Rajesh Kumar
New Delhi
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Principal Engineer with 18+ years of progressive experience in Plant and Piping engineering, design, and project management. Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation and Air Separation Unit. Proven leader of multidisciplinary teams, consistently delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Comprehensive expertise across the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to commissioning, ensuring strict adherence to international quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Principal Engineer
Air Liquide E&C India Limited
07.2024 - Current
- Led and mentored, 5+ piping engineers/designers, ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery for every project.
- Conducted Invitation to Bid (ITB) document analysis to define project scope and technical specifications; developed comprehensive work scopes, cost estimates, and man-hour forecasts for large-scale projects (e.g., Nitrogen Generation Plant).
- Validated critical engineering deliverables (e.g., equipment/piping layouts, isometrics, GA drawings) for Air Separation Units (ASUs) and cryogenic tanks, ensuring rigorous adherence to standards.
- Streamlined workflows and significantly reduced errors through proactive Inter-Discipline Drawing Checks (IDC).
- Verified Material Take-Offs (MTO) for bulk piping and inline items, ensuring highly accurate material requisitions.
- Key Project: CCS-JV Nitrogen Generation Plant (Client: Total E&P Mozambique).
Lead Engineer - Piping & Arrangement
TPSC Engineering (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
06.2017 - 07.2024
- Managed and guided teams of 15-20 piping engineers/designers, consistently completing deliverables on schedule and within budget across multiple multi-million dollar projects.
- Performed comprehensive ITB document analysis, leading to accurate project requirements and budget projections.
- Reviewed and validated complex design outputs, including stress analysis reports, layouts, and drawings, ensuring full compliance with specifications.
- Enhanced consistency and significantly minimized errors across engineering disciplines via diligent Inter-Discipline Drawing Checks (IDC).
- Facilitated efficient Tag resolution by coordinating 3D model reviews (30%,60%,90%), accelerating design approvals.
- Prepared material requisitions and conducted technical bid evaluations for all piping and inline items.
- Resolved over 50 complex piping issues from planning through commissioning, minimizing project delays.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, contributing to increased client satisfaction and new business opportunities.
- Key Projects: BPLC1R & BPAT23 Combined Cycle Co-Generation Plants, Basrah Refinery Upgrade, Cilacap Refinery Upgrade, 150MW Coal-fired Power Plant.
Senior Engineer - Piping
Samsung Engineering India Pvt. Limited
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Executed proficient pipe routing and equipment layout for diverse equipment (e.g., pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, pipe racks) on three major projects.
- Prepared detailed drawings including plot plans, equipment/piping layouts, isometrics, and MTOs, ensuring high accuracy.
- Produced and validated nozzle orientation and platform arrangement drawings, optimizing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated civil drawings for floor/wall openings.
- Significantly improved project efficiency through resolving clashes and coordinating model review tags.
- Key Projects: Petronas RAPID#11, Socar Ammonia and Urea Complex, Timimoun Natural Gas Project.
Engineer - Piping & Arrangement
Alstom India Limited
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Designed critical piping systems for a 2x660 MW Super Thermal Power Project, including main steam, drains, and cooling water.
- Developed Stress Analysis Specifications and Critical Line Lists, performing flange leakage checks to ensure system integrity.
- Executed comprehensive piping and support design for GT piping (lube oil, H2, O2, CO2).
- Developed modulization concepts, leading to improved construction efficiency for pipe racks and plant modules.
- Key Projects: Solapur Super Thermal Power Project, CAB CCPP-R&D Projects.
Engineer - Piping
Mott MacDonald India Ltd
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Conducted diverse piping design calculations (e.g., pipe loads, line sizing, thickness, pressure drops), ensuring compliance with IBR regulations.
- Developed and reviewed comprehensive Piping Material Specifications (PMS) and Valve Material Specifications (VMS).
- Generated accurate Piping Material Take-Off (MTO) reports and inch-dia/meter data summaries.
- Key Projects: Bharat Starch Industries, BOPT and BOPP Film Plant
Engineer - Piping
Global Economic Advantage Private Ltd
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Developed essential project documentation: key plans, equipment layouts, piping isometrics, and battery limits connection drawings.
- Contributed to the design and drafting of metering station skids, ensuring functionality.
- Produced precise spool drawings for both field and shop fabrication, optimizing construction.
- Maintained thorough documentation by producing accurate as-built drawings.
- Key Projects: CHEMANOL Offsite Utilities, Carbon Black Plant Revamp.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India07-2006
Skills
- Piping & Design — Layouts (Piping, Equipment), Stress Analysis (IBR, Flange Leakage), MTO, Nozzle Orientation, P&ID Markups, 3D Model Reviews (30/60/90%), IDC, PMS, VMS
- Project Management — Lifecycle Management, Scope Definition, Cost/Man-Hour Forecasting, Schedule Management, Vendor Coordination, Technical Queries, Bid Evaluations, Punch List Resolution, Client Relationship
- Site Operations — Fabrication & Erection, Construction Supervision, Quality Assurance, Safety Procedures (JSA, RA, PTW)
- Software — Aveva E3D, SP3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, PDMS, Caesar II, AutoPIPE, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, COMOS, ERP, Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Certified training on “B31.1 Power Piping” held by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Unique Certificate ID:226892150)
- Certified training on “Six Sigma(Green Belt)” held by Indian Statistical Institute - Hyderabad(India).
- Certification Course on Cryogenic Hydrogen Technology from IIT Kharagpur(In Progress).
Languages
English
Hindi
Site Experience
- BPAT23 Combined Cycle Co-Generation Plant Project.Thailand.Duration- 8 Months (Year 2023)
- 150MW coal-fired power plant project CEL II, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.Duration-6 Months (Year 2018)
- Site Responsibilities:
- Developed and implemented safety procedures (JSAs/RAs); issued Work Permits (PTWs), contributing to zero safety incidents.
- Supervised piping fabrication and erection, ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Significantly mitigated material shortages through effective coordination with procurement.
- Conducted thorough inspections, resolving nearly all punch list items efficiently.
- Performed performance tests on installed systems, verifying full functionality.
- Managed subcontractor contracts, evaluating performance against agreed KPIs.
Timeline
Senior Principal Engineer
Air Liquide E&C India Limited
07.2024 - Current
Lead Engineer - Piping & Arrangement
TPSC Engineering (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
06.2017 - 07.2024
Senior Engineer - Piping
Samsung Engineering India Pvt. Limited
05.2014 - 05.2017
Engineer - Piping & Arrangement
Alstom India Limited
06.2011 - 05.2014
Engineer - Piping
Mott MacDonald India Ltd
09.2010 - 06.2011
Engineer - Piping
Global Economic Advantage Private Ltd
08.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
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