CHERIAN JOSEPH
Cochin
Summary
Seasoned Planning Engineer with over 13 years of expertise in oil and gas projects, including pipeline networks, and large infrastructure developments. Proven track record in managing project scopes, ensuring quality, and overseeing resources, while effectively assessing risks. Strong communication and management skills facilitate seamless collaboration with clients and project teams from initiation to commissioning. Committed to optimizing project outcomes through strategic scheduling and budgeting techniques.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planning Engineer
Al Tasnim Enteprises LLC
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Overseen operations of a workforce exceeding 1,500 employees.
- Worked closely with procurement department to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for construction activities.
- Assisted with risk management activities by developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with established safety standards throughout all stages of planning process.
- Collaborated with other departments such as operations and finance in order to optimize processes related to planning and scheduling activities.
- Led root cause analysis efforts when problems arose during the course of a project.
- Created resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
- Developed detailed engineering plans and work breakdown structures.
- Managed the planning process for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion of milestones.
- Facilitated communication between internal departments as well as external contractors regarding scheduling matters.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives, scope, budget and timeline.
- Maintained accurate records related to change orders, design modifications, construction issues.
- Conducted regular status meetings with project team members to review progress against plan and schedule.
- Performed critical path analysis to identify areas of high risk or potential delays in meeting deadlines.
- Conducted feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects to inform strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to identify project requirements and establish clear objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, incorporating timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure project completion within agreed parameters.
- Guided junior planning engineers and team members, providing training and support to enhance project execution skills.
- Utilized advanced software tools for project scheduling, including critical path analysis and project tracking.
- Prepared and presented detailed project reports and updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Planning Engineer
Seeh Al Sarya
04.2017 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Website: seehalsaryaengg.com.
- Oversaw site management of a workforce exceeding 800.
- Oversaw flow-line design for pipeline by tracking the progress of drilling rigs.
- Collaborated with client on flow line design to meet project expectations.
- Monitored client timelines and delivered updates in Primavera.
- Liaised with third-party entities for successful task execution.
- Allocated tasks to key personnel across diverse project locations efficiently.
- Utilized ERP system to manage and predict inventory requirements.
- Monitored various department activities to maintain alignment with budgetary constraints and client requirements.
- Assisted clients by providing proper guidance and implementing control measures.
- Oversaw job completion for supervisors and permit holders to ensure seamless rig movements.
- Assigning job order to workshops (structural, piping and painting) for further projects assigned from client along with reviewing of drawings and documents
- Tracking hoist movement and safely completing hook up on marginal time given by client
- Attending audits with various department and identifying the areas of concerns, areas of improvement and discussing the same for obtaining an optimal solution
- Attending Daily/Weekly & Monthly progress meetings held with clients and vendors and discussing the concerns with site engineers and supervisors
- Prepared detailed reports on cost estimates, labor requirements, material costs and other variables relevant to projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of engineering drawings for projects as required.
- Provided technical support throughout the life cycle of a project by troubleshooting problems that arise during its execution.
- Conducted research on new technologies related to planning engineering activities.
- Provided guidance on resource allocation strategies across various departments involved in a particular project.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure timely acquisition of necessary materials and services within budget constraints.
- Generated annual revenue forecasts and implemented process improvements.
- Supervised daily project tasks while remaining focused on long-term goals.
- Distributed work orders to departments.
Mechanical Engineer
Aydiner Constructions
Abu Dhabi
03.2011 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Website: http://www.aydiner.com.tr/
- Monitoring and controlling of Hydrostatic pressure Testing, Disinfection, Filling, Flushing & Mechanical Works (DI -Pipelineɸ 1600 &ɸ 1200, chambers, NDRC &tie-in connections)
- Oversaw the installation of various valves including butterfly, pressure relief, air release, flow control, and surge vessel in sizes from ɸ1600 to ɸ50.
- Manage & operate to achieve, execution & construction in accordance with the contract specifications & documents
- Participate and execution in contract administration, submissions, planning & Execution
- Supervise workshop drawings, program chart, material submittals & participate in QA – QC, Qty
- Managed subcontractors to ensure construction adherence to contract specifications.
- Monitoring and testing of GRE Pipes with variance diameters comprise fitting, inline valves, air release valves, washout valves, butterfly valves, gate valves flow control valves, R.C Chambers, thrust blocks, connection to the existing lines
- Provide all necessary on-site direction and issue site instructions
- Supervise site inspection staff, Manage & ensure site safety practices
- Record and display progress vs. Program; prepare a progress report.
- Ensure the correctness and completeness of 'as-built' drawings.
- Coordinating workshop meetings.
- Undertaking works under Takreer and Transco premises
- Coordinating with subcontractors and weekly meetings for the progress of work, and the Surge Analysis Report.
- Coordination with suppliers regarding Procurements
- Coordinating with Electrical, Instrumentation and Civil department in regards of progress works
- Coordinating with the client and relevant departments for the commission project.
- Competent person for commissioning the project
- Provided technical support during production process by identifying solutions for operational problems.
- Created detailed drawings using AutoCAD software for parts fabrication and assembly.
- Maintained records of all activities related to mechanical engineering projects.
- Trained junior engineers and technical staff in mechanical design principles and company-specific processes.
- Conducted SIMOPs for the project, ensuring troubleshooting has been identified and addressed with a solution.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical engineering -
Anna University
IndiaSkills
- Resilient
- Persistent
- Competitive
- Enabler
- Adaptive
- Strategist
- Excellent Communication
- Critical path analysis
- Cost estimation
- Primavera P6
- Resource allocation
- Risk analysis
- Critical path method
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/30/87
- Driving License: U.A.E, Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Training
- ISSOW certified permit requester
- Basic Fire fighting
- Primavera 6
- Basic First Aid & CPR
- Gas Detection Awareness
- Construction Supervisor
- DRILLING PRODIGY (IADC – DIT Approved)
- Foundation course in AUTO CAD
Strengths Skills
- Resilient
- Persistent
- Competitive
- Enabler
- Adaptive
- Strategist
- Excellent Communication
Professional Competencies
- OXY
- TRANSCO
- TAKREER
Affiliations
- Received citations for successfully completing the project within the predetermined time period
- Appreciation for cost-saving ideas
- Employee of the Month
- Appreciation for 100 million safe man-hours from the client.
- Captain of the football team
- Conducted a seminar on working under harsh climates, including summer working hours
- Presentation on
Accomplishments
- Best Work Improvement Idea Award from the Client
- 8 years of successful completion award from Seeh Al Saraya LLC
- Competent person for the project
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Turkish
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior Planning Engineer
Al Tasnim Enteprises LLC
03.2024 - 10.2025
Planning Engineer
Seeh Al Sarya
04.2017 - 02.2024
Mechanical Engineer
Aydiner Constructions
03.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Mechanical engineering -
Anna University
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