Kumaran Umapathy
Chennai
Summary
Piping Supervisor with 17 years of experience in shipbuilding and repair, specializing in marine piping systems. Proven track record in leading multi-national teams to ensure safety compliance and timely project completion. Technical background as a Pipe Fitter and Supervisor at ST Engineering Gul Yard contributes to enhanced project execution efficiency. Expertise includes both new ship construction and repair operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Supervisor
ST Engineering Gul Yard
03.2008 - Current
🛠 Work Experience
ST Engineering Gul Yard – Singapore
Piping Supervisor
📅 July 2013 – Present
Leading teams in pipe fabrication, installation, and testing activities.
Coordinating with engineers and clients for piping system layouts.
Supervising manpower for conversion and newbuilding vessel projects.
Ensuring all works comply with safety, quality, and schedule standards.
Pipe Fitter
📅 March 2008 – July 2013
Responsible for pipe fitting, alignment, and pressure testing.
Worked on various offshore and commercial marine vessels.
Assisted supervisors in maintaining productivity and safety standards.
Education
Diploma in Food Production -
Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Tecnology
Chennai07-2007
HSC -
St.Perter's Higher Secondary School
Chennai03-2005
SSLC -
St.Peter's Higher Secondary School
Chennai03-2003
Skills
1 Installation & Fabrication Supervision:
2 Testing & Commissioning:
3 Quality & Compliance:
4 Safety Management:
5 Resource & Cost Management:
6 Material Management:
7 Drawings & Specifications:
8 Pre-Fabrication & Erection:
9 Punch List Completion:
10 Coordination & Communication:
11 Document Control:
12 Training
Certifications & Courses Attended
1. Shipyard Safety Supervisor Course (SSSC)
2. Certified Marine Supervisor (CMS)
3. Certified Operational Specialist (COS)
4. 5S Techniques
5. Risk Assessment Course (RAC)
6. Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)
7. Rigger and Signalman
8. Overhead Crane Operator
9. Confined Space Entry & Attendant
10. 3G Welder Certification
11. Fire Watchman Training
Project & Vessel Experience
Dredgers & Barges: BGP Dragon, Congo River, Nile River, BGP Natuna, Brabo, Breuguel, Volvox Asia, Vox Maxima
Heavy Lift & Offshore: HERMOD R, Queen of the Netherlands, Ocean Drover, Al Massilah
Tankers & Cargo:Carolina Trader, Bright, Happy Bee, RT Leo, RT Genova
Chemical Tankers:Stolt Yuri, Stolt Satsuki, MT Emi
Naval Vessels:USNS Effective, USNS Mary Sears
Survey & Support Vessels: Seahorse, Fugro Equator, GH Columbia, Far Senator
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Piping Supervisor
ST Engineering Gul Yard
03.2008 - Current
Diploma in Food Production -
Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Tecnology
HSC -
St.Perter's Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
St.Peter's Higher Secondary School
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