Vijayasarathi

About the Candidate

S. Vijaya Sarathi
Construction Engineer (Pipeline, Piping, Oil & Gas Facilities)
Email Address : sarathikannu@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile Contact: +973-333796801

A seasoned professional with 22 years of experience in the field of construction, of which, first 8 years in Singapore, 14 years in
Gulf region. I have worked across a diverse range of construction sectors including Central Processing Facilities (CPF), Degassing
Stations, and Brown & Green field, Pipelines, Piping, Refinery and Jack up oil drilling Rigs. Have worked with different nationalities
and levels of management in Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Bahrain, USA and UK which gives an edge while working with
a team comprising of multinational members…

Experience in understanding project scope of work, participating in technical discussion and advising on selection of equipment;
ensuring compliance with the prescribed company, clients, standards & statutory regulations. Liaising with clients, consultants,
contractors, sub-contractors & external agencies for determining technical specifications, approvals and obtaining statutory
clearances. Hands-on experience in carrying out various tests and inspection for various processes and checking the
quality standards.

Areas of Expertise

• Construction Management • Site Development • Construction & Start-Up Methodologies • Greenfield & Brownfield • Onshore
• Field Engineering & Feasibility Study • Project Planning • Work procedure • Method statement• I.T.P •Progress Monitoring &
Review • System & Package Completions • Cross-Functional Coordination • QHSE • FEED, EPCCM, EPC, EPIC, PMC.

Academic Education & Career Trainings

➢ Bachelor degree in ‘Mechanical Engineering’.
➢ CSWIP-BGAS Grade-2 Coating Inspector Certification
➢ Certified Lead Auditor.
➢ Basic Onshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training from Keppel Fells, Saudi Aramco and Bapco Upstream.
➢ Knowledge in MS Office.
➢ Task Risk Assessment Training from Saudi Aramco & BAPCO Upstream
➢ First Aid Training course- From STC Bahrain
➢ Authorized PTW Issuer – Certified & Experienced Keppel Fells, Saudi Aramco and Bapco Upstream
➢ Safety Golden Rules Training from Bapco Upstream, Bahrain.
➢ Confined Space Certification From STC- Bahrain,

Core Competencies

✓ Reviewing and approvals of Contractor Work Method Statements, ITPs, Risk Assessments, Material approvals and Vendor
approvals.
✓ Arranging workshops and trainings for site staffs about Construction field activities, Material handling, Quality Cost etc.
in stage by stage according to project construction baseline schedule and finishing schedule.
✓ Coordinating with Surveyors for confirming and surveillance of permanent and Temporary Benchmarks prior to start the
construction activities and Setting outs.
✓ Management of a quality control program for a construction project.
✓ Ensure all materials meet or exceed the contract specifications.
✓ A seasoned construction professional giving utmost importance to and having an eye for Quality and Safety.
✓ Having in depth experience in the construction management of Oil & Gas sector projects
✓ Thorough knowledge of materials to guide and supervise the staff in the preparation of material requisition as per the
drawings /specifications and subsequently ensure purchase of the material to required standards for the timely delivery.
✓ Supervise and monitor the construction of work as per the global as well as company quality standards and practices.
✓ Supervising the implementation of safety practices and techniques and providing instructions and trainings to site team
and ensuring compliance with global as well as company safety practices and policies

S. Vijaya Sarathi
Mobile: +973 33796801
Email: sarathikannu@yahoo.com.sg Profession: Construction Engineer (Oil and Gas)

✓ Supervision of the technical staff from the team as well as contractors team involved in the execution of projects and
providing directions as needed.
✓ Determine and recommend procedures, techniques, and specifications in the execution of work.
✓ Assisting project planners in developing the detailed construction project plans and construction schedules taking
cognizance of the resources available
✓ Assist and at times give suggestions to the Construction Manager in the day to day running of the site activities.
✓ Review construction drawings/Specification for material and welding requirements to determine the necessary WPS/PQR
required assuring the integrity of sound weld.
✓ Carry out daily inspection for weld joint fit-up, welding parameters, weld visual for mainline welding and tie-in welding.
✓ Spool release and test packages for the hydro test.
✓ Inspection of piping drawings and fabrication for the same.
✓ Carried out hydro-testing of various sections of piping.
✓ To ensure Company interests are protected through implementation of the contract requirements, regulations, and
sound execution/construction practices, as well as following all the HSSE practices and quality norms.
✓ Having thorough experience of the River Crossing, Open Cut Crossing, Micro-Tunneling, HDD, Augur Boring method for
crossing of the Existing Roads,
✓ Having in depth experience of Station piping welding, Installation and erection works
✓ Detailed experience of Block Valve Station installation and tie-up with pipeline
✓ Daily / Weekly and Monthly Progress Reporting
✓ Facilitating coordination between Subcontractors / Staff / Management
✓ Coordination with Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, Telecom, E&I teams for their respective works

Professional Experience

A. Construction Engineer (Client Side) – Bapco Upstream-Bahrain
1. 24 Wells Hook-Ups and associated Pipelines & GDU Tie-Ins Project, Bahrain – BAPCO Upstream (April 2018 till date)
➢ Key scope includes 24 wells hook-ups and pipeline network of approximately 48 kms to tie-ins with existing GDU, along
with commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of well facilities and existing GDU facility
2. Non-Associated Gas Long Term Field Development Project, Awali, Bahrain – Tatweer Petroleum (Aug 2016 – April 2018)
➢ Mechanical (Installation of Pig Launcher / Receiver 4 no Strainer, Separator, GDU Package, Flare Stack 82 m) Piping (~
45,000 Inch Día) and Pipeline (Flowline) activities (92 Kms, from 3 Inch’s to 24 Inch’s) in green field and Brown field
environment.
3. BAHRAIN OIL FIELD Field Development Phase 1 & 2 – Tatweer Petroleum-BAHRAIN (October 2011 – August 2016)
➢ The provision of water injection clusters, oil production wells, water injection wells, associated electrical and
instrumentation facilities, pipelines (headers and flow lines) and modifications at remote degassing station.
Responsibilities in BAPCO UPSTREAM (Client Side) -BAHRAIN
✓ Responsible for field construction operations of all mechanical, piping & Pipeline activities.
✓ Direct & supervise a team of CONTRACTOR engineers & supervisors. Providing expertise and ensuring the application of
correct standards and specifications as per the design for the timely completion as per the project schedule
✓ Responsible for construction management, materials management, and related facilities including supervision of
inspectors and contractors during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
✓ Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance systems
✓ Responsible for personal safety and working within the OHS&PTW procedures
✓ Study of drawings and specifications and other technical documents for Engineering and construction
✓ To ensure that all persons employed by the Contractor adhere to the HSE requirements.
✓ Responsible to ensure that contractor implements the construction scope as per project drawings and specifications
and provide the necessary guidance where necessary,
✓ To supervise the work of the subcontractor and ensure that quality and standards are maintained, and cost-effective
solutions are adopted. Participate in review / audit of Contractor’s construction work, witness / support to pre-
commissioning and commissioning activities.
✓ To assist/advise Contractor in areas of deficiency as to possible improvements in productivity and quality as required.
✓ To issue to management status reports progress and ensures the traceability of all reports throughout all phases of the
project.