NIKHIL CHANDRAN
PROJECT ENGINEER
Cherthala
Summary
Seeking assignments in Planning or Execution roles in an organization with repute. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering with over 13 years of experience in fabrication, assembly, Erection, Pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning of Oil, Gas, Petrochemical industries and general contracting projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Mech. Piping
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Limited
8 2024 - Current
- Responsible for Erection,alignment and mechanical clearance of 150000 INM piping systems for PV Solar Cell Factory.
- Oversee daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Direct projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitoring job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Assistant Manager Execution
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Limited
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for piping Fabrication, Erection and Mechanical clearance of piping systems.
- Oversaw more than 70000 Inch Dia spool fabrication.
- Fit-up Inspection for spools and pipe supports.
- Coordinating with respective departments for spool clearance.
- Painting of spools and despatch to Project site as per requirement.
Piping Supervisor
Petrofac International UAE LLC
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Erection,alignment and Mechanical Clearance of piping systems.
- preparation of punch lists and clearance of the same.
- Reinstatement and pre-commissioning of pipe lines after hydro-test.
Lead Piping Engineer
Hamtech Constructions
05.2017 - 03.2022
- Completed various small works in different projects of BPCL Kochi Refinery
- Fabrication, Erection and Mechanical clearance of piping systems
- Hydro-test and Reinstatement of pipe lines.
- Reconciliation of materials after the completion of quantity of works
- Preparation of various inspection reports and inspection of piping.
- Loop File/Test pack preparation.
- punch list clearance.
Piping Engineer
NASER M. ALBADDAH & PARTNERS GEN. TRDG. & CONT. CO. W.L.L (NBTC)
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for Fabrication and fit-up inspection os spools.
- Spool clearance and painting.
- Despatch to erection site as per the priority.
Mechanical Engineer Piping
K K Anilkumar Engineering Contractor
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Offsite Underground piping and allied civil works for IREP BPCL KR.
- Preparation of inspection reports and conducting inspection with the Consultant.
- Surface preparation and wrapping coating of pipes.
- Laying and mechanical clearance of pipe lines.
- Hydro- testing and final reinstatement of systems.
- Preparation of consumption statements and Reconciliation of material.
- preparation of measurement sheets and billing.
Mechanical Engineer
ITCC W.L.L
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Structural fabrication and erection for various works of Qatar Public works Department.
- Preparation of method statements as per the client requirement.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate with consultants and preparing project execution plants to ensure delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with design and and drafting departments for preparation of drawings and getting approval from the client.
- Preparation of Bill of Materials and preparing request for purchasing materials.
- Manpower allocation and supervising of works.
- Ensure safety and quality standards throughout the work.
Mechanical Engineer QA/QC
Amity Projects & Constructions PVT. LTD
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Preparation and conducting daily inspection for piping fabrication and erection works.
- Ensuring NDT practices as per the specification.
- Preparing Loop files and conducting line walks with the PMC.
- NDT clearance and release for hydrotesting.
Fabrication Supervisor( Trainee)
U J MARINE ENGINEERING
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Fabrication of spools for platform supply vessels.
- Preparing bill of materials as per the issued drawings
- Fit-up checking and release for welding.
- Preparation of measurement sheet for billing.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
P G P College Of Engineering And Technology
Namakkal, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Result Oriented
Work dedicated team player
Problem solving & Decision making
AutoCAD
Project/Site Engineering
Pipe Fabrication & Erection
Structural Erection
Inspection/Quality Assurance
Area Of Expertise
- A technocrat with functional experience in AG/UG Piping Fabrication, Structural Fabrication and Erection, Piping Erection, Testing, Blasting & Painting and Piping Support Fabrication activity.
- Scheduling the construction activity with Planning.
- Monthly programmed in line with fabrication & erection target keeping quality & safety in foremost priority.
- Maintained site co-ordination with sub-contractors, Site supervisor, Project Manager & supervision of all mechanical activities before client inspection
Personal Information
- Passport Number: V 4109575
- Passport Date Of Issue: 02/11/21
- Passport Place Of Issue: COCHIN
- Passport Expiry Date: 01/11/31
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge on supported by relevant certificates, and the same may be produced when require.
Timeline
Assistant Manager Execution
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Limited
12.2022 - 05.2024
Piping Supervisor
Petrofac International UAE LLC
03.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Piping Engineer
Hamtech Constructions
05.2017 - 03.2022
Piping Engineer
NASER M. ALBADDAH & PARTNERS GEN. TRDG. & CONT. CO. W.L.L (NBTC)
05.2016 - 02.2017
Mechanical Engineer Piping
K K Anilkumar Engineering Contractor
05.2015 - 05.2016
Mechanical Engineer
ITCC W.L.L
08.2012 - 04.2015
Mechanical Engineer QA/QC
Amity Projects & Constructions PVT. LTD
08.2011 - 08.2012
Fabrication Supervisor( Trainee)
U J MARINE ENGINEERING
01.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
P G P College Of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
Manager Mech. Piping
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Limited
8 2024 - Current