Vinoth Kumar Natarajan
chennai
Summary
Seasoned Project Engineer with over 10 years in the oil and gas sector, specialising in operations maintenance and ESP equipment testing. Delivered impactful project execution through precise coordination and technical support, while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Committed to optimising performance and improving client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ALS-Project Engineer
Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured smooth project execution and coordinated all aspects throughout project lifecycle.
- Managed changes and addressed customer expectations effectively.
- Tracked manufacturing progress and vendor arrangements to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Monitored and optimised performance reviews, recommending remedial measures.
- Provided technical assistance to field activities and aided field engineers in troubleshooting.
- Coordinated dispatch of personnel and materials to rig sites alongside management of field manpower.
- Designed simulations and sized equipment to meet contract specifications.
- Prepared bill of materials and ordered required inventory, following up until delivery.
- Assisted in preparing quality control plans and local standard work instructions.
Operations and Technical Support Specialist
NOVOMET India
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided technical support for field activities and assisted field engineers in troubleshooting to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored ESP systems to identify performance issues and recommend improvements.
- Design, Simulation & Sizing of equipment (ESP) as per contract specification
- Ensured smooth project execution and coordinated all project aspects throughout the project life cycle, managed changes, and addressed customer expectations.
- Maintenance of equipment, manage inventory and prepare equipment to be sent to Rig Site.
- Coordinate in sending personnel and materials to rig site along with management of field manpower.
- Supported HSE initiatives by actively promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
- Prepare the Preliminary Failure analysis report for the failed wells.
- Pre-delivery Inspections for Motor, Seal, Pump, Sensor (zenith), Gas separator, GPU, Y-tool, shroud.
- Set shafts for ESP equipment installation to ensure proper alignment and functionality.
- Assist in revenue recognition, revenue flash, revenue accruals, billing, and invoicing.
- Prepare BOM and create purchase requisitions for ordering required inventory& follow up till delivery.
- Create Sales order in Styline, track manufacturing, arrange TPI and adhere to contractual requirements.
- Prepared and maintained documentation for data sheets, product release notes, drawings, and QA/QC documents to support compliance and project integrity.
- Performed re-dressing of various plugs to ensure equipment readiness and reliability.
Artificial Lift Filed Service Engineer
NOVOMET India
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Completed multiple Run in Hole and Pulling out of ESP String operations to facilitate efficient equipment deployment.
- Experience in Completing Run in Hole and Pulling in out of Baker Hughes Equipment.
- Pre-Job Preparation for the ESP String.
- Executed precise shimming tasks for ESP equipment to enhance alignment.
- Completed installation of Permanent Magnet Motor Jobs.
- HIPOT, megger equipment for testing ESP motor & Pulled Cable, MLE.
- Evaluated and selected materials and tools essential for successful job execution.
- Assessed and listed consumables needed for tasks to maintain workflow.
- Pre-delivery Inspections for Motor, Seal, Pump, Sensor, Intake, MPP.
- Oversaw daily workshop and base activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timely task execution.
- Managed all inventory items to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, maintaining accurate stock levels to support uninterrupted workflow.
- Documentation of relevant related activities.
- Experience in Different Kinds of Splicing Power Feed Thru, QCI.
- Posting on the Styline Transaction for each item Consumed.
- Monitored shipment status on the portal for effective logistics management.
Artificial Lift Technician: -ESP Work Shop, (Team leader), Field service
ALKHORAYEF PETORLEUM COMPANY
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Handling ESP workshop as a team leader.
- Executed assembly and dismantling of ESP strings in field operations, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Conducted HIPOT, meager, surge & spin testing on ESP motors, securing client approval from KOC.
- ESP equipment’s Dismantling and failure analysis.
- Shaft setting for ESP equipment's.
- Pre-delivery Inspections for Motor, Seal, Pump, Sensor (zenith), Gas separator, GPU, Y-tool, shroud.
- Developed ESP Run Reports and Pull Reports, providing detailed analysis for operational evaluations.
- ESP well start-up.
- Documentation of our related activities.
- Re-dressing of coil tubing plug, logging plug and blanking plug.
- Capable of identifying materials and tools required for the job.
- Capable of identifying Consumables required for the job.
- Engaged in operations in Kuwait, focusing on equipment maintenance.
Piping Supervisor
Bridge & Roof Co.India Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2016
- Enforcing all safety requirements at the project site.
- Managed project execution
- Led construction of nitrogen plant
- Shutdown in Ref II Done by Bridge and Roof INDIA LTD.
- Completed installation of steam ejector pipeline
- Executed Hydrogen & G.I line piping.
- Installed additional piping for tanks
- Reviewing of isometric drawings, to fabricate as Per ISO Drawings.
- Reviewing of material test certificates of incoming materials like valves, Pipe, Fittings & Flanges etc.
- Checking the Fit up before welding.
- Identified defects in welds to ensure quality standards were met.
- Co-ordinating with the welder for proper usage and handling of consumables Viz. Storage etc.
- Reviewing of inspection reports and submission for client IWL Review.
- Co-ordinating with the inspection group for the day-to-day activities and reports.
- Coordinated with Quality Control Department to conduct fit-up, visual, and final inspections as per QC requirements.
- Conducted visual inspection of radiography films to assess weld integrity.
- Preparation of test packs for Hydro Test.
- Monitoring Pipe Support & Pad Fabrication and Installation.
- Arranging the necessary tools & tackles, Consumable from store for smooth execution job.
- Visual Inspection of fit-up joints prior to the welding.
- Non-Destructive test examinations offered for completed weld joints.
Education
Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Manipal Institute of technological Science
Mangalore, KA06-2023
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
CPCL Polytechnic college
Chennai, TN01-2011
Skills
- Project management
- Project leadership
- Risk management
- Performance optimisation
- Design simulation
- Technical documentation
- Client relationship management
- Client relations
Languages
English
Telugu
Tamil
Custom Section
- AutoCAD 2006
- Ms-Office
- Micro station
- SAP
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing outdoor games like Cricket
- Volleyball
- Football
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided by me in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
Passport Number: V8522529
Timeline
ALS-Project Engineer
Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited
01.2024 - Current
Operations and Technical Support Specialist
NOVOMET India
12.2022 - 12.2023
Artificial Lift Filed Service Engineer
NOVOMET India
01.2020 - 11.2022
Artificial Lift Technician: -ESP Work Shop, (Team leader), Field service
ALKHORAYEF PETORLEUM COMPANY
02.2016 - 12.2019
Piping Supervisor
Bridge & Roof Co.India Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2016
Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Manipal Institute of technological Science
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
CPCL Polytechnic college