Akshaye Malhotra
Mumbai
Summary
As I reflect on the past decade working as an I&C Engineer in the EPC domain, my journey has been defined by a commitment to technical excellence, leadership, and a passion for driving innovation. Looking ahead, I am eager to continue contributing my skills and expertise to shape the future of industrial project design, ensuring that each endeavor reflects the highest standards of engineering and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Instrumentation Engineer
Burns & McDonnell India Limited
Mumbai
06.2020 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of I&C design engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project managers to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Excellent knowledge of Standards, Principles, Practices and Procedures related to instrumentation and control engineering.
- Take a lead role in the conceptualization, design, and engineering of I&C systems for EPC projects.
- Provide expertise in the selection and integration of state-of-the-art instrumentation and control technologies.
- Review and approve detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated existing instrumentation systems for potential upgrades or replacements based on cost-benefit analysis results.
- Monitored progress on assigned projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and process teams to finalize the system design
- Designed control logic diagrams for various types of process control systems, including PLCs.
- Resolved conflicts between engineering teams regarding specific design elements or features.
- Performed instrument sizing calculations
- Contribute to project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely and successful completion of I&C design milestones.
- Collaborate with project teams to address technical challenges and optimize design solutions.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate project progress and address technical queries.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Engineer Instrumentation- Projects
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL)
Dahej, Gujarat
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Develop and design instrumentation and control systems for new projects in the plant.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration with overall plant design.
- Specify and select appropriate instrumentation, control valves, and other related equipment.
- Develop and implement control system logic using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Configure and program Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems for process monitoring and control.
- Select and specify instrumentation devices based on project requirements.
- Oversee the calibration and testing of instrumentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Work closely with project managers to ensure that I&C aspects are aligned with project timelines and objectives.
- Provide input into project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments related to I&C systems and contribute to the development of safety protocols.
- Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, and manuals.
- Prepare as-built documentation upon project completion.
Instrumentation Engineer
RSPL LIMITED
Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Design of Machine Monitoring System for critical power plant equipment and drives
- Installation and Commissioning of DCS (Centum VP, Yokogawa) package with more than 15000 IO's at site
- Expert in graphics linking in Centum VP
- Expediting the Engineering and Manufacturing of DCS (Centum VP, Yokogawa- 13500 HW I/Os + 20000 Serial I/Os), Vibration Monitoring System (BN3500, GE) and other field instrumentation items for timely delivery at site
- Conducted Hardware and Software FAT of DCS at Vendor's works
- Calibration, Installation & Commissioning of various Gauges, Transmitters & Valves for Utility Area and Process Plant
- Defining the Control & Instrumentation requirements, scope matrix and battery limits for major plant package vendors and contractors (Raw Material Handling, Limekiln, Lime Grinding, Calciner, Hydrator, Product Bagging, RODM Plant, CFBC Boiler-STG & Aux., CO2 Compressors, Air Compressor with Dryer, Chiller, Ammonia storage and handling etc.).
GET
OBARA Corporation
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Taking care of new body making line design of weld engineering team at MSIL.
Education
Master of Engineering - Automated Manufacturing Systems
BIT Mesra
05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Kurukshetra University
01.2012
Intermediate -
CBSE Board
Matriculation -
CBSE Board
Skills
Instrument Index / IO List
Instrument Specifications
Instrumentation Wiring
Loop Drawings
Instrument Location Drawings
Cable Routing Drawings
SPI-INtools
Cable and Conduit SchedulesPLC/DCS
SCADA Systems
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Industrial Networking
VFD's
Bently BN3500
SP3D
Navisworks
MS Office
MS Visio
AutoCAD
Instrument Sizing and Review Vendor Calculations
Technical Bid Analysis
Technical Closeout
Vendor Submittal Review
Control System Architecture
Project Planning
Manhours Estimation
Budgeting and Cost Control
Documentation
Interdisciplinary Communication
Troubleshooting
Team Leadership
Decision-Making
Quality Assurance
Safety Protocols
Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Advanced Project Management from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research
- LRQA certification for ISO 9001:2015 QMS Auditor
- AERB certified Radiological Safety Officer
- Network Technologies and Their Implementation in Data Centers
Research Publications
- Solving Scheduling Problems in PCB Assembly and Its Optimization Using Ant Colony Optimization
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Instrumentation Engineer
Burns & McDonnell India Limited
06.2020 - Current
Engineer Instrumentation- Projects
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL)
07.2019 - 05.2020
Instrumentation Engineer
RSPL LIMITED
02.2016 - 07.2019
GET
OBARA Corporation
10.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Engineering - Automated Manufacturing Systems
BIT Mesra
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Kurukshetra University
Intermediate -
CBSE Board
Matriculation -
CBSE Board
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