PADMANABAN BOOVARAGAVAN
COIMBATORE
Summary
Seasoned Valve Segment Engineer with a proven track record at Cameron, SLB, leading project teams in the design and development of innovative valve solutions for the oil and gas industry. Expert in API 6D standards and project management, I excel in strategic planning and effective communication, driving projects to completion with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Valve Segment Engineer (Project Team Lead)
Cameron, SLB
Coimbatore
08.2006 - 01.2025
- Design and development of GROVE B4 side entry ball valve sizes from 1 1/2 to 4 inches for 150-1500 classes.
- Design and development of GROVE B5 side entry ball valve sizes from 6 to 24 inches for 150-1500 classes.
- Design and development of G7/G4N fabricated gate valve for 8"-12" for classes 300-900 per API 6D STDs.
- Design and Development for 12"-600, Stem Extension WKM Ball Valve, Customer: Pembina Pipeline Solutions, U.S., U.S.
- Design and Development for 4"-600, Stem Extension G4N Ball Valve, Customer: TC Energy.
- Design and development of triple offset butterfly valve (Triax) from 6" to 12" classes 150-1500.
- Design and Development for NEWCO Globe, Check and Gate Valve from 2" to 24" for 150-1500.
- Project Management: Assign tasks to different team members, and keep the whole project moving forward by planning, scheduling, and ensuring that all valves are at optimal performance.
- Created the Design Calculation for WKM 12"-600 Class Ball Valve and G4N 4"-Class 600 Gate Valve Stem Extension for Validate Torque, Stress and Buckling load analysis.
- Reviewed the output for team of Engineers Design Calculation for GROVE B4 4"-CL600 Ball Valve.
- Complete Engineering Support for all aftermarket Valve products activities per Customer RFQs and created and approved all BOMs/PNs.
- Checking and approving for all valves BOMs/GADs/RFQ PNs per Customer requirements.
Design Engineer
JRE Valves and Pumps P Ltd.,
Coimbatore
11.2003 - 08.2006
- Lead the Team of Engineers and Designers
- Design and Development of Check, Gate and Ball Valves per API 6D standards.
- Preparation for Layout of Castings and Manufacturing drawings.
- Competence in the International STDs.
Tool Designer
AR Mould and Dies
Coimbatore
03.2001 - 09.2003
- Design and Development of Pressure die casting dies.
Tool Designer
Omni Cast Precision P Ltd.,
Cuddalore
02.1996 - 01.2000
- Design and Development of Investment casting dies
- Design and development of Pressure die casting dies
Supervisor
Hand Tools
Chennai
09.1992 - 07.1995
- Supervisor for Automotive Components.
Education
Master of Engineering - ME (Engineering Design)
Anna Unversity, Coimbatore
Coimbatore05-2011
Bachelor of Engineering - BE (Mech)
Govt College of Technology
Coimbatore05-2005
Diploma in Engineering - DME (Mech)
Annai Velankanni Poytechnic College
Panruti04-1992
SSLC - SSLC
Govt Higher Secondary School
Semakottai, Panruti04-1989
Skills
- Project Management skills
- Oil and Gas Valve Expert (SME)
- Comprehensive problem-solving abilities
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to deal with people diplomatically, willingness to learn
- Working Knowledge for AutoCAD/Inventor/Solidworks/Ansys Workbench
Affiliations
- Maintained very well Work Life Balance.
- Attended the Management Program at KCT thru Cameron SLB.
- Attended Six Sigma Program at Cameron thru Expert from SLB.
- Trainer for GD&T, SAP and Inventor.
Timeline
Valve Segment Engineer (Project Team Lead)
Cameron, SLB
08.2006 - 01.2025
Design Engineer
JRE Valves and Pumps P Ltd.,
11.2003 - 08.2006
Tool Designer
AR Mould and Dies
03.2001 - 09.2003
Tool Designer
Omni Cast Precision P Ltd.,
02.1996 - 01.2000
Supervisor
Hand Tools
09.1992 - 07.1995
Master of Engineering - ME (Engineering Design)
Anna Unversity, Coimbatore
Bachelor of Engineering - BE (Mech)
Govt College of Technology
Diploma in Engineering - DME (Mech)
Annai Velankanni Poytechnic College
SSLC - SSLC
Govt Higher Secondary School
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