Bhaskaran

Balakrishnan PMP

Project Engineering Professional


My Portfolio

Throughout my career spanning 25 years, I have demonstrated a wealth of relevant skills and expertise in carrying out the assigned roles in a professional manner and proved to be a dedicated, hardworking and reliable team member. I have successfully assumed various positions with owners, consultants and major contractors in my career helping me enhance my skill sets in the field of project management, engineering management, bid engineering and project controls.

I have a thorough understanding of the processes and activities pertaining to the complete life cycle of the project, project definition to handover. I am highly conversant with activities pertaining to project development, Feasibility study, concept optimization, FEED, preparation of Scope of work & ITT package, Tendering, engineering coordination, project control, progress monitoring, EPC bid engineering and cost estimation with through exposure to Petrochemicals and oil and gas upstream industries.

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  • Roles / Responsibilities
      • Develop Project Initiation Note (PIN) Package based on the draft Statement of Requirement from PIN originators.
      • Facilitate nomination of PIN Package Team Leader (PPTL) and PIN Package Team (PPT) members.
      • Liaise with PIN originator to clarify the queries raised by the PIN Package Team on the Statement of Requirement.
      • Finalize the Statement of Requirement (SOR) in coordination with the PIN Package Team and PIN originator.
      • Obtain Stage gate estimate and Stage gate schedule from project services department
      • Compile the final PIN Package including all deliverable required for Stage Gate # 1 approval.
    PIN Packages Developed
    Hooking up of New Khuff gas wells and Arab D Gas Cap Recycling Wells at Dukhan
    Project Brief Survey, Design, Installation and Hooking up of New Khuff gas wells and Arab D Gascap Recycling Wells to Respective Production/ injection Facility at Dukhan.
    Systems / Equipment Flow Line Hookup to well
    WHTP
    Wellhead SCADA
    Choke Valves
    Flow Line
    Instrumentation

    Replacement of Not Fit for Purpose pipelines and enhancement of Station S facilities
    Project Brief Replacement of 9 nos. of Not Fit for purpose pipelines , along with its associated facilities and modifications enhancement for safe operation and maintenance of Station S.
    Systems / Equipment Pipelines
    Pig Launcher
    Pig Receivers
    Pressure Control Valves
    ESDVs
    Relief Valves
    Condensate Drum Pump

    Bul Hanine Re-development Project Phase 1
    Project Brief Early production to allow stabilization of the production decline of the Arab D reservoir to around 40,000 Bopd.
    Systems / Equipment Four (4) nos. Well Head Platforms
    One (1) no. Manifold Platform
    Associated inter-field flow lines, gas-lift lines and Umbilicals
    New Gas lift and LP Production pipelines & Umbilicals
    One (1) no. 14” export pipeline

  • Roles / Responsibilities
      • Prepare and finalize Scope of Work and its attachments for conducting the study.
      • Carryout Technical and commercial bid evaluation of the offers received from bidders and issue award recommendation.
      • Manage contractor’s study activities including options screening, options selection, feasibility and concept optimization.
      • Manage the HSSE aspects of the design (HAZID, WHAT IFs, HAZOPS, ENVID, PRA, Project F& S philosophy) to assure compliance with Company’s established HSE policies and procedures.
      • Identify, evaluate and manage issues / events that may constitute an increase or decrease in scope, safety, project quality, cost, or schedule.
      • Conduct presentation to study focal points and management to facilitate approval of selected option and the concept optimization study to proceed further to FEED.
      • Collate and finalize the FEED Scope of Services and its attachments.
      • Responsible to Upload the feasibility study in SAP and obtain gate # 2 approval from Management.
    Feasibility & Concept Optimization Studies
    Assessment of Fire Water System at KNDS and RCA for GRE Piping Failures at degassing stations
    Project Brief To assess the fire protection system at Khatiyah North Degassing Station and suggest suitable modifications.
    To conduct a root cause analysis of the GRE piping failures at all degassing stations to recommend remedial measures for long term integrity of the GRE piping.
    Systems / Equipment Fire water storage tank
    Deluge System
    Hydrants and Monitors
    Fire Water Ring Main
    Surge Analysis Reports
    Stress Analysis Reports
    RCA Reports

    Integrated Gas Supply to Mesieed Consumers & Facility D
    Project Brief To install a integrated gas supply network to ensure uninterrupted supply of lean gas to Mesaieed consumers and Facility D.
    To tidy the existing individual pipelines to the consumers.
    To install custody flow metering for accurate measurement of gas supplied to the consumers.
    Systems / Equipment Extension of Existing Block Valve Station
    Lean Gas Filters
    HP to MP Pressure Let Down Valve
    HP to LP Pressure Let Down Valve
    HIPPS
    Pipeline Headers
    Custody Flow Meters
    ESDVs
    MOVs
    Four (4) nos. metering Stations

    Dukhan Production Facilities Upgrade Phase 1 - Degassing and PWI Stations
    Project Brief To assess the adequacy of the existing process and utility system at degassing stations and power water injection stations and recommend modifications to support implementation of the the Enhanced Water Flooding in order to meet the DFIS production forecast.
    The study included assessment of seven (7) nos. degassing stations and nine (9) nos. powered water injection stations.
    Systems / Equipment Oil Producer Wells
    PW Injector Wells
    Oil flow lines, Gaslift lines and PWI spur lines
    Oil and Gaslift manifolds
    Three Phase Production Separators
    Hydrocyclones
    Secondary PWT
    Degassing Vessels
    PW Transfer Pumps
    PW Transfer Pipelines
    Associated Gas Compressor
    Oil Transfer / Production Lift Pumps
    Crude Oil Tanks
    Main Oil Line Pump
    TEG Dehydration
    RAG Dehydration
    PWI Booster Pumps
    HP and LP Flare
    Feeder Pipelines
    Hot Oil Unit

    Dukhan Production Facilities Upgrade Phase 2 - FSP and Recyling Gas Plant
    Project Brief To assess the adequacy of process and utility system at the existing gas stripping plant and gas recycling plant and recommend modifications to meet 30 years production forecast as part of the infill drilling and enhanced water flooding (EWF) upgrade.
    The study included assessment of Fahahil Stripping Plant (FSP) and Gas Recycling (Arab D) Plants for 10 years until 2028.
    Systems / Equipment Stripper Column
    Stabilizer Column
    HP Demethanizer
    LP Demethanizer
    Stripper Reboiler
    Stabilizer Reboiler
    I Stage Stripper Preheater
    II Stage Stripper Preheater
    Stabilizer Overhead Pump
    NGL Pipeline Pump
    Condensate Pipeline Pump

  • Roles / Responsibilities
      • Lead the task force of discipline engineers / designers and make certain that the team is aware of all the technical elements of the project and nature of work.
      • Ensure the scope of the project and inter discipline activities are fully understood and covered by all discipline engineers to ensure total scope coverage without missing areas or duplication.
      • Manage effective interdisciplinary coordination to ensure integrated and complete designs that meet project and contractual requirements.
      • Provide the necessary technical decisions in case of unresolved conflicts among disciplines and act as focal point between non technical disciplines such as procurement, contracting and construction and the engineering team.
      • Act as a representative of company towards client in all technical matters and manage technical issues / changes presented to the client and ensure that they are resolved and ensure incorporation of the changes.
      • Manage the HSSE studies of the FEED (HAZID, HAZOP, Project F& S philosophy) to assure compliance with Company’s established HSE policies and procedures.
      • Identify, evaluate and manage issues / events that may constitute an increase or decrease in scope, safety, project quality, cost, or schedule.
      • Collate and finalize the EPIC SOW and its attachments.
    FEED Projects
    Upgrade of 3 Phase Production Separator Internals and Early Piping Tie-ins at Khatiyah
    Project Brief To upgrade the internals of the seven (7) nos. of existing 3 Phase production separators at Khatiyah North, Khaityah South and Khatiyah Main to improve the Water in Oil (WIO) outlet specification.
    To provide piping early tie-ins to facilitate implementation of the modifications pertaining to Dukhan Production Facilities Upgrade upgrade without additional shutdown.
    Systems / Equipment 3 Phase Production Separator
    Process Tie-ins
    Utility Tie-ins

    Upgrade of 3 Phase Production Separator Internals and Early Piping Tie-ins at Jaleha
    Project Brief To upgrade the internals of the two (2) nos. of existing 3 Phase production separators at Jaleha Degassing Station to improve the Water in Oil (WIO) outlet specification.
    Replacement of two (2) nos. hydrocyclones with new hydrocylcones having high efficiency liners.
    To install new internals at Diyab slug catcher and Wet Lift Gas KO Drum to improve their performance.
    To provide piping early tie-ins to facilitate implementation of the modifications without additional shutdown.
    Systems / Equipment 3 Phase Production Separator
    Hydrocyclones
    Diyab Slug Catcher
    Wet Liftgas KO Drum
    Process Tie-ins
    Utility Tie-ins

    Integrated Gas Supply to Mesaieed Consumers
    Project Brief To extend the existing block valve station to install facilities for letting down HP to MP and HP to LP.
    To install an integrated lean gas supply network to ensure un-interrupted supply to Mesaieed consumers.
    To install fiscal metering stations for accurate metering of the gas being supplied to consumers.
    Systems / Equipment Extension of Existing Block Valve Station
    Lean Gas Filters
    HP to MP Pressure Let Down Valve
    HP to LP Pressure Let Down Valve
    HIPPS
    Pipeline Headers
    Custody Flow Meters
    ESDVs
    MOVs
    Four (4) nos. Metering Stations
    Gas Chormotographs
    Tie-in to Consumer Facilities

    Sensor Tower Platforms and Forward Mounting Base
    Project Brief Installation of seven (7) nos. of Sensor Tower Platforms at offshore for surveillance of offshore facilities.
    Installation of Forward Mounting Base including Accommodation Platform bridge connected with Utilities Platform.
    Systems / Equipment Sensor Tower Platform
    Diesel System
    Accommodation Platform
    Utilities Platform
    Heli Fuel System
    Chilled Water System
    Electrical Facilities
    Subsea Power and FO Cables

  • Roles / Responsibilities
      • Handle assigned projects (Design Change Requests) ranging from minor modifications through to new installation / construction. Monetary values typically range from $100K to $20M.
      • Manage the engineering activities pertaining to plant modifications and liaise regularly with Operations and safety Departments to ensure the engineering design is acceptable to such user departments.
      • To carry out design and detail engineering for the proposed plant modifications and obtain approval from Design Change Subcommittee (DCS) prior to implementation
      • Prepare Scope of Work for the construction contract
      • Perform Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluation and issue contract award recommendation
      • Supervise and direct construction contractor / maintenance team during implementation of the plant modification.
      • Responsible for site construction HSE activities including Permit To Work(PTW).
    Site Projects
    Brownfield Projects at SABIC Industrial Complex
    Project Brief Execution of various projects initiated to modify the existing plant facilities and /or install new facilities to augment the plant.
    Systems / Equipment PE Pilot Plant
    PVC Pilot Plant
    SABCAT Plant
    PP Catalyst Plant
    LAO Pilot Plant
    Technical Support Laboratories
    R&D Labs

    Installation of Process Demonstration Unit (PDU)
    Project Brief Installation of a bench scale PDU along with the utilities required. PDU unit was built to convert Ethane to Acetic Acid at SABIC Industrial Complex at Riyadh.
    Systems / Equipment PDU Reactor
    Air Cooled Water Chiller
    Ethane Cylinder Banks
    Steam Drum
    Separation Test Rig (STR)
    Vapor Liquid Equilibrium (VLE)

    Additional Ethylene Purification Skid for PE Reactors
    Project Brief Procurement and Installation of Additional Ethylene purification skid and pump.
    Systems / Equipment Ethylene Purification Skid
    Ethylene Pump
    Fire Water System
    Fire Protection System

    Installation of Bench Scale Reactors
    Project Brief Installation of various PE, PP, PVC bench scale reactors for the Research and Development.
    Systems / Equipment Bench Scale Reactor Skids
    High Pressure Cylinder Banks
    Fume Hoods
    Pressure Regulators
    Process Tubing

    Installation of Process Chilled Water System
    Project Brief Install 90TR process chilled water system, chilled water supply and return piping network.
    Systems / Equipment Air Cooled Water Chiller
    Chilled Water Tank
    Chilled Water Supply Header
    Chilled Water Return Header
    Electrical Works

    Fire Protection System for Hydrocarbon Storage and Warehouse Facilities
    Project Brief Installation of Fire protection system at PP Catalyst warehouse, Hydrocarbon storage tanks and offices.
    Systems / Equipment Fire water piping network
    Deluge System
    Dry and Wet Pipe Sprinklers
    Fire Water Ring Main Tie-ins
    Hydrocarbon storage tanks
    PP Catalyst Warehouse

  • Roles / Responsibilities
      • Lead the task force of discipline engineers / designers assigned for EPC proposals and make certain that the team is aware of all the technical elements of the project and nature of work.
      • Ensure the scope of the tender and inter discipline activities are fully understood and covered by all discipline engineers to ensure total scope coverage without missing areas or duplication.
      • Manage effective interdisciplinary coordination to ensure effective bid engineering that meet tender and client requirements.
      • Act as a representative of company towards client in all technical matters and manage technical issues / changes presented to the client and ensure that they are resolved and ensure incorporation of the changes.
      • Responsible for producing bid engineering deliverables including engineering man hours, Bulks MTO, procurement RFQs, Construction BOQ, etc.
      • Manage post tender clarifications and participate in techno commercial meetings with client and close out all technical issues for EPC proposals.
      • Conduct brainstorming ROKM sessions to identity and prepare list of Risks and opportunities along with quantitative assessment to finalize the cost contingencies.
    EPC Proposals
    EPIC for Gas Sweetening Facilities at Mesaieed and Dukhan
    Company Qatar Petroleum, Doha
    Project Brief EPIC PART 1 - To upgrade the existing Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) facilities (310 MTPD) at NGL-3 Plant in Mesaieed to achieve 99.5 % sulphur revocery to comply with state environmental regulations.
    EPIC PART 2 - To implement a new Acid Gas Recovery Unit (AGRU) of 450 MMSCFD capacity at Arab D facilities in Dukhan.
    Systems / Equipment for SRU - EPIC Part 1 Acid Gas Enrichment Unit
    Existing SRU Facilities Upgrade
    Tail Gas Treating Unit (TGTU)
    Tail Gas Incinerator
    Sea Water Cooling System including Jetty
    Boiler Feed Water and Steam System
    Electrical Power System
    Control and Safety Sytems
    Systems / Equipment for AGRU - EPIC Part 2 Amine Package
    TEG Dehydration Unit
    Acid Gas Compression Facilities
    Sour Gas Pipeline
    Sweet Gas Pipeline
    Hot Oil System
    Effluent Water Treatment
    Electrical Power System
    Control and Safety Sytems

    EPIC for Bab Thamama 'G' and Habshan 2 Development
    Company ADCO, Abu Dhabi
    Project Brief To develop the Thamama-G (Th-G) and Habshan 2 (H-2) reservoirs to achieve sustainable production rates of 60,000 BOPD and 20,000 BOPD, respectively.
    To export a peak of 465 MBOPD of stock tank crude oil from the Bab Central Degassing Station (BCDS).
    The Project included four (4) nos. Remote Degassing Stations (RDS) and Modifications to existing Central Degassing Station (CDS) at BAB
    Systems / Equipment for RDS Inlet Manifold
    Production and Test Headers
    Blowdown System
    Flare KO Drum and Pump
    Instrument Air System
    Chemical Injection System
    Raw Water System
    Pig Launchers and Transfer Lines
    Production Separator Upgrade
    Produced Water Disposal System
    Water Injection Clusters
    Wash Water System
    Effluent Water System
    HP Flare Headers
    Nitrogen Generation System
    Closed Drain System

    EPC Works for Satah Full Field Development Project
    Company ZADCO, Abu Dhabi
    Project Brief To sustain oil production to 25,000 Stbd at the offshore Satah Field Facilities through gas injection.
    Systems / Equipment Modification to Six (6) Wellhead Platforms
    Test Separators
    Pig Launchers
    Modification to Production Manifold Platform
    Pig Receivers
    Flare KO Drum
    Flare Boom
    Propane Package Skid
    Chemical Injection Skids
    Diesel Storage and DG Set
    Pipeline Risers
    J Tubes
    Pig Receiver
    Modifications at Onshore Zirku Island
    Glycol Dehydration Unit
    Off Gas Compressor
    Gas Injection Compressor

    EPCC for Phase 1 Gas Processing Facility, Mehar Gas Development Project
    Company Petronas Carigali Pakistan Limited (PCPL), Pakistan
    Project Brief To develop the Mehar field by installing well head facilities, gas gathering facilities and Gas processing facility to process 55 MMSCFD gas production and 6600 BPD of condensate.
    Systems / Equipment Wellhead Facilities
    Flow Lines
    Gathering Manifold
    Trunk Lines
    GPF Inlet Manifold
    Inlet Separator
    Booster Compressor
    Gas Sweetening Unit
    Gas Dehydration Unit
    Dew Point Control Unit
    LPG Extraction Unit
    Export Gas Compressor
    Flash Gas Compressor
    Condensate Stabilization Unit
    PW Treatment Package
    LPG Bullets
    Condensate Storage Tank

    Upgrade Crude Gathering and Power Supply Facilities at Safaniya - Phase I
    Company Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
    Project Brief To upgrade crude gathering and power supply facilities at nine (9) nos. existing platforms - Phase I Safaniya Field.
    To prepare the plaform for installation of Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) and reconnect the piping and instrumentation.
    To existing Tie-in platforms and GOSP & Install flow lines and submarine cables.
    Systems / Equipment Hookup works for WHP and Tie-in Platforms
    VSD and Transformer for Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP)
    Distribution Transformer
    Power Distribution Panel
    MOVs
    ESD and RTU Cabinets
    Corrosion Inhibitor Skid
    Slops Drum

    EPCC for Upper Zakum Gas Treatment Plant (UZGTP) Expansion
    Company ZADCO, Abu Dhabi
    Project Brief To expand the gas handling capacity of the Upper Zakum Treatment Platn (UZGTP) at Zakum Central Complex by installation of 2 nos. LP Compressor modules along with up gradation of existing primary section of Gas Treatment Plant to achieve oil production target of 750 STMBOPD
    Systems / Equipment LP Gas Compressor Module
    Propane Refrigeration Unit
    TEG Regenerator Package
    Pressure Vessels
    Centrifugal Pumps
    Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
    Air Compressors
    Air Dryers
    EOT Crane