To work in a dynamic and challenging Project and Engineering oriented environment that affords opportunities to enterprising individuals to actively participate in the development of self and organization.
Project/E&I engineer with approximately seven years experience in the field of project management, engineering construction, plant upgrades and turnaround projects.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Team Lead
Methanex Trinidad Limited
07.2017 - Current
Project management of the Atlas DCS upgrade
Installation of an upgraded level measurement system for the Titan Cooling tower
Supervised the development and implementation of a solution to avoid under quenching of steam into the fired heater coil. Relocated temperature measurement system and upgraded a quench valve to ensure better quench control of steam
Fireproofing of the Atlas Distillation rack
Supervision of the structural upgrade of the Cooling tower
Supported CAPEX management and led OPEX management of the Atlas and Titan plants for 2022
Supervised a CAPEX project to modify piping and implement a protection system to avoid contamination of our Demin water.
Led the engineering team to successfully complete two turnarounds (one on Atlas(2020) and one on the Titan plant(2019))
Engineering Management, Project Cost estimation, SOW and RFQ preparation, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling. QA/QC Management, Engineering design and supervision of engineering design
Project Engineer
NM Insertech Caribbean Limited
11.2011 - Current
Supervision of the phase 1 and phase 11 refurbishment works for the Atlas Modular Cooling tower-piping, structural and rotating equipment
Engineering and supervision of the power supply installation for the AC installation for Warehouse #2 and the Titan substation
Engineering and supervision of correction of electrical fluting issues on the Auxiliary boiler combustion air fan motor
Supervision of the Upgrade of Electro-chlorination plant with Siemens Water technologies – piping, cells, control system and flowmeters
Working as a support engineer on Atlas Methanol Foxboro DCS upgrade
Supervision of the engineering design and installation of the Firewater sprinkler systems for Atlas and Titan pump houses
Supervising the engineering design and installation of the Fire protection system upgrade for Titan Methanol tanks
Management of Titan Cooling tower shroud guard installation project
Management of Natural gas and Synthesis gas analyser installation project
Supervision of E&I works on the LP Steam system upgrade of Atlas methanol plant
Engineering Management, Project Cost estimation, SOW and RFQ preparation, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling. QA/QC Management, Engineering design and supervision of engineering design
Engineer III
Methanex Trinidad Limited
07.2013 - 07.2017
Supervised DCS field installation upgrade project at the Atlas Methanol plant
Installed a fire detection system for the Atlas and Titan product methanol tanks
Supervised piping upgrade for the Atlas Modular cooling tower along with fill replacement
Supervised Bently Control system upgrade and Titan plant UPS upgrade
Coordinated the Technical and projects team to deliver Turnaround and Outage projects on time and within schedule
Engineering Management, Project Cost estimation, SOW and RFQ preparation, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling. QA/QC Management, Engineering design and supervision of engineering design
Project Engineer
Petrotrin
02.2010 - 11.2011
FCCU Phase II Upgrade project
Turnaround projects
Security Camera installation
Planning and supervision of E&I activities for Turnaround projects
Supervision of installation of all Electrical Power cabling
Supervision of installation of Plant earthing
Management of installation of cable trenches and duct banks, Instrument procurement, Calibration, field installation and loop checks
Management of installation of instrument cable tray and junction boxes
Final acceptance testing for the MCC
Schedule management
Progress tracking and updating
Productivity measurement
Preparation of QA/QC handover documentation
Engineering Management, Project Cost estimation, SOW and RFQ preparation, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling. QA/QC Management, Engineering design and supervision of engineering design
Project Engineer
Petrotrin
09.2007 - 02.2010
Installation of E&I Systems for World Gas to Liquids plant
Installation of interconnecting power supply from Concorde Substation to plant MCC
Supervision of installation of all Electrical Power cabling
Supervision of installation of Plant earthing
Supervision of installation of cable trenches and duct banks, Instrument procurement, Calibration, field installation and loop checks
Management of installation of instrument cable tray and junction boxes
Final acceptance testing for the MCC
Schedule management
Progress tracking and reporting
Productivity measurement
Preparation of QA/QC handover documentation
Engineering Management, Project Cost estimation, SOW and RFQ preparation, Project Management, Planning and Scheduling. QA/QC Management, Engineering design and supervision of engineering design
Project Engineer
Point Lisas Industrial Estate/Valero Aruba Refinery
12.2006 - 08.2007
Installation of road lighting system at Trinidad Cement Limited, Mayo
Replacement of Instrumentation and cabling to Fin fans at YARA Trinidad limited
Installation of power supply and UPS system for the IT department at Methanex Trinidad Limited
Replacement of earthing, lighting and power systems at the Coke Barn on the Valero Aruba Refinery
Installation of instrumentation, lighting and earthing systems on new crude tanks
Refurbishment of instrumentation, lighting and earthing systems on ten(10) existing crude tanks at refinery
Switchgear upgrade for the Holiday Inn hotel
Supervision of installation of all Electrical Power cabling
Supervision of installation of Plant earthing
Supervision of instrument procurement, calibration, field installation and loop checks
Management of installation of instrument cable tray and junction boxes
Manpower scheduling
Schedule management
Progress tracking and reporting
Productivity measurement
Preparation of QA/QC handover documentation
Project Engineer
Insertech Aruba N.V.
12.2005 - 11.2006
Installation of lighting, instrumentation and power for the Sulphur Handling unit in the VARC refinery
Supervision of the E&I upgrade to the Gasoil Hydrorefinery Unit
Management of all E&I works for the H3AR and C6C7 units Turnaround
Supervision of installation of all Electrical Power cabling
Supervision of installation of Plant earthing
Supervision of instrument procurement, calibration, field installation and loop checks
Management of installation of instrument cable tray and junction boxes
Schedule management
Progress tracking and reporting
Productivity measurement
Preparation of QA/QC handover documentation
Electrical/Quality Engineer
Retrofit Trinidad Limited
12.2005 - 11.2006
Assisting in the management of the Quality Management system
Plant Operator
Industrial Plant Services Limited (IPSL)
12.2005 - 11.2006
Supervision of product loading activities
Participation in projects aimed at improving productivity and reducing operating cost
Using collected equipment data to observe trends in equipment performance and furnishing of this data to the Maintenance department for further analysis/action
Sub-contractor management
Sampling and testing process streams in accordance with QA system
Routine Plant checks
Assisting maintenance technicians in the performance of maintenance and repairs
Assisting with diagnosing and trouble-shooting of maintenance related issues
Electrical Technician
Ministry of Health
07.1998 - 06.1999
Temporary field installations
Permanent Electrical installations for annexes, refurbished buildings
Maintenance of Diesel generator and key motors
Sub-contractor management
Electrical support for Mechanical works
Maintenance of hospital power and lighting systems
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Heriott-Watt University
B.Sc - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Major in Power Systems and Mathematics
Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA)
UWI, St Augustine
GCE A'LEVEL - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and General Paper
Naparima College
CXC O'LEVEL - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Geography, English A, English B
Iere High School
GCE A/O' LEVEL - Additional Mathematics
Iere High School
MBA - Business Administration
Heriott-Watt University
References
Mahindranath, Santoo, Senior Process Engineer, 717-5019, Methanex and ALNG, now an entrepreneur, Others available upon request
Awards Received
National Scholarship awarded for most outstanding student in the department Electrical Electronic Engineering in both John Donaldson and San Fernando Technical Institute., Managed and participated in the Blackwater Village Council Team that placed 6th. Overall in the Prime Minister’s Best Village Trophy Competition
Senior Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Engineer at KVR Energy LimitedSenior Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Engineer at KVR Energy Limited