Y. RANGA RAO
Bhubaneswar,OR
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Senior Site Project Controls Manager with 26.10 years of experience and extensive expertise in project planning, risk management, and resource optimization across diverse industries. Demonstrates a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and delivering projects within deadlines and budgets. Proficient in leveraging advanced tools such as Power BI and Primavera P6 to enhance decision-making and streamline project execution. Adept at mitigating risks, aligning stakeholder objectives, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven strategies. Career marked by successful contributions to high-profile projects in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and construction sectors. Project management professional with focus on cost control, scheduling, and risk management. Demonstrates capability in coordinating project activities, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Having experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), EPC Management (EPCm), and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) roles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager Site Project Controls
Petrofac International Ltd.
- Coordinated resource forecasting to meet project timelines.
- Ensured implementation of all project systems in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Developed risk management strategies to identify, document, mitigate and monitor project risks.
- Performed evaluations, highlighting developmental needs.
- Project Name: EPC for Qusahwira Field Development Phase-II, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Client: ADNOC / Total Energies. PMC: WORLEY.
- Key Elements of the Project: Qusahwira Phase-II project is developed to increase and sustain the production rate which includes 340 Km of Pipeline.
Sr Site Project Controls Manager
Tecnimont Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional group of Planners, Invoicing Engineers and Document Controllers.
- Highlighted key challenges while suggesting mitigation strategies to management.
- Leveraged tracking methods for accurate assessment of commodity metrics.
- Utilized Power BI and Advanced Work Package to prepare detailed presentations for Workfront analysis.
- Ensured seamless cash flow by monitoring invoice status and job progression.
- Ensured thorough compliance with established procedures and industry standards on the project.
- Spearheaded strategies for proactive risk assessment and mitigation across all phases of the initiative.
- Assessed potential cost and schedule impacts from identified risks.
- Ensured alignment of reported progress percentage with established credit rules.
- Facilitated communication between project stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Project Name: EPCC- 02 – Paraxylene Plant, IOCL Paradip, India
Lead Planning Engineer
Petrofac International Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained schedule integrity by verifying project scopes.
- Coordinated schedule requirements and constraints across disciplines to develop logical work sequences for specialties.
- Generated comprehensive quantity release and installation curves for specific fields.
- Assess quantity records to confirm total quantities for specific disciplines.
- Performed quantity analysis and manpower resource loading.
- Reviewed schedule data and identified necessary information to complete work logics.
- Analyzed key activities essential for inter-disciplinary coordination.
- Tracked schedule deviations across assigned disciplines, recommending corrective measures.
- Report critical activities affecting schedule through Schedule Impact Report.
- Conduct data analysis to pinpoint issues and propose solutions.
- Provided detailed planning data, analysis and evaluation, enhancing project progress and capabilities.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status, highlighting achievements and areas requiring attention for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with site managers, surveyors and site workers to align with goals, timeline and deadlines of projects.
- Remained organized and productive under pressure, enabling timely, successful project delivery.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather project requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and quality standards.
- Project Name: New Gathering Centre–GC 29 in North Kuwait, Project Value 700m US$, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait.
- Key elements of the Project: GC29 is one of three gathering centres being constructed to support KOC’s plans to increase and maintain oil production over the next five years. The gathering center will be capable of producing around 100,000 barrels of oil per day together with associated water and gas
Sr.Project Control Engineer
Amec Foster Wheeler India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Handled planning functions for Construction and Commissioning of various units including Kero Treating, FCC LPG, FC Light Naphtha, Alkylation, Butane Isomerization.
- Monitored project progress against milestones, identifying and mitigating risks to minimize delays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and facilitate communication.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on project status, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
- Developed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to align with organizational objectives.
- Implemented project control mechanisms to track expenditures and manage resource allocation effectively.
- Project Name: IOCL Paradeep Refinery Project, Odisha, India
- PMC for Planning Construction & Commissioning of Treater & process units such as Kero Treating Unit, FCC LPG Unit, FC Light Naphtha Unit, Alkylation Unit, Butane Isomerization Unit, Sulphur Recovery &Tail Gas Treating Unit, FGD Unit & Sulphuric Acid Regeneration Unit.
Project Control Engineer
Amec Foster Wheeler India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Executed planning tasks for construction and commissioning of LSTK’s Cooling Towers, DM & CPU Plant, and Storm Water outfall to sea.
- Coordinated planning, monitoring, and execution of projects.
- Advised Site Managers on achieving business objectives based on thorough reviews of EPC contractor performance.
- Created plans using planning software applications like Primavera P6.
- Generated weekly and monthly planning reports.
- Project Name: IOCL Paradeep Refinery Project, Odisha, India
- PMC for Planning Construction & Commissioning of Cooling Towers, Bridge over Santra Creek, DM & CPU Plant, Flare &Blow down, Non plant Buildings, ETP, Storm Water outfall to sea and Secured Landfill
Sr.Planning Engineer2
Daelim Saudi Arabia Company Ltd.
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Integrated engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning timelines into unified project schedule.
- Expedited communication among Project Managers and functional groups to maintain schedule accuracy.
- Monitored as-built schedules to analyze deviations from original baselines.
- Performed schedule performance analysis against project plan using critical path method and float management.
- Communicated project status to team members and recommended responsive strategies for identified changes.
- Project Name: Saudi Kayan, HDPE Project, Jubail, Saudi Arabia. (under SABIC PMT)
Planning Engineer
Daelim Saudi Arabia Company Ltd.
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Utilized histograms, S-curves to prepare detailed progress assessments.
- Ensured accurate development and review of project control documents like resource histograms and schedules.
- Project Name: Ibn Zahr, PP III U&O Project, Jubail,Saudi Arabia.(Under SABIC PMT)
- The Saudi European Petrochemical Company (also known as Ibn Zahr) is 70% owned by Sabic (Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Company) & Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (APICORP).
Executive Engineer Projects12
Bansal Contractors (I) Ltd
12.2003 - 05.2008
- Delivered AVU revamping initiative for Mathura Refinery under consultancy of Engineers India Ltd.
Coordination & Planning Engineer
Jindal Stainless Ltd
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Oversaw construction and commissioning of furnace and cooling section in stainless steel plant.
- Project: Jindal, CAPL- 4 Project, Hisar, India
Planning Engineer
SCPL
04.2003 - 10.2002
- Project: NG-3 Project, Reliance Industries Ltd, Hazira, Gujarat, India.
Site Engineer
NICO Corporation Ltd
09.2001 - 04.2002
- Project: Heavy Water Plant expansion Project, Baroda, Gujarat, India
- Project: Nalco Expansion Project, Nalco, Damanjodi, India.
Site Engineer
P.K. Engineers
07.1998 - 03.2000
- Project: NALCO Expansion Project,Damanjodi, India.
- Consultant: Engineers India Ltd.
Education
Graduation - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Mumbai, MHDiploma - Mechanical Engineering
State Council of Technical Education & VT
Berhampur, OdishaSkills
Project Management
Certification
Diploma in Primavera- 6.0+ Project Planning & Management
Accomplishments
Successfully completed GC-29 Project in North Kuwait from Construction to Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
Affiliations
PMP Certified (PMP Number 2979846)
Timeline
Sr Site Project Controls Manager
Tecnimont Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - Current
Lead Planning Engineer
Petrofac International Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2021
Sr.Project Control Engineer
Amec Foster Wheeler India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - 01.2019
Project Control Engineer
Amec Foster Wheeler India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 11.2015
Sr.Planning Engineer2
Daelim Saudi Arabia Company Ltd.
08.2010 - 11.2013
Coordination & Planning Engineer
Jindal Stainless Ltd
08.2007 - 01.2008
Planning Engineer
Daelim Saudi Arabia Company Ltd.
03.2007 - 10.2008
Executive Engineer Projects12
Bansal Contractors (I) Ltd
12.2003 - 05.2008
Planning Engineer
SCPL
04.2003 - 10.2002
Site Engineer
NICO Corporation Ltd
09.2001 - 04.2002
Site Engineer
P.K. Engineers
07.1998 - 03.2000
Manager Site Project Controls
Petrofac International Ltd.
Graduation - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
State Council of Technical Education & VT
Similar Profiles
Dinesh Pullur KunnathDinesh Pullur Kunnath
Senior Commissioning Technician / Valve at Petrofac International Ltd.Senior Commissioning Technician / Valve at Petrofac International Ltd.
Mahmoud M. DaghlasMahmoud M. Daghlas
Project Engineer-I at Petrofac International Ltd.Project Engineer-I at Petrofac International Ltd.
JERRY HIRANGJERRY HIRANG
IT ANALYST – IT SERVICE DELIVERY at Petrofac InternationalIT ANALYST – IT SERVICE DELIVERY at Petrofac International
Subhankar HoreSubhankar Hore
Senior Agency Manager at Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co. LtdSenior Agency Manager at Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd
RAJAT KUMAR GIRIRAJAT KUMAR GIRI
Deputy Manager at (NINL) Neelachal Ispat Nigam, Tata SteelDeputy Manager at (NINL) Neelachal Ispat Nigam, Tata Steel