AUTOCAD
Mahendran Sundaram
Chennai
Summary
Diploma-qualified Mechanical Professional with 25 years of progressive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, and Power sectors. Expertise spans onshore and offshore mechanical construction, plant maintenance, and turnaround/shutdown activities. Proven track record in executing both greenfield and brownfield projects, including piping erection, structural installation, equipment alignment, and commissioning support. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with international codes and standards, and implementing safety-driven construction methodologies. Adept at managing project schedules, optimizing resources, and delivering high-quality results under challenging site conditions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Samay Projects Services Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee the project management of the fabrication and installation of storage and process tanks, such as auxiliary absorbent, limestone slurry, gypsum slurry, potable water, wastewater, and filtration water tanks, for the NTPC Ramagundam TPP FGD (3×200 MW + 3×500 MW) project.
- Oversee project management for the fabrication and installation of the fire-fighting system, comprising fire alarms, sprinkler and hydrant systems, automatic medium- and high-velocity spray systems, manual water spray system, foam system, among others, for the 180 KLPD grain-based ethanol project of Zuari Envien Bioenergy Pvt. Ltd.
Construction Superintendent
Al Raha Metal Products Factory LLC, Mussafah IndustriaL Area, Abhudabi, UAE
02.2020 - 09.2024
- ADNOC Offshore oversaw the construction management of the additional fire hydrants installation project at LQ1 & LQ2 in ABK platform, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ADNOC Offshore oversaw the construction management of the HP acid lines installation project at UAAI & AGI, Abu Dhabi, UAE. ADNOC Offshore oversaw the construction management of the valve replacement shutdown project at SATAH Plant, Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ADNOC Offshore oversaw the construction management of the static equipment inspection campaign for exchangers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, drain systems, dosing tanks, and separators (LP & MP) at Al Ghallan Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ADNOC Offshore oversaw the construction management of the static equipment inspection campaign for PIG launchers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, closed drain systems, and dosing tanks at Umm Al Anbar Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ADNOC Offshore oversaw the construction management of shutdown execution for COS live tanks roof secondary seal replacement in (ZONE: 0) Tank C002 & C001, Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ADNOC Offshore shutdown execution for red category PSIM CAT-2 in SATAH Plant, Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ADNOC Offshore shutdown project coordination & execution for LP flare header/waste gas piping replacement in GPF ZWSC, Lower Zakkum, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Project Engineer
Al Yusur Industrial Contracting Co. Ltd.Light Industrial Park, Yanbu 46459, Saudi Arabia
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Execution of installation work for piping/supports in the SRU Unit, PETRO RABIGH Plant, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
- Execution of shutdown work for piping, supports replacement in the hydrogen unit, Yaref, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
- Execution of shutdown work for piping, supports replacement in the VDU unit, Yabu Refinery, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.,Moti Khavdi, Jamnagar, Gujarat, 361140, India
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Execution of piping, supports in the DTA benzene recovery unit, Reliance Industries Limited, Gujarat, India.
- Execution of piping installation for SEZ Coker Unit (Shutdown/Non-Shutdown - OSBL & ISBL), Reliance Industries Ltd, Gujarat, India
- DTA Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Plant (Construction & Shutdown - OSBL & ISBL), Reliance Industries Ltd, Gujarat, India.
Site Engineer
Cethar Limited,Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620001, India
05.2008 - 10.2013
- Execution of installation for pressure parts and non-pressure parts in a 65 TPH coal-fired AFBC boiler, M/S. Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd., Unit-I, Mahad, Pune, India.
- Execution of installation for pressure parts and non-pressure parts in a 70 TPH coal-fired BFBC boiler, M/S. Shalivahana Green Energy Ltd, Chhindwara, MP, India.
- Execution of installation for pressure parts and non-pressure parts in 90 TPH coal and husk fired AFBC boiler, M/S IOL Chemicals Ltd, Trident Complex, Barnala, Punjab, India.
- Execution of installation for pressure parts and non-pressure parts in 110 TPH coal fired AFBC boiler, M/S Jubilant Organosys Ltd, Uttar Pradesh state, India.
Site Engineer
Techsharp Engineers Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040, India
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Execution of fabrication and installation for the Intermediate Transfer facility, outcell, and delay tank piping at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Kalpakkam, India.
Site Engineer
Spicjel Engineering Construction Ltd., Chemmanchery, Chennai 600119, India
08.2002 - 12.2006
- Execution of piping and supports installation in the HCU expansion project, M/S IOCL Panipat Refinery, Panipat, Haryana, India.
- Execution of piping and supports installation in the VBU/SRU expansion project, M/S Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Manali, Chennai.
- Supervising the fabrication work for piping, heavy structural platforms, windmill towers, storage tanks, etc. At SPICJEL ENGG. CONST. LTD.
Site Engineer
Sairam Boiler Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India
08.1999 - 07.2002
- Execution of Installation for Pressure parts & Non- Pressure parts in Small types of Steam Boilers (Fire wood, Oil Fired) & Thermic fluid Boilers in Textiles, Food, Chemical companies in Tamil nadu, India
Trainee-Engineer
Nadd Engineering, MRPL, Mangalore,Karnataka 575030, India
05.1998 - 07.1999
- Execution of Piping/ Supports in CDU/VDU/NSU, Mangalore Refinery Petrochemical ltd, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
NMS Kamaraj Polytechnic
Nagercoil, India 04.2001 -
S.S.L.C -
Govt. High School Ezhakaram
Nagercoil, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Decision-making
Certification
TBOISET, H2S INDUCTION, CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & EXIT Training from GTSC Training center, Abu Dhabi
Awards
- ADNOC Offshore- Appreciated for the Best Site Manager for completing the Valves shutdown project at SATAH Plant, Zirku Island, timely and safely.,
- ADNOC Offshore- Awarded as a Best HSE Follower for Static Equipment Inspection project at Al Ghallan Island,
- ADNOC Offshore- Appreciated for Best Project Co-ordination for Red Category PSIM CAT-2 Shutdown work in SATAH Plant, Zirku Island,
- ADNOC Offshore- Appreciated for Best Project Execution due to work completed before the schedule date in live Crude oil Tank roof seal replacement work.,
- RI- Awarded for Best Performer (Performance Grade: A+) for the year of 2015 in DTA/ BRU Unit Construction Project, Reliance,
- RI- Awarded for Best Performer for the year of 2016 (Performance Grade: A+) in SEZ/ COKER Unit Construction Project, Reliance
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. MAHENDRAN.S PLACE: CHENNAI
KEY CLIENT SERVED:
- ONGC
- IndianOil
- EIL
- Toyo Engineering
- CPCL
- NPCL
- Saudi Aramco
- ADNOC
- CNPC
- Reliance Industries Limited
- BHEL
- Vedanta
- Petro Rabigh
- Yasref
- Zuari Enven
- NTPC
Software
MS OFFICE
Timeline
Project Manager
Samay Projects Services Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
12.2024 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Al Raha Metal Products Factory LLC, Mussafah IndustriaL Area, Abhudabi, UAE
02.2020 - 09.2024
Project Engineer
Al Yusur Industrial Contracting Co. Ltd.Light Industrial Park, Yanbu 46459, Saudi Arabia
03.2018 - 02.2020
Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.,Moti Khavdi, Jamnagar, Gujarat, 361140, India
11.2013 - 08.2017
Site Engineer
Cethar Limited,Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620001, India
05.2008 - 10.2013
Site Engineer
Techsharp Engineers Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040, India
01.2007 - 05.2008
Site Engineer
Spicjel Engineering Construction Ltd., Chemmanchery, Chennai 600119, India
08.2002 - 12.2006
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
NMS Kamaraj Polytechnic
04.2001 -
S.S.L.C -
Govt. High School Ezhakaram
04.2001 -
Site Engineer
Sairam Boiler Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India
08.1999 - 07.2002
Trainee-Engineer
Nadd Engineering, MRPL, Mangalore,Karnataka 575030, India
05.1998 - 07.1999
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