Experienced Instrumentation Engineer with over 9 years of expertise in the Oil & Gas and Pharmaceutical industries. Proven track record of problem-solving, seamless maintenance planning & scheduling, and process optimization. Adept at performing equipment calibration, qualification, and verification while adhering to industry standards. Strong leadership skills in team coordination and project management. Seeking to leverage my extensive experience to contribute to a dynamic organization's success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer
Quest Global
03.2024 - Current
Responsible for initial screening of work orders, identification of scope, and analyze required level of planning.
Enhancing tasklist with correct operations, material, maintenance package and updating operation relationships.
Identifying correct system condition for each operation to manage maintenance duration.
Reviewing component replacement & resetting component counter as required.
Analyzing & resetting maintenance plans for correct package & planned date of generation of WO.
Developing work packs and crash plans for different crash scenarios.
Developing reports and publishing in visualization dashboards regarding job execution.
Metrologist
Sanofi Pasteur
11.2022 - 02.2024
Conduct calibration, qualification, and verification of measuring instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with established procedures and standards.
Diagnose equipment performance issues and recommend corrective actions; actively participate in risk assessments, change control, and deviation investigations.
Assist in the selection, procurement, and installation of new equipment, ensuring proper calibration and qualification.
Maintain accurate calibration documentation in compliance with company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety requirements.
Sr Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas-Vedanta Ltd
07.2014 - 04.2022
Led a team of 17 technicians in optimizing instrument operations and maintenance in RGT (Rajasthan Gas Terminal)
Coordinated with cross-functional teams for preventive maintenance work orders and breakdown activities
Conducted timely calibrations on facilities, warehouse, and laboratory equipment as per calibration SOPs
Collected, compiled, and analyzed calibration data, identifying out of tolerance conditions and implementing corrective actions
Formulated specifications, evaluated spare parts proposals from vendors, and initiated purchase requisitions in SAP's MM module
Streamlined PM Module (SAP) operations, specializing in PM Master Data preparation and verification.
Proficient in creating Notifications and PM Orders to facilitate plant scheduled maintenance and swiftly address Breakdown Activities
Provided technical support for plant control systems, data acquisition systems, and maintenance team objectives
Conducted risk assessments with maintenance teams and participated in HAZID/HAZOP during modifications in RGT
Planned and scheduled maintenance activities to improve equipment availability and reliability
Managed small capital projects including scope definition, engineering design, cost estimation, software configuration, preparation of bid packages, preparing the MOC, supervision of contractors, managing shutdown/startup phase and training operators.
Reviewed and implemented changes to Standard Maintenance Practices, ensuring compliance with 5S, ISO 45001, IMS, and VSAP standards.
Identified gaps in Maintenance & Operations under the Asset Optimization program
Handled DGMS audits for Gas custody transfer instruments and prepared documents for Hydrocarbon Accounting Audit
Managed DCS (Yokogawa Centum VP and Centum CS-3000) & PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens), including logic modification and creation for brownfield projects
Attended Yokogawa DCS and Hydraulic Control panel FAT, providing assistance in SAT
Field Instrumentation
Performed calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various Flow Pressure, Level, and Temperature transmitters, Control valves, Choke valves, and Electro-Pneumatic positioners
Maintained Open path and Point gas detectors, IR3 Flame detectors, Deluge systems, Guided Wave Radar transmitters, Magnetic Flow meters, Ultrasonic Flow meters, and Wellhead control panels (hydraulic systems)
Troubleshot and maintained Gas Engine Compressors (Gas Sales) and Generators.
Maintained Gas Chromatograph and Dew Point Analyzers
Engineering
Reviewed P&I Drawings, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Instrument Index, Data Sheets, Logics, Interlocks, Cable Schedules, Junction Box Schedules, Instrument Locations, and Instrument Hook-up Drawings
Ensured conformity of Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and Process Control System with As-built Design and Technical requirements
Reviewed JB, local control panel, control cabinet termination, wiring diagrams, cable tray layout, and package GA Drawings
Managed DCS I/O list
Education
Bachelor of Engineering: Instrumentation & Control -
LD College of Engineering
06.2014
Skills
Equipment Calibration
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Process & Asset Optimization
Project Management
Control Systems (PLC & DCS)
Technical Documentation
Procurement and Vendor Evaluation
Training & Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
Recipient of 'Going an Extra Mile Award' for plant management during the pandemic
Reduced alarms from 10,000 to 200 per day through proactive Alarm Management
Received CAFÉ Awards for commendable work in Asset Optimization and project contributions
Successfully coordinated and supported the commissioning of the Hydrocarbon Dew Point Package (HCDP) and PGTR start-up
Initiated in-house water conservation projects and received recognition for the effort
Training
Centum VP & Prosafe-RS Engineering and Maintenance by YOKOGAWA Bangalore Technical School
Process Safety Management
Control Valves Training
EHS Legislations Pertaining to Oil and Gas Sector
Internal Auditor of Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301) by Bureau Veritas
Allen Bradley ControlLogix, ControlNet & Troubleshooting
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Quest Global
03.2024 - Current
Metrologist
Sanofi Pasteur
11.2022 - 02.2024
Sr Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas-Vedanta Ltd
07.2014 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Engineering: Instrumentation & Control -
LD College of Engineering
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