1. Key Skills Profile Summary
Project , Engineering & Construction
Management
Contract/Sub Contract Management
Quality Assurance
Cost Control & Yield Improvisation
Safety & Risk Management
Process Enhancement
Vendor Management
Manpower Planning
 An expert planner and strategist offering nearly 27years of extensive experience in
the entire gamut of Project/ Engineering/ Construction Management execution in
India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
 Comprehensive experience in planning, resource utilization quality management &
manpower management as well as providing consultancy to various projects
involving engineering / method statement, resource planning with a flair for
adoptingmodern methodologies / techniques in compliancewith quality standards
 Adept in planning, executing and spearheading construction projects and plant
operations involving design coordination, value engineering, construction
development, quality assurance/control,contractadministration,resourceplanning
with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies / techniques in
compliance with quality standards
 Proficient in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and
ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters
 Skilled in identifying critical unsafe conditions in old and new facility to address in
alignment with budget and production schedules;efficiency in managing huge team
comprising of managers/engineers/supervisor (including Civil, Electrical
Instrumentation and Mechanical sub functions)
 Effective in review of engineering documents issued for construction, Method
statements and Job safety Analysis in line with engineering standards ISA, IEEE,
ASTM, NAMUR, ASMI , ANSI , NEMA , IEC and so on
 Skills in problemsolvingcoupled with effective decision makingfor enablingeffective
solutions leading to high customer satisfaction and low operational costs
Education
1988 B.Tech. (Instrumentation and Control System Engineering), Calicut University, Kerala, India
Other Credentials:
 DCS System Procontrol P14 of M/s ABB Utilities GmbH
 Various Analyzers of M/s ABB UK
 Level Gauging System of M/s Saab Sweden
 IN tool Training
Career Timeline for last 5 organizations
GOPAKUMAR VR
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - Project, Engineering, Construction Management
Enterprising leader & planner with a strong record of contributions in streamlining
operations, invigorating heightening productivity, systems & procedures
Industry Preference: Oil& Gas, Power Location Preference: Middle East
gopavr@hotmail.com +971 504387359
ISCO, Kuwait as
Sr. Engineer
ABB Utilities GmbH
as Project Manager
Silver Teach Dubai,
UAE as Engineering
Manager
IMCO, Kuwait as
Project In-Charge
DODSAL PTE, UAE as
Senior Manager-
Projects
1994 - 1995
1995 - 2002
2002 -2006
2006 - 2015
2015 -Date

2. Notable Accomplishments across theCareer
Silver Teach Dubai, UAE
 Managed entire siteactivity includingbalanceengineering,construction of F&G instrumentand control systemat the ZADCO Zirku
plant
 Developed and reviewed method statements, JSA, TRA more than 1500 field instruments and 220 junction boxes for
instrumentation package
 Undertook installation of dedicated F&G cabinets more than 100 no. s for the entire plant area including Gas Receivers, Gas
Separators including H2S separators, Gas Export and utility area for gas collection platforms
 Executed extension, replacement of temporary and new supply of UPS system for different control and rack rooms for existingand
new loads
 Spearheaded the entire teams of instrumentation, electrical and civil for all assignments at Dubai office and Zirku site for the
ZADCO Project; undertook operations related to Control System, F&G system, Electrical System and Vendor Management
 Executed engineering of Halon Replacement and F&G Instrument at Zakum West, Zakum Central, Umm Shaif and Al Hyleh Barge
in two different projects
DODSAL PTE, UAE
 Managed Engineering, installation and commissioning of Instrument, Control System for sulphur pumping system from Habshan
1-4 and Habshan 5 receivingtank system, Granulation System, Stacker /Reclaimer system and Rail Car Loading system for 11 000
tons per day capacity of sulphur
 Developed and erected supports which includes 8000 field instruments and 800 junction boxes for instrumentation package ;
worked on telecom system like PAGA, CCTV, ACS Voice system and dispatch system
 Spearheaded the entire instrumentation and telecom assignments for the GASCO project; managed distributed control system,
emergency shutdown system, F&G system and vendor management
 Successfully completed the ICS system includingSATfor 188 cabinets located in 8 instruments shelters having12000hardwa reand
8000 software signals
 Spearheaded the entire Instrumentation assignments for theQatar Petroleum Projecttakingcareof Engineering, Construction a nd
commissioning for Distribution Control System (Emerson), F&G system and Vendor Management for hardware signals 4000
hardware and 9000 serial signals in 3 instrument shelters for having Sea Water Cooling system of 1 Million M3
 Headed 20 packages sub systems and interfacing to DCS system; 8 Packages sub systems and interfacing to Telecom system;
prepared fire & gas, control room & field instrument layouts, control & automation, safeguarding and fire & gas philosophies
 Undertook instrument installation and control system for Intake, Pump House of 18 Pumps with 7.5 MW capacity, Electro
Chlorination, Consumer Flow metering, Flow Control, Receiving Basin and Discharge Channel
 Developed method statements, JSA and for equipment, control systemand field Instruments;undertook Control Valves,Combined
Check Valves, Motor Operated Valves and Ultrasonic Flow Meters for line sizes up to 3450mm
 Provided updation on subjects likeFATfor DCS system,Motor operated valves,Actuators,Pump PLC panel;Interfacingwith exi sting
DCS system and Electrical systems; Vendor Document Reviews & performing technical discussions with vendors; Preparation of
Fire and gas, control room and field instrument layouts; Attending and providing valuable inputs to Design Review, HAZOP
meetings
Work Experience
May’15 -Present Silver Teach Dubai, UAE as Engineering Manager
Jul’06 -May’15 DODSAL PTE, UAE as Senior Manager- Projects
Mar’02 – Jul’06 ABB Utilities GmbH as Project Manager
Dec’95 – Mar’02 IMCO, Kuwait as Project In-Charge
Nov’94 – Dec’95 ISCO, Kuwait as Sr. Engineer
June’93 – Oct ’94 GETCO as Sr. Engineer
Feb’90 – Jun’93 ABB/ Taylor as Sr. Engineer
Roles across the Tenure
Project Management
 Conceptualizing& screeningprojects, conductingfeasibility studies & research and coordinatingto determine the viability b ased
on the technical, financial & economic parameters (In the field of plant& machinery);mapping requirements and providing them
best solutions involving evaluation and definition of scope of project and finalization of project requirements
 Providing leadership, direction, strategy and vision in the areas of technology and product development to facilitate and enable
growth and business agility; managing end-to-end management of multiple projects from conceptualization and visualization to
technology mapping and final execution of projects
Installation & Scheduling

3.  Designingequipment installation developingplantspecification and sitein accordanceto new and upcoming technology based o n
method statement and Job safety analysis. ; undertaking investigation on RCA in case of any equipment related incidents and
documenting all design specifications and procedure for process
 Executed technical calculations, providing strategic support & conducting market research for multiple in-house processes like
frontlineinteraction,document consolidation,timeaccounting,contractor requirement, electrical guiding,projectflowcharts and
payments
Quality Assurance & Control
 Spearheadingcontinuous improvement projects likeZero Defect, CycleTime reduction, ; ensuringcontrol on quality for materials
& products as per specified parameters; spreading awareness for Total Quality Management at all levels
 Monitoring the progress, controlling quality & cost control & undertaking the quantity survey; contributing in HAZOP Study, S IL
Review, P&ID Review and 30%, 60%, 90% and as built model review
IT Skills
 Proficiency in Windows Application, MS Office Suite and other internet applications
Projects Handled
Major Projects:
 ZADCO Abu Dhabi Project : F&G system Replacement at Zirku Island at Upper Zakum, Satah and Utility area
 ADMA OPCO Abu Dhabi Project : Halon Replacement project at Zakum and Umm Shaif assets
 Gasco Abu Dhabi project : Habshan Sulphur Granulation Projectfor transporting11000 tons per day liquid sulphur through SEET
pipelines, converting to Granules and loading to Rail Car ; 500 M USD
 Qatar Petroleum Project, Ras Laffan Qatar:Common CoolingWater ProjectPhaseII (CCWP-II) for supplying1 Million M3/Hr cooling
water to Q-power, Qatar Gas Train 5, 6 &7 and Ras Gas Train 6&7, 1 Billion USD
 Doha West Power Station, Kuwait 8 x 300MW: Facilitated Refurbishment of Chemical Treatment Room Instruments and
equipment, 50M USD
 Doha East Power Station, Kuwait 7 x 150MW : Fore fronted Control System Upgradaion of TCR, ECR, GAB and Chlorination Plant
from existing Decontic System to new Procontrol P14 DCS of M/s ABB, 60M USD
 Kuwait National Petroleum Company : Tank gaging system at KNPC Shuaiba as project in charge
 Kuwait Oil Company: Replacement Control system at Gathering Center’s – 5 Nos and Booster Stations -2 nos with Technip Italy
 GEB, Gandhinager, India 2 x210 MW : Engineering, Construction and commissioning of new Thermal Power Plant
 GEB, Kutch , India 2 x 70 MW : Engineering, Construction and commissioning of new Thermal Power Plant
ABB Utilities GmbH
 Doha East Power Station Kuwait for the installation, commissioning and interfacing of analyser system for Unit 1 -7
 Doha East Power Station, Kuwait for control system upgrade control system to DCS system
 Thermal Power station, Hartha, Iraq for the control system migration to DCs system
 Doha West Power station, Kuwait for upgrade of Control system to DCS system
 Doha West Power Station, Kuwait
IMCO, Kuwait
 KNPC Shuaiba, Kuwait for Tank Gauging system
 Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait (Hyundai: New Flow Metering Facility, Mina Ahmadi)
 Petrochemical Industries Company ( PIC), Kuwait
 Kuwait Oil Company for the Control system upgrade from Pneumatic system to DCS system from Honeywell including fi eld
instrumentation
 MEW Kuwait 8 x 300 MW Al Zour Thermal Power plant
ISCO, Kuwait
 MEW Kuwait 8 x 300 MW in Doha West Thermal Power Plant
ABB/ Taylor, Gujarat, India
 3 x 210 MW new Thermal power Plant for Gujarat Electricity Board, Gandhi Nager, Gujarat, India
 3 x 70 MW new Thermal power Plant for Gujarat Electricity Board, Gandhi Nager, Gujarat, India
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 24th May 1966
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam
Mailing Address: Building Al Riffa, Flat 501, Rolla, Bur, Dubai
Driving License: Kuwait & UAE
Marital Status: Married
No. of Dependents: 2
Nationality: Indian