Lijo Palakkeel Jose has over 10 years of experience as an instrumentation technician in the oil and natural gas sector. He is currently working as an instrumentation supervisor for SOLON International in the UAE. He has expertise in maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of process control systems including pneumatic, electronic, and hydraulic instruments. He is skilled in planning and conducting work requiring technical judgment and adapting engineering procedures.

1. LIJO PALAKKEEL JOSE
Address:Palakkeel House, Thalore (Post), Thrissur Disrict, Kerala-680306, India
Mobile: +971557158236 || Landline: +97192234282 / +919895424314
E-Mail: lijopalakkeel@gmail.com , Skype id : lijopalakkel
INSTRUMENT Technicianwith10+ years of experience in the Oil and Natural Gas sector
Professional Profile
 Highly accomplished professional with diverse experience of 10+ years using Engineering and Instrument
techniques; handling a gamut of roles related to preventive, corrective and diagnostic maintenance on the
process control systems and control loops.
 Currently associated with SOLON International LL Fze, UAE, as Instrument Supervisor.
 Expertise in processes to remove, dismantle, overhaul/repair and install electric, pneumatic, electronic or hydraulic
control system such as control valves, actuators, recorders, measuring/ recording instruments in the field/ workshop.
 Possess strong technical aptitude including applicable engineering tools and systems.
 Adept at calibration and maintenance of all safety, fire and gas equipment such as gas monitors (S4000C), H2S
monitors (S114, general monitors), smoke detectors and heat detectors to conform. Flame detectors FL3112,
 Generate and maintain records and reports, and comply with all administrative policies and regulations.
 Exceptionally organized and disciplined; possess well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and
direct others in a supportive, cooperative team environment. Offers outstanding team leadership, behavioural
management and conflict resolution skills.
Career Graph
Since May’12 with SOLON International LL Fze, UAE, as INSTRUMENT SUPERVISOR
(The company is engaged into the manufacturing and sale of solar photovoltaic cells, solar photovoltaic modules, solar systems,
design and manufacturing of project equipment for solar cells)
Key Deliverables
 Planning and conducting work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of
engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
 Performing preventive, corrective and diagnostic maintenance on the process control systems and control loops.
 Troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and testing various types of process control instruments and relay logic, which
include pneumatic, electrical and electronic instruments.
 Working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other internal staff.
 Facilitate project management within cost and time constrained environments.
 Handling processes to remove, dismantle, overhaul/repair and install electric, pneumatic, electronic or hydraulic
control system such as control valves and actuators, recorders, measuring and recording instruments in the field or in
the workshop
 Involved in the operation and Calibration and loop checking of theultrasonic flow metertransmittersOf Foxboro make flow,
pressure, level, transmitter controller. Pressure, level, flow, gas flow computer, temperature, vibration switches.
 Performing preventive and emergency maintenance on all equipment on site, as well as during scheduled or
unscheduled shutdowns.
 Leading projects as required, taking responsibility for successful completion; deliver allocated projects on-time, in-
budget and to-specification.
 Performing themodification of control circuits and/or control loops as per the plant change requests and updating all
related plant drawings to reflect the actual changes.
 Spearheading multifaceted responsibilities like monitoring system mark VI carried out all types of field bus installation
checking and configuration with field bus comm. Model- 375, Bentley Nevada vibration monitoring, system probe
installation and calibration of probes and monitoring with TK3.
 Assisting other sections such as electrical, mechanical and workshop in the repair and troubleshooting of their
instrument and electronic related systems and test equipment

2.  Play a vital role in working with P & ID, ILD and HOOK UP drawings, conducting calibration and loop checking of the
transmitters, stroke checking of control valve and hands on TDC 3000 distributed control system (software)
 Performing regular calibration and maintenance of all safety, fire and gas equipment such as gas monitors (S4000C),
H2S monitors (S114, general monitors), smoke detectors and heat detectors to conform. Flame detectors FL3112,
 Handling loop checking and calibration of all pneumatic electronic transmitters, switches, all types of valves
like control valve, solenoid valve, shut down valve, ESDV, MOV, pneumatic controller, RTD, Thermo couple,
Vibration proxy meters, level troll, pressure gauge SMART,HART and FF transmitters protocol.
 Executing upgrade and retrofitting of new control instruments to existing panels in the field and main control rooms.
 Devising new approaches to problems, and prepares or modifies specifications, calculations, charts and graphs;
monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, and accepted engineering practices.
 Working with FFB (Foundation field bus) delta “V’’ system under the supervision of Emerson and G.E GAS
turbine.
 Complying with all company Health, Safety and Environment as well as Work Permit, policies and procedures.
 Troubleshooting of all kinds of transmitter especially loop checking of all the instruments. Installation and
modification works. Signal checking.
 Performing preventive, corrective and troubleshooting maintenance, and testing of all Plant Instrument Process
Monitoring, Control Protective equipment.
 Reporting to respective Instrument Supervisor/Senior Instrument Technician, receiving work assignments after
briefing and proper guidance from the assigned Senior Instrument Technician.
 Liaison with Digital Governor controls, PLC systems, Microprocessor controls and various conventional
pneumatic & electronic Instruments, all of which require the ability to read & understanding engineering
drawings such as P & IDs, loop drawing, ladder logic and block & functional diagrams.
Previous Engagements
Jun’10 to Jan’12 with AL Busaili Co., Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, as Instrument Technician (Fire & Gas)
Jul’09 to Jun’10 with Instrument Installation and Maintenance Engineers (IIME), Bangalore, India
As Instrument Technician
Processing Control Instrument in Pharmaceuticals, For Beverages, Furnace Controls, and Engineering Industries
Apr’09 to Jul’09 with ISCO, Kuwait, as Instrument Technician
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Mina Al Ahammadi
Worked for a month on Subhiya Power Generation and Water Desalination Plant
Aug’08 to Dec’08 with Qatar Gas Operating Company Ltd., as Instrument Technician
Major Project: Qatar Gas LNG Project, LNG storage tank area
Mar’07 to Dec’08 with Consolidated Contractors International Company, Qatar, as Instrument Technician
Major Project: Qatar Gas Second LNG Project Qatar
Jun’06 to Dec’06 with Transguard Man Power Supply, Dubai, as Instrument Technician
Gas Plants, Oil Plants and Airline Industry
Jun’03 to Jan’06 with Instruments Installations and Maintenance Engineers (IIME), Bangalore, India, as Instrument
Technician
Processing Control Instrument in Pharmaceuticals for Beverages, Furnace Controls, and Engineering Industries

3. Professional Enhancements
 H2S and BA (breathing apparatus- SCABA) training from Qatar gas.
 Training in LOTO and Pre Mechanical Commissions (PMC).
 Confined space training.
 Safety induction and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
 Trained in Job safety task instruction (JSTI).
 Training in Incident injury free (IIF)
Academic/ Professional Credentials
 Diploma in Instrumentation Technology (KorattymathaTechnogical Institute& ITC)
 Diploma in Computer Application
 Diploma in Computer Hardware and Network Engineering
 Fire and Safety Engineering (National Safety Council India, Kalamassery, Kerala Chapter
 SSLC from Board of public examination. Kerala
IT Skills
 Computer application and Servicing
 Knowledge in Safety environment.
 Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker; Trained in PLC and SCADA.
 Computer hardware network (NOWEL NETWARE and Windows NT).
 Trouble shooting of computer network systems.
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 21st July 1982
Linguistic Knowledge : English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil.
Religion : Christian, RC
Driving Licence : Valid UAE & Indian Driving License (Light Vehicle; License No: 154378, Exp: 19-06-2023)
Passport Details : K 7237414 (Date/ place of Issue: 16-01-2013/ COCHIN || Date of Expiry: 15-01-2023
Reference : Mr. RAJIVE KUMAR, Forman, QATAR GAS, QGII Project, Doha, Qatar (Phone: +974555232256)
I declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge.
LIJO PALAKKEEL JOSE
Place: Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
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