Prakash Lakshmanan is a structural designer with over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, currently working at National Petroleum Construction Company in Abu Dhabi since 2014. He has a strong background in detailed design drawings, Tekla modeling, and project coordination, having previously worked for Lamprell Energy and other companies in the UAE. He holds a diploma in mechanical engineering and is proficient in various software including AutoCAD and Microstation.

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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.