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Kedar Laxmanrao Saraf

Kedar Laxmanrao Saraf

Control System Engineer (TÜV Rheinland SIS 28541/24)
Pune

Summary

Results-driven Control System Engineer with over 8+ years of experience in Industrial Process Automation. Specializes in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS/DCS/F&G System in Oil & Gas projects, including Offshore, Onshore and Wind Platforms. Possesses extensive hands-on expertise in safety PLC systems such as Yokogawa Prosafe-RS, Honeywell Safety Manager, ABB 800xA, and proficiency in communication protocols like HART, Ethernet TCP/IP, MODBUS, and Yokogawa Vnet/IP.

Strong experience in Functional Safety Engineering as per IEC61508/IEC61511, safety lifecycle management, system design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.

Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and successfully deliver high-stakes projects on time. Confident in driving impactful results for organization. Understanding of Scrum and Agile project management techniques for iterative development, continuous feedback, and delivery in dynamic environments.

Strong knowledge in Control System product testing, including system-level testing, debugging, verification, and validation of safety control systems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Project Engineer

ABB GISPL
Pune
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead safety system projects for oil & gas and offshore applications
  • Oversee design, implementation, and commissioning of SIS, ESD, and FGS systems
  • Author and Manage project documentation, including design inputs, Cause and Effects (C&E), and Functional Design Specifications
  • Collaborate with clients to perform functional safety audits and ensure compliance with IEC61508/IEC61511 standards

Executive Engineer

Yokogawa India Ltd.
Bangalore
12.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed full lifecycle of safety system projects, including design, application software development, and commissioning
  • Development of HMI graphics and ensured compliance with safety standards during system validation
  • Conducted FAT, SAT, and remote testing of safety control systems
  • Provided technical support and system integration for offshore and onshore projects

Application Engineer for Safety System Software Development

iPAC Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Developed application logic for safety systems, ensuring functionality and reliability
  • Conducted system testing and debugging to ensure optimal performance

Application Engineer

Dnyan Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Involved in system design, implementation, and commissioning of safety systems for offshore platforms
  • Supported FAT and SAT activities, and contributed to system integration

Education

B.E. - Instrumentation And Control

MBES College of Engineering, Ambejogai
08.2011 - 08.2014

GPA: First Class

Skills

Certification

Functional Safety Engineer SIS 28541/24, TUV Rheinland

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/Mar/1993
  • Marital status : Married
  • Passport no : R4489000

Timeline

Functional Safety Engineer SIS 28541/24, TUV Rheinland

02-2024
Project Engineer - ABB GISPL
01.2023 - Current

Details of Functional Safety, Yokogawa. Safety Manager Training Program, Honeywell. TBOSIET and H2S Offshore Training, ETSDC, Abu Dhabi

04-2022
Executive Engineer - Yokogawa India Ltd.
12.2018 - 12.2022
Application Engineer for Safety System Software Development - iPAC Automation Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 11.2018
Application Engineer - Dnyan Automation Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 02.2018
MBES College of Engineering - B.E., Instrumentation And Control
08.2011 - 08.2014
Kedar Laxmanrao SarafControl System Engineer (TÜV Rheinland SIS 28541/24)