Vinod Kumar has over 12 years of experience as a structural engineer in the oil and gas industry. He currently works as a senior structural lead engineer for McDermott Middle East Inc. in Dubai, where he is responsible for leading engineering design projects and ensuring their completion on schedule and budget. Prior to his current role, he worked as a structural engineer and naval architect for other companies in India. He has extensive experience designing offshore structures and performing analyses related to transportation and installation.

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VINOD KUMAR.G
Senior structural lead engineer with 12
years of experience in oil and gas EPCI
industry.
Mobile: +971-529907271
Email : nitc.gvk@hotmail.com
Date of Birth 31st
July 1986
Gender Male
Citizenship INDIAN
Languages
Known
English, Telugu,
Hindi
Marital status
Married, father of
one daughter.
Communication Address:
#214, Building #30, Street #2,
Discovery Gardens, Dubai, UAE
Permanent Address:
#Tapovan apartment# Flat no 402,
Shivam road, Hyd, India.
CAREER OUTLOOK
I want to embark on a new challenge within the oil and gas sector with a
focus on structural and installation engineering. With a high level of
motivation, enthusiasm, and a strong passion for working on offshore
structures, I am sure that I would be an asset to your company.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Senior Structural Lead Engineer with 12 Years of professional and academic
experience in the field of offshore oil and gas EPCI projects & shipbuilding,
primarily in the design and installation of jackets, Topsides (weighing between
500 MT to 16000 MT) & subsea structures with a broad range of technical
and project delivery experience through all project phases.
As a senior structural lead engineer, I am experienced in independently
handling the design engineering scope of the project, e.g. in pre-service and
in-service analysis of fixed offshore platforms, Cargo/Derrick barge
modifications and miscellaneous designs of offshore structures for lift,
transportation and in-place analysis and other associated analyses, including
the design of rigging, lifting aids, and barge related structures.
I pride myself on being able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal
supervision by demonstrating initiative and strong time management skills. I
have international site experience in Dubai, Singapore, Batam & India,
including both offshore and Fabrication yards.
KEY SKILLS
 Hands on experience in industry related software. (SACS-11.3,
STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, ANSYS Workbench, Solid works.)
 Familiar with all significant codes of offshore industry like API RP 2A,
AWS D 1.1, AISC, DNV, etc.
 Analytical mind with well-developed problem-solving abilities.
 Ability to work well individually and as a part of the team.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Excellent educational background.
Educational Qualification
 Master of Technology, Offshore structures [2010-2012]
National Institute of technology, India, Calicut.
 Bachelor of Engg, Civil engineering. [2003-2007]
Velagapudi Ramakrishna Engineering College, India, Vijayawada.
 Diploma in Naval Architecture [6 months-2007].
Ocean Education Research Center, India, Mumbai.

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WORK HISTORY
Duration Organization Designation
Jan 2015 – Present McDermott Middle East Inc., Dubai Senior structural Lead Engineer
July 2012 – Jan 2015 McDermott Middle East Inc., Dubai Structural Engineer
June 2007 - July 2010 Larsen & toubro Ltd, India Naval Architect
Awards & Recognition:
 Quality spot award in August 2013 for converting the KALINDA material barge into a Shallow Water
Cable lay Barge (SWCB), and for the successful completion of 115KV cable lay program (Safaniya
Project).
 McDermott Plus award in August 2014 for demonstrating the key pillars of performance and
success.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior structural Lead Engineer:
McDermott Middle East Inc., Dubai, UAE
Skills and Responsibilities:
 Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete within planned schedule and
budget, under MDR standards and project-specific procedures.
 Be thoroughly familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline
requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to
address the issues.
 Plan, organize and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope,
deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources.
 Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead
and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
 Prepare precise and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and
procedures.
 Interface with all disciplines to develop clash free designs.
 Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings.
 Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project
Management Team, as require.
 Assist in preparation of estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements,
and man-hour estimates.
 Prepare Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications, as required.
 Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as
required.

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 Procurement assistance includes preparing and reviewing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and
preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and
coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents.
 Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and
providing comments as necessary.
 Guide new engineers on Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets.
 I review designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures such as:
 Design of sea‐fastening for transporting Jacket, topsides, Bridges, boat‐landing, piles and other as
associated structures, including barge strength assessment.
 Detail engineering analysis for transporting Launch jacket & Float over topsides.
 Design of heavy lift rigging, installation‐aids, spreader‐frames of decks, jackets, bridges, spools, subsea
assets during offshore installation, including checking the structures integrity for lift loads.
 Stinger design for pipe-lay barge, in place lift and transportation conditions.
 In-place, Lift, Load-out, Transportation analysis of Jackets and Decks, and other related structures.
 Structural drawings, Design basis, engineering calculations, and recommend changes in the technical
details to ensure safe and efficient installation at offshore.
Highlights of Installation Engineering Experience in Key Projects:
 Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd (Vietnam) - Sao Vang and Dai Nguyet Gas and Condensate Fields
Development: Seafastening analysis and design for transportation of 13000 MT launch jacket and
16000 MT Float over topside, at a water depth of 113m.
 Inpex Operations Australia Pty Ltd (Australia) - Umbilical, Risers, and Flowlines (URF) EPCI
Contract: Rigging & spreader bar design for 6" MEG Tie-In Drill Centre Spools.
 Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (Abu Dhabi) - EZ16E: Facilities for 4 New Gas Injectors
and 3 Barren Towers in Zakum Field Project: Seafastening analysis and design for transportation of
topsides of three barren tower platforms, and ZK182 & topside modules.
 Pemex Exploration and Production (Gulf of Mexico) - PB-Litoral-A Project: Seafastening analysis
and design of PB-Litoral-jacket with 2500 MT transportation weight.
 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) - Karan 45/51 Production Complex Works:
Seafastening analysis and design for horizontally transported Karan 45/51 Auxiliary Jacket.
 Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company (Gulf of Mexico) - Jack and St.
Malo Project: Seafastening analysis and design for transportation of Pump Modules and Dummy Pump
Modules.
 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) - Replace Power Generation System Marjan GOSP’s
Project – Seafastening analysis and design for horizontally transported MRJN GOSP-2&3 jacket with
1800 MT transportation weight.
 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) – Major upgrades of new decks in SAFANIA, BERRI,
ZULF oil fields - Seafastening analysis and design for SFNY 222/23, SFNY 264 Aux deck.
 Qatar Petroleum (Qatar) - EPIC for wellhead jacket with temporary drilling decks for BULHANINE RE
development - Seafastening analysis and design for vertically transported BHKO 6C & 6A jacket.

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 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(India) - Cluster 7 Wells Platform Project: Seafastening analysis
and design for transportation of B192-8 jacket.
 RasGas Company Limited (Saudi Arabia) Flow Assurance Expansion project: Seafastening analysis
and design for Bridges, Risers and Line pipes, sleepers, and other Misc. items.
Structural / Installation Engineer:
McDermott Middle East Inc., Dubai, UAE
Skills and Responsibilities:
 Seafastening analysis and design of Jackets, Topsides, boat-landings, piles, and other structures,
including barge strength assessment.
 Rigging and installation aid design for offshore lift and installation.
 Pile Drivability and pile installation checks.
 Prepare design reports and responding to client and MWS comments.
Highlights of Installation Engineering Experience in Key Projects:
 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) – SFNY phase-2 project: Complete conversion of the
material barge to pipe laying barge which includes the design of Stinger and A-frame assembly,
working platform, Ready rack modifications and other misc. Items.
 Murphy Sabhah Oil Company (Malaysia) – Siakap North-petal development project: Seafastening
analysis and design for SDU, SJA, and Lifting frame.
 Ketapang PSC (Indonesia) – Bukit Tua development project: Rigging (Slings and Shackles), Pad eye
and trunnion design checks for the tripod jacket with a deck weighing about 1500 MT.
Naval Architect: -
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Shipbuilding, Vadodara, INDIA
Skills and Responsibilities:
 In-place and lift analysis of the Jackets, Decks, and living quarter's modules.
 Developing a stability booklet for the vessels.
 Hull and superstructure design for ships.
 Seakeeping and maneuvering analysis.
 Developing production drawings.
 Liaise with shipyard workers as required to ensure efficient functioning of the department.
Highlights of Installation Engineering Experience in Key Projects:
 Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company – Expansion of ZK oil fields: In place & lifting analysis for
ZK 47 wellhead platform & Living quarter's module.
 Indian Navy – 250 passenger's vessel design: Lines plan design, Stability calculations, Powering
calculations, longitudinal strength analysis, etc.

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Certificates: -
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (OPITO APPROVED) valid till July-2024.
References: -
Sajith Nair, Engineering Director, McDermott, Dubai
Tel: (Office) + 97148071520, (Mobile) +971506529843
E-mail: SNair@mcdermott.com
David Guymon, Manager, Mechanical Engineering, McDermott, Houston
Tel: (Office) 281-870-5048, (Mobile) +1 (832) 914-8874
E-mail: DLGuymon@mcdermott.com
Paul Westlake, Manager, Construction support engineering dept, McDermott, Dubai
Tel: (Office) + 971480705093, (Mobile) +971506553910
E-mail: pCwestlake@mcdermott.com