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PIPING STRESS AND SUPPORTS ENGINEER4.5 Years of Accomplished Experience in Piping Stress Analysis using CAESAR II and in Piping

Supports.

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

High-performing, energetic and self-motivated Piping Professional with over 4 years of experience in Large Scale EPC Projects in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizers & Refinery sectors.

Dynamic professional: - B.E in Mechanical Engineering having well developed skills in Piping Stress Analysis using Intergraph CAESAR II software.

Experience in Basic Design & Detailed Engineering of Piping systems.Conversant with ASME/ASTM/API/NEMA Codes and Standards.Proficient problem-solver with analytical skills to evaluate solutions and complications.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Piping Stress ASME B 31.3 Offshore/Onshore Intergraph CAESAR IIAPI 610 NEMA SM 23 API 617 API 661/662API 618 API 650 Relief valve-API 520 WRC 297/107Pipe rack study Loop sizing Flange leakage(NC,Peq) Trunnion check

(Kellogg’s) PIPING SUPPORTS SPECIAL SUPPORTS Navisworks Smart plant Review (SPR)

EMPLOYMENT CREDENTIALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Currently associated with Saipem India Projects, Chennai as -Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports since Jun 2011-Jul 2015. -Sr. Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports since Jul 2015-Till date.

Rewards & Recognition:

Falling into "Exceeded Excellence" category during the performance review evaluation for the year 2012/13 &14.

Central government of India(MSME) certified "Six Sigma Green Belt".

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY

Software Skills:

Caesar II ver. 6.1, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.5.Smart plant Review, NavisworksAUTO CAD (Review level)MS Office

Strengths at work:

Focus on quality and meet the Schedule with due quality.As a Lead Engineer, Focus on Team Building to achieve the project specific goals.In depth knowledge of Analysis in CAESAR II & Quick adapting to New Technical/Software needs.

DETAILED JOB PROFILE

OVERVIEW:Lead Stress and Support engineer for the project RGPL D.E. FOR SHAHDOL-PHULPUR PIPELINE

and Provision of FEED and Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning for KASAWARI GAS DEVELOPMENT(deputed to Malaysia).

Area Stress and Support Engineer for SAFCO-V, JAZAN-IGCC, FEED for Ras Laffan CCWS Ph.III and Flare Gas Recovery Project-Phase 2 Feed Services.

Managing a Team of 5 or more stress engineers in terms of Quality, Project Schedule, Team work, Work Satisfaction and Safety.

Overall responsible for all Piping Stress Deliverables and proceed to work systematically.P&ID Markup for Stress Calculation.Preparation of Project Specification for Piping Flexibility Analysis.Categorization of lines (Super Critical, Critical, Medium, Manual/Visual Lines, Non-critical) as per

Project Specification, client specification if applicable for Piping Flexibility Analysis.Focusing on quality and meeting all the Schedules with due quality as per Project Execution Plan.Training for Piping Layout Design Team, Overview of Piping Stress and Support Engineering

requirements at the start of the project and at 60% model.Lesson Learnt preparation at the end of the project and to implement the same for new projects.Fabrication shop & Site coordination activities.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS:

Well conversant with international standards & codes like ASME B31.3, 31.8, 16.5, 16.47 ,DNV-RP-D101 & API codes.

Preparation of Stress analysis specification, Stress critical line list and system formation based on project design guide lines.

Anchor bay location finalization, Pipe rack study, Loop sizing of steam networks, Flare headers, Critical process lines and other Non critical lines.

Flexibility analysis of piping connected to Static equipments like Heat exchangers, Column, Reactor, Heaters, Air cooler, Vessels, Tanks, Pig launcher/receiver etc.

Analysis of piping connected to rotating equipments like Pumps, Compressors (Screw & Centrifugal) & Steam turbine and qualifying nozzles using modules/codes like API 610, API 617, API 618, API 619 & NEMA-SM 23.

Stress Analysis of Jacketed piping system and checking the buckling and Junction weld strength.Appendix-P of API-650 calculations to arrive at axial , bending stiffness's and unrestrained thermal

growth.Static analysis of Two phase flow, Slug flow, Wind, Seismic, and PSV lines.WRC 107 & 297 for Nozzle local stress s check & flexibilities by Caesar-II module.Review of vendor isometrics of tie-in points and co-ordination with vendor for any

clarification/requirements. Pipeline analysis in UG and AG interface using B31.8 up to virtual anchor.Offshore piping stress analysis covering lines with substantial well head growth and bridge

displacements.Piping fatigue life calculation using PD 5500.Blast and Transportation analysis for piping in offshore platforms.Flange leakage check by Pressure equivalent, NC 3658.3 & ASME VIII Div 1 and API 6AF

methods.Local stress qualification of Trunnion/Stanchion supports using Kellogg’s method.Preparation of data sheets and checking of TBE for special items like Spring (Variable and

Constant type), Rigid Strut & Expansion joints.Natural frequency check(Modal analysis) to ensure optimum restraint for Reciprocating pump

piping system.Analysis of FRP piping based on ISO 14692, UKOOA and Client standards.Buried FRP piping analysis.Review of non critical pipe flexibility and supporting arrangement.Checking of Special piping support sketches.

Basic knowledge of equipment layout and materials.Preparation and submission of technical reports to client/PMC and getting approval if applicable.

INTRA AND INTER-DISCIPLINARY COORDINATION:

Checking of fabrication isometrics in stress point of view and detail engineering of supports. Coordination with Layout team and civil team for resolving various issues by providing optimal

solution.Preparation and review of civil input drawings for accuracy of new civil structure requirement

and piping load information in 3 stages, preliminary, intermediate and final.Squad check of Critical equipment drawings from stress point of view.Transfer of piping loads on clips of towers to piping design team and review of clip load

sketches. Transferring Vessel Excess Nozzle Loads which are cleared in WRC 107/297 for vendor’s approval.Coordination with Process team for getting latest P&ID, Line list, Datasheets, Density and Slug flow

data, and for clarifications on working philosophy and other issues.

PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED

Saipem India Projects, Chennai

Job: Flare Gas Recovery Project-Phase 2 Feed ServicesClient: Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER)Role: Area Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports

Job: Feed for Ras Laffan CCWS Ph.III Client: Qatar PetroleumRole: Area Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports

Job: SAFCO V urea stand alone project Client: SABICUnits: UREA, GRANULATION & UFC. Role: Area Lead Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports (UREA)

Job: D.E. FOR SHAHDOL-PHULPUR PIPELINEClient: Reliance Gas Pipeline LimitedRole: Lead Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports

Job: KASAWARI GAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT(FEED)Client: PETRONASUnits: Wellhead platform, Central Processing Platform and Flare Platform.Role: Lead Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports(Deputed to Saipem Malaysia)

Job: JAZAN-Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Project (IGCC)Client: Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.Units: GFU, HRU, AGRU & SARU. Role: Area Engineer-Piping Stress and Supports (GFU)

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

B.E(Mechanical Engineering) with distinction in 2011 from S.R.M Easwari Engineering College, Chennai.

Secured FIRST place in paper presentation event conducted in INCENDIO 09 held at SRI MUTHUKUMARAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Secured FIRST place in paper presentation event conducted in YENTHRA 10 held at ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE.

Secured FIRST place in TECHNICAL QUIZ conducted in YENTHRA 10 held at ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE.

Secured FIRST place in paper presentation event conducted in DEUS EX MACHINA 7 held at VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE.

Secured FIRST place in paper presentation event conducted in MASCHINELL 10 held at TAGORE ENGINEERING COLLEGE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth : June 25, 1989Father Name : C.VijayakumarNationality : IndianMarital Status : SingleLanguages known : English & TamilAddress : 20 21 Perumal Koil Street, West Saidapet, Chennai 15

DeclarationI hereby solemnly declare that the above-furnished particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Chennai yours faithfully,

C.V.VIJAYA BALLAJI