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Durga Venkatakumar

Durga Venkatakumar

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Engineer with 7 years of experience managing large-scale Oil and Gas, Offshore, Petrochemical and energy projects across the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia. Proven expertise in multi-discipline engineering coordination, project planning, vendor management, and schedule control for projects up to $2.9 billion. Proficient at leading cross-functional teams, resolving technical issues, and driving deliverables across modular and field-based scopes. Skilled in stakeholder communication, risk management, and reporting to executive leadership. Recognized for ensuring seamless integration between engineering, procurement, and construction functions while maintaining quality, cost, and timeline commitments in high-pressure, multicultural project environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Engineer

Wood India Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current


Project Lead – Portfolio Projects, Chevron Corporation (South East Asia)
June 2025 - Present

Responsible for leading multiple engineering projects across Chevron’s operations in Southeast Asia, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with client expectations and internal standards.


Singapore – Tank Overfill Protection System (TOPS) Integration

· Spearheaded the addition of a Tank Overfill Protection System to the existing infrastructure.

· Defined weekly and monthly project targets, monitored progress, and delivered regular status reports to the client.

· Coordinated across multidisciplinary teams to identify engineering requirements, address technical issues, and gather necessary inputs from stakeholders.

· Maintained consistent communication with the client to ensure alignment and timely resolution of concerns.


Malaysia – Engineering Standards Alignment

· Collaborated with discipline leads to identify and implement Chevron Engineering Standards for Pump hydraulics, Piping layout, Plot plans, Bulk Material Take-Off (MTO) & Pipe support calculation reports


Vietnam – Renewable Diesel Tank Truck Loading System

· Led the design and implementation of the tank truck loading system aligned with CES (Chevron Engineering Standards) for renewable diesel.

. Participated in 3D model reviews and set deliverable targets, including isometric drawings and pipe stress analysis reports.

· Coordinated with both internal teams and the client to ensure delivery milestones were met.


Philippines – Oil Storage Unit Upgrade

· Directed structural evaluations of existing storage tanks considering new wind and seismic load requirements.

· Provided engineering oversight to ensure compliance with updated regional and Chevron standards.


Thailand – Kettle Addition Project

· Developed comprehensive cost, time, and resource (CTR) planning for the addition of a kettle to an existing system.

· Prepared and presented the technical proposal to the client, securing agreement and alignment on scope and execution.


Senior Project Engineer –Green Methanol to Olefins, Vio Neo

December 2024 –May 2025

  • Managed a Belgium based fossil-free green methanol to olefins unit of a FEED project spearheaded by VioNeo
  • Played a major role in preparing the Master Document register by Interdisciplinary co-ordination
  • Promoted and coordinated the resolution of technical problems with the workshare office and proposed solutions.
  • Monitored Project weekly and monthly progress reports in the due dates, to be updated to Client. Prepare internal reports on Project status, as per company corporate requirements
  • Participated in weekly review meetings at a technical level with the client, and coordinated the closing of actions.
  • Coordinate the documents to be issued by the disciplines (specifications, PID, PDS, Project Philosophies) necessary to cover the defined scope.
  • Identified the changes for their correct control, follow-up and their consideration of potential change orders, for their correct processing.

Specialist Project Co-ordinator

Kellogg Brown and Root Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - 12.2024


Project Engineering Coordinator – Petrobras P-80 FPSO Project (USD 2.9 Billion Project)
Project Overview: World's largest Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit – P-80
Client: Petrobras

Led and coordinated multi-discipline engineering activities across Process, Process Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation scopes for the Petrobras P-80 FPSO project, from design through procurement phases.

  • Multi-Disciplinary Scope Management:
    Oversaw the complete engineering scope across key disciplines, ensuring technical alignment and integration of Process, Process Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation systems throughout the design and procurement lifecycle.
  • Project Monitoring & Reporting:
    Actively monitored project schedules, identified deviations, and took corrective actions to realign deliverables with overall project timelines.
    Compiled and presented detailed status reports and documentation for internal and client-facing job meetings, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
  • Technical Reviews & Issue Resolution:
    Conducted comprehensive technical reviews to proactively identify potential design, interface, or execution issues.
    Analyzed root causes of delays and worked closely with discipline teams to resolve issues promptly, ensuring deliverables were submitted as per the planned schedule.
  • Inter-Disciplinary Coordination:
    Facilitated regular inter-disciplinary coordination meetings to align on design inputs, resolve cross-discipline queries, and maintain consistency in deliverables.
    Served as a key liaison between engineering teams and procurement functions to ensure timely and accurate procurement of long-lead items.
  • Client Interface:
    Maintained clear and continuous communication with the client (Petrobras) to ensure expectations were aligned and project milestones met in accordance with contractual commitments.

Senior Project Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
02.2019 - 09.2023


Senior Project Engineer – Petrochemical Project “Pluto” ($200 Million)

Location: West Virginia, USA

Led the engineering execution of a large-scale $200M petrochemical field project, alongside a $150M modular package, in the U.S. Oversaw full-scope engineering management across multiple disciplines and coordinated globally distributed teams. Delivered key project outcomes by integrating engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) functions, while ensuring schedule adherence, cost control, and risk management

  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive discipline hold list; conducted regular review meetings to ensure quick resolution and uninterrupted progress.
  • Created and tracked the Vendor Document Register, ensuring timely engineering review and manufacturing clearance to avoid supply chain disruptions.
  • Administered and updated the RFI (Request for Information) and FEN (Field Engineering Note) registers covering Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Safety.
  • Coordinated with overseas engineering centers to align manpower allocation with project priorities and deadlines.
  • Led planning and progress tracking of engineering deliverables for the $150M modular scope, from design through implementation.
  • Built and managed a Deliverable Control Index (DCI) tracking over 2,500 deliverables across all disciplines including Civil, Structural, HVAC, HSEF, and Electrical.
  • Identified critical path activities, monitored milestone progress, and ensured deliverables were completed on time.
  • Facilitated resolution of technical and cross-functional issues between Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
  • Acted as engineering interface to the Project Manager, working with teams in both India and the USA to ensure alignment across time zones and functions.
  • Managed and collaborated with a team of over 120 cross-disciplinary professionals, ensuring smooth coordination and accountability.
  • Conducted frequent project review meetings to assess “plan vs actuals,” re-align strategies, and drive stakeholder engagement.
  • Prepared and delivered weekly and monthly progress reports detailing % progress, variance, cost-to-completion, and catch-up strategies.
  • Created and maintained the project risk register, and presented quarterly board-level updates on schedule and cost performance.
  • Maintained the Management Information System (MIS) for real-time reporting on engineering deliverables and milestones.
  • Conducted onsite fabrication shop visits to monitor structural module progress, material readiness, and design compliance.
  • Reviewed and cleared vendor invoices for tanks, vessels, and modules based on unit rate contracts and engineering documentation.
  • Coordinated with logistics and expediting teams to ensure timely delivery of equipment and documentation.
  • Engaged with civil and mechanical contractors on Indian sites to drive daily execution and resolve site queries by aligning with engineering teams.
  • Participated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) development, technical bid evaluations, and contractor selection processes.
  • Referred to consultant specifications, vendor submittals, and detailed engineering documents to verify compliance and technical integrity.

Assistant Process Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for co-ordinating & closing the packing contractor order for modules dispatch to the US
  • Responsible for the co-ordination with the PE, Civil & Mechanical contractor in the US for the same project
  • Prepared PFD's, PID's, Process Technical datasheets, Designed Tanks & Vessels, heat exchangers
  • Interpreted data from R&D trials and developed Material & Energy Balance, Pump Hydraulics, Line Sizing
  • Prepared documents for Air permits application for Department of Air Quality, West Virginia

Education

OPGDM - Operations Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management
12.2025

B. Tech - Chemical Engineering

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University
05.2017

12th grade -

S.D.A.V higher secondary school
05.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Engineering
  • Value engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Construction Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Projects & Primavera P6
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Proposal development
  • Progress documentation
  • Planning

Languages

English
Tamil
Hindi

Timeline

Senior Project Engineer

Wood India Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current

Specialist Project Co-ordinator

Kellogg Brown and Root Pvt Ltd
10.2023 - 12.2024

Senior Project Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
02.2019 - 09.2023

Assistant Process Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
07.2018 - 02.2019

B. Tech - Chemical Engineering

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University

12th grade -

S.D.A.V higher secondary school

OPGDM - Operations Management

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Personal Information

Linkedin Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/durga-venkat-713a6b148/

Durga Venkatakumar