ONKARV YGOKHALE

Dynamic Senior Lead Engineer with a proven track record at Jacobs Engineering, specializing in Control System Design and Team Leadership. Expert in driving projects to completion with a focus on Quality Assurance and Energy Efficiency Optimization. Achieved significant improvements in project delivery, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management and global project coordination skills.

PMC Role

· Conducted regular and timely reviews of engineering deliverables, including instrument datasheets, technical requisitions, specifications, technical bid analysis, ensuring alignment with client technical standards within approved budget and quality standards, technical feasibility studies aligned with Best Available Technology (BAT) standards.

· Reviewed and approved critical instrument documents, verifying compliance with statutory, national, international, and project specific requirements.

· Coordinated with stakeholders from operations, maintenance, and technical departments to gather and incorporate project and site-specific requirements.

Field Instruments Engineering

· Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, and final control elements

· Prepared Instrument Index, IO list, datasheets, MR specifications, and Technical Bid Evaluations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project scopes

· Supervised the team across multiple countries for standard design methodologies and specifications Location Plans, Cable & JB Schedules, Cable Layouts, Hook-Ups, Loop diagrams, and Fieldbus Segment Diagrams.

Control System Engineering

· Assessed and validated project scopes, specializing in specifications for DCS, ESD, Fire & Gas, and SCADA systems; conducted technical evaluations, interfacing with mechanical packages and third-party devices

· Engaged in Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for DCS/SIS systems and various monitoring systems

· Ensured compliance with international standards (IEC 61508/61511) in design and execution

Reliability and Safety

· Delivered advanced plant design solutions, emphasizing safety features and regulatory compliance.

· Provided C&I leadership for revamping and modernizing existing facilities to enhance efficiency and reliability.

· Delivered detailed risk assessments and safety compliance reports for key stakeholders.

· Conducted detailed risk assessments, including HAZOP and SIL reviews, ensuring operational safety.

Department Activities and Execution Support

· Delivered high-quality FEED and Basic Design packages, focusing on C&I equipment for Core Plant Technology (CPT).

· Efficiently technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers, reviewing their work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development in instrumentation engineering.

· Led and coordinated international design teams for projects implementations

Risk Assessment Support

· Delivered high-quality Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and technical feasibility studies for advanced automation and instrumentation systems.

· Developed and implemented Best Available Technology (BAT) standards for plant safety and efficiency.

· Supervised Basic and Conceptual Design, ensuring compliance with global safety and regulatory requirements.

Project Management Support

· Led a team of 6+ Instrumentation & Automation experts and 4+ Instrument Designers across Singapore, India, and Malaysia

· Oversaw all project Instrumentation & Control engineering issues related to equipment specification, procurement, and installation design, including the preparation of specifications, selection of suppliers, review of vendor data, testing, development, and maintenance of the instrument database

· Managed project changes, coordinating with the Project Management Team for resolution and corrective actions

Engineering Execution Management

· Led the evaluation of C&I design aspects for complex process systems, including modelling and simulating integrated processes.

· Coordinated with project stakeholders, including process engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers, to understand project requirements, assess control strategies, and develop technical solutions

· Directed technical oversight during Basic Design development and third-party engineering reviews.

· Ensured high-quality outcomes aligned with project objectives and safety standards.

Value Experience

· Managed interfaces for Large mechanical (Compressors, Silos etc), Fire and Gas, CCTV and ELV packages

· Designed and implemented advanced control systems for large-scale projects, including DCS, SIS, and SCADA.

· Played a key role in conducting technical evaluations, troubleshooting, and optimizing instrumentation systems.

Construction Management Support

· Conducted site surveys and reviews, managed site coordination, and supported E&I subcontractors

· Actively contributed to the safety performance of projects

Software Skills

· Skilled in engineering software tools such as Conval 10, Instru Calc 9, COMOS 7.0, SPI Instrumentation, Navisworks, PDS, and PDMS review

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG, India.
• Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications Specialization, L&T EduTech, L&T India.
• Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, LinkedIn Education.
• Advanced Digital Transformation, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.
• Engineering Project Management Specialization Certificate, Rice University, United States.
• Functional Safety Engineer certified by TUV- Level 01 Under IEC 61508:2010 and IEC 61511:2016.
• Functional Safety Specialist in (HAZOP) and HAZOP Leader, Risknowlogy, GMBH.

• Date of Birth: 11/17/79
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian

onkarv.ygokhale@gmail.com

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