Shanmugapriya Nagappan
Lead Engineer I - Subsea Strutures
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Lead Engineer with 12+ years of experience in the design of Subsea Permanent & Temporary Structures. Demonstrated sound industry and technical knowledge and ability to handle complex tasks and contribute effectively to the Organization. Proven experience in managing and leading a team of mixed experience level and ensure on-time delivery with focus on CLIENT satisfaction and sustainable development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Engineer I
TechnipFMC, India
Chennai
01.2021 - Current
- Currently acting as Structural Team lead for all projects for APAC region. Prepare CTR, Manpower planning, decision making and driving the team to meet project schedule.
- Acted as Structural Team Lead and managed all structural related activities for Spool Installation, Structures Installation and Umbilical Campaign for Gorgon Stage 3 project for CHEVRON Australia.
- Designed non-conventional lifting aid concepts (Saddle & Floater frame for Spool Lifting) which was well received during offshore for its efficiency and stability and recognized by CLIENT.
- Coordinated with multiple parties involving Engineering teams, Fabrication and CLIENT and was responsible to develop workflow for post metrology campaign involving 26 spools and Jumpers.
- Adept in design and analysis of permanent subsea structures like Suction piles, Sleepers etc.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards
- Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities
Senior Engineer
TechnipFMC, India
Chennai
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Developed engineering procedure to optimize and efficiently perform the seafastening design of 52 off Spools & Jumpers for Kaombo project involving multiple Engineering teams.
- Managed a team of 4 engineers to execute project with quality and on-time delivery.
- Assisted lead in Manpower planning and CTR preparation.
- Creation of standard calculation spreadsheets.
- Involved in multiple steel structures design for lifting and seafastening using Bentley SACS software.
- Represented the team at Global Structures Engineer forum held at Paris presenting the capability of the team and latest challenges faced and mitigated by the team.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and assisting them with issues.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with stakeholders.
Engineer
TechnipFMC, India
Chennai
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Acted as single point of contact for projects involving major CLIENTS like TOTAL, SHELL, Eni S.p.A.
- Design of Subsea temporary and permanent structures. Linear and Non-linear Analysis (Material Non-linearity) as per Industry standard codes.
- Performed Flexible pipe Ancillaries like Pulling heads, Bend Stiffener Connectors, Bend Restrictors, Anchor Flanges, Mating flanges, Hang-off Collars.
- Lifting Aids design like spreader bar/frame design aiding in installation of spools and Jumpers
- Seafastening design for Permanent structures like Suction piles, PLET, SSIV, Spools and Jumpers and General Equipment seafastening like Containers, Winches etc on Cargo barges & Vessels.
- Established mobilization and load out experience and leveraged knowledge gained to team.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by 3D Designers.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
TechnipFMC
Chennai
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Performed FE Analysis for Insulation covers for permanent End-fitting connections using ANSYS APDL. Trained junior engineers.
- Acted as single point of contact for projects involving Flexible ancillary scope.
- Assisted senior engineers during mobilization to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Madurai, India 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Excellent Communication
Analytical Thinking
Time management abilities
Engineering Design
Problem Resolution
Adaptability
Team Collaboration
ANSYS 2023R1
MATHCAD
SACS CONNECT
Training And Conferences
Annual Structural Engineering Subsea Network Seminar, France, 2016.
Professional Highlights
- Recognized with award for efficiently managing the team and meeting the fabrication schedule amidst several discussions and HOLD points by the project team for Gorgon Stage 2 Project.
- Recognized with award for pointing out HSE related concerns during Spool seafastening.
- Designed a non-convention frame design (Floater frame) which is considered as a guide line for projects executed post Gorgon Stage 2.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/28/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Tamil (Mother Tongue), English (Fluent)
Projects
Gorgon Stage 2 for CHEVRON Corp. KAOMBO for TOTAL Moho for TOTAL Heera & PRP3 for ONGC Block 15, Eni S.p.A Ichthys, INPEX Australia
Timeline
Lead Engineer I
TechnipFMC, India
01.2021 - Current
Senior Engineer
TechnipFMC, India
07.2016 - 12.2020
Engineer
TechnipFMC, India
01.2013 - 06.2016
Graduate Engineer Trainee
TechnipFMC
07.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
08.2007 - 05.2011