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PRASANNA KUMAR KULASEKARAN

PRASANNA KUMAR KULASEKARAN

Chennai

Summary

With 17 years of experience in design, engineering, procurement, project management, refurbishing, quality assurance/quality control, business development, and project execution, currently serving as the QHSE Manager at Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd in Chennai, India. Previously held positions as Lead QA/QC - CSWIP 3.1 at NRP Projects Pvt Ltd in Chennai, India, Senior QA/QC Engineer/Procurement In-charge at Phoenix Engineering Associates in Chennai, India, and Technical Manager at IGP Engineers Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai, India. Adept and proficient in design engineering, including conceptualization, design feasibility, mapping calculations, and meeting client's requirements. Extensive expertise in procurement, QA/QC, and project management with experience troubleshooting and developing business relationships at client sites in India, China, and Oman. Exceptional communicator with strong relationship management skills across all levels of management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QHSE Manager

Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for circulating latest Management Documents like company guidelines, Standards and Criteria to all Heads of Department
  • Ensured adoption of Corporate Documents as agreed in Board of Directors’ meeting periodically
  • Involved in performing Gap analysis for various operating Centre around globe during system support provision from India
  • Key in Cumulating and analyzing PI (Performance Indicator) Data for MRM projection
  • Support in resource planning for Audits and mapping Lead Auditors and Auditors to various Audits as per availability
  • Guided Engineering team in performing Quality assurance activities like Contract Technical Reviews, Design Reviews, etc.
  • Provide Training to project team in performing QA activities required for document review and trace errors with QA tools
  • Involved in Preparing Quality control requirements for Site activities, Suppliers and Vendors
  • Strategized and developed Project Audit Plans according to Client’s requirements
  • Ensured in timely closure of Audit findings in liaison with Auditees and their team
  • Support Concurrence between site team and Engineering team
  • Projects Handled: Haifa Ammonia Plant EPC Project, Long Term Agreement for Design and Construction of Offshore Platforms for Saudi Aramco, Early Engineering works and fabrication Shop QC Inspection for Perdaman Ammonia Plant Project, Immingham NH3 Terminal EPC project

Lead QA / QC

NRP Project Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Planning and scheduling of project to meet delivery deadline and mapping the optimum utilization of resources
  • Performing internal audits, developing audit plans and audit reports
  • Liaising with PMC Project Manager/Inspections Coordinator, reviewing ITP/QAP and job procedures
  • Examining inspection reports at site, identifying non-confirmed items, issuing NCR’s, resolving/closing of NCR’s in liaison with client
  • Overall Inspection activity surveillance including Field Joint coating, Pipe Stringing / Welding and Pre /Post Hydro test
  • Conducting weekly/monthly QC meeting and reporting to the Client/PMC
  • Projects Executed: Laying of 20” SS Ethylene Glycol Pipeline Between South Oil Jetty to Refinery LSTK-3 Project for M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited, BS VI for M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Senior QA / QC Engineer / Procurement In-charge

Phoenix Engineering Associates
01.2012 - 10.2017
  • Approved test plans, testing procedures, test reports and manuals for testing
  • Worked hand-in-hand with Engineering and Design team with all possible test results for improvements of current systems and advance development of new systems
  • Verified WPS / PQR / WPR for production activities involving welding
  • Managed procuring required material as per project procurement requirements and control procedures in line with customer specifications
  • Handled multiple activities such as purchase contract, expediting, inspection, materials availability status and coordinated with third party inspection agency
  • Authorized materials for new product development with material properties, size and range
  • Ensured quality of products at various stages of production as per approved test plan & client’s specifications
  • Projects Executed: Fabrication of GOH Beams for AP Moller, Maersk, Transformer Tank Conversion for Prolec GE, Machine Modification work for Prolec GE, SMS Pole Manufacturing and Erection for Prolec GE, General Fabrication Items for Prolec GE, Insulating Joints for Flosil Group of Companies
  • Created work instructions for [Number]-person production line, increasing productivity [Number]%.

Manager – Technical

IGP Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
08.2007 - 01.2012
  • Developed an effective design with weight reduction resulting in amplified turnover from 2Crore ₹ per year to 6Crore ₹ per year
  • Framed new Testing Procedures to reduce fatalities
  • Develop Test plans, Testing Procedures, Test Reports and Manual for Testing
  • Lead Troubleshooting Team and provided rectification, thereby reducing loss to company
  • Handled Technical discussions for rectifying at Client’s Workshop / Site
  • Guided team in technical issues related to Quality or Production Errors
  • Significant Highlights as Senior Engineer – Design & Development and Engineer – Design & Development

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

St. Peter’s Engineering College
Chennai, India
04.2007

Skills

  • Lead Auditor
  • Welding Inspector
  • ASNT Level II Radiography Testing
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Professional and courteous

Area Of Expertise

  • Audit Preparations including Notification, Agenda, Report and Findings
  • Cross Country Pipeline Inspection
  • AG Piping Inspection
  • Tankage works Inspection
  • Mechanical Equipment Installation Inspection
  • Welding Inspection
  • Weld Preparation
  • Weld Test Surveillance
  • Welder Performance Report
  • Weld Test NDT & DT
  • RTFI
  • Consumable Selection
  • Welder Training for New Process
  • QC Report
  • Final Dossier
  • Test Procedure and Inspection Safety (During High Pressure Hydro Test and High Voltage Electrical Tests)

Executivesummary

B.E. Mechanical professional with over 17+ years of experience in Design, Engineering, Procurement & Project Management, Refurbishing, Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Business Development and Project Execution., QHSE Manager, Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 01/22, Lead QA/QC – CSWIP 3.1, NRP Projects Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 11/17, 01/22, Senior QA/QC Engineer / Procurement In-charge, Phoenix Engineering Associates, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 01/12, 10/17, Technical Manager, IGP Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 08/07, 01/12

Skillset

QMS ISO 9001:2015, Welding Inspector – ID No: 707362, ASNT Level II Radiography Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, MS Office, Auto Cad 2D & 3D, PDS, Pro E, Catia

Occupationalcontour

  • Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 01/22, QHSE Manager
  • NRP Project Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 11/17, 01/22, Lead QA / QC
  • Phoenix Engineering Associates, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 01/12, 10/17, Senior QA / QC Engineer / Procurement In-charge
  • IGP Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 08/07, 01/12, Technical Manager

Projectshandled

  • Haifa Ammonia Plant EPC Project, Mechanical QC Supervisor, Haifa, Israel, 6 Months
  • Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Design and Construction of Offshore Platforms for Saudi Aramco, Project Quality Engineer, 1 year
  • Early Engineering works and fabrication Shop QC Inspection for Perdaman Ammonia Plant Project, Welding QC, 6 Months
  • Immingham NH3 Terminal EPC project, Project Quality Engineer, Currently

Personal Information

Passport Number: P6683219

Certification


  • [ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor] [Bureau Veritas] [2023 April]

Timeline

QHSE Manager

Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current

Lead QA / QC

NRP Project Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 01.2022

Senior QA / QC Engineer / Procurement In-charge

Phoenix Engineering Associates
01.2012 - 10.2017

Manager – Technical

IGP Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
08.2007 - 01.2012


  • [ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor] [Bureau Veritas] [2023 April]

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

St. Peter’s Engineering College
PRASANNA KUMAR KULASEKARAN