Navaneethakrishnan M
Sr Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist
Kochi
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 18+ years of expertise in Instrumentation Commissioning & Maintenance. Skilled in multitasking, meeting tight deadlines, and excelling with minimal supervision. Proven track record of optimizing plant reliability and performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Instrument Engineer
Petrofac (Oman) through Global Business Network LLC
10.2021 - 2 2023
- Conducted Site Acceptance Test for Yokogawa PCS, Prosafe and Fire & Safety systems, coordinating commissioning activities
- Managed Analyzer package commissioning, ensuring seamless integration and improved plant reliability
- Maintenance of Analyser packages and individual sensors like pH, conductivity, DO, to name a few
- Acted as primary client liaison, facilitating communication and prompt issue resolution.
Grade15 Instrument Engineer Completions
Petrofac (Algeria) under Petrofac UAE Ltd, Algeria
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Oversaw commissioning of PLC systems of third-party packages, including regeneration gas heater and turbo expander re-compressor
- Directed integration testing for GE System 1, resolving warranty and PAC open points
- Provided technical expertise in procurement and daily site activity reporting.
Grade15 Instrument Engineer Completions
Petrofac (Algeria) under Petrofac UAE Ltd, Algeria
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Commissioning of Building F&G systems, Expedite SAT for Yokogawa and other sub systems, Commissioning support for WWTP- Allen Bradley PLC system, Cold Function test for Yokogawa and other sub systems, Commissioning of DDC of Building HVAC system.
Instrument Engineer
Essar Projects (India) Ltd
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Unit: Coke Drum Structure Package (CDSP) of Delayed Coker unit at Kochi Refineries-IREP project, Preparation of Loop check procedure, Preparation of Instrument Installation procedure, Preparation of calibration test procedure, Preparation of function test procedure, Supervision of Instrument Installation and Loop checks.
Consultant Commissioning Engineer
Cairn India Ltd, Barmer Rajasthan India
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Preparation of Instrumentation commissioning Procedures for Power Generation systems, Commissioning and Start-up support of Boiler NG based (Thermax make) Steam Turbine (Triveni Turbines) (Triveni) Invensys control system Woodward governor control, Injection Water pumps (GE Nuovo Pignone), Vapour Gas Recovery Unit (Dresser Rand Compressor) Export Oil pumps (GE Nuovo Pignone) Metering Skids (Alderley) Instrument Technical support for PGTR
Instrument commissioning Engineer
Exxon Mobil Petrochemical Singapore Ltd, Singapore
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Proficiently managed commissioning and startup of critical units: Demineralization, Instrument Air Drier, and Air Compressor
- Accountable for comprehensive pre-check and troubleshooting of field instruments
- Expertise in interpreting and working with Cause-and-Effect diagrams, Instrument Hook-Up Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Instrument Mounting Details, Location Layouts
- Demonstrated operational expertise 0n Honeywell Experion DCS Implemented necessary modifications in wiring information to ensure operational efficiency
- Meticulously prepared loop packages, inspection checklists, and as-built revision drawings for final acceptance.
Instrumentation Engineer
Chemin C&I Pvt L.T.D
07.2005 - 01.2010
- Commissioning Engineer role through Chemin in BHEL for instrumentation Erection and commissioning works for client: NTPC at Vindhyachal Super thermal power plant Singraully MP [July 2005-Feb 2007] Erection & Commissioning Manager Chemin C&I at Reliance Refineries Jamnagar for their JERP project
- Mar 2007-Jan 2010]
Education
Bachelor of Technology Degree in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology
07.2005
Skills
Guided and supported safe start-up operations for refineries, petrochemical plants, and crude processing units during instrumentation system commissioning
Instrument Inspection & Installation including F&G systems
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
Field Instrument Maintenance
Instrument Calibration, record maintenance
Procurement & Competitive Testing
Technical Writing, Review & Documentation of commissioning procedures
Certification
PG Diploma in Control and Instrumentation Management (Chemin Certified)
Technical Skills And Training
- Proficient in Yokogawa Centum VP, GE Nuovo Pignone PLC unit, Trico nix
- In-plant training on PLC Programming and system Automation of Instrument Air Drier units at Kochi Refineries.
Timeline
Senior Instrument Engineer
Petrofac (Oman) through Global Business Network LLC
10.2021 - 2 2023
Grade15 Instrument Engineer Completions
Petrofac (Algeria) under Petrofac UAE Ltd, Algeria
09.2017 - 12.2020
Grade15 Instrument Engineer Completions
Petrofac (Algeria) under Petrofac UAE Ltd, Algeria
11.2015 - 03.2017
Instrument Engineer
Essar Projects (India) Ltd
06.2015 - 11.2015
Consultant Commissioning Engineer
Cairn India Ltd, Barmer Rajasthan India
11.2013 - 02.2015
Instrument commissioning Engineer
Exxon Mobil Petrochemical Singapore Ltd, Singapore
03.2010 - 07.2012
Instrumentation Engineer
Chemin C&I Pvt L.T.D
07.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Technology Degree in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology