Bhaskaran

Balakrishnan PMP

Project Engineering Professional


Professional Profile

Experienced in entire technical value chain / project life-cycle including project definition, feasibility studies, FEED and detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning & start-up who can take up challenging and diverse roles working with multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams.

Highly conversant with activities pertaining to project initiation & development, Adequacy study, options screening and selection, Feasibility & Concept optimization study, FEED engineering, preparation of Scope of work & ITT package, Tendering, engineering coordination, project control, progress monitoring, EPC bid engineering and cost estimation of projects pertaining to Petrochemicals and oil and gas upstream industries.

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Education

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical EngineeringJun 1987 - May 1991

    Graduated in First class from Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Autonomous college Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, India

Skills

    • Scope Management
    • Project Services
    • Change Managment
    • QHSE Management
    • Construction Management
    • Project Initiation / SOR
    • Feasibility & Conept Optimization
    • FEED
    • Detail Engineering
    • Multi-discipline Engineering Coordination
    • Design Review
    • HSE Assessments (HAZID / HAZOP / ENVID)
    • Collate Scope of Work
    • ITT Package Preparation
    • Tendering Management
    • Contract Management
    • Bid Engineering Coordination
    • Proposal Management
    • RFQ Generation
    • Bulk MTO & Construction BOQ
    • MS OFFICE
    • MS VISIO
    • MS PROJECT
    • ASSAI - Document Management
    • ACAD

 

Training and Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI)
    • Project Management Qualification (PMQ) by Association of Project Management (APM)
    • Essentials of Project Management by TAFAWOQ (Joint Venture between SHELL & QP).
    • Essentials of Project Services by TAFAWOQ (Joint Venture between SHELL & QP).
    • Managing Project Definition I by TAFAWOQ (Joint Venture between SHELL & QP).
    • Project Economic & Financial Evaluation – ENI Corporate University.
    • Legal, Contractual & Insurance Aspect of Project conducted by ENI Corporate.

Experience

  • Qatar Petroleum, Doha, Qatar

    Qatar Petroleum is a state owned petroleum company in Qatar. The company operates all oil and gas activities in Qatar, including exploration, production, refining, transport, and storage.

    Position: Sr. Facilities Engineer
    From Dec 2012 To May 2018
    Position: Engineering Services Lead
    From Jun 2018 To Till Date
      • Responsible for managing Identify, Assess, Select and Define phase of the project lifecycle.
      • Responsible for preparation of the scope of work and the ITT package pertaining to Study, FEED and EPIC for bidding.
      • Identify, evaluate and manage issues / events that may constitute an increase or decrease in scope, safety, project quality, cost, or schedule
      • 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

  • SAIPEM SpA, Sharjah, UAE

    SAIPEM is a global leader in drilling services, as well as in the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of onshore and offshore pipelines and complex projects in the oil & gas market.

    Position: Dy Chief Engineer
    From Apr 2008 To Dec 2012
      • Lead and guide a team of engineering specialist leads working on bid engineering to produce proposal deliverables including engineering man hours, Bulks MTO, 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.
      • Lead the task force of discipline engineers / designers assigned for projects and make certain that the team is aware of all the technical elements of the project and nature of work.
      • 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 between disciplines and act as focal point between engineering team and non technical disciplines such as procurement, contracting and construction.
      • 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.

  • SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    SABIC is one of the world’s top petrochemicals companies and one of the world’s market leaders in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene and advanced thermoplastics, glycols, methanol, and fertilizers.

    Position: Sr Mechanical Engineer
    From July 1998 To Apr 2008 Date
      • 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.
      • Prepare the necessary documentation for presentation to the Design Change Subcommittee for their approval to implement the change. Takes an active part in DCS review meetings as assigned project specialist.
      • Prepare and finalize the scope of work / Statement of Requirement for modifications to be subcontracted out for implementation.
      • Supervise and direct construction contractor / maintenance team during implementation of the plant modification.

  • TATA Consulting Engineers, Mumbai, India

    TCE is a best-in-class, distinct and distinguished integrated engineering consultancy solutions provider in almost all key industry segments with capabilities to handle multi-dimensional, large scale assignments to sustain long-term relationships built across the globe.

    Position: Sr. Assistant Engineer
    From Feb 1996 To Jul 1998 Date
      • Prepared concept note, P & ID & Flow diagram for material handling and instrument air systems.
      • Equipment sizing and selection, plot plans, equipment general arrangement, piping layout, isometrics, etc.
      • Prepare data sheets, tender specifications and material requisitions.
      • Techno and Commercial bid evaluation and issue of purchase recommendation.
      • Review and approval of vendor drawings