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Arulselvan Arulappan
Senior Piping Materials Engineer
Kanyakumari
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Summary
Highly experienced in Oil & Gas onshore upstream, Midstream facilities, and Refinery sectors with a strong track record in Feed/Basic/Detail Engineering and Proposal development for brown field and green field projects. Proficient in Piping Layout design for onshore EPC projects. Skilled in developing and analysing alternatives during engineering and construction phases, and adept at identifying and resolving design conflicts. A proven professional who has contributed to major National Oil companies Shell, KOC, Total, ENI, Chevron, BGC, ExxonMobil, and Sonatrach. Overall 21+ years of experience, among 20+ years in Oil & gas Engineering and balance one year in Production industry. Overseas working experience 14 years and at India 7 years.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Piping Material Engineer (Lead)
Sendan International
5 2023 - Current
- Managed Piping materials and procurement processes for multiple projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements
- Prepared and obtained client approvals for Piping Material specifications, project-specific specifications, Valve material specifications, Valve data sheets, Specialty Item data sheets, and Safety Instruction sheets
- Facilitated the preparation and acquisition of client approvals for Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluation, and Specialty Items
- Effectively resolved technical issues with the client and with respective vendors
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise in material specifications and quality control, resulting in cost-effective solutions and timely project completion
- Developed and maintained material databases, keeping them updated with the latest industry standards and regulations
- Led negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable contracts, reducing project costs by 15% while maintaining product quality
- Conducted material testing and evaluation, ensuring materials met project specifications and regulatory standards
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers and mentored them in materials engineering best practices
Senior Piping Package Management Specialist
J Ray McDermott Engineering Services Private Limited
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Manage and monitor the budget allocated for the piping package, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with project financial goals
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for potential issues related to the piping package to ensure project success
- Implement quality control measures to ensure that all components of the piping package meet project specifications and industry standards
- Foster strong and productive relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth communication and prompt issue resolution
- Lead and coordinate a team of professionals involved in the piping package management, providing guidance and support for successful project outcomes
- Ensure that all project-related documentation, including technical drawings and reports, complies with relevant regulations and project requirements
- Prepare and present regular reports to project stakeholders, summarizing the progress, challenges, and successes of the piping package management
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings within the piping package management framework
Lead Piping Engineer
Crescon Engineering & Construction Pvt Ltd (India)
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Successfully executed FEED/Basic Engineering/Detail engineering for a 180 TPD black extraction project
- Led the Back-Office team to complete 90% Model Reviews and deliver IFC (Issued for Construction) deliverables within budgeted man-hours
- Supervised and managed a team of 15 Piping engineers/designers, maintaining control over 16,000 man-hours
- Oversaw all Piping Engineering activities
Principal Piping Engineer (Technical & Operations)
WOOD GROUP
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Successfully managed all aspects of brownfield and greenfield projects, including critical activities like CTR Preparation, precise man-hour calculations, kickoff meetings, site visits, thorough review of existing drawings, and meticulous resource planning, ensuring adherence to project timelines
- Played a pivotal role in FEED Report validation, collaborating on the finalization of plot plans, and contributing to efficient pipe rack design
- Expertly strategized and executed site survey planning, and diligently coordinated vendor document reviews, fostering a smooth project workflow
- Spearheaded all 3D modeling-related piping activities, participating in Client Design Review sessions and proactively addressing clash reports on an area-wise basis
- Ensured all required drawings were updated and delivered, enhancing project efficiency
- Conducted site verifications, meticulously identified tie-ins, and intricately designed line routings
- Proficiently managed Material Takeoffs (MTOs), Material Requisitions (MRs), and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs), demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of project intricacies
Principal Piping Engineer(Materials)
Dodsal Engineering & Construction Pte (Dubai)
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Responsible for the design, engineering, and successful execution of a state-of-the-art 24 MMSCMD Gas Compressor Station
- Led the design and engineering efforts for a network of pipelines covering a distance of 180 km, integral to the Gas Lift & Reinjection project
- Spearheaded the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), Basic Engineering and Detail Engineering phases for the 24 MMSCMD Gas Compressor Station
- Prepared and secured client approvals for various documents, including Piping Material specifications, project-specific specifications, Valve material specifications, Valve data sheets, Specialty Item data sheets
- Managed the preparation and acquisition of client approvals for Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluation, and Specialty Items
Piping and Layout Specialist Lead
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd.
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Executed concept studies and detailed engineering for various projects of major oil companies in Nigeria, including SHELL (SPDC), Total E&P, Chevron, and NAOC
- Functioned as the Lead Engineer for piping detailed engineering and estimation tasks
- Responsible for issuing all piping deliverable documents and organizing inputs, supervising the preparation of general layout, equipment layout, key plans, support design, isometrics, material take-offs, stress analysis, pipe material specifications, and material requisitions
- Ensured effective communication among other engineering disciplines, project management, and client teams
- Defined the discipline's scope of work and required resources, developing input for the Piping Execution Plan
- Actively participated in project status meetings and was responsible for accurate reporting, including project status, progress, delays, change notices, performance measurement, lessons learned, and project close-out
Process Group International (ICAD, Abu Dhabi)
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Produced Water Treatment Package for PDO as Piping Layout Engineer
- Aweer Power Station (CCPP) as Piping Layout Engineer
- Misurata & Bengazi Combined Cycle Project (CCPP) as Piping Layout Engineer
- Jihar Gas Gathering & Decompression Station as Piping Layout Engineer
- Gas Sweetening for RAK GAS (Gas Sweetening Package) as Piping Layout & Material Engineer
Piping Engineer
Dynaflow International, Dubai
12.2006 - 03.2008
- Successfully executed the amendment of General Arrangement Drawings
- Developed Piping Routing Plans and Isometric Drawings for aboveground components and tie-in points
- Proficiently handled spooling on main Isometric Drawings
- Generated Bill of Materials (BOM) for project requirements
- Conducted Stress Analysis to ensure the structural integrity of piping systems
- Created Conceptual Pipe Support Drawings with recommended support spans
Piping Engineer
Manrochem India Limited
10.2002 - 11.2006
- Prepared comprehensive equipment layouts, optimizing space utilization and ensuring efficient plant operation
- Developed precise piping arrangement drawings, including vessel trims and meticulously designed pipe support details to guarantee structural integrity
- Proficiently used 3D modeling tools, extracted isometrics, and provided critical stress report interpretations to identify and address potential issues
- Managed material take-offs, contributing to cost control and project budget management
- Ensured the accuracy of isometric drawings through meticulous quality checks
- Facilitated interdisciplinary coordination by preparing detailed piping composite drawings, fostering seamless collaboration among various project stakeholders
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Skills
Piping Layout design
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/20/78
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Organisationalexperience
- Sendan International, 05/2023 - Present, Piping Material Engineer (Lead), Project Manager / Engineering Divisional Manager, Aramco & Sabic Brownfield Projects, Managed Piping materials and procurement processes, Prepared and obtained client approvals for specifications, Collaborated with cross-functional teams
- J Ray McDermott Engineering Services Private Limited, 12/2022 - 05/2023, Senior Piping Package Management Specialist, Project Director / Procurement manager, North Field Expansion Project for Qatar Gas, Manage budget for piping package, Conduct risk assessments, Implement quality control measures
- Crescon Engineering & Construction Pvt Ltd (India), 04/2020 - 11/2022, Lead Piping Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, Carbon Black Extraction from Crude Oil, Executed FEED/Basic Engineering/Detail engineering, Supervised a team of 15 Piping engineers/designers
- WOOD GROUP, 11/2018 - 12/2020, Principal Piping Engineer (Technical & Operations), Project Manager, Basra Gas Company, Basrah Gas Compressor Stations, Managed all aspects of brownfield and greenfield projects, Spearheaded all 3D modeling-related piping activities
- Dodsal Engineering & Construction Pte (Dubai), 04/2014 - 10/2018, Principal Piping Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, SONATRACH/Algeria, Gas Compressor Station, Spearheaded the FEED, Basic Engineering and Detail Engineering phases
- Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd., 06/2010 - 04/2014, Piping and Layout Specialist Lead, Piping Head of Department / Engineering Manager, OB/OB T4 and T5 Revamping Project, OML-58 Upgrade Phase-1, Executed concept studies and detailed engineering
- Process Group International (ICAD, Abu Dhabi), 04/2008 - 05/2010, Piping Lead, Produced Water Treatment Package for PDO, Aweer Power Station
- Dynaflow International, Dubai, 12/2006 - 03/2008, Piping Engineer, Piping Lead, Ras Laffan Common Cooling Water Project
- Manrochem India Limited, 10/2002 - 11/2006, Piping Engineer, Piping Lead, Aromatic plant for Organica Aromatics Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
Software
Autocad
MS Office
Cadworx
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- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Preference
Work Type
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Career advancementFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Senior Piping Package Management Specialist - J Ray McDermott Engineering Services Private Limited
12.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Piping Engineer - Crescon Engineering & Construction Pvt Ltd (India)
04.2020 - 11.2022
Principal Piping Engineer (Technical & Operations) - WOOD GROUP
11.2018 - 12.2020
Principal Piping Engineer(Materials) - Dodsal Engineering & Construction Pte (Dubai)
04.2014 - 10.2018
Piping and Layout Specialist Lead - Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd.
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Process Group International (ICAD, Abu Dhabi)
04.2008 - 05.2010
Piping Engineer - Dynaflow International, Dubai
12.2006 - 03.2008
Piping Engineer - Manrochem India Limited
10.2002 - 11.2006
Piping Material Engineer (Lead) - Sendan International
5 2023 - Current
MVJ College of Engineering - B.E., Mechanical
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