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DARSHANA SINGH

DARSHANA SINGH

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Instrumentation and Control Engineer with 10 years of comprehensive experience across FEED, brownfield modification, and EPC projects within the oil & gas sector. Demonstrates advanced expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of I&C systems, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and in compliance with international standards. Adept at technical documentation, vendor management, interdisciplinary coordination, and site support, ensuring seamless project execution from engineering design to commissioning. Skilled communicator and natural leader, recognized for fostering strong client relationships, mentoring teams, and driving continuous improvement in quality and safety across all phases of project delivery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

WOOD PLC
Dubai, UAE
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Project: PetroChina PMC5-II (Previously ExxonMobil PMC5-II)


Working as a Senior Instrument Engineer for multiple FEED and brownfield modification projects in the upstream oil & gas sector.


  • Prepared and reviewed Indexes, I/O Lists, and BOQs/MTOs to support comprehensive project planning and execution.
  • Developed and evaluated datasheets for a wide range of field instruments, including pressure instruments, GWR level transmitters, orifice flowmeters, control valves, shutdown valves, and motor-operated valves.
  • Managed all stages of procurement: drafted material requisitions, reviewed vendor offers, performed technical bid evaluations, managed vendor package documentation, and oversaw vendor submissions.
  • Authored control narratives, cause & effect diagrams, and defined ICSS scope for FEED and brownfield modification projects.
  • Reviewed and validated detailed design deliverables such as cable block diagrams, cable schedules, junction box wiring, and loop diagrams.
  • Prepared construction work packs and provided expert technical support on-site, promptly resolving client queries to maintain progress and ensure full compliance with specifications.
  • Conducted interdisciplinary checks and participated in design review meetings, coordinating with cross-functional teams to assure technical alignment and quality standards.
  • Managed client and vendor relationships to ensure timely project delivery per schedule.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

HATCH PTY LTD
Abu Dhabi
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Project: CFP Debottlenecking, Atrush, Iraq
  • Client: TAQA ATRUSH
  • Participated in design specification review meetings, coordinating with inter-departmental teams to align ongoing efforts and overall business goals. Client and Vendor Management for the timely completion of the project as per the schedule.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL
Abu Dhabi, Gurgaon
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Project: Takreer : Refining Crude Flexibility Project at Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
  • Client: ADNOC
  • On-site assignment (Commissioning Engineer)- ADNOC CFP Ruwais Refinery West (Sep 2021 - Aug 2022)
  • Coordination in the Joint Venture with Samsung Engineering for the mechanical completion and commissioning of the CFP Plant-ARDS Unit.
  • Trouble shooting all the instrument and control related queries during the Site Acceptance Test, Loop Testing and commissioning phase along with the coordination with SECL (JV Partner) and the company (ADNOC).
  • Functional Testing- ICS Supervisor.
  • Previously during Engineering phase:
  • Overall, ARDS unit JB Grouping, Wiring, Loop Diagrams, Cable & Junction Box MTO Calculation along with Package Interfaces along with SPI Implementation.
  • Preparation of datasheets for Field Instruments – Temperature Element, Level Gauge, Ultrasonic Flowmeter etc.
  • Preparation of Functional Test Package.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

EGIL, Belgium
Dahej
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Project: Di-Calcium Phosphate Plant, Dahej, India
  • Client: EGIL, Belgium
  • Duration: Aug 2018 to Nov 2018
  • Worked as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
  • Material & Purchase Requisition – Transmitters, Temperature Elements with thermowells, Flow Elements Control and On- Off Valves, switches, analyzer, flowmeter and other field instrumentation etc.
  • Sizing calculations for flow instruments and valves.
  • Technical Questionnaire (TQ) and Technical Bid Analysis (TBA).
  • Packages Instrumentation Interfaces.
  • Interacting with Vendors, Offer Review and closure.
  • DCS Engineering – I/O List, FDS, System Architecture.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

SIMON INDIA LTD
New Delhi
09.2015 - 11.2018
  • Project: LPG, Propane, Butane handling and storage facility at Mundra, Gujarat, India
  • Client: Adani Group, India
  • Duration: Oct 2017 to Nov 2018
  • Instrument Index, I/O List – with package Interfaces and segregation of DCS, FGS & ESD.
  • Specification Datasheets – Transmitters (Level, Pressure, Temperature), Temperature Elements and Gauges with thermowells, Flow Elements, Gauges, Safety Valves, Self-Actuated Valves, mass flow meter, Orifice Plate Assembly & Restriction Orifice etc.
  • Technical Questionnaire (TQ) and Technical Bid Analysis (TBA).
  • Vendor Drawing Review
  • One point contact for all the vendor, management and client communications for the assigned project.
  • Weekly schedule meetings with the vendors, Management and then client to ensure all schedules are aligned.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

OCL India Ltd
Odisha
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Project: 9.2 MW Green Power Plant, Odisha, India
  • Client: OCL India Ltd
  • Duration: Oct, 2016 to Sep 2017
  • Worked as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
  • Instrument Index, I/O List, I/O Assignments, Schematic Loop Diagrams, Material & Purchase Requisition – Transmitters (Level, Pressure, Temperature), Temperature Elements with thermowells, Flow Elements, Gauges, Safety Valves, PRV, Magnetic Flowmeter, Analyzers, Control and On- Off Valves, Cables etc.
  • Sizing calculations for flow instruments and valves.
  • Technical Questionnaire (TQ) and Technical Bid Analysis (TBA). Interacting with Vendors, Offer Review and closure.
  • Vendor Drawing Review, Cable Schedule, JB Wiring, Package Interfaces.
  • Inspections done for Hydra step Level Transmitter, Level Gauges.
  • Attended Hardware FAT for Siemens (Siemens, T-3000) DCS.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

KLJ Organic, Qatar
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Project: 200 TPD Caustic Chlorine Plant, Qatar
  • Client: KLJ Organic, Qatar
  • Duration: Sep, 2015 to Oct 2016
  • Worked as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
  • Instrument Index, I/O List
  • Material Requisition & Purchase Requisition of Field Instruments
  • Technical Bid Analysis (TBA) - Vendor Document Review
  • Field Engineering Activities - JB Grouping, Cable schedule

Software Developer

Sysmates Technologies
Gurgaon
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Development of a web SaaS based product HR Mates.
  • Modules to manage all people related Human Resource functions in an organization

Education

Bachelor's of Technology - Electronics and Communication

Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak, Haryana

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Intools, Navisworks, Instru Cal
  • Instrumentation Design
  • C, C, Basic C#, MySQL, HTML
  • Package Management

LANGUAGES

Hindi: Native language
English: C1 Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Two Recognisation Award : PetroChina PMC5-II (Previously ExxonMobil PMC5-II)
  • Reward and Recognition for Takreer : Refining Crude Flexibility Project, ADNOC.
  • CEO Award for “Performer of the month” for MLTPL Project.
  • Outstanding Performer Award for OCL Project.

OTHERS

  • Internal Relations Co-Chair in ASPIRE India group, Mcdermott.
  • Contributed in Quality Work Procedures in Simon India.
  • Editor of Silkriti – Simon India in house Magazine

Timeline

Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

WOOD PLC
03.2023 - 07.2025

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

HATCH PTY LTD
09.2022 - 02.2023

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL
11.2018 - 08.2022

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

EGIL, Belgium
08.2018 - 11.2018

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

OCL India Ltd
10.2016 - 09.2017

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

SIMON INDIA LTD
09.2015 - 11.2018

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

KLJ Organic, Qatar
09.2015 - 10.2016

Software Developer

Sysmates Technologies
09.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor's of Technology - Electronics and Communication

Maharishi Dayanand University
DARSHANA SINGH