A dynamic professional and dedicated Structural Designer with over 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas designing, drawing inspection and directing the production drawings and maintenance of documents.
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PRAKASH LAKSHMANAN
Mobile: +971 50 9058410
E-mail: prakash_1206@yahoo.com
prakee12@gmail.com
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
A dynamic professional and dedicated Structural Designer with over 10+ years of experience in
Oil & Gas designing, drawing inspection and directing the production drawings and maintenance
of documents.
I am seeking to take up a Structural Designer position in the field of Oil and Gas and take on
challenging, creative and diversified projects.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Working as a Structural Designer with National Petroleum Construction Company ,
AbuDhabi , UAE since May 2014 to Till Now.
Worked as a Structural Designer with Lamprell Energy Ltd. Dubai, UAE since
June 2011 to April 2014.
Worked as a Structural Steel Detailer with Suvadh Metal Manufacturing LLC,
Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E from Jan’ 2010 to May 2011.
Worked as Structural Draftsman with Nash Engineering FZCO, Dubai, U.A.E from
Nov’2006 to Dec’ 2009 in Structural Steel projects.
Worked as a Diploma Trainee with CRI PUMS. Coimbatore, India from May 2006 to Nov’2006.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Company : National Petroleum Construction Company
Abudhabi, UAE.
Duration : May 2014 to Till Date
Position : Structural Designer
Responsibilities :
Preparation of Offshore Structural detailed design drawings of Jackets, Wellhead Platforms,
Production Platforms, Flare, Walkway Bridges and Equipment supports etc. using Microstation
and Auto Cad.
Preparation of Primary & Secondary framing plans with Elevation using Microstation and Auto
Cad.
Preparation of Joint Details, Miscellaneous drawings like Plating/grating & Staircase for all
modules, Pipe supports, Equipment Support, Access Platform, Padeyes, etc.. using Microstation
and Auto Cad.
Checking of clash in module using Naviswork..
Involved in preparation fabrication shop drawings and cut-lists based on detailed structural
steelwork design layouts using Tekla Software.
Preparation of Sea Fastening Drawings using Tekla and Auto Cad.
Preparation of As-Built drawings Auto Cad and Microstation.
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Preparation of bill of material take-off (MTO), Bill of Quantity (BOQ) from detailed shop
drawing.
Key Project Involvements:
M/s. SAUDI ARAMCO , Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Offshore Facilities CRPO
(Scope: Nine (9) nos. MRJN standardized SSS Jackets & Eight (8) nos. BRRI standardized SSS Jackets)
M/s. ADMA-OPCO , Zakum Field Oil lines Replacement Project (Phase I)
(Brown Field Project). (Scope: Wellhead Towers: ZK-39, 280, 304, 237, 235, 44 etc.)
M/s. Qatar Petroleum , Offshore National Security Shield Sensor Tower Platform.
(Scope: Jackets:STPM 1 to STPM7).
2. Company : Lamprell Energy Ltd.
Dubai, UAE.
Duration : June 2011 to April 2014.
Position : Structural Designer
Responsibilities :
Tekla Modeling & Checking for Jacket, boat Landing, Riser Guard, Deck, Grillage & Deck
Accommodation & Helideck Platform.
Ensure work done confirms to the applicable specifications, codes and standards.
Preparation and Checking of Fabrication details of Primary, Secondary & Tertiary
Structure etc.
Preparation of Sea Fastening Drawings for Topsides and Jackets.
Preparation of As-Built drawings.
Preparation of bill of material take-off (MTO), Bill of Quantity (BOQ) from detailed shop drawing.
Creation of templates (Title block and Logo for Tekla Drawing) as per client requirements.
Material Nesting & Weld Map Preparation. Coordinating with other disciplines & vendors.
Key Project Involvements:
M/S Dubai Petroleum , Jalilah ‘B’ Development Project.
(Scope: Jacket & Deck).
M/S Leighton Offshore Crude Oil Export Facility Project.
(Scope: Scope: Jacket, Deck and Bridge).
M/S Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited , Eagle Area Development.
(Scope: Wellhead Deck and Process Utility Deck).
M/S Conoco Phillips , Jasmine Development Project.
(Scope: Living Quarters & Utility Platform).
3. Company : Suvadh Metal Structure Manufacturing LLC.
Ras Al khaimah, UAE.
Duration : Jan’ 2010 to May’2011
Position : Structural Steel Detailer
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Responsibilities :
Execute Tekla 3D Modeling and Detail drawing preparation (GA, Single part drawing, Assembly
drawing and Erection drawings) as per the client design.
Custom component creation.
Create Templates for BOQ, Title blocks & Drawing sheets.
Co-ordinate with clients for any technical and documentation clarifications.
NC files preparation for CNC machine.
Material list, Assembly list, Assembly Part list and Bolt list preparation for Planning and Purchasing
department.
Issued the drawings & documents to necessary departments. i.e. Project, Production, QC, &
Erection.
Co-ordinate with Production and Erection people for any technical clarifications.
Key Project Involvements:
M/s Mirage Mille Leisure and Development Inc.Mirage III Project, Dubai, UAE.
(Scope: Walkway Foot Bridge, Welcome center & Marina Restaurant).
M/s Rak Glass Factory Extension, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
(Scope: Rak Glass Factory Extension).
M/s Petroserv Ltd. El shahania, Qatar.
(Scope: Horse Stable Shed).
M/s Fabtech International Ltd.. Proposed Workshop, Office block & Warehouse, Dubai.
(Scope: Workshop, Office block & Warehouse).
4. Company : Nash Engineering FZCO.
Dubai, UAE.
Duration : Nov’ 2006 to Dec’2009
Position : Draftsman.
Responsibilities :
Detail drawing preparation (GA, Single part drawing, Assembly drawing and Erection drawings) as
per the client design.
NC files preparation for CNC machine.
Material list, Assembly list, Assembly Part list and Bolt list preparation for Planning and Purchasing
department.
Issued the drawings & documents to necessary departments. i.e. Project, Production, QC, &
Erection.
CNC Programe preparation for Plate Punching and Beam Drilling Machine.
Key Project Involvements:
M/s Emirates Aluminium Company Limited, Taweela, Abudhabi, UAE.
(Scope: Scope: Steel Structures Circular, Rectangular & Ladders).
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4. Worked as a Trainee in CRI Pumps Ltd. at Coimbatore, India.
from Apr’ 2006 to Nov’ 2006.
EDUCATIONAL PROFILE
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Alagappa Polytechnic College, Karaikudi, 2006.
IT SKILLS
PDS
Microstation
Tekla Structure
AutoCAD
PDMS(Basic Knowledge)
Navis Works.
MS Office Package
CERTIFICATION / LICENSES
Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training,(T-BOSIET) GTSC,
Abu Dhabi in May-2017 and Valid Upto May-2021.
UAE Driving License Issued from Abudhabi at 26-07-2017.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : 12.06.1987
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Passport No. : N8990952
Valid up to 7th Sep’ 2026
Language proficiency : English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Permanent address : Perumal Kovil Street, Nerkuppai, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu,India.
Present address : National Petroleum Construction Company, P.O. Box:2058,
Abudhabi,UAE.
Visa Status : Employment Visa, Abudhabi, UAE.
Availablity : One Month.