The document provides a summary of a Senior Piping Construction Engineer's qualifications and experience. It summarizes their educational background including a Master's in Business Administration and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. It also outlines over 15 years of experience leading piping construction and erection teams on power and process plants in India and abroad. Key responsibilities included supervising fabrication, ensuring quality standards, and meeting schedules and budgets.
1. Senior Piping Construction Engineer - Pipeline and its Structures – Thermal PP (CFBC), SOLAR PP, CoPP, CPP
Narasimman Kuppusamy 14, 8’Th St, Subburaj Nagar, Bodinayyakanur,
Senior Piping Construction Engineer Theni, Tamilnadu / India-625513.
(+91)9597464159
simman0143@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/narasimman kuppusamy
Summary of Piping Experience
- Have acquired different skills and responsibilities within each area of construction /erection, Quality management,
Quality Engineering, Value Engineering and Inspection.
- In addition to supervision, my responsibility is to provide upper management with accurate presentations, reports,
E-mails 99.9% and timely feedback on schedules of boiler/turbine piping, which includes daily scorecard/DPR
that meets quality objective.
- Successfully lead by setting goals, provide direction, develop programs and monitor the progress of my team
involved in meeting the objectives.
- Have weighed every decision constantly in light of two criteria:
1. Will this decision adversely affect my piping erection/construction work’s quality in the eyes of my customer?
2. Will this decision adversely affect the ability of my company?
I constantly find a balance between the customer’s needs and the company’s needs.
- Excellence in reviewing, reading Isometric / P& ID /GA / Equipment layout drawings and giving feedback to
design team.
- Sketching fabrication drawings and preparing Isometric Work Schedule.
- Specialized in preparation of WPS ASME Section IX with supporting PQR, PQTR.
- Designed and executed SOP for fabrication and erection/construction of IBR & Non IBR lube oil, steam, SH,
BFW and BDR piping.
- Designed and executed SOP for Storage & Control of welding filler consumables according to ASME Section II
Part C.
- Hands on experience in welding joints production control with approved WPS. According to customer
Specification follow procedures of Preheat, PWHT, SR, NDT, and Hardness checking as per WPS.
- Prepared and designed and executed SOP for painting, sand blasting on structures & piping supports.
- Have Sketched existing arrangement drawing to modified arrangement according to customer requirements and
Site conditions.
- Prepared Bill of Materials, LOI, and Price Schedule for Contractors.
Skills & Expertise
- Good in site oriented write-up on Spool Fabrication.
- Sound preparation skill on Welding Production Control, WPQR & Welder control in accordance with ASME
Section IX and as per IBR formalities.
- Sketch AS BUILT Isometric drawings at project site.
- Excellent knowledge and hands on experience in ANSI/ASME B31.1 Power Piping.
- Excellent knowledge in ANSI/ASME B31.3 Process Piping.
- ANSI/ASME B36.10M-1996.
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2. - Sound knowledge in Pipe Schedules, ASTM for Structures, Pipe supports.
- Practical and hands on experience & training done in SOLKOTE & ONYX coating application on SH pipes/tubes.
Skills & Expertise
- Liaise & communicate with Indian Government Boiler Inspectors for IBR & Drawing approvals.
- Hands on experience in TS – a level appropriate surveying equipment.
- Excellent knowledge in Statutory Regulation for piping, relevant code for piping, material specification , ASME material like CS, AS,
SS, BS material and Indian Material tubes, pipes, forgings, fittings and plates.
- BHEL terminology of piping description like PGMA, DU.
Education & Training
Master's Degree in Business Administration 1997 – 1999
Marketing Management & Production Technology
University Rank holder and 67%
University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Bachelor of Engineering 1993 – 1997
Mechanical Engineering
Awarded 62%
Bharathidasan University, Tamilnadu, India.
- Trained in welder selection, welding inspection.
- Orientation training @ Cethar Vessels Ltd –Trichy in Construction/Bop/PPG Engineering/Boiler Shops/QC & FQA
- Utility Engineering – PP & NPP
- Utility Engineering – ESP
- Utility Engineering – FANS & APH
- Training in erection & commissioning of Rotatary Equipments @ Sidhi Jaypee Cement Plant, MP, India.
- Actively participated in technical conference & training in CSP-CLFR Technology @ AREVA Renewable Energy
Rajasthan, India.
- In plant Vocational training – 1996 @ T V SUNDRAM IYENGAR & SONS Ltd Workshop, Tamilnadu, India.
- MBA Project work & viva voce - 1999: “Method Study to improve work & work measurement to establish
Standard times” at Omega Cables Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India.
- BE – Mechanical Project work & viva voce - 1997: “DESIGN OF ADJUSTABLE PRESS DIE FOR “C “CLAMPS @
JIGS & TOOL DESIGN, TOOL ENGINEERING”AT BHEL, Trichy, India.
Specialized Subjects:
- MBA-MARKETING MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
1. Inspection and Quality Control. - Marks awarded 63/100.
2. Value Engineering and Waste Control - Marks awarded 69/100.
3. Sales Management and Distribution Management. - Marks awarded 66/100.
4. New Product Strategy and Management. - Marks awarded 75/100.
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3. Education & Training
- BE – Mechanical Engineering
1. Non Traditional Machining Techniques. - Marks awarded 78/100.
2. Plant Layout and Material Handling - Marks awarded 63/100.
3. Modern Manufacturing System. - Marks awarded 69/100.
4. Production Planning and Control. - Marks awarded 75/100.
Experience:
GAMA POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING INC – TURKEY/SITE @ IRAQ -2*150MW
Senior Piping Construction Engineer
Fabrication of BHEL Piping and PEB Steel Structures.
2016 August - Presently working
PREETHI Enterprises Trichy/TN/India
Senior Engineer
Fabrication of BHEL Piping and PEB Steel Structures.
2015-2016
Technical Details:
Fabrication of IBR Piping and Erection of TG and PEB Structures .
EEPL, Chennai/TN/India [Customer: Jaypee Prayagraj Bara Thermal Power Plant]
Senior Piping Construction Engineer.
and Liaison Officer with Govt. IBR Boiler officials.
2014-2015 Technical Details:
3*330 MW/Critical Pr 220.6 bar/Critical temp 376’c/BHEL piping contract value $ 400,000USD.
Projects:
Leading a team of Engineers in erection of IBR & Non IBR, turbine Steam piping, lube
oil piping, Boiler feed water and cooling water piping of 1000MT.
Succeeded in Completion:
- Placement, alignment, completion and protocol submission of Auxiliary Cooling water underground piping /
1100 mm OD, 14mm thk in a record 80 days.
- Arranged Consumables, Tools & Tackles, T & P’s, machinery for contract, supervised fabrication of 4nos 20/40
TEU containers for Office and store purpose, accommodation and transportation within 30 days from site
Inspection/Site Visit.
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4. - Studied & trained in BHEL piping terminology/PGMA, DU and concept of Contractor appraisal/performance @
site.
- Selection & Induction of IBR welders, Fitters, Khalasis, Grinders, Store keepers, material controller and helpers.
- Supervised fabrication of Scaffolding materials/also called DOKKA materials, platforms etc for site, prior to Site
Induction.
LARSEN & TOUBRO, Chennai, India [Customer: Reliance-Rajasthan Sun Technique P ltd, Pokhran, India. Contractor-Areva India.]
Assistant Manager-ICP
SH/BFW/BDR pipelines.
2013-2014 Technical Details:
1* 125MW/Solar Thermal power plant-Renewable Energy/CSP-CLFR Technology/V2.0 Reliance
Contact value 20 million USD/Max working pressure 130 bar/Max design temp 260’c.
Projects:
Leading a team of Engineers in erection of Interconnecting Piping of SH/BFW/BDR pipelines of
900MT/Stage 1 and its pipe rack Structures.
Succeeded in Completion:
- Prepared, Checked and Submitted WPS in accordance with ASME Sec IX with supporting PQR.
- Prepared PQTR, WPQ, Welder ID cards for IBR pipes as per ASME Sec IX and in accordance with IBR
Formalities and customer [Reliance] site specification.
Succeeded in Completion:
- Selection and Finalizing of Contractors for Erection & Fabrication of ICP piping & issuing LOI and emphasizing
The fact that “TIME being an ESSENCE of the contract”.
- Prepared site requirement of Consumables, Tools & Tackles.
- Prepared Protocols like Fit up Reports, Weld Reports, NDT Reports.
- Sketching isometric fabrication drawings for site and contractor purposes and preparing Isometric work Schedule.
Graphical planning for Pipe Rack erection using “S” curve.
- Look Ahead Schedule.
- Coordinated and prepared weekly reports on purchase of welding consumables, Tools & Tackles, T&P’s.
- Resource Plan [Man, Material, Machine] and 4 members Material Controller was trained and developed @ site.
- Introduced a system on arrangement, acceptance & issue of Isometric/Layout/P & ID/GA and Structural Drawings
to contractors and Engineers.
- Proactive in daily meetings [Reliance,Areva French Team,Contractors] and presentations were made on Progress
Reports Plans, Schedules and Milestones.
PREETHI Enterprises Trichy/TN/India
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5. Senior Engineer
Fabrication of Steel Structures.
2011-2012 Technical Details:
Fabrication of TG Structures, Ceiling Truss work, with Channels, Beams, Angles [Holes and Slots
Applicable].
CETHAR VESSELS LTD, Trichirapalli/TN/India. [Customer: Jaiprakash Associates, Bhagwar, MP/India]
Senior Construction Engineer
CFBC Boiler piping.
2013-2014 Technical Details:
2* 60MW/250 TPH /CFBC TPP/Max working pressure 190 bar/Max design temp 346’c and Latent heat
of vaporization 584 KJ/KG/120MT Steam Drum.
Projects:Leading a team of Engineers in erection of Boiler Piping’s and Structures.
Succeeded in Completion:
- Boiler Combustion Area/BACKPASS area/CYCLONE
- Placement, Alignment & Protocol preparation done in RWSH(radiant wing), RWE, Down comers, Risers,SS Links, WCC cyclone,
Bed Ash Cooler, Economiser,Water Wall Panels, Primary Convection SH,SCSH,SC panels, DSH Economizer
I/L & O/L link, Loop seal, Cyclone, COC.
Succeeded in Completion- Pressure Parts:
- Placement, Erection, Alignment & Protocol preparation of Main Steam line[MS piping],PSH,SSH,BFW and BDR
Pipelines.
- Erection, Placement, alignment of Steam Drum OD 1524 *104 thk/120MT[CS-SA299/SA575 Gr60/70, SA516
Gr60/70].
- Preparing DATA SHEET on alignment of Steam Drum, Turbine set, Gearbox & Generator.
Succeeded in Completion -Non Pressure Parts:
- Placement, Alignment and Inspection of Structures, Buckstays, Hanger Rods, U Rods, Bridge Channel materials &
Girders @ 52 metre.
- Supervised erection of Platforms, Stairs using Beams, Bracings at different levels- 10/20/35/52 metres.
EEPL,Chennai/India
Site In charge and Piping Engineer
2008-2010 [1.Customer: Cogeneration PP –Damanjodi @NALCO, Orissa/India.]
Technical Details: BHEL Boiler/18.5MW/Completion of Hookup and commissioning with borrowed
Steam which includes Main Steam Piping, all IBR PP piping/155 TPH.
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6. [2.Customer: NEW PP –SAIL/Rourkela @Orissa/India.]
Technical Details: BHEL Boiler/2*18MW and 1*6.5MW piping
[3.Customer: Cogeneration PP –Empee Sugar Factory/Ambasamudram @Tamilnadu /India.]
Technical Details: BHEL Boiler/2*25MW
[4.Customer: Neyveli Lignite Corporation Thermal Power Station Expansion II @TN/India.]
Technical Details: BHEL Boiler/Power Cycling Piping’s.
[5.Customer: Captive PP –Jaiprakash Associates /DCF/@UP/India.]
Technical Details: BHEL Boiler/1* 27MW/STG Piping.
Accomplishments:
- Supervision in fabrication of Rupture Disc flange /50mm thk/600mm OD/4 nos. in accordance with customer
specification.
- Fabrication of doors for ACSC.
- Fabrication of Manhole Assembly /Pipe plate 10mm thk/500mm OD/Rolling plate from 290*1565 mm/Gr IS 2062
Gr A/B.
- OIL flushing done in 25 days /40 barrels of Grade EP46 [1 barrel=180 kg].
- Marking Dimensions for erection of Steam Drum and other Auxiliaries @ 52 metre.
- Preparing Running Bills, Final Bills & Summary Bills.
- Claiming bills from customer for excess work and deduction on bills on purchase of materials to contractors.
- Placement, alignment and welding of turbine lube oil piping/IP,LP,HP Extraction piping/Balancing piston lines
- 20” line 9 ata Header to process TP03
- 68 ata Header to PRDS.
- Upstream/Downstream of PRDS to Hdr TP104.
- ACW Supply & Return pipeline TG SIDE.
- 8” DM water discharge to make –up water tank.
- Final alignment and Grouting of Rotatory equipments, Pumps, CEP pumps, Turbine, Gearbox, Generator.
- Normalizing, Hydraulic Test /Steam Blow stage 1, 2, and 3.
- Normalizing & fixing of flow nozzles, control valves.
- Preparatory works for Hook-up.
- Supervision of Insulation of Steam Piping, Extraction lines & SH piping.
- STEAM ROLLING of Turbine.
- Supervised Placement,alignment,recording of Protocols of A type tube bundles, Pumps like Hot well pump,CEP
FCS system of condenser and ACSC piping.
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7. All Cargo Global Logistics Ltd/CFS division
Chennai/India
Senior Executive
2007- 2008
CWCL/CFS Division, Chennai, India
Chennai/India
Senior Executive
2004- 2006
BALMER LAWRIE & CO/CFS Division
Chennai/India
Executive
2001- 2004
Responsibilities and Accomplishments
- Generation of in-house reports. Preparing reports to Indian Customs, Shipping lines, CHA’s, Exporters, Importers and transporters and
the same to be submitted to my immediate superiors and management.
- Documentation, MIS Reports and EXIM work in an inbuilt online system.
- Coordination with marketing staffs, accounts team and maintaining a good rapport with Indian Regulatory Authorities, Indian
Customs.
- Maintain a Preventive Equipment Maintenance register of heavy vehicles like Forklifts, Lifting Cranes, ECH, and Kalmar.
- Generation of Purchase order on worn out parts for heavy equipments.
Achievements and Awards
- My Daily reports and Presentations were commended and appreciated by AREVA French Team [Thomas Bossillni and Oliver
Jabaulay@Rajasthan/India.
- Commended for my Sincerity by Senior Emeritus CEO Shri Lakshmi Narayan-kvrl1950@gmail.com.
- Appreciated and Performance Appraisal Pay was awarded for project completion as Site In charge @JAL/DCF/Uttar Pradesh/India by
Shri Mohajjir-MD EEPL+(91)9789096254/Shri Easter Accounts Officer(+91)9840323537/HO-(+91)04426412555.
- My Project “Method study and Time Study” for All Cargo Global Logistics Ltd was accepted by the company CEO/HQ @Mumbai.
- My Good work was well appreciated by Godfather Shri VV Santharaman-CEO(+919176000927)/Calyx Container Terminals Ltd/Shri
Sahu HR/GM @Mumbai/02240299902 / 02240299999
- Best National Cadet Corps @ Graduation Degree-Bachelor of Physics@Kumbakonam Government College of Arts/TN/India.
- Rewarded and appreciated for my excellent team leadership & team work. I was rewarded to take my team under my guidance for a
local tour to Pondicherry(near Chennai)/ Mr.Mahendran (+91)9790991705 / mahendran@cwcnsl.com / www.cwcnsl.com
- Commended and merited for my work @L&T,Rajasthan by Shri Anbalagan/DGM administration/Larsen & Toubro/
(+91)9444078378/ anba@lntecc.com.
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