Hi, I’m
Chandrasekhar Kalava
Summary
Instrumentation & Control Engineer with 16+ years of experience in designing, commissioning, and maintaining instrumentation systems across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Heavy Industries. Skilled in detailed engineering for EPC projects, PLC/SCADA/DCS integration, safety systems, and ISA/IEC-compliant designs. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate multidisciplinary projects, improve system reliability, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Holds a valid USA Business Visa (till 2030).
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Zeeco IndiaMumbai
Assistant Manager(Team Lead) - Instrumentation & Controls
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Managing EPC projects including Incinerators, Thermal Oxidizers, Flares, and Burners.
- Supervising a team of four engineers, accountable for reviewing project deliverables and coordinating procurement for their respective assignments.
- Conducting internal training sessions for onboarding and skill development of new team members.
- Comprehensive knowledge of international engineering codes and standards such as ANSI, BS, MSS, NFPA, UL, FM, IEC, ISA, ASME, API, ISO, NAMUR, and NACE.
- Preparation of key engineering deliverables including: P&IDs, Instrument Index, IO List, Cable Schedule, JB Schedule.
- Preparation of Instrument Datasheets, Valve Datasheets by referring customer specifications.
- Reviewing vendor sizing calculations for control valves and flow elements.
- Panel Wiring Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Hook-up Diagrams, Cable Schedule, JB Layouts.
- Cause & Effect Diagrams, Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams.
- Instrument Location Drawings, and As-Built Documentation.
- Designing cable tray routing based on site conditions and 3D models.
- Participating in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) for PLC & DCS systems.
- Involving in HAZOP and SIL studies, ensuring process safety and compliance.
- Coordinating engineering deliverables across global teams (USA, UK, Milan) and collaborated cross-discipline.
- Performing proposal engineering, including cost estimation for tenders and bid packages.
- Ensuring quality control (QC) and compliance through internal documentation reviews.
- Representing engineering team in kick-off meetings with clients and stakeholders.
- Participating in multiple vendor training sessions to stay updated with the latest technologies.
- Preparing Technical Bid Analysis (TBA), reviewed vendor offers and Purchase Requisitions.
- Reviewing vendor documents and post-purchase order drawings.
- Hands-on experience in design, installation, and commissioning of PLC, DCS, SCADA systems.
- Expertise in Designing BMS Systems.
- Field instruments: transmitters, gauges, RTDs, thermocouples, actuators, flow & level instruments, and control valves.
- Oil & Gas
Zeeco, Inc.Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
International Deputation
02.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Successfully delivered Control & Instrumentation detailed engineering for Oil & Gas projects.
- Flare Package - BPCL Kochi (2018)
- Thermal Oxidizer & WHRB Package - IOCL Bongaigaon, Assam (2020)
- Thermal Oxidizer Package - JG Summit, Philippines (2020)
- Thermal Oxidizer & WHRB Package - SIBUR, Russia (2020)
- Reaction Furnace, Reducing Gas Generator & Thermal Oxidizer - Aramco TGP, Saudi Arabia (2021)
- Thermal Oxidizer & Reaction Furnace Expansion - IOCL Paradip (2023-2025) (Ongoing)
- Liquid Gas Incineration Package - SAKURA Project, JGC, Thailand (2023-2025) (Ongoing)
- Mozambique TO package- South Africa (2024-2025) (Ongoing)
Quest Global EngineeringHyderabad
Lead Controls Engineer
01.2022 - 01.2023
JBF Petrochemicals Ltd.Mangalore
Senior Engineer Controls and Instrumentation
01.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- (BP Amoco Chemical Company)
Himatsingka LinensHassan
Assistant Manager - Instrumentation
04.2013 - 12.2016
Parrys Sugar Industries Ltd.Haliyal
Instrumentation Engineer
09.2010 - 03.2013
Finolex Industries Ltd.Ratnagiri
Instrumentation Executive
06.2008 - 09.2010
Education
KEC
Bachelor of Technology from Electronics & Communication Engineering
01.2008
University Overview
GPA: 68%
Board of Intermediate Education
Intermediate from MPC
01.2004
University Overview
GPA: 76.7%
Board of Secondary Education
S.S.C
01.2002
University Overview
GPA: 70%
Dcs Plc Systems Handled
- Allen Bradley
- Siemens
- ABB
- GE
- Honeywell
- Yokogawa
Engineering Tools Software
- SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools)
- Navisworks
- SAP MM
- SAGE ERP
Personal Information
- Title: Instrumentation & Control Engineer
- Work Permit: Holds a valid USA Business Visa (till 2030)
- Visa Status: Valid USA Business Visa (till 2030)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Lead Controls Engineer
Quest Global Engineering
01.2022 - 01.2023
International Deputation
Zeeco, Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager(Team Lead) - Instrumentation & Controls
Zeeco India
11.2018 - Current
Senior Engineer Controls and Instrumentation
JBF Petrochemicals Ltd.
01.2017 - 11.2018
Assistant Manager - Instrumentation
Himatsingka Linens
04.2013 - 12.2016
Instrumentation Engineer
Parrys Sugar Industries Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2013
Instrumentation Executive
Finolex Industries Ltd.
06.2008 - 09.2010
KEC
Bachelor of Technology from Electronics & Communication Engineering
Board of Intermediate Education
Intermediate from MPC
Board of Secondary Education
S.S.C