Neeraj Arjoon
Penal
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Operations/Project Manager with a strong background in asset integrity, RBI/RBA, planning, ROVs, construction, and QA/QC skills. Accredited as a member of MIET by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, and holding a Diploma in Welding Craft. With over 24 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, both upstream and downstream, I have achieved professional qualifications and certifications in corrosion and static inspections and planning from NACE, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Petroleum Institute. Expertise lies in managing onshore and offshore topside inspections, implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) programs, overseeing fabric maintenance, and successfully executing PSIMS Annual Inspection programs for assigned facilities. Dedicated to ensuring the safe condition and integrity of assets within the oil and gas industry across both upstream and downstream operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Technical Integrated Services Limited
04.2022 - Current
- I accomplish project goals by defining scope and purpose of the project, determining required resources, allocating resources, establishing protocols and standards, scheduling staff, resolving design problems, evaluating deadline estimates and adjusting as needed, and implementing change orders
- I meet project budget by providing capital budget and annual operating information, identifying variances and monitoring project expenses
- I approve projects by gaining approvals from buyers and performing inspections at critical phases
- I identify and develop new opportunities with clients
- I negotiate contracts with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors
- I fulfill human resource needs by scheduling, assigning, coaching, and disciplining employees, adhering to procedures and policies, communicating job expectations
- I lead, motivate, and mentor a team of construction professionals, including project managers, supervisors, and field staff
- I set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and identify training and development opportunities to enhance team members skills
- I meet operational standards by resolving problems, contributing information to strategic plans, and identifying improvements
- I maintain healthy and safe work environments by enforcing procedures and standards to comply with legal regulations
- I conduct daily inspections and toolbox talks with Job Safety Analysis reviews for compliance and site safety
- I oversee quality control measures to ensure construction projects meet or exceed specified quality standards
- I implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, conduct inspections, and address any quality-related issues
- I provide regular updates to project stakeholders on project progress, milestones achieved and potential challenges
- I communicate effectively with clients, addressing any concerns and maintaining a positive client relationship throughout the project lifecycle
- I protect the organization by keeping information confidential
- I promote and ensure compliance with TISL’s Integrated Management System
- I develop quality Inspection Test Plan (ITP’s) with TISL Quality Manager and deliver on ITP requirements in collaboration with the Quality Manager
Divisional Manager (Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname)
Trinidad and Tobago Offshore Innovators Limited
01.2021 - 03.2022
- I manage all the ROV Inspection and repair works for Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname (ROV Inspections, NDE Inspections, Advanced NDE Inspections, Preservation work and Construction
- I develop detailed Inspection Plans for ROV, NDE, TAR/Shutdowns and API Inspections for Subsea and Static Equipment
- I Manage the ROV and NDE contracts, personnel, executing projects as well inventory and systems management
- I am responsible for the delivery of Subsea Projects, project documents, Work Scopes, Resourcing, pre and post job reports ensuring that it is done within timelines and budget
- I work closely with Procurement and Subsea providers for timely delivery of tools and equipment for the respective projects
- I manage the third-party subsea contractors to ensure that all resources and documentation are per client request and the job is being executed as per work scope
- I am responsible for analyzing the results from the Inspection Reports to determine the RBI, Inspection frequency and repairs
- I provide timely updates to Clients on severe ROV Findings, Recommendation and Repair methods
- I am responsible for the HSE for my Team members with regards to hazards, risks, and mitigations process
- I conduct toolbox talk prior to all jobs
- I contribute to the development of JSA, Risk Assessments and Permits to execute work
- I am responsible for Quality Assurance on all jobs and upkeeping accurate reports pertaining to each job for future productivity
- I attend Meeting with Management to discuss operations, shipping, material inventory etc
Inspection Specialist
BP Trinidad & Tobago LLC.
03.2000 - 12.2021
- September 2010 to December 2020: Inspection Specialist for the Greater Cassia Offshore Facilities which is accumulative of offshore facilities
- October 2007 to September 2010: Field Inspector for Galeota Point Oil Terminal & Tank Farm, Condensate Stabilization Pant, Beachfield and Pipelines Operations
- September 2001 to September 2007 – Managed the Region Inspection Database (Ultra PIPE Software) for 21 (onshore and offshore) bpTTLLC facilities
- I managed the Annual Inspection and Fabric Maintenance programs for 8 Offshore facilities, for safe condition and integrity on Process Piping
- Pressure Vessels, Fixed Equipment, Structural etc
- Implementation and Development of Risk Based Inspection Strategies and Fabric Maintenance for the Onshore and Offshore Assets
- I work closely with the Subsea execution team to provide data on Riser piping and provide support in diving and underwater campaigns
- I managed the inspection contractor's (NDE Examiners/API Inspectors) to ensure that work conducted follows applicable industry standards and BP Group safety policies
- I managed the Statutory Inspections for the Greater Cassia/Onshore area with regards to Pressurized Equipment - Pressure Vessels, Air Receivers, Boilers and Hoist/Crane Inspections in accordance with the Local Government Inspector of Trinidad and Tobago
- I establish, maintain and implement inspection schedules and frequencies for all pressure vessels, piping, boilers, exchangers, tanks and safety valves in assigned facilities using electronic Inspection Data Management and Centralized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g
- ACET, SAP, MAXIMO)
- I developed detailed inspection Plans and associated procedures for assigned facilities specifying fit for purpose NDE inspection techniques, coverage requirement, frequency, data analysis and Inspection reporting
- I managed plant integrity records, computerized data management programs of equipment and piping histories, sketches, physical information, future repair and replacement requirements and communications relative to inspection recommendations to applicable operations and maintenance personnel
- Cost Management - I work with the Third-Party Inspection Contractors requesting quotations for all upcoming inspections activities and ensuring that Inspections works are executed in the stipulated duration to prevent any additional costing
- I review all the PSIMS In-service Inspection Reports and provide feedback to the various teams across the Operations and Engineering for the safe continued operations of Process Piping and Pressure Vessels
- I manage the PSIMS Anomaly Register ensuring that the data is accurate and create corrective notifications for all anomalies through the SAP database/ Maximo database
- I conducted the API 510 Inspections on the Pressure Vessels at the Greater Cassia Area to ensure vessel compliance and fit for service
- (Internal and Borescope inspections)
- I have worked with the Modernization and Transformations Manager in GOO in managing Procurement and Execution for All of the Modernization and Transformation for NEW Inspection Technology for the Trinidad Greater Cassia Area eg NII Inspections for Pressure Vessels, Drone Inspections on the Vent Booms and R2S Surveys
- Transferring of Inspection data from UPIPE to Inspection Companies to conduct ultrasonic inspection of Process Piping
- Use Ultra PIPE to create and Edit/ Update database equipment files, uploading/ downloading inspection data from Inspection Companies Data logger
- QA/QC of Ultrasonic data, Isometric Drawings and inspection Report of Process Piping and pressure Vessels
- Provide Guidance, Support and Tutor other members of the Inspection Department on Inspection Software (Ultra PIPE)
- Calculate reports from Ultra PIPE – Wide/Equip reports, Localized Corrosion Reports, Inspection Frequency etc
- Conduct field surveys to identify and capture all static pressure containing equipment missing and new for entry into Ultra PIPE database
- Reconcile records within Ultra PIPE, including isometric drawings with existing plant equipment
Plant Inspector/ Welding Supervisor/Inspector
In-Corr-Tech Limited
09.1999 - 03.2000
- Conducting NDE Inspections on Process Piping, Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks etc on Petro-Chemical Plants and Refineries
- Set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment
- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection
- Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations (UT, PT, MT, EC, Helium Testing, MFL etc)
- Welding Supervisor at different Client locations in Trinidad – Bariod, Trinmar, Trinweld etc
- Team Lead for QA/QC Inspections on Projects within the Oil and Gas industry, TAR’s in both the Onshore and Offshore Facilities
- Assisted the Inspection Engineer in conducting Replica Metallography for Failure Analysis Inspections
- Conducted Eddy Current Inspection on Heat Exchangers during TAR’s
- Conducted Statutory Inspections on Air Receivers, Pressure Vessels, Boilers and Heat Exchangers in accordance with the OSH Regulations of Trinidad and Tobago
- Conducted Crane Inspections and Load testing on Mobile Cranes, Telescopic cranes, Over Head Cranes and Tower cranes in accordance with the Industrial Requirements of Trinidad and Tobago
- Witnessed the Hydro-Static Pressure testing of Valves, Pressure Vessels, and Process Piping
- Inspections of Generator Housing at the downstream companies to ensure that the generator housing, electrical and supports is fit for service
Welding Supervisor
Rook’s Refractory (Construction of Iron Plant at Point Lisas)
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in welding and cutting of Steel products and iron Structures
- Lead team of welders in all areas of production for the Welding of Stainless-Steel Anchors on the Internal of Pressure Vessels
- Inspects work or confers with Welding Inspector to achieve specified standards and quality of the Client
- Reviews Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records and Welder qualifications for Bechtel International
- Liaised with the Client to clarify the specifications and expectations
- Performed incoming and final inspection of products to meet customer requirements including inspection of specified base metal and welded finished products
- Review NDE results with the Inspectors for Piping and Internal Welding
Welding Trainee
Petroleum Oil Company of Trinidad and Tobago
06.1998 - 12.1998
- Worked alongside Senior Welders on all the various welding techniques on various projects for on land rigs at the Santa Flora work sites duties included use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install all types of pipes and/or similar tubular products; install supports, valves, and other control equipment; test installed piping systems and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
- Worked at the machine Shop department assisting in Producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies
- Learned to interpret Blueprint Reading and perform required job functions in compliance with manufacturing Practices as defined by Petrotrin Quality Management System for Rig Piping design and remodeling
Education
Technician Diploma - Welding Technology
National Exams Council of Trinidad and Tobago – Technical Institute
Incorporated Engineer - undefined
Institute of Engineering and Technology
11.2024
Skills
- Workforce training
- Project tracking
- Systems implementation
- Project development
- Quality assurance and control
- Multi-unit operations management
- Visual inspections
- QC planning
- Inspection documentation
- Quality processes
- Inspection procedures
- Reporting and analysis
- Inspection protocols
- Inspections and reviews
- Fabrication inspection
- Planning experiments
- Planning skills
- Work Scheduling
- Welding
- Team building
- Welding Techniques
- Computer Literacy
- Unit inspection
- Quality Assurance
- Inspections management
- Risk Assessment
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Quality Control
Affiliations
- National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- American Petroleum Institute (API)
- Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. (IET)
Technicalcertifications
- Primavera P6 Training for Planning and Schedule.
- National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) – OCAT Technician (Offshore Corrosion Assessment Technician.
- American Petroleum Institute (API) – 570 Piping Inspector Certification.
- American Petroleum Institute (API) – 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification.
- American Welding Society – Certified Associate Welding Inspector.
- Canadian Institute for Non-Destructive Examination – Level II in Magnetic Particle.
- Canadian Institute for Non-Destructive Examination – Level II in Dye Penetrant Testing.
Technicaldevelopmentcourses
- NACE Offshore Corrosion Assessment Training
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code Training
- VCE Sage- Fitness for Service
- Introduction to NDE Technology
- Introduction to Production Chemistry
- Process Safety/Integrity Management level 2
- General Corrosion and Multiphase Flow Certification
- ASQ Applied Quality Management Training
- Infrared Training in the FLIR Gas Finder x320 Camera.
- Certificate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- SNT-TC-1A Level II Magnetic Particle
- SNT-TC-1A Level II Dye Penetrant Testing
- Ultra PIPE Data Base Training (IDMS Database)
- Well Integrity Awareness
- Material Selection & Corrosion Management.
- Technical Influence in Action for Supervisors
- NACE CIP Level 1 Training
- Asset Condition Evaluation Tool Training (IDMS Database)
- RBMI Inspection/Corrosion Software (IDMS Database)
- API 580 Risk Based Inspection Training
- Radiographic Film Interpretation
- ROV Training
- API 653 In service Inspections of Storage Tanks Training.
Hsetraining
- OPITO Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Incident Investigation Training
- Defensive Driving
- BP Control of Work
- Safety Observation Conversation for Leaders
Highestacademicqualification
- Presently pursuing an Incorporated Engineer from the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
- National Exams Council of Trinidad and Tobago – Technical Institute. – Technician Diploma in Welding Technology (2 Years)
- Presently pursuing PMP Certification.
Timeline
Project Manager
Technical Integrated Services Limited
04.2022 - Current
Divisional Manager (Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname)
Trinidad and Tobago Offshore Innovators Limited
01.2021 - 03.2022
Inspection Specialist
BP Trinidad & Tobago LLC.
03.2000 - 12.2021
Plant Inspector/ Welding Supervisor/Inspector
In-Corr-Tech Limited
09.1999 - 03.2000
Welding Supervisor
Rook’s Refractory (Construction of Iron Plant at Point Lisas)
01.1999 - 09.1999
Welding Trainee
Petroleum Oil Company of Trinidad and Tobago
06.1998 - 12.1998
Incorporated Engineer - undefined
Institute of Engineering and Technology
Technician Diploma - Welding Technology
National Exams Council of Trinidad and Tobago – Technical Institute
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