Senthil Kumar Ayyanar Pillai
Port Arthur,Texas,USA
Summary
Goal-oriented Senior Piping Engineer with 21+ years of experience in piping design, layout, and field engineering across global Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, FPSO, and Offshore projects. Seeking a Piping Lead Engineer role in a growth-oriented organization to leverage technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality in delivering complex EPC projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Piping Field Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
05.2025 - Current
- Project: Port Arthur LNG , Texas, USA
- Reviewing and interpreting engineering deliverables to support construction teams
- Resolving construction queries and managed DECNs, RFIs, FCDs, and NCRs
- Generating and reviewing Field Material Requisitions (FMRs) and coordinated procurement
- Facilitating technical discussions with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Tracking construction progress and verified installations using Smart Plant Review and Aconex
Senior Piping Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Area Lead for AGRU Unit; managed 12+ engineers and designers
- Conducted plot plan development, layout checks, and MTO preparation
- Reviewed isometrics, ELP drawings, and vendor documents
- Participated in client model reviews (50%, 90%)
- Monitored progress and man-hour control for design activities
Senior Principal Piping Engineer
Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Project: Buzios P79 FPSO – Brazil
- Piping Area Lead for M15 Utility Modules
- Led layout design, equipment placement, and vendor drawing reviews
- Participated in 60% model review with client
- Tools Used: SP3D, Navisworks
- Project: Arctic LNG GBS3 – Russia
- Piping Lead Engineer for central modules of LNG Train 3
- Managed 20+ engineers/designers and coordinated with global design centers
- Conducted layout studies, internal reviews, and client model reviews (30%, 60%, 90%)
- Tools Used: E3D, Navisworks
- Project: Thai Oil Clean Fuel – Thailand
- Reviewed deliverables and optimized layouts for HCU, RHCU, SDA units
- Led IFC documentation and compliance checks
- Tools Used: SP3D, Smart Plant Review, Navisworks
Senior Piping Engineer / Field Engineer
McDermott (CB&I)
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Project: KNPC ARDS Units – Kuwait
- Field Engineer for piping installation and construction support
- Evaluated piping plans, resolved walk-down punches, and supported firefighting workshops
- Area Lead during design phase; nozzle orientation, MTO extraction, vendor drawing verification
- Tools Used: SP3D, SmartPlant Review
- Project: ADNOC Crude Flexibility – Abu Dhabi
- Oversaw vertical scope split for ARDS Units 3501 & 3502
- Coordinated with Lead Office Piping Lead, monitored SP3D design adherence
- Managed inter-discipline coordination and deliverable schedules
- Project Scale: 2.2 lakh man-hours, 9000 lines, 550 GADs, 12,500 LPEs (~20,000 isometrics)
Piping Engineer
Bechtel India
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Project: Reliance Jamnagar J3 CPP – India
- Reviewed P&IDs, vendor drawings, and conducted piping layout studies
- Participated in internal and client model reviews
- Tools Used: PDS, SPR, Pelicon Forge
Senior Piping Designer
Valdel E&C Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Project: Jazan Refinery – Saudi Arabia
- Steam tracing layout, equipment modeling, and PID markups
- Reviewed plant design for accessibility and constructability
- Tools Used: PDS, Navisworks, MicroStation
Senior Piping Design Engineer
Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Project: Shah Gas Development – Abu Dhabi
- Layout preparation and 3D modeling for pumps, exchangers, and columns
- Tools Used: SP3D, SmartPlant Review
Senior Design Executive
Rolta India Ltd
12.2007 - 07.2011
- Projects: KNPC Refinery Modernization, Rosa Thermal Power
- Laser scan-based modeling using LFM Server
- 3D modeling of equipment and pipe supports
- Tools Used: SP3D, SmartPlant Review
Piping Designer
Infotech Enterprises Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 11.2007
- Projects: PC-Deco, East Ohio Gas
- Drafted fabrication drawings and pipeline routes
- Tools Used: PDS, MicroStation
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Silchar, Assam01.2003
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
Govt. Hr. Sec. School
Thottiyam01.1999
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Govt. Hr. Sec. School
Thottiyam01.1997
Skills
- Design Tools: SP3D, PDS, Pelicon Forge, E3D
- Review Tools: SmartPlant Review, Navisworks, MicroStation
- Document Management: Aconex, Markup Insight Tool
professional summary
· 21+ years in piping design and engineering, including 5 years in LNG and 3 years in field engineering for Refinery and LNG plants.
· Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across EPC functions.
· Expertise in plant layout, plot plan development, nozzle orientation, MTO generation, vendor drawing review, and 3D model reviews.
· Strong command of ASME, ASTM, API, SHELL DEP standards.
· Proficient in SP3D, SmartPlant Review, Navisworks, MicroStation, PDS, E3D, Aconex.
· Member of Kuwait Engineers Association since July 2018.
Recognized for top performance and productivity in isometric design and execution
Personal Details
Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi
Certification
- EIPP (Engineer Incident Prevention Program) – KNPC Site Assignment
- SP3D Tool Training – Rolta India Ltd. (3 months)
- Bechtel Engineering Methodologies: LNG Overview, Plant Layout, EDP, EDPI, EI, EPC Design Guides, Quality in Engineering, Supplier Document Review
Timeline
Resident Piping Field Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
05.2025 - Current
Senior Piping Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
03.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Principal Piping Engineer
Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Piping Engineer / Field Engineer
McDermott (CB&I)
10.2014 - 01.2020
Piping Engineer
Bechtel India
02.2014 - 10.2014
Senior Piping Designer
Valdel E&C Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 02.2014
Senior Piping Design Engineer
Saipem India Projects Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2012
Senior Design Executive
Rolta India Ltd
12.2007 - 07.2011
Piping Designer
Infotech Enterprises Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 11.2007
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
Govt. Hr. Sec. School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Govt. Hr. Sec. School
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)