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Chirag Lovepal

Chirag Lovepal

Instrument & Control Supervisor
Si Racha

Summary

Professional engineer with strong background in instrumentation and control, bringing solid experience in overseeing site operations and ensuring optimal performance. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and control system, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs, with commitment to high standards and impactful contributions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrument & Control Supervisor

Samsung E&A
10.2022 - Current

Project Handled: CFP TOP Project

Client: Thai Oil

  • Developed detailed documentation for all instrument works based on engineering inputs enabling seamless knowledge transfer during team transitions and promoting operational consistency
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive troubleshooting and preventive maintenance strategies.
  • Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures or duty assignments considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
  • Oversee all manufacturing operations, identifying unsafe or inefficient practices and making recommendations for improvement as needed
  • Delegate my colleagues / staff to best possible way of their skills to improve output as much as possible
  • Aid control and instrumentation engineers in all processes
  • Perform maintenance on installed instruments, identifying issues and troubleshooting them
  • Consulted with and support engineers on project design and project management
  • Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to achieve project objectives.
  • Developed unique daily safety meetings for member crew, resulting in lowest recordable accident rate in entire company for over years.

Instrument & Control Supervisor

Samsung E&A
07.2019 - 08.2022

Project Handled: Ruwais Refinery West / Utility

Client: ADNOC


  • Perform Daily Assessment ensuring mid and long-term integrity of Instruments of the plant in accordance with the HSE Guidelines and OEM Quality Standards ensuring equipment availability with plant operational reliability and performance.
  • Monitor the I&C preventive and corrective maintenance and overhauling work activities to ensure safe and efficient application of procedures and implementation of optimal I&C maintenance
  • Monitor and support on the response to all emergency breakdowns to ensure plant availability, thereby minimizing downtime and possibility of liquidity damages.
  • Develop and promote a condition based preventive maintenance culture on day-to-day basis by conducting troubleshooting and root cause analyses, finding solutions to reduce reactive maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot critical problems/breakdowns of I&C machinery and investigate, diagnose faults to determine best proper action/repairs while ensuring they comply with HSE standards.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts by regularly evaluating industry best practices and incorporating them into internal processes where applicable.
  • Participate in the effective forecasting of manpower and material requirements to ensure timely availability of resources and spares for effective execution of I&C outage maintenance plans.

I&C Commissioning Engineer

Hanwha Engineering
03.2017 - 05.2019

Project Handled: Marine Terminal, Jizan Refinery

Client: Saudi Aramco


  • Review the design packages, Review of Technical Queries raised by the client and coordination with the client (ARAMCO)
  • Also responsible of Metering skids installation, Loading Arm Packages, Honeywell EPKS, Field instrumentation, different types of Packages Functional Testing, Pre-commissioning and commissioning of the instruments and DCS System.
  • Checking out Contractual Requirements with my HANWHA team & implementing the same as per Saudi Aramco designated standards.
  • Review & comments of ICS vendor (Honeywell) documents.
  • Participate in HMI workshop, Pre-Fat & Fat for Honeywell systems.
  • Review of (ESD/Gas Detector) Cause & Effect.
  • Preparation of Database related to IODB/MADB/ECD.
  • Review & comments of rack room layouts.
  • Review transmitters & data sheets vendor drawings.
  • Co-ordinate with Designer for modelling activities such as Instrument cable tray routing, MCT layout, location of system related panel in Control rooms and field.

Instrument Supervisor

Samsung Engineering
06.2014 - 02.2017

Project Handled: NGL Power Generation & GOSP

Client: Saudi Aramco


  • Improved instrument accuracy by conducting regular calibration and maintenance procedures.
  • Minimized production losses by effectively diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning instruments in a timely manner.
  • Experienced in Field instrument, Fire & Gas detectors and bulks.
  • Maximized resource utilization by allocating appropriate personnel and equipment resources for optimal project execution based on identified priorities.
  • Experienced in Technical supervision, engineering & quality check for design documents/drawings such as cable routing, instrument hook-up, installation details, I/O schedule, loop drawings, material take off (MTO) and review of 3D Model.
  • Enhanced team productivity with thorough training sessions on proper instrument usage and safety protocols.
  • Responsible for the installation of different types of instruments, valves, calibration of instruments, Loop testing, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of the instruments and DCS/ESD system, Cathode Protection system, Fire Alarm System, Lightning System.
  • Involved in the daily meeting with the clients and sub-contractors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrument Engineering

Institute of Technology & Management
Gurugram
04.2010 - 2014.01

Skills

Basic Safety Training Course

In-house training certification of Leadership skills

SMS (Safety Management System) Overview and Implementation

Fire Safety Awareness

Chemical Hazard Awareness Training

Office Tool: MS-word, Excel, Power Point

Industrial automation Course

Key Experience

  • Specialized in Instrument and Control System which include GE Mark‐Vie Control system, GE Turbines related instrumentation, Field Instrumentation, Process controls systems(DCS), Safety related system(ESD), SCADA systems, Power System Automation (PSA),Leak Detection System (LDS), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Custody transfer metering systems.
  • Specifically have experienced in reviewing P&ID's, Control System Philosophy, IO list, Instrument Index, Logic Narrative,Logic Diagrams, Cause and Effect Diagrams, System Architecture,Instrument Specification Sheets, Instrument Installation Schedules,Instrument Interconnection Diagrams, Instrument Cable Routing, Instrument Cable Schedule, Junction box wiring, DCS/ESD, ILD's, Scope of work, site visit reports.
  • Review of Instrument engineering design deliverables, which typically includes design based on International standards, instrument specifications and datasheets, various control systems, level sketches, purchase requisition for various field instruments and package items, vendor offers evaluation, preparation of TQ, control narratives, cause & effect charts and logic diagrams, vendor document. Knowledge of review and evaluation of mechanical packages (Static and Rotary equipment) and represents instrument engineering in meetings with vendors, subcontractors, licensor's, clients, company disciplines.
  • Experience of Erection, installation, calibration, pre‐commissioning and commissioning of Instrumentation Works in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical plants of Saudi ARAMCO / ADNOC / THAI OIL.
  • Experience of interface configuration between GE Control System (Mark Vie system) and Yokogawa DCS System.
  • FAT ‐ SAT of DCS system (EPKS Honeywell & Centum VP Yokogawa) and GE Control System (Mark‐Vie)
  • Well Oriented with Shutdowns / Turnarounds in Revamping Projects.
  • Logic and Functional test of the instruments which involves the field instruments as well as MCMS.
  • SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of PEECC‐GE system.
  • SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of Analyzers, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System)
  • SAT (Site Acceptance Test) and installation of Fire Alarm system at the Substations and in the field.
  • Installation and commissioning of CO2 Fire Fighting Control System.
  • Installation, Calibration, Loop testing and commissioning of Control Valves, Shut down Valves, MOV's,ON / OFF Valves etc.
  • Support in the preparation of regular requirements for machinery, spare parts and general materials for the I&C unit within the plant to support timely availability of requirements as per maintenance plans and budget constraints.
  • Evaluate quotations provided by the procurement department to identify and provide recommendations on the most appropriate materials / machinery for the plant.
  • Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant internal departments and external contractors with highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical technical issues in‐order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner.
  • Liaise with EPC / OEM contractors for clarification, analysis and technical guidance in order to ensure clarity of communications/accurate fulfillment of operational requirements.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02-Jan-1993
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Instrument & Control Supervisor

Samsung E&A
10.2022 - Current

Instrument & Control Supervisor

Samsung E&A
07.2019 - 08.2022

I&C Commissioning Engineer

Hanwha Engineering
03.2017 - 05.2019

Instrument Supervisor

Samsung Engineering
06.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrument Engineering

Institute of Technology & Management
04.2010 - 2014.01
Chirag LovepalInstrument & Control Supervisor