Girish Gulabani
Dubai
Summary
Experienced professional in the oil and gas industry, seeking growth opportunities. Committed to client satisfaction through effective collaboration, efficient time management, and exceptional technical skills. With 24 years of experience in Civil/Structural engineering, Have supervised teams for multiple projects and proposals. Versatility allows to excel as a valuable team member or capable lead, with expertise in detailed design, proposal and FEED engineering, and supporting sub-contracts, procurement, fabrication, and construction site.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dy Manager Civil / Structural
Petrofac International, LLC - Sharjah
04.2023 - Current
- Position: Deputy Manager-Civil & Structural
Duration: April 2023 - Present
FEED/Proposal Experience:
1. NEB AiP5 On Plot Facilities, ADNOC Onshore (Apr 2024 - Present)
2. FEED NUP, UAE, ADNOC Onshore (Dec 2023 - May 2024)
3. Refinery Upgrade RU & Drainage and WWTP Upgrade Projects, Qatar Energy (Apr 2023 - Nov 2023)
Responsibilities:
• Led civil and structural efforts, reviewing Invitation to Bid documents and issuing technical queries for brownfield/greenfield works.
• Conducted site visits and prepared inquiry requisitions.
• Assessed techno-commercial vendor offers and estimated MTO for civil/structural works and man-hours for detailed engineering.
• Engaged with clients on qualifications and prepared risk and opportunity registers
Lead Civil / Structural Engr
KBR International INC
09.2022 - 04.2023
- As a Lead was responsible for getting Engineering done for various activities & managed the team of engineers and designers', Client: BP ROO Iraq
- Various Projects across Rumaila Field (14-DGs & 10-Cluster station)
- Increased accuracy of design deliverables by conducting thorough reviews and incorporating feedback from clients and stakeholders.
- Provided essential support during construction phases by addressing onsite issues promptly, maintaining open lines of communication between contractors, architects, and engineers.
Principal Engineer
WOOD Plc
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed FEED and detailed engineering activities like reviewing analysis and Design of Structural Steel & foundations works for Pipe racks, structures, and Pipe supports & Equipments for various DGs across Rumaila field for projects FWKO, desalter and dehydrator, black flare, PWT, OPPs.
- As a Lead was responsible for getting Engineering done for various activities & managed the team of engineers and designers for the Client: BP ROO Iraq.
Principal Civil / Structural Engr
Petrofac Int. Ltd
05.2009 - 06.2021
- Project Experience:
1. New Gathering Centre for South-East Kuwait, KOC (USD 1.35 billion) (February 2017 - March 2018)
2. Technical Assurance (TA) for Civil Department (January 2015 - January 2016)
3. New Distribution Network for North Kuwait, KOC (USD 200 million) (December 2012 - December 2014)
4. Gas Processing Plant, Turkmenistan, Turkmen Gas (USD 3.4 billion) (January 2011 - November 2012)
5. ASAB Full Field Development Project, ADCO, UAE (USD 2.4 billion) (May 2009 - December 2010)
Responsibilities:
• Worked in various roles, from senior engineering design to leading project areas, managing teams of engineers and designers.
• Delivered structural and foundation designs and drawings for pipe racks, pipe bridges, technical structures, shelters, GMP, EMP, pipe supports, various equipment, and RCC blast and non-blast process buildings.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary inputs and clash checking with other groups.
• Reviewed and validated sub-contractor designs and prepared reports for necessary revisions.
• Managed over 500 KM of cable trenching connecting all RMUs and designed crossings.
• Reviewed the technical integrity of key structures in projects like ZADCO (Upper Zakum Development Company), ADNOC, Jazan-Aramco, and ORPIC-Sohar.
• Developed 45 documents as Petrofac corporate standards.
• Implemented optimization practices across Petrofac offices and visited Petrofac VECs. - Optimized material usage in structural designs, saving costs without compromising safety or quality standards.
- Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
Proposals Experience:
Duration: March 2018 - June 2021
1. DUQM Refinery, DRPIC, Oman (February 2016 - January 2017)
2. Hail & Ghasha, ADNOC, UAE
3. EPC of BIR SEBA Phase II, Groupement BIR SEBA, Algeria
4. New Desalter Train at GCs, KOC, Kuwait
Capital: USD 300 million to 1.6 billion
Responsibilities:
• Coordinated with JV partners (Samsung/HQC) and managed proposal deliverables and bill of quantities for civil/structural works.
• As a Civil Lead, was responsible for site visits, reviewing Invitation to Bid documents, issuing technical queries for brownfield/greenfield works, and preparing inquiry requisitions for buildings/shelters.
• Reviewed technical vendor offers, prepared project deliverables and man-hour estimates, and calculated MTO for all civil and structural works.
Senior Engineer
Foster Wheeler
11.2008 - 04.2009
- Developed structural and foundation design for precast pipe racks for Paradeep Refinery.
Senior Engineer
Petrofac
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Performed sizing calculations for equipment foundations & Designed structural steel pipe rack & pile foundation for the superstructure for Kashagan Field Development Experimental Program in Kazakhstan
- Performed sizing calculations for pipe racks, pipe bridges, pipe supports & oil storage tanks. & Designed road culvert, RCC bund wall & its containment calculation for various gathering stations for KOC facilities upgrade piping in Kuwait.
Design Engineer
Prothious Engineering Services Ltd
12.2002 - 05.2005
- Perfomed connection design for structural steel structures & designed pipe racks & pipe bridges.
Design Engineer
Hiranandani Developers Pt. Ltd
06.1999 - 11.2002
- Designed residential RCC framed buildings (G+7 storey) and continuously supervised on-site construction, coordinating with architectural finishes and quality teams until project completion.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Eng
Mumbai – University
Mahatma Gandhi Missions College Of Engg & Tech05.1999
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Application of Engineering Design computer programs viz STAAD, MAT 3D, FDN 3D & MS Office
- Model reviews on “PDS/PDMS/SP3D” and 2D drawings using “AutoCAD & MicroStation”
- Project management abilities
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Interpersonal Relations
Interests
AREA OF INTEREST: , To meet all schedules and deadlines set by the Organization. Book Reading, swimming, and driving.Sincerely, Girish GulabaniLead Engineer Civil / StructuralPage 1 of 3
Timeline
Dy Manager Civil / Structural
Petrofac International, LLC - Sharjah
04.2023 - Current
Lead Civil / Structural Engr
KBR International INC
09.2022 - 04.2023
Principal Engineer
WOOD Plc
08.2021 - 08.2022
Principal Civil / Structural Engr
Petrofac Int. Ltd
05.2009 - 06.2021
Senior Engineer
Foster Wheeler
11.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Engineer
Petrofac
06.2005 - 08.2008
Design Engineer
Prothious Engineering Services Ltd
12.2002 - 05.2005
Design Engineer
Hiranandani Developers Pt. Ltd
06.1999 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Eng
Mumbai – University
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