AMIT KUMAR PATEL
Instrumentation Supervisor ( Commissioning & Operation Maintenance )
Chappra
Summary
Highly accomplished Instrumentation and Fire & Gas Commissioning Specialist with 20+ years of international experience delivering commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness for complex oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, fertilizer, and power generation facilities. Recognized for executing safety-critical commissioning programs, ensuring compliance with international engineering standards, HSE regulations, and functional safety requirements. Extensive expertise in Fire & Gas Detection Systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS), DCS/PLC control systems, and field instrumentation commissioning. Successfully supported major global operators including Chevron, ARAMCO, TOTAL, Qatar Energy, and Crescent Petroleum, ensuring safe plant start-up, operational reliability, and asset integrity. Known for technical leadership, advanced troubleshooting, and effective coordination with engineering teams, vendors, and operations personnel in high-risk environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Commissioning Supervisor – Fire & Gas Systems
Crescent Petroleum
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Led commissioning activities for Fire & Gas detection systems across plant process areas
- Conducted loop testing, functional testing and cause & effect verification
- Commissioned deluge and foam fire suppression systems
- Performed SIS validation and control narrative testing
- Supported SAT activities and plant start-up troubleshooting
Instrument Commissioning & Fire and Gas Specialist
Novus Bolashak – Tengiz Chevron Project (TCO)
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Performed ICSS loop testing and functional testing
- Commissioned Fire & Gas detection systems for process and building areas
- Led loop testing and commissioning for gas compressor packages
- Assisted vendor specialists during GE Frame-9 gas turbine commissioning
- Conducted system completion walkdowns (MC / RFSU / PSSR / RFO)
Instrument and Fire & Gas Commissioning Supervisor – Offshore
Sembcorp Marine Offshore – NOC Project
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Commissioned Fire & Gas detection and alarm systems for offshore platform facilities
- Performed loop testing for field instrumentation and building fire protection systems
- Ensured compliance with PTW systems and offshore HSE procedures
- Coordinated vendor support for package equipment commissioning
Instrument Supervisor and Fire & Gas – Commissioning & Maintenance
SPIE Oil & Gas Services
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Executed Fire & Gas commissioning and functional verification activities
- Participated in FAT / SAT for control systems and instrumentation packages
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance for field instrumentation
- Commissioned gas turbines, compressors, and plant utilities
Education
Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
01.2005
Technical Certificate - Instrumentation Technology
01.2001
Skills
Fire & Gas Systems
Hydrocarbon Gas Detection Systems (HC / H2S / H2) (ICSS)
Open Path Gas Detection Systems
Flame Detection (UV / IR / Multi-Spectrum)
Smoke & Heat Detection Systems
Linear Heat Detection Systems
Fire Alarm Systems & Building Fire Protection
Fire Suppression Systems (Deluge / Foam / CO2 / Novac)
Cause & Effect Verification
Commissioning & Start-Up
Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning Execution
Instrument Loop Testing & Functional Testing
Mechanical Completion Verification
SAT / FAT Support
Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR)
System Walkdowns (MC / RFSU / RFO)
Disclaimer
~ References and verifying documentation furnished upon request ~
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- 20+ years’ experience in international oil & gas commissioning projects
- Delivered projects across Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, Europe and Offshore facilities
- Extensive experience in LNG plants, offshore platforms, gas processing facilities and power plants
- Expertise in Fire & Gas systems and safety-critical instrumentation
- Experience with ICAPS, OPERCOM and EPCIC project completion systems
- Proven leadership managing multinational technical teams
CALIBRATION & TESTING EQUIPMENT
- Druck DPI-610
- Yokogawa Calibrators
- Ametek Pressure & Temperature Calibrators
- Hart Communicators (275 / 375 / 475)
- Emerson Handheld Communicators
- UNOMAT TRX-2 Calibration Systems
- UV/IR Flam Simulator, General Monitors TL105 Test Lamp
- Solo 461 Heat Detector Tester, Heat Gun
- Aerosol Smoke Tester, Solo Smoke Detector Tester
- Alignment Scope (Telescope), Optical Filter Kit
- Calibration Test Filter
- Calibration Gas( Methane CH4,H2S,H2 Etc..)
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- T-BOSIET Offshore Safety Training – 2026
- OPITO H2S Safety Training – 2024
- Electrical Habilitation Level 1 – APAVE (2025)
- Permit to Work Systems – ARAMCO / TOTAL / NOC / SPIE / OXY
- Fire Fighting & Emergency Response
- Working at Height & Risk Assessment
Timeline
Instrument Commissioning Supervisor – Fire & Gas Systems
Crescent Petroleum
07.2025 - 11.2025
Instrument Commissioning & Fire and Gas Specialist
Novus Bolashak – Tengiz Chevron Project (TCO)
08.2022 - 12.2024
Instrument and Fire & Gas Commissioning Supervisor – Offshore
Sembcorp Marine Offshore – NOC Project
02.2022 - 04.2022
Instrument Supervisor and Fire & Gas – Commissioning & Maintenance
SPIE Oil & Gas Services
01.2018 - 02.2021