ARAVIND NAIR
Project Manager
Vadodara
Summary
An energetic and multi skilled result-oriented Project manager with 16 years of experience in EPC Oil and Gas Projects which includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and startup, operation and maintenance and subcontract management with proven ability to execute challenging projects on time, within budget and with the required QHSE standards. Recognized as an influential leader who can manage internal and external stakeholder expectations. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager - HTJ
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
1 2019 - Current
- Project Manager of one of the 3 Central processing Facilities (Gas processing & compression) of this USD 1 Billion Project, Located in Southwest Algeria in Sahara
- Presently the unit(HTJ ~300 MUSD) has been fully commissioned and has been handed over to Client
- The unit was designed specifically maximizing Modularization and including PAUs , Buildings and Utilities in extremely remote conditions of South West Sahara.
Project Coordinator - KDC
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Handled Shutdown Tie-ins, Interface Management and '0 PSUA Initiatives' and 'Flawless Project Delivery' initiatives for KDC2
- The Unit was delivered 6 months ahead of schedule
- Unit comprised of extensive Brownfield works, Electric driven Gas compressor units, Utilities etc
- Also led the Civil & Structural Discipline during the E&P phase of the project for both SNDC and KDC2 projects.
Interface Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2013 - 01.2015
- In charge of Interface Management of a Fast track project of PDO consisting of 3 trains Depletion compression project with Off plot flow line scope of 24 Km connecting existing wells and Demolition and Mothballing of existing lines and significant brownfield facilities and tie-ins
- The project was based on Shell standard
- Also led the Civil & Structural Discipline.
Project Management discipline lead Civil & Structural
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Prestigious & highly complex project handling fluidized catalytic cracking Complex project in terms of constructability and sequencing
- Handled the planning of large volume (3000 cubicmeter) bulk concrete pours and Structural steel erection of 10,000 MT and constructability sequencing of Reactor Regenerator field joints, and MFC erection etc
- Handled Modularized erection of Reactor structure(88 m tall).Handled the overall Field Engineering interfaces with other EPC lots including logistics
- Interface between off-plot contractors from to Plant for all ODCs which included a 16m diameter, 72 m long Fractionator column.
Project Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Handled this High pressure Refinery project from beginning of the construction till handover of the Civil & Structural units including Blast proof buildings and precast piperacks
- Responsible for on-site Engineering interfaces and issue Resolution with PMC and Client offices.
Project Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2008 - 01.2009
- As an onsite field Engineer, handled Civil & Structural works & field coordination and upgradation Project
- Project Management for works spanning dense brown field job in a high pressure plant handling Lube Oil base stock.
Education
B.Tech Civil Engineering -
NIT Calicut
Skills
People Management
Professional Development
- L&T Tier-II Thought leadership programme -Think Cluster - 2024
- First Level Leadership Programme 2016
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/29/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Awards
- Winner of 3 Icon Awards for Professional Excellence (2023-2024)
- Winner of Icon of Icons award from Onshore EPC (2023-2024)
- Winner of PM Conclave Award -2019 (L&T Institute of project Management)
Timeline
Project Coordinator - KDC
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2015 - 01.2019
Interface Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2013 - 01.2015
Project Management discipline lead Civil & Structural
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2011 - 01.2013
Project Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2009 - 01.2011
Project Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
01.2008 - 01.2009
Project Manager - HTJ
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon
1 2019 - Current
B.Tech Civil Engineering -
NIT Calicut
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