Nikhil Velloth
Kannur
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation Engineer (Commissioning) - ONGC Offshore Platform (Bombay High)
L & T Electrical & Automation (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd)
04.2017 - Current
- Maintenance, Configuring and faults diagnosis of PLC/RTU/ SCADA and associated system.
- RTU breakdown analysis & rectification of PLC / SCADA system related issues in process platform and unmanned platform.
- Programming & logic development of RTU (TELVENT) using tools like CAT Config and ISAgraf v3.5.
- Worked on Safety PLC upgradation & logic development of Schneider Electric (Modicon) PLC using Control Expert V14.1 and 15 at BPCL Terminal Cochin.
- Setting up Communication and integrating the RTU system with ABB SCADA (SCADAVANTAGE) using either IEC-104 Protocol over TCP/IP or IEC-101, OPC Protocol or over Serial Communication.
- Communication protocols involved - Foundation Field bus, HART, MODBUS, TCP/IP, Profibus DP& IEC-104/101, and OPC protocol.
- Setting up Communication and integrating the RTU system with PLC / F&G Panel (Rockwell Automation, Honeywell & ABB) and LPD/HMI (GE- PME) using Modbus Protocol.
- Configuration & maintenance of Foundation Fieldbus system (Softing FG-110 Linking device).
- Configuration & troubleshooting of GE- HMI SCADA system using Proficy Machine Edition v7.5.
- Site survey for RTU installation, preparing IO list, cable schedule and commissioning of RTU system.
Instrumentation Engineer - (Shutdown Maintenance - Naphtha Cracker Plant)
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD (Hazira)
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Planning & execution of shutdown calibration & maintenance activities of process plant instruments.
- Manages work permits (PTW) for all maintenance activities.
- Quality documentation for shutdown activities (Prepare QC Check list for all calibrated instruments).
- Co-ordination with other departments like piping and mechanical for smooth flow of execution.
Instrumentation Engineer (Maintenance) - ONGC Offshore Platform (Bombay High)
KELTRON LTD (Govt. Of Kerala)
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Planning & execution of Preventive, Predictive and Corrective maintenance of process plant instruments.
- Operation and Maintenance of vibration monitoring & control system of process gas compressors, turbine generators in offshore process platform (Rolls-Royce-Avon & Siemens TB5000).
- Ensure effective use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for scheduling jobs, generating reports, management of inventory/spares, reordering and proper record keeping.
- Hands-on experience on troubleshooting and calibration of PT, TT, FT, DPT, LT, ILT, control valves & switches.
- Maintenance of DCS / PLC systems (Diagnostic checks, AMC co-ordination, trouble shooting, failure analysis, modification & configurations in DCS/PLC).
- Troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of all Fire and Gas (F&G) system. This consists of all Detectors (HC, H2S, HYDROGEN, UV FLAME & SMOKE and HEAT).
- Dexterous in understanding P&I diagrams, Loop Drawings, Termination drawings, Hook-up diagrams etc.
Instrument Engineer (Trainee) - Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Project
INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (P) LTD
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Review of Elementary wiring diagrams, Installation layout drawings, termination drawing & Hook up diagram for preparation of work procedures and executing the job.
- Monitor site activities including installation, commissioning & testing of electrical Equipment, cable laying.
- Supervising the team of technicians and electricians for cable termination works.
- Review/preparation of site Quality assurance plans and Quality checks as per QAP, engineering drawings, codes, standards and applicable standards.
- Erection, Installation of all type of field instruments like Gauges, Transmitters, Flow meters, switches etc.
- Experience in Pre-Commissioning and Loop Checking of control system.
Education
B.Tech. - Electronics and Instrumentation
College of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Vatakara01.2011
Higher Secondary - undefined
Mambaram Higher Secondary School, Board of Higher Secondary Examination
01.2007
SSLC - undefined
Mambaram Higher Secondary School, Board of Kerala Public Examination
01.2005
Skills
- Technically competent Instrumentation Engineer with 9 years of professional excellence in Instrumentation Maintenance, Commissioning of RTU/PLC System and Site Supervision
- 6 Years of experience in Oil & Gas field (Instrument Maintenance) and 3 Years in projects (site supervision and commissioning activities)
- Currently designated as INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER (Commissioning) at Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Third Party Payroll) for ONGC Offshore Platform, Mumbai High
- Well versed in RTU/PLC SCADA System Commissioning, Field Instrument Maintenance, Calibration, and knowledge of different communication Protocol
- Worked on Configuration, Commissioning & Maintenance of RTU/PLC SCADA System
- RTU : Telvent (Satel 2000DP)/ Schneider Electric
- SCADA : ABB SCADAVANTAGE
- PLC : Schneider Electric- Modicon 580
- DCS : Honeywell Experion PKS
- Worked on Configuration of Telvent RTU, MODICON PLC (Terminal Automation at BPCL Cochin), GE-HMI (Proficy Machine Edition-PME75) & Softing (Com conf tool) Foundation Fieldbus configuration
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of F&G system (Honeywell, ABB, GE) & ESD Safety PLC
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Condition Monitoring & Control Systems of Process Gas Compressors, Gas Turbine Generators and other high-end rotating machines
- Troubleshooting, Configuration, Maintenance & Calibration of all kind of Smart, Non-Smart, and Foundation Field bus-based Field instruments, Control Valves and detectors
- Planning and execution of Turnaround and Shutdown jobs (Reliance Industries Ltd, Hazira)
- Configuration and Commissioning of IEM panel and DCU for MSETCL Substation AMR panel
Certification
- PLC programming & Applications at ATI, Chennai.
- Successfully Completed Safety Training Courses for Offshore work (STCW).
Language Known
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
Passport Details
K3304164 Issued On: 2012-05-10 Valid up to: 2022-05-09
Timeline
Instrumentation Engineer (Commissioning) - ONGC Offshore Platform (Bombay High)
L & T Electrical & Automation (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd)
04.2017 - Current
Instrumentation Engineer - (Shutdown Maintenance - Naphtha Cracker Plant)
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD (Hazira)
01.2017 - 03.2017
Instrumentation Engineer (Maintenance) - ONGC Offshore Platform (Bombay High)
KELTRON LTD (Govt. Of Kerala)
10.2014 - 10.2016
Instrument Engineer (Trainee) - Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Project
INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (P) LTD
10.2011 - 06.2014
Higher Secondary - undefined
Mambaram Higher Secondary School, Board of Higher Secondary Examination
SSLC - undefined
Mambaram Higher Secondary School, Board of Kerala Public Examination
B.Tech. - Electronics and Instrumentation
College of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology