1. Uppalapati A.N.Raju
Engineer – Instrumentation & Control
Email ID-uanraju@yahoo.com,
00965-97244675 (Kuwait),
Professional Summary
A CompetentProfessionalwith19yearsofCrossCultural ExperienceinProjectManagement
, ConstructionmanagementinField Instruments & Control Systems Experience, In Executing
Grass root projects from Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Maintenance &as well as Shut
Downactivities this includes 6Yrs. PMC (ProjectManagementConsultant),8YrsEPCM &EPC
(Construction + Commissioning), 5yrs (Refinery - Maintenance)forOIL & GAS,Refineries,
Petrochemical,andIndustries withPrestigiousclients
Currently Associated with AMEC FOSTERWHEELER ,Kuwait.as Lead Instrumentation & Control
Engineer, ProjectManagementConsultant(PMC)for –KuwaitOil Company
Last Associate with FLUOR DANIEL,Kuwait as Instrumentation construction& Commissioning
Engineer Engineering Projectconstruction management (EPCM)EQUATE -OLEFINSIIKUWAIT
Previously associated withDOW CHEMICALS Kuwait.asInstrumentation Engineer for EQUATE
Turn around Project
Previously associated withTECHNIP,ADCO,ABUDHABI.as Instrumentation commissioning
Engineer forRumaitha fields Development ProjectNew Processing Facilities, project UAE
Previously associated withFLUOR MIDDLE EAST LTD.,KUWAIT as Instrumentation Engineer for
Rebuilding of Damaged Facilities of Gc-15& Gas Booster Station (BS-131) Phase-II Kuwait Oil
Company
Previously associated withCEGELEC.,KUWAIT as Instrumentation DCS Engineer forPetrochemical
Industries Company Automation Revamping ProjectPlant -‘’B’’ (P.I.C) Kuwait
ExpertiseinProjectmanagementinvolvingplanningandexecutionofprojects (Brown&
Greenfield) , ProjectField engineering support , witnessing (FAT) Factory Acceptance Test & (
SAT) Site Acceptancetest , calibration , Loopchecking, pre- commissioning and commissioning of
wide range of Instruments & control systems
Co-ordination withthe HSEQdept personnel to ensure timely inspections forstage and in process
inspections, carrying out various tests & inspection forvarious process and checking the quality
Deft inthe installation ofInstrumentation&control systemsand telecommunicationasper
approveddrawings ITP, Standards&Codes other applicable design general specifications ,
functional design specification , detail design specificationand scope to work
Adroit at carrying out various technical issues through root cause analysis and providing technical
support to the internal customers
An enterprising leader with proven dexterity in directing personnel towards accomplishment of a
common goal
2. Talent for identifying & resolving problems , ramping up projects and maximizing productivity
An effectivecommunicatorwith excellent relationship management skills and strong analytical
leadership decision making , problem solving & organizational abilities
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Managing of all construction aspects of an assigned projects, at KOC (KuwaitOIL
COMPAMY)through effectiveteam working withthe Contractor(s) to ensure the workis
performed safely to the agreed schedule and to an acceptable standard.
Provideleadership and direction to an assigned team of PMC personnel to effectively
coordinate, monitor, and facilitate the work
Assigned scope of work is carried out withoutany significant HSE incidents.
my reputation is enhanced by completing the assigned scope of workwithin schedule and
budget to an acceptable standard.
Promoting HSE awareness and ensure that all KOC/AMEC HSE requirements are
implemented and adhered to.
Ensure that construction hazards and risks are fully considered by designers and
contractorsand that the appropriate mitigation actions are implemented during the project
execution phase.
Coordinate with all project stakeholders, especially within KOC, to facilitate the project
execution with minimum disruption and hazards to both ongoing operations and the
construction Contractor.
Co-ordination withthe HSEQdept personnel to ensure timely inspections for stage and in
process inspections, and safe working practice in accordance withHSE requirements
Liaise with the Contractor and other PMC groups to ensure timely and effectiverelease of
construction data/drawings and resolution of problems.
Ensure that efficientand effectivecommunications are maintained between the Contractor
and PMC, ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.
Ensure, through review and monitoring, that the construction schedules are achievable and
that early mitigation of slippage or use of opportunities is identified and appropriate action
taken.
Providenotification of any potential commercial risk or opportunity to the Contract group
for further action.
Develop close workingrelationships between all assigned construction team members and
the HSEQ team to provide a consistent approach and effectiveresolution of issues.
Encourage the same degree of cooperation within the Contractor organization.
Develop a good team spirit within assigned PMCpersonnel and encourage team working
with the Contractor and other KOC groups.
Ensure that construction quality is maintained at an acceptable level,including all required
records and tests; thus ensuring that precommissioning0, commissioning and handover are
achieved.
Providing effectiveand practical constructioninput into study, FEED,and contractaction
phases of projects to ensure constructability aspects of projectexecution are adequately
considered. Screening new projects & conducting feasibility studies to determine the
financial viability of new ventures for accomplishments growthgoals.
Attending management meetings and weekly progress review meetings for project
completion and highlighting the bottlenecks and solutions.
Instrumentation& Control:
Developing standards forInstrumentation Department forthe various parameters.
3. Selecting controlschemes, identifying appropriate controlsystem, handling enquiry
specification preparation and selecting instruments based on type of application.
Managing the process measurement, control instrumentation and services to monitor and
optimize productions.
Supervising the preparation of P&ID, ProcessFlow Diagrams, Control Strategies and
Control Logics.
Participate in FAT- factory acceptance tests and SAT - site acceptance tests as well
as Equipment package control systems
Having hands on experience in handling
DCS - HONEWELL (PKS C 200, TDC 3000),FOXBORO (IA, FIELD BUS), ABB
ESD– (ICS Triplex, Triconex, Siemens S7-400H-FS, Honeywell
PLC - Siemens S7-400H, Allen-Bradley,HIMA,
SCADA - control system (ABB, Siemens CS7)
Fire & Gas system (ABB –Advent system, Unipro)
Metering Proving Control System (Emersion Daniel),
Vibration Monitoring System (Bentley-Nevada)
Knowledge in INTOOLS
Construction&Commissioning:
Handling the erection & commissioning of process control equipment and instrumentation
systems in oil & gas sector/Pipelines & metering terminals.
Resolving troubleshooting problems arising in the total execution of job.
Taking stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary docu-
ments and conducting audits to ensure compliance withstandards.
Interacting withthe Head OfficeDesign Engineering Team, Engineering & Construction
Managers, ProjectManagement Consultant and other disciplines at site to resolve all tech-
nical quarries arisen during construction.
Planning & completing the constructionactivities using integrated constructionplanning
and turnover system.
Coordinating with Construction and Engineering Department to update the drawings for the
worksdeviated from approved drawings.
Monitoring and controlling the contractorsto use latest approved drawings to avoid mis-
takes during constructionof the projects.
Developing required documents related to field constructionactivities such as DCN (Design
Change Notice), FCR (Field Change Request), SI (Site Instruction),SMN (SiteModifica-
tions), RCI (Request for clarificationof Information), RFI (Request for Information),etc.
Coordinating with various vendors during SAT fortheir Packaging Systems; participating in
their troubleshooting and supporting them during pre-commissioning activities.
Involved in commissioning, Oil Production Train, Refineries Compressor (GAS &
AIR)Including DCS Loop checking, Application Function checking and correction,
Logic and interlock and Emergency Shutdown system testing
TeamManagement:
Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in
process operations and meeting of production targets.
Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and
motivates high performance amongst team members.
EQUIPMENT PURVIEW
4. FieldInstruments:
Pressure & Differential Pressure Transmitters. • Temperature Transmitters (RTD,
Thermocouple, Infra Red, Radiation Pyrometers). • Flow Transmitters (Magnetic,
Ultrasonic, Vortex, Carlios, Nucleonic,DP, PositiveDis-placement, Float).• Level
Transmitters (Radar, DP,Ultrasonic, Nucleonic,Capacitance, Purge, Float). • Load Cell
Weigh Feeders, Load Cell Weighing Bins, Field Analyzer House, Field Analyzer Panels. •
Proximity Switches, Capacitance Switches, Control Valves and On-Off Valves.• Flame
Scanners, Flame Detectors, High Voltage Igniters. • Multi Thermocouple Elements in Flair &
Tank. • Field Package System Local Control Panels, Vibration Detectors, Axial Displacement
De-tectors. • Speed Sensors, Field Proximeter Box, Pressure Gauges, Temperature Gauges. •
Level Gauges, Flow Gauges, Flame Detectors, Gas Detectors,Heat Detectors. • Deluge Valves,
Horn, Beacon Lights. • CCTV Camera with Tower,Pa Speakers with LTU.• Mobile Radio,
Portable Radio, GPS Antenna, Radio Antenna. • Cisco Switches, Distribution Patch Panel.
Voice PatchPanel, Media Converters, DSL Modules, Fiber Optic PatchPanel.
Control Systems:
Distributed Control System, Advanced ProcessControl System, SCADA.
Emergency Shutdown System, Fire & Gas System, Alarm Management System.
Machine Monitoring System, Gas Turbines PackageSystem.
Gas Compressors Package System, Air Compressors Package System.
Air DryerPackage System, Burner Management System, Boiler Management System.
Nitrogen PackageSystem, Cooling Water Refrigeration System.
Chemical InjectionSystems, Blowers Package System, Molecular seivage PackageSystem.
Anti-surge Control System, Load Sharing System, IPCS System, LMLS System.
Fiber Optic Network,CCTV System, Public Address System.
Global Positioning System Clock,Plant Radio System, Telephone & Intercom System,
Structure Cabling System.
MAJOR CLIENTS
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.O.C) Kuwait.
OLEFINS II (EQUATE PETROCHMICAL COMPANY) KUWAIT.
ADCO (Abu Dhabi onshore operations) Abu Dhabi.
KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY (K.N.P.C)
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY (P.I.C) Kuwait.
EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY (EQUATE) Kuwait.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED (H.P.C.L)
Professional Qualifications
MBA in Applied Management
B-Tech Electronics &communication Engineering
CERTIFIED Courses
HAZOP study - Certified course
SIL Study - Certified Course
INTOOLS- Certified Course (Administration&Domin Admin )
SAFETY - Leadership
First Aid & CPR Training
ProjectManagement Course By AMEC
Commercial Awareness Course By AMEC
5. ISP Training By ECITB- UK
ISP Advanced Training By ECITB – UK
Professional Trainings
Involvedin FATSiemens Germany
PCS Training in Germany Siemens
Automation training of Foxboro Invensys
Attended the training of HONEYWELLFSCSystem
ABB SCADA & Automation Training
Chloride UPSTraining
ComputerSkills
Operating Systems: Windows2007 Professional,Fusion,cimage, NT server family
Packages: Ms ProjectProf,PowerBuilder 3000
AWARD’S & ACHEIVMENT’S
Received AppreciationCertificate Continuation&Completionof 5 Years Service with
AMEC FOSTER WHEELER UnderKUWAIT OIL COMPANY –Project Management
(EPCM & EPC) – Awards
Recognition with Excellent ContributionAward in the completion of Marine Terminal
Berths 34 / 35by Integrated Supply Chain Distribution OPERATIONS TEAM - EQUATE
Recognition with Abraj AL KuwaitAward by OL2K / DOW - Project Directorate
Received Appreciation Certificates from DOW / EQUATE Management (Project
Manager Production Leader EG Unit) During EO ReactorReplacement this is challenging
project in Equate Turnaround2006, complete E& I work’s with Zero injury 1.5 days earlier
than Schedule.
Received AppreciationCertificates from Invensys Foxboro &P.I.C Operation Team in
Revamping Automation Project of P.I.C Kuwait
Professional Experience
December 2009 to till date AMEC FOSTER WHEELER - KUWAIT
Kuwait Oil Company -(ProjectManagement)
Position – lead Instrument& control Engineer
1) New 30” Crude OIL Transit Pipeline (TL4), EF- 1727
2) 30”/40” Gas Pipeline from BS-131 to LPG, EF – 1701
3) GC-24 Facility Consists of Grass roots, EF – 1427
Duties& Responsibilities:
6. Organizing and managing the day to day constructionactivities by driving the contractorsto
meet the targeted schedule Updated higher management by e-mail communication on day
to day basis.
Responsible forall the Technicaland quality related issues and resolving the same with
contractor'ssite Management by communicating with management.
Responsible forfeeding backall the bottlenecks delaying the construction activities to the
Management (Construction manager, ProjectEngineer , Planning engineer, Controls
Project Engineer) and taking appropriate resolutions by discussions and meetings with
client and contractors.
Organizing and Managing Commissioning (Hot loop cutover, loop checking), signal change
over fromexisting controlroom to new ) without disturbing the operation and production
target.
Responsible forall redline mark-ups during construction and pre commissioning stages and
forwarding to onshore officefor approval and final submission to end user.
The project was suffering lack of construction progress feedback fromConstruction
con-tractors.Successfully organized, timely feedback from Field; also highlighted to the
management the real situation and by conducting many progress meeting and by sending
pinpoint e-mails, we guided contractorsto finish all the activities in time.
Well aware of Safe WorkPermit Systems,as permit applicant (manual workpermit to
Electronic workpermit) JobSafety Analysis, & Hazardous Area Classifications
Feb 2006 – July 2009 FLUOR DANIEL B.V.
Kuwait
I) OLEFINS II PROJECT - (EPCM)–
EngineeringProcurementConstructionManagement
Position: Instrument Control Engineer
1) Marine Terminal projectfor EQUATE PetrochemicalCo.
2) K.N.P.C Shuaiba oil pier Modificationproject
3) LPK (PolyethyleneExpansion) EQUATE Project
Duties& Responsibilities:
All the bottleneckengineering issues in Instrumentation and Control Systems identified;
completed the projectconstruction & Testing successfully by coordinating withcore
engineering officeand answering all technical queries of construction contractors.
Review SOWand project related Instrument design docs Participated(FAT)Factory
AcceptanceTest(PCS 7& ESD) Systems in Siemens, Germany
Involvedin Testing and Commissioning of controlsystems, MOV's,Transmitters, Control
Valves, DCS Loopchecking. , Application Function checkingand correction,Logic and
interlock and Emergency Shutdown system testing, Full System Functionality including
Alarming, Printing, and Trending, Cause & EffectETC...
Participation withcontribution during P&ID reviews.Well aware of SafeWorkPermit
Systems, JobSafety Analysis, & Hazardous Area Classifications
Interfacewith ownergroups(Dow,EQUATE&K.N.P.C) as required ensuring a good
relationship & smooth performance of the assigned scope.
Responsible forall redline mark-ups during construction and pre commissioning stage and
forwarding to onshore officefor approval and final submission to end user.
II) FluorConsultants(Secondedto DOW)
Position: InstrumentationEngineer
EQUATE Chemical Plant, Kuwait - Reactor Replacement Project
7. Duties& Responsibilities:
Represented the client (DOW/EQUATE).Responsible for the co-
ordination of all E&Iissues between the EQUATE Operations
Department and the Contractor prior toshutdown and during
shutdown period.
Aug 2005 – Feb 2006 TECHNIP-U.A.E
AbuDhabi onshoreOperations(EPC)
Rumaitha fields Development ProjectNew Processing Facilities,
Position
Pre com& Comm. InstrumentEngineer(D.C.S)
Duties& Responsibilities:
Conducting SAT & Functional Checking
Tracking of Construction Activities , P&IDConformity Check,
Engineering, procurement and constructionof New CRUs, New Desalters, Separators and
New Heater Units. Significant Contributions
Witness Communication test between subsystem and DCS the proper operation of
communication (serial link)between the instrument subsystem to the DCS
Controllers Loop checkand stroke check,Emergency Shutdown system, Pre-start up
functional Test, Commissioning ,Instrument Air system, Fire water, Nitrogen System, HP &
LP Flare Header and MP&LP Compressors
Commissioning of Oil Gathering System , Pig Receiving and launching, Bringing wells on
line Stage separators, Heaters, Desalter, Oil stabilization column, Oily water separator, Re
boiler, Gas Hydration inlet scrubber, Gas hydration column and Glycolgeneration unit .
Supervision of Testing and Calibration of Various instruments
Involvedin trouble shooting , have a knowledge in tools Operation
InvolvedProgress Review meetings to improve the progress
Involved in trouble shooting , Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities
Commissioning Including Loop checking,Application Function checkingand correction,
Logic and interlock and Emergency Shutdown system testing, Full System Functionality
including Alarming, Printing, and Trending, Cause & EffectETC...
Prepare a punch list for finished workprior to hand overby the contractor.
Feb 2005 - Aug 2005 FLUOR International
Position
Instrumentation Engineer
Kuwait Oil Company
Rebuilding of Damaged Facilities of Gc-15& Gas Booster Station (BS-
131) Phase-II
Duties& Responsibilities
Review / all Engineering Drawings / Documents prepared by external consultants /
Contractors
Planning and Coordination with client / Contractor /Vendors
Study of ProjectDrawings, Documents and Implementation forConstruction
Awareof man-management techniques inorder tomotivated and controlamulti-national work
force to the company’s advantage.
8. Ensure that spare parts and material purchase orders have been prepared in time and monitor
that materials are supplied well in advance of the scheduled execution
Ensure all installation and repair workcarried as per applicable codes of practice & standards.
Accountable for supervising and inspecting the work that is in progress.
Supervision of all constructionactivities & site inspection as per approved drawings followed
by K.O.C Standards
Dec 2003 – Feb 2005 CEGELEC
Position
D.C.S & Instrumentation Engineer
PetrochemicalIndustries Company
Automation Revamping ProjectPlant -‘’B’’ (P.I.C) Kuwait
Duties& Responsibilities
Review of engineering drawings
Review of site procedures and WMS
Checking IO Assignment and cross wiring drawings D.C.S & E.S.D
Checking internal hardware installations, FTA/LCN/UCN /Serial interface cable lying and
termination.
Coordinate with third party system vendors forintegration withDCS& ESD systems
Tie-ups between existing Instrumentation and new Instrumentation; undertook task analysis,
sequential activities reporting and tie-up logics to overcomeall tie-ups without causing any
disturbance to the existing operating system.
Successfully led a task coordinating team withwell-planned acquired clients' approval with
full satisfaction whichled to success-fulcompletion of all tasks without any issues.
configuration on system/subsystem willbe checked:the descriptions, process displays
(including dynamic color change indications, trend displays, scales, alarm settings, alarm
thresholds, physical units, and the specific parameters
Checking controller action, parameters values (PID),digital output (maintained or pulsed)
and digital inputs (limit switches, alarms)
Organizing and Managing Pre commissioning activities (Cold loop checks,Loop integrity
checks)and Commissioning ( Hot signal change over and Warm signal change overfrom
existing Control systems to new Control systems) without disturbing the operation and
production target.
Nov 2002 - Dec 2003 Kuwait National PetroleumCompanyShuaibaRefinery
Position
Instrumentation Supervisor (Approved by K.N.P.C)
Equate PetrochemicalCo Kuwait
Revamping & Modification Project’s
Duties& Responsibilities
Review of engineering drawings ,coordination withmaintenance, mobilization of site officeand
site personals
Fire and Gas system, HVAC system, under ground and above ground cabling.
General Co-ordination withclient, vendors and subcontractors
Ensure that spare parts and material purchase orders have been prepared in time and monitor
that materials are supplied well in advance of the scheduled execution
Ensure all installation and repair work carried as per applicable codes of practice & standards.
Accountable for supervising and inspecting the work that is in progress.
Coordinate with third party system vendors forintegration withDCS
9. Involvedat SAT, hot loop cut over,loop checking, pre commissioning, commissioning and
smoothly handing over the project to client with all as built documentation.
Supervision of Testing and Calibration of Various instruments.
Nov 1997 – 2002 KENTZOverseasLimited
Position
Instrument Maintenance Supervisor
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Inst Maintenance Contract - Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery Gas Plant
(L.P.G)
Duties& Responsibilities
Attending day to day and PreventiveMaintenance Jobs in Gas liquid Operation Units as per
Planning
Commissioning of Process Field Instruments i.e. Pressure, Flow,level & Temperature
Transmitters, switches Etc…
Checking of Shutdown Sequence Logic beforeCommissioning of the Units
Involvedin LoopChecking During Plant Commissioning Etc
Involvedin faultfinding and solved the Problems during Plant Commissioning
Involvedin PlantModification and other Related Jobs
Involvedin hot loop cutover from Existing System to new System
Jun 1996 – Jul1997 FluorInternational Ltd
Position
Instrumentation Engineer
Equate petrochemical Co Kuwait - Construction Utilities for EQUATE
project
Duties& Responsibilities
Coordinates with supervisor and monitors progress
Supervision of all constructionactivities & site inspection as per approved drawings
Engineering, procurement & construction forEQUATE,Utilities
General Co-ordination withclient, vendors and subcontractors.
Receiving inspection of Instrument materials as per specification and standards
Involvedin SATs Checking IOAssignment and cross wiring drawings D.C.S & E.S.D
Supervision of Like Simulation & Loop checkingof Instruments Connected to DCS & ESD
Honeywell& Triconex
Involvedin trouble shooting, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities
Aug 1994 – Feb 1995 HindustanPetroleumCorporationLimited(H.P.C.L)
RefineryIndia.
Position
Instrumentation Engineer (Revamping & Pre Commissioning)
Duties& Responsibilities
During dismantling of the existing damaged units, there were lots of chances to damage the
existing operating system. Achieve progress with great success and zero accidentthrough
various measures such as: JointSafety Analysis Report. Work Task Report. Permit Task Report
Stringent Safety & Activities Procedures. Conducting regular morning ToolBox to understand
the task and execute it safely.
10. Playeda key role in identifying all criticalactivities in Instrumentation delaying the project
schedule; prepared proper method of statements for each activity withclient approval and
executed all criticalactivities successfully.
Commissioning Assistant Instrumentation, Instrumentation Ltd., Kota, Rajas ProjectExecuted
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : March 23, 1974
Nationality : Indian
Visa Status : Having 18 no local Transferable Kuwait visa
Driving License :Possess Valid Kuwait License (2022) & Indian License
Contac details : 00965-97244675 (Kuwait),00918912518113 (India)
PassportDetails:
Pass port No. : Z - 3081409
Date of Issue : 08-02-2015
Date of Expiry : 07-02-2025
Place of Issue : KUWAIT
Uppalapati.A.N.Raju