Prabul Chandran
Cochin
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a master’s degree having proven track record in oil & gas piping, structural fabrication, compressor and pump packaging, and hydrogen system projects, with eight years of experience. Proficient in design, analysis, and project leadership, with a deep understanding of industry standards like ASME and API. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that meet safety, quality, and environmental benchmarks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer- Piping & Hydrogen Projects
BTI Coopermatics India Pvt Ltd.
Cochin
04.2021 - Current
- Define project scopes and objectives based on client contracts, ensuring compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
- Lead the FEED activities and develop flow diagrams and P&IDs tailored to each project.
- Preparation of the detailed bill of materials (BOM) based on the P&IDs.
- Preparing engineering specifications for the instrumentation and components based on the process parameters.
- To work with the design team to prepare the 3D drawing package for the system.
- Enforce setting quality standards to deliver key objectives and project KPIs.
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP analysis.
- Develop detailed plans for projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
- Lead a diverse team to achieve project goals and meet key performance indicators.
Senior Project Engineer- Piping
BTI Coopermatics India Pvt Ltd.
Cochin
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Managing customer portfolios and new RFQs.
- Working on the Bid Preparation, bid review meetings, and negotiations to win the package.
- Interpret critical path and actual versus planned activities to identify adverse trends and take corrective action.
- Report project status and financial updates to stakeholders, and collect feedback.
- Control expenditures by regulating change requests and project activities to decrease overruns and delays.
- Review performance against targets, appropriately identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
- Apply successful project management techniques to enable project delivery within budgetary and time constraints.
Project Engineer- Filtration and Piping Projects
BTI Coopermatics India Pvt Ltd.
Cochin
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Prepare design drawings of equipment and general arrangement of systems using AutoCAD.
- Review the customer drawing package and identify the project requirements and special conditions.
- Preparation of a detailed Bill of Materials from the customer drawing package.
- Generate accurate and detailed component fabrication drawings using AutoCAD.
- Facilitated the release of engineering drawings for fabrication.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for hassle-free material procurement to meet project timelines.
- Generated reports, as-built drawings, and quality documents.
- NDT inspections.
Education
MTech - Propulsion Engineering
College of Engineering
Trivandrum, Kerala12.2016
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Government Engineering College Barton Hills
Trivandrum, Kerala12.2013
Skills
Product Management
- FEED
- Project Scheduling and Strategic Planning
- Vendor sourcing and management
- Process improvements and achieving project objectives
Product Development
- Design Review and Validation
- Concept Creation
Business Development
- Estimation and project budgeting
- Proposal creation and negotiation
- Tender management
Manufacturing
- Shop Floor and Site Supervision
- Fabrication
- Tubing
- NDT inspections
- Health and safety compliance
Codes and Standards
- ASME BPVC Section VIII, IX
- ASME B311, ASME B313, ASME B3112
- ASTM
- API
- AWS
Soft skills
- Strong communication
- Logical, analytical and critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Technical research
Accomplishments
- Member of the panel for the gaseous hydrogen fueling station under MED 38 of the Bureau of Indian Standards
- Successfully completed projects with PESO (Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization) and CE approvals
- Successfully completed projects meeting Class 1, Division 2, ATEX/IECEx, and PED compliance
Softwares
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- SOLIDWORKS
- MS Projects
- MS Office
- Primavera P6
- Tally
- QuickBooks
- Ansys
Projects
- Hydrogen Dispenser, IOCL
- Hydrogen-CNG Dispenser, IOCL
- Hydrogen Compressor Package Projects for Fluitron, USA
- Interconnecting piping projects for Evapco Dry Cooling, USA
- Interconnecting piping projects for SPG dry cooling, USA
- Interconnecting piping projects for Paharpur Cooling, India
- Filtration System projects for GE Aerospace, USA
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
Timeline
Lead Engineer- Piping & Hydrogen Projects
BTI Coopermatics India Pvt Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
Senior Project Engineer- Piping
BTI Coopermatics India Pvt Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2021
Project Engineer- Filtration and Piping Projects
BTI Coopermatics India Pvt Ltd.
11.2016 - 03.2019
MTech - Propulsion Engineering
College of Engineering
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Government Engineering College Barton Hills
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