PRAVEEN BALAKUMAR

• Design and draft plumbing systems for commercial and residential projects based in the USA, working remotely from India.
• Collaborate closely with USA-based engineers to receive and interpret site-specific project details.
• Prepare detailed domestic water supply, sanitary, and stormwater systems designs, ensuring adherence to the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and local regulations.
• Conduct hydraulic calculations and ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
• Coordinate with project teams for the design of pump rooms and equipment layouts.

• Designed and drafted piping systems for plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection using AutoCAD and Revit
• Developed and maintained shop drawings, managing project documentation, including technical submittals, method statements, and BOM approvals
• Participated in project planning and scheduled work using MS Project to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinated with consultants and clients to facilitate design approvals and resolve project issues

Key Projects:

Water Reclamation Plant – Raysut, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman

Ozonisation Plant - Raysut, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

• Led the coordination and preparation of shop drawings and as-built documentation for MEP systems and equipment related to the Water Reclamation Plant, focusing on:
• - Process piping
• - Equipment layout
• - Treatment systems.
• Coordinated and prepared shop drawings for external pumping stations and sewer networks, ensuring efficient integration with existing infrastructure.
• Collaborated with civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless project execution and compliance with engineering standards.
• Conducted site surveys prior to shop drawing preparation, adhering to project specifications and codes.
• Coordinated and prepared shop drawings for piping systems and equipment layouts based on approved OEM technical data, emphasizing operational efficiency and reliability.
• Developed detailed hydraulic layouts for the water treatment processes, including flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration systems.
• Created and obtained approval for project system schematic drawings before detailing shop drawings, ensuring all criteria are met.
• Prepared operational logic for systems to enhance functionality and efficiency, particularly for chemical dosing and disinfection processes.
• Oversaw the integration of sustainability measures within MEP systems, aligning with environmental regulations and standards.
• Implemented quality control processes to review shop drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Developed training materials and conducted workshops for project teams on best practices in MEP systems coordination and implementation.
• Established feedback mechanisms to improve shop drawing processes based on project outcomes and team inputs.
• Managed project documentation, including:
• - Shop drawings
• - Technical submittals
• - Method statements
• - Bill of materials (BOM)
• - Requests for information (RFI)
• - As-built drawings
• Developed project plans using MS Project, ensuring timely and efficient execution of tasks.
• Coordinated with clients and consultants regarding project work, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Prepared method statements for all planned activities to ensure clarity and adherence to safety standards.
• Created operational schematics and system logic for plumbing, fire protection, and process automation systems, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency.
• Coordinated and prepared shop drawings for external sewerage systems, including gravity and pumped sewer networks, ensuring compliance with local regulations and environmental standards.
• Engaged in value engineering to optimize coordination efforts and reduce project costs, while maintaining performance standards.

• Prepared and approved shop drawings for plumbing and fire protection systems
• Assisted in preparing as-built drawings based on site conditions, ensuring compliance with design specifications
• Worked closely with site engineers and coordinated with clients and consultants to address design modifications

• Coordinating with production engineers to prepare the required drawings for the R&D department.
• Coordinating with site engineers to prepare the shop and GFC drawings according to the final design.
• Developed AutoCAD drawings from sketches, verbal instructions, and other sources.
• Assisted in the design of mechanical systems using AutoCAD software.