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Ramesh Mantripragada
Lead Control And System Engineer
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
I am a result-oriented professional in Design and Engineering in Instrumentation & Control System DCS and Safety systems projects with experience of around 19+ years in Oil & Gas, top sides, Subsea Engineering and Petrochemicals.
Professional engineer skilled in control systems design, implementation, and optimization. Adept at enhancing system efficiency and reliability, ensuring teams meet project goals. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and problem-solving in dynamic environments. Proficient in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process automation, with track record of fostering collaborative team efforts and delivering impactful results.
Control systems professional ready to deliver impactful solutions for industrial automation and process control. Proven expertise in developing and optimizing control strategies to enhance system reliability and performance. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement of control systems in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Lead Control System Engineer
Yokogawa Corporation of America
Sugar Land, Texas
10.2018 - Current
- Lead team of top-side and subsea engineers for subsea controls system design
- Support Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and System Integration Test
- Preparation of Technical Specification and Data sheet for Control Systems (DCS & Safety Systems)
- Design in DCS/Safety systems / Asset Management/Plant Information Management systems/ Modbus RTU over RS485, Modbus TCP/IP, Foundation field Bus communication and design
- Subsea Engineering configuration, FMC communications
- OPC interface and configuration
- Been offshore for system commissioning and troubleshooting
- Designing complex loops logics and batch sequence etc.
- Conducting Pre-FAT & FAT, SAT and Commissioning support.
- Executed Projects (Major Project Executed)
- Canada LNG Upgrade for DRA (Disaster Recovery Asset) System and Existing Phase-1 L&G Plant
- Shell Sparta Subsea and Topsides Engineering for FAT.
- Shell- Whale-Offshore (Startup and Commission at Whale platform)
- Cheniere's Corpus Christi Liquefaction ICSS Project Stage-3 Train 2/3 Commission Activities along with Bechtel
- Venture global Calcasieu pass LNG (Total Engineering and Commission)
- NatGas (Total Engineering and Commission)
- Chevron Bigfoot (Controllers Upgrade)
- PCS-Urea (Engineering design and FAT)
- Utilized simulation tools to validate control designs, significantly reducing errors during system deployment.
- Conducted risk assessments for control system designs, identifying potential issues and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Evaluated and recommended improvements to existing control systems, leading to reduced downtime and maintenance costs.
- Created detailed documentation for each project, facilitating efficient knowledge transfer to other engineers and stakeholders.
- Designed user-friendly interfaces for control systems, increasing ease of use and operator efficiency.
- Led the design and implementation of advanced control systems, enhancing operational efficiency across projects.
- Developed and optimized control strategies, resulting in improved system performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior engineers and provided training on control system design best practices and methodologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with existing infrastructure, facilitating seamless operations.
Controls System Engineer
Yokogawa India Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Basic design, Detail design-FAT, IFAT, SAT, Commission and Handover
- Interpretation of P&IDs. Control Narratives and Logic Diagrams
- Developing & debugging complex loops, logics & sequence with graphics
- Foundation Fieldbus Engineering, Functional Testing of complex loops
- Installation of software for FF advanced diagnostics module & connectivity with Asset management system
- Commissioning of Foundation Fieldbus Bus, PRM Modbus etc.
- Led execution of major project initiatives
- BP West Nile Delta Egypt: Engineering and FAT with Bechtel
- SRIP (Sohar refinery improvement project, Bahrain, Oman)
- Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting automation issues, improving system reliability and performance.
Sr.Engineer
GS E&C Corporation Seoul and Gurgaon
South Korea, Seol
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Review of ITB Documents, generating ITB Queries, preparation of design specifications
- Preparation of point database, I/O list, etc
- Preparation of logic diagram, functional schematics
- Preparation of Technical Specification and Datasheet for Control Systems (DCS & PLCs).
- Review the vendor prints, of control system as per specification like BOM, detailed layouts, System cable schedules, Power Distribution, Heat Dissipation, Complex control loops, Sequences, HMI checking, Interlock logics for both DCS and SIS.
- Review the process and interlock graphics as per P&IDs
- Review the complex loops, batch sequence along with process department
- Review the PDR and CDR documents along with vendor core documents
- Participating FAT/IFAT at Yokogawa Saudi Arabia
- Major Activities During Engineering:
- Hazop / SIL Study / SIL verification
- Calculation: Foundation Fieldbus Segment check
- Wiring: Foundation Fieldbus, Conventional
- Loop Diagram preparation and Vendor Documents verification
- Control system
- Technical offer evaluation to Detail engineering (DCS/ FGS/IPS system).
- System Hardware review
- Cabinet design review
- Software typical test
- Design/FAT/Site Execution.
- HMI Design review and approval
- System Vendor document review & approval
- Asset Management System.
- Alarm Management System.
- PIMS System, OTS System.
- Loop Diagram Review.
- 3rd Party System Interface (Modbus / OPC)
- Package Experience
- Boiler
- Dryer Extruder
- Air Compressor
- Refrigeration
- Palletizer
- Inspection: FAT/IFAT/System Integration, OPC/Modbus test
- Major Project Executed
- Saudi ARAMCO Petro II RABIGH refining and petro Chemical, Saudi Arabia
- KNPC- Kuwait Clean Fuel Project, Kuwait
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify system requirements, aligning technical solutions with business objectives
- Developed comprehensive documentation for system configurations and processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Spearheaded project management for large-scale engineering initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
Lead System Engineer
Yokogawa India, Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2006 - 11.2013
- Basic design, Detail design-FAT, FAT, SAT, Commission and Handover
- Interpretation of P&IDs, Control Narratives and Logic Diagrams
- Developing & debugging complex loops, logics & sequence with graphics
- Conducted Pre-FAT, FAT, SAT, Commissioning and Handover to client
- Estimation of Manpower according with project requirement and conducting department internal knowledge sharing programs
- Major Project Executed
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Numaligarh Refinery
- Gujarat State fertilizer limited
- Supreme Petrochemicals
- Led the design and implementation of advanced control systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, resulting in reduced system downtimes.
- Utilized simulation tools to analyze system performance, significantly improving the decision-making process.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within the team.
Education
M.Tech (ELectronics And Communication) - Instrumentation And Control System (1st Divison)
Rajastan VidyaPeeth University
Kota 05.2001 -
Master Degree - Electronics science
Nagpur University
Nagpur01-2004
Skills
- Carry out the design and technical reviews for all areas of work such as field instruments, Control valves, DCS/PLC control systems etc
- Execute verification, studies and detail design following best engineering practices and optimization in terms of costs, design simplicity, operability and maintainability
- Prepares design specifications for DCS/PLC systems, F&G systems, and Safety system
- Develops DCS functional logic, PLC logic, hook up drawings, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, interface drawings, cable block diagrams, cable schedule, panel layout drawings, cable routing drawings, cable tray/duct layouts, instrument layouts etc
- Study of the Technical Specification Document submitted by the Customer/Consultant, thereby ensuring the required features are available with the offered system, preparing a deviation from technical specification document and getting equalized with the Customer/Consultant
- Co-ordination with Consultants / EPCC contractors during the projects, for project related documents and approvals and implementation of the same
- Preparation of the Engineering documents required for the project execution and getting approval of the Project related documents for proceeding with engineering activities
- Study of P&I’s and Schematic Drawings Preparation of Functional Design Specifications for DCS, PLC, sub-systems etc, Modbus, Profibus, Foundation fieldbus and OPC communication etc Bought out items Engineering, ordering of software Designing complex loops logics and batch sequence etc
- Conducting Pre-FAT & FAT, SAT and Commissioning support
- Subsea Engineering:
- Prepared Subsea Engineering /FMC interface communications/Chemical Injection Logics/Valve logics etc
- Yokogawa Centum VP Systems, Yokogawa Proprietary tools
- Safety system Prosafe, Siemens PLC, Alan Bradley, Wonderware etc
- Field Bus engineering and Asset management system
- Internal Yokogawa smart tools
- ISA training in Oil Gas and Power automation
- Online Certified Programs on IIOT and edge computing and artificial intelligence
- Control system design
- DCS and safety systems
- Technical specifications development
- Subsea engineering configuration
- System integration testing
- Complex loop logic design
- Plant information management systems
- Modbus RTU and TCP/IP
- Foundation fieldbus communication
- OPC interface configuration
- System commissioning and troubleshooting
- Project execution management
- Asset management systems
- Alarm management systems
- Human-machine interface
Certification
Automation in Oil and Gas Industry
Interests
Timeline
Lead Control System Engineer
Yokogawa Corporation of America
10.2018 - Current
Controls System Engineer
Yokogawa India Limited
08.2015 - 10.2018
Sr.Engineer
GS E&C Corporation Seoul and Gurgaon
11.2013 - 07.2015
Automation in Oil and Gas Industry
09-2013
Basic System Archchitecture
07-2013
Foundation field Bus Engineering for Process Automation
01-2013
Industrial Network
04-2012
Lead System Engineer
Yokogawa India, Limited
09.2006 - 11.2013
M.Tech (ELectronics And Communication) - Instrumentation And Control System (1st Divison)
Rajastan VidyaPeeth University
05.2001 -
Master Degree - Electronics science
Nagpur University
Section name
Technical Skills
Second Topper from Nagpur University
Secured Second Topper from Nagpur University for Master of science in Electronics in 2004