Manage all deliverables maintaining Schedule, Standards and budgets.

Ability to handle Engineering, Project and Construction issues in different circumstances, identify impacts on project and costs associated with changes.

Bachelor and Master Degree in Civil Engineering.

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a new and challenging position which will make best use of existing skills and experience acquired, enabling further professional development.

CAREER SUMMARY

August 2024–till date.

Lead Engineer – Civil (Manager) - ACWA Power

Power Plant Project (EPC Project)

a) Qassim IPP 1, CCGT project - 1800MW, Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities:

Involved in Design review and Construction work as Lead Engineer Civil & Structure for supervising the Design & Construction work.

Review of Project Technical Documents/Specification and identify Civil Scope of Work, review basic design and Interpret Geotechnical report etc.

Project & Engineering Co-ordination, Interact and manage multi-discipline engineers, Consultants, Vendors, on regular basis. Initiate/Lead technical discussion/ Design review meeting for resolving the technical/Design related issues.

Review and finalise of technical documents, Plant layout including Road, drainage, Structural design calculation for Gas/Steam Turbine, HRSG, Transformer, other foundations, Super structure, Slab on grade etc. ensuring these are as per relevant Codes & standards and fulfilling Contractual/Projects requirement. Prepare Comments and finally approve for Construction.

Review & Approve Civil Method Statement, QA/QC Procedure & documents. Approval of materials in accordance with project specification and requirements. Reviews contractors’ construction work methodology, sequence of work and plans.

Responsible for Field Engineering, Review and Approve Civil & Structural changes required as per site conditions. Discuss and find solution for resolving site/Construction issues, prepare timely responses to clarifications, sought by the contractor.

Supervision of civil and structural construction activities, including foundations, buildings, steel structures, underground utilities, and plant roads & drainage networks. Oversight of interface coordination between Civil and electro-mechanical works. Supervision and guidance of team of engineers, ensuring timely execution and resolution of on-site issues.

Sept 2013–Aug 2024

Lead Civil Engineer - Worley Parsons/Saudi Electricity Company, Riyadh.

Power Plant Project (EPC Project)

a) 1280 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant-PP-10, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

b) 70 MW Rafha Power Plant 2, Extn. -1 (Simple cycle), Rafha, Saudi Arabia.

C) Waad Al-Shamal Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities:

Involved in Design review phase and finally working with EPC contractors as Owner’s Lead Civil Engineer for supervising the Design & Construction work.

Review of Project Technical Documents/Specification and identify Civil Scope of Work, review basic design and BOQ, Interpret Geotechnical/Seismic/Wind Report and finalization of Foundation & Structural system for different Structures. Interpret complex Electro-Mechanical Details for finalizing Civil Structural input, Design Load data, Structural arrangement, Foundation System etc.

Review and finalize Master drawing list and deliverables. Ensure timely review of technical documents, Structural design calculation, Detail Drawing etc, ensuring these are as per relevant Codes & standards and fulfilling Contractual/Projects requirement. Prepare Comments and finally approve for Construction.

Project & Engineering Co-ordination, Interact and manage multi-discipline engineers, Consultants, Vendors, on regular basis. Initiate/Lead technical discussion/ Design review meeting for resolving the technical/Design related issues.

Review & Approve Civil Method Statement, QA/QC Procedure & documents. Approval of materials in accordance with project specification and requirements. Reviews contractors’ construction work methodology, sequence and plans.

Responsible for Field Engineering, Review and Approve Civil & Structural changes required as per site conditions. Discuss and find solution for resolving site/Construction issues, prepare timely responses to clarifications, sought by the contractor.

Overall supervision for Civil and Structural construction work including all heavy Foundations, Buildings, Underground Utilities and interface with Electro-mechanical works, Steel Structure for Pipe Racks and Building and sheds, Plant Roads & Drainage network, Supervision of team of Field Engineers etc..

Supervise/Mentor Junior Saudi Engineers.

Reviews construction work variations and identify impacts on project. Negotiates civil contractors’ proposals, variation orders and claims.

January 2012–July 2013

Sr. Manager -Civil - Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (PT. JINDAL OVERSEAS INDONESIA)

Project: Coal Mining Infrastructure, Thermal Power Project development in Indonesia.

Responsibilities:

Handling Construction of RCC Building & sheds, Crusher & Coal Conveyor Foundation, Ground Improvement work, small bridges, Mining Haul Road work etc.

Engineering and Construction In-charge for Civil/ Structural works for Mining infrastructure Project.

Prepare/Review Coal mining infrastructure Scope of work, Project Specifications, Civil/Structural Design review and Periodic Site Supervision for Ground Conveyor foundations, small Bridges & Jetty, Buildings and associated structures, Haul roads etc.

Responsible for overall supervision of Project Construction work (Coal Conveyor support, Transfer Tower Pile, Foundations, Crusher & Hopper, WTP Plant, Mining Offices & Residence Buildings for workers, Coal Terminal, Jetty foundation, Earth work & Ground Improvement work etc.,

Supervise Site Engineers, Contractors. Review Construction Progress & recovery Plan. Overviews the interface of Construction works with other disciplines. Provide technical advice for resolving site issues.

Review and approve QA/QC Procedure & documents, construction work methodology.

Feasibility study of a 2x100 MW Coal fired power plant in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Aug 2008–Dec 2011

Sr. Manager-Civil (Lead Civil Engineer for EPC Contractor) - PT. Punj Lloyd, Singapore.

Onshore Petrochemical Project (EPC Project):

Singapore Aromatics Revamp project (SAR-R) -Exxon-Mobil Chemical AP Pte Ltd., Singapore (Project cost US$ 1.5 Billion).

Power Plant Project (EPC Project):

2x30MW Coal fired power plant (Green Field Project) -Tabalong, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (Proj cost EURO 53 million)

Responsibilities:

Involved in Scope Identification, preliminary design & BOQ, Sub-Contractor selection process, detailed design and finally working in EPC Construction Team for Project execution as EPC Lead Civil Engineer & Construction Manager.

Civil/Structure/Architectural In-charge: Engineering, Projects & Construction.

Engineering & Project Co-ordination with owner’s Engineer, Contractors, Vendors, local authority. Finalize Project Layout, Foundation system and Building/Structure layout with discipline Leads & Owner Engineers.

Understand Owner Standards/expectation, Prepare/Review Project Specification/Documents, Prepare Scope of Civil/Structural/Architectural works, Prepare/review BOQ & Cost Estimation.

Review Civil Design calculations & detail drawings, Architectural detail for economic design and submit it for owner’s approval.

Prepare/Review Project schedule for Civil work. Estimate/Forecast resources requirement, Monthly Budget for site work.

Overall supervision for civil construction work (Turbine, Boiler, CHP, AHP & other Equipment Foundation, Turbine Building, 125 m RCC Chimney, CHP, AHP, WTP, Benzin Tower Foundation, Utility Pipe Rack, Roads & Drainage etc), allocates civil works to Sub-contractors, allocate resources, supervise Field Engineers and sub-contractors. Review Construction Progress & recovery Plan and forecast completion. Prepare/review monthly invoice for Client’s approval. Certify sub-contractor’s invoice.

Attend regular Construction Progress Meeting and clarify owner’s queries, Interact with Owners Consultant, Vendors, Sub-contractors for resolving Engineering & Construction issues arose during construction phase.

Raise clarification on drawings and specifications to Owner Engineers. Manage required design change.

Responsible for onsite modification of existing Structures/foundations (e.g., existing Pipe racks/Platforms, Equipment Foundations etc.).

Review QA/QC documents, construction methodology, work sequence etc. Monitoring/controlling Civil QA/QC issues including selection of construction materials.

Assistance for dealing Contractual issues, variation of order for Civil works.

Responsible for Project HSE issues, Ensure Project Safety Plan is in place and implement from the beginning of the Project.

Assisting in finalizing Red Line drawing & As-built document preparation and review close out reports.

Sept 2001–Aug 2008

Sr. Civil Engineer – National Thermal Power Corporation, India

Structural Design Work:

a) Turbine Building, Coal Handling Plant, for 3x500MW Super Thermal Power Plant (Stage-II)- Kahalgaon, India.

b) Coal Handling Plant, Off-site civil Package-Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Plant (3x500 MW), Jhajjer, India.

Responsibilities:

Engineering coordination, Multidiscipline Engineering, vendor engineering Review,

Prepare Engineering Calculation and approved detail drawings for construction.

Responsible for preparing regular communication with Management, Consultants, Contractors, Vendors, Prepare Engineering Progress report etc.

Review & Approve of Field design changes.

Construction Supervision work:

2x500 MW Super Thermal Power Plant, at Rihand, UP, India (Project cost US$ 1.1 Billion)

Responsibilities:

Supervision of Fabrication work for steel structure including Main Power House, Bunker Building (25,000 MT Steel work), RCC works for STG Foundation, STG Building, ESP& Bunker Foundation, Chimney construction, Misc. equipment/pipe rack Foundation, Plant & Township Roads & Drainage, MEP Coordination etc.

Quality Control and Co-ordination for various Lab & Filed test for Civil work, Field test for Structural work e.g., RT, UT, Micro etch, Bend test etc.

Control and Supervision of Sand Blasting & Painting activities.

Prepare/Calculate projection of Project Material, BOQ and Procurement assistance. Verify Contractor's invoice. Responsible material reconciliation

May 1999 - Aug 2001

Structural Engineer –Gherzi Eastern Ltd, N. Delhi, India.

Onshore Oil & Gas and misc. Projects:

a)Mathura Refinery (IOCL), India.

b)Digboi Refinery in Assam, India.

Responsibilities:

DHDT / MSQ Up-gradation Project: Civil-structural detail engineering and multidiscipline coordination for the expansion in HGU, N2 Unit, DHDT, Offsite-Utility area, for DAELIM Industrial Co. Ltd, South Korea as EPC.

Maintenance & rehabilitation work for various units, Modification of Pipe support & various Equipment Foundation, Interfacing with Client, Sub-contractors etc, Field Engineering, Project & Site Coordination.

Industrial/Commercial Projects:

CD Manufacturing Plant for Moser Bear(I) Ltd, Noida UP, India.

Expansion of Chennai Airport & Terminal Building.

Theatre Multiplex for Ms Satyam Ltd, New Delhi, India

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of Civil Structural Design calculation (in STAAD) and detail engineering, support Project/Construction for solving design/site issues, calculate engineering man-hour, interfacing with client, Vendors and Sub-contractors & Site management etc.

Earlier Career (1994 – 1998)

Organizations: P. Parikh & Associates, Roark Consultants,

Worked as Structural design and site supervision for various Industrial, Mulstorey Housing Project etc..

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of Civil Structural Design calculation and detail Engineering, Project Co-ordination, periodic site supervision etc.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Engineering (Civil Eng. specialization in Structural Eng.) Calcutta Univ.: 1995.

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Calcutta University, Kolkata, India, 1992.

Professional Membership

Chartered Engineer – Institute of Engineers, India.

Engineer- Saudi Council of Engineers, Saudi Arabia.

FURTHER SKILLS

IT Proficiency Staad-Pro, AutoCAD, Ms-Excel, PowerPoint, Ms-Project.

Languages English, Bahasa Indonesia, Bengali, Hindi

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality : Indian.

Date of Birth : 20 June 1970

Driving Licence Full/Clean : Saudi Arabia, India.

Health : Excellent; non-smoker.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Cooking, Yoga.

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