Highlights:6+ years of US and International experience in offshore, onshore and industrial environments. Displays strong background with experience in project engineering, field engineering and structural design. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability to multiple project environments and dedication to meet or exceed client requirements. Areas of experience / interest include: FEED/Detail Engineering Onshore EPC Offshore EPC Project Management On-Site Support Steel Design Structural Steel Fabrication Client Interface SACS 5.3/STAAD Pro. Mat 3D/Fdn.3D MathCAD 14 MS Office

Skills:Structural Engineer, Project Engineer

Goal:Seek an progressive opportunity that offers a blend of challenges and technical growth.

Membership:American Society Of Civil Engineers, Young Professionals in Energy, Institution Of Engineers, India, American Society Of Indian Engineers.

Certification:E.I.T Certified. State Of Texas

Honor:William Parker Civil Engineering Scholarship, Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Engineering Judge - Science and Engineering Fair of Houston, Brown Convention Center, 2009 - 2011 First Prize Winner, National Level Technical Symposium held at S.R.M, Chennai, India. (Presentation on “Feasibility of Skybus Metro System for Urban India.”- Also a Publication) Represented University at Various National Level Technical Competitions throughout India, BVCOE, India.

Project Engineer / Structural Engineer 10/2013 - 11/2014
EDG Inc., Houston, TEXAS United States
Industry: Oil and Gas - Consulting
Worked as a Structural Engineer and as a Project Engineer, designing and managing projects.
Client/Job Location: Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, Houston-TX Project: Brownfield Engineering for Holstein, Horn Mountain, & Marlin production facilities in GOM. •Managed multi-disciplinary engineering scopes for addition of air compressor, pig launcher, and production header. •Performed CTR and Schedule development, Staffing planning and other project management activities. •Performed topside weight control checks, topside structural evaluation and upgrades (stiffening/additions). Designed riser support structures, frames, trusses. •Co-worked in preparation of procedures and specifications for design and installation and promoted their use companywide.--
Project Engineer / Structural Engineer 01/2012 - 07/2013
Universal Pegasus International, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States
Industry: Oil and Gas - Consulting
Performed Structural Design and Project Engineering activities for offshore projects.
Client/Job Location: Heerema Marine Contractors, Houston-TX Project: Anadarko Petroleum Corp - Lucius Subsea Project •Assisted with infrastructure / installation planning for the manifold-suction piles and PLETs/PLEMs. •Performed design of installation aids such as lifting and suspension assemblies, rigging, spreader bars etc in accordance with API, AISC and HMC codes. Provided fabrication support, witnessed FAT activities. Client: Heerema Marine Contractors, Houston-TX Project: Chevron - Bigfoot TLP / Shell - Olympus TLP •Performed grillage and sea-fastening design for TLP tendon transportation. •Activities included barge tendon arrangement, offloading & installation sequencing, sea-state calculations, and structural designs using SACS 5.3. •Performed detail engineering and hand calculations for welding and structural checks.--
Project Engineer 06/2011 - 12/2011
Deepsea Engineering, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States
Industry: Oil and Gas - Consulting
Performed Structural Design for offshore structures.
Client: Aker Solutions, Houston-TX Project: MWCS (Marine Well Containment System) •Project scope involved conceptual design and detail engineering of Manifold-Suction anchor (suction pile), PLET-Mudmat operating at 10,000 psi at a depth of 10,000 feet. •Responsibilities include designing and coordinating design efforts between offsite project teams for Manifold and PLET packages. Client: Aker Solutions, Houston-TX Project: Exxon Mobil-Zinc Field Recovery Tools Design •Designed decommissioning tools for unlocking Christmas tree and other wellhead production control equipments. •Planned and co-ordinated design efforts between project teams locally and overseas adhering to quality/cost parameters. •Prepared FAT Report, Assembly Procedure and Operation and Maintenance Manual for the tools in different operating modes. Client: Pinnacle Engineering Project: CVA for LLOG’s – Matterhorn Seastar TLP 5” Production SCR Welding. •As a third party verification agency, witnessed and inspected TLP Welding and Testing per ASTM and API standards.--
Project Engineer 06/2009 - 01/2011
Proplant Inc., HOUSTON, TEXAS United States
Industry: Chemicals
Performed Structural Design for Tank, Piperacks, Concrete Foundations, Piles, etc. Performed construction management activities. Worked as a Project Interface Engineer (field engineer) as a company representative assisting project manager with overseeing complete EPC along with Installation and Pre-Commissioning.
Offshore Platform Visit: Performed pre-bidding site visit to Qatar Petroleum's offshore production platforms PS-2 and PS-3 in Maydan Mahzam and Bul Hanine fields, offshore Qatar. Assisted with proposal within structural SOW. Client/Job Location: QAFCO, Mesaieed, Qatar Project: Steam Header Integration-Tie-in of a new cogeneration steam production plant and integrating with all existing production facilities. •Design: Performed STAAD Pro based design of towers, pipe racks, steel buildings, equipment skids and girders for greenfield and brownfield assignments. •Design: Designed foundations for turbines, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers and structural steel with hand-calculations and computer programs viz Mat3D/Foundation 3D and STAAD Foundation. Proposed and carried out design alterations based on during-construction revelations. Lead a team of 5 designers towards preparing engineering deliverables. •Engineering Management: Providing technical support, assisted as an interface between off-site team and client. Recognized client requirements, discussed feasibility and directed engineering activities to suit the project. •Fabrication: Monitored shop fabrication and site erection activities. Resolved/communicated any hold-ups to the appropriate department. •Engineering Management: Accompanied management in ‘Weekly Progress Review’ meetings with client. Accordingly, worked with construction manager to communicate and co-ordinate activities with sub-contractor. •Construction: Spearheaded supervision of pile foundation construction in the operating plant including activities like surveying, drilling and concreting for 65 ft deep drilled shafts (120 No’s). Completed the activity within schedule despite space/equipment mobility restrictions prioritizing safety and quality. •Construction Management: Supervised installation of pumps and process equipments. •FAT/SIT: Procured material and supervised hydro-testing and construction of 5000m underground GRE pipeline. •Construction Management: Accompanied client for inspections/audits at various stages of construction to obtain approvals as per Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).--
Civil / Structural Engineer 03/2007 - 12/2008
PME-Mustang Engineering, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States
Industry: Chemicals / Onshore
•Performed structural design using STAADPro for skids, modules, pipe racks, towers, girders and Mat 3D & Foundation 3D for equipment supports and foundations for Chemical Plants at Orange and Victoria, TX. •Assisted in preparing cost estimates for bid packages for FEED projects.
•Performed structural design using STAADPro for skids, modules, pipe racks, towers, girders and Mat 3D & Foundation 3D for equipment supports and foundations for Chemical Plants at Orange and Victoria, TX. •Assisted in preparing cost estimates for bid packages for FEED projects.--

Pune University 06/1998 - 07/2004
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Civil Engineering
Completed the intensive BE (BS) degree from a highly reputed University. Also received national level accolades at premiere Institutes of Engineering for researching and presenting novelties in the field of engineering.

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