MANOJ PATIL
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in the Oil & Gas sector, specializing in Engineering Management, Project Management, and Project Execution. Proven expertise in topside engineering coordination, fabrication, and offshore hook-up construction for LSTK projects, with a comprehensive understanding of all project life cycle stages from estimation to as-built documentation. Currently serving as a Senior E&I Hook-Up Engineer at McDermott Middle East for the Marjan Incremental Plan - Package 1, contributing to the development of hook-up functions across various oil and gas projects. A track record of successful involvement in both greenfield and brownfield offshore projects, including significant contributions to Saudi Aramco and Indian offshore initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR HOOK-UP E&I ENGINEER
ADNOC OFFSHORE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2025 - Current
- Project Name – Umm Shaif
- Scope – USSC Brownfield and WHT’s
SENIOR HOOK-UP E&I ENGINEER
SAUDI ARAMCO
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Project Name – Marjan Package -1
- Scope – Process Complex (GOSP-4)
- Evaluated project documentation, including overview, scope of work, design basis, and contractual requirements, to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Conducted comprehensive comparison of post-award and pre-bid scope of work, identifying critical bid miss factors.
- Developed comprehensive risk and opportunity matrix to support strategic decision-making for hook-up scope of work.
- Reviewed bid strategies and manhours calculations to ensure comprehensive understanding of work requirements.
- Analyzed critical hook-up issues and formulated a comprehensive mitigation strategy. Engaged with senior management to align on project objectives and resolutions.
- Led a specialized team of electrical instrument and telecom hook-up engineers to enhance project execution.
- Oversaw engineering progress and collaborated with team members to address pending hook-up issues and deliverables.
- Engaged in extensive reviews of constructability and models, assessing design evolution and its effects on hook-up strategies.
- Collaborated in the evaluation of 3D models at critical engineering milestones, enhancing project quality and stakeholder communication.
- Engaged with clients and vendors at all stages to ensure clarity in technical discussions, 3D model evaluations, and document validation.
- Analyzed requirements and developed targeted strategies for improving critical hook-up item functionality.
- Managed delivery of hook-up materials to clients to facilitate project timelines.
- Led development discussions and coordinated with cross-functional teams to approve scope split matrix, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Oversaw the development of LEGO schedules to optimize interactions between external agencies and stakeholders. Coordinated efforts to minimize scheduling conflicts and enhance project alignment. Fostered collaboration among teams to ensure timely project delivery.
- Led creation of offshore hook-up schedule aimed at meeting critical project milestones.
- Coordinated efforts with SCM department and vendors to guarantee punctual ordering and delivery of materials to fabrication yards.
- Conducted and participated in project HAZID studies to enhance safety protocols and risk management.
- Reviewed and validated Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Task Risk Assessments (TRAs) to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Engaged with clients to review job safety analysis, ensuring prompt approval processes.
- Reviewed and approved task sheets and work packs to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Evaluated and authorized hook-up procedures developed by engineering team.
- Supported team efforts in developing system and sub-system markup to enhance CMS database functionality.
- Led weekly progress meetings with hook-up team to track project milestones and address challenges.
- Led the creation of an offshore readiness plan and established checkpoints for each activity to oversee progress.
- Evaluated offshore manpower forecasts and MLF to ensure optimal manpower availability.
- Identified necessary specifications for jack-up barge work boats and crew boats to support successful variation order implementation.
- Achieved timely development of RFQ for offshore jack-up barge requirements through effective collaboration. Delivered comprehensive technical evaluations in partnership with sub-con department. Finalized JUBs to facilitate efficient offshore execution.
- Reviewed client variation orders to determine effects on hook-up efficiency and project timelines.
- Engaged with clients in scheduled discussions to outline and refine energization and start-up objectives.
- Monitored work progress during offshore deputation as McDermott representative, driving efforts towards early mechanical completion of installation activities.
HOOK-UP ENGINEER/SHUTDOWN COORDINATOR
SAUDI ARAMCO
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Project Name – Control Room Relocation
- Scope – MRJN GOSP-2 & 3 ZULF GOSP-4
- Executed comprehensive pre-engineering and pre-construction surveys, delivering detailed reports as required for project stakeholders.
- Evaluated engineering deliverables for hook-up scope of work to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Analyzed project designs during constructability reviews and provided essential inputs for successful offshore execution.
- Created comprehensive constructability logs for electrical and instrumentation disciplines, maintaining ongoing communication with engineering to finalize outstanding issues.
HOOK-UP ENGINEER
SAUDI ARAMCO
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Project Name – SAFANIYA Phase-6
- Scope – Slipover PDM’s (10 Nos)
- Understand the past project lesson learned and implement the required lesson learned in the ongoing project.
- Proficient in preparing the detailed hook-up schedule & activity sequencing for the offshore campaign.
- Preparation of pre-shut down, shutdown, post-shutdown & SIMOPS activities scheme, and Schedule to finalize the execution methodology in order to minimize & the shutdown period.
- Coordinate with the client to determine the most suitable timing for the shutdown, taking into consideration factors like operational requirements, and safety considerations.
- Maintain open and transparent communication with the client throughout the planning process, ensuring that all expectations, requirements, and constraints are clearly understood by both parties.
- Preparation of Hook-up execution plan, Project Work packs, Method Statements & Installation methods.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for specific tasks during the shutdown that may be delegated to subcontractors or involve the procurement of specialized services from external vendors.
- Coordinate with the client to identify and engage suitable subcontractors or vendors, ensuring proper coordination and adherence to project timelines.
- Determine the equipment, materials, and manpower required for the shutdown based on the scope of work.
- Coordinate with the client to ensure the availability and timely delivery of these resources.
- Participate in HSE activity and generate Task Risk Assessment & Job Safety Analysis.
- Proficient in preparing the construction Task sheets & identifying the manhours requirement.
- Proficient in brownfield activities such as inter panel wiring & Panel modifications.
- Prepare the list of hook-up fabricated items & ship loose items.
- Identify the requirement of tools, tackles, and project consumables for the offshore campaign.
- Oversee the execution of planned activities during the shutdown, ensuring that work is carried out according to the approved schedule and within compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain regular communication with the client during the shutdown, providing progress updates, addressing any concerns or issues, and seeking the necessary approvals as required.
- Coordinate with the client to manage unexpected issues, changes, or scope variations that arise during the shutdown, and ensure minimal disruptions to the overall shutdown process.
- Compare the actual shutdown performance with the planned objectives and schedule. Coordinate with the client to evaluate the effectiveness of the shutdown and identify any areas for improvement.
- Ensure that all shutdown activities and associated documentation, including logs, reports, and compliance records, are properly compiled and shared with the client for future reference and regulatory compliance.
HOOK-UP ENGINEER
SAUDI ARAMCO
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Project Name – SAFANIYA Phase-5
- Scope – Slipover PDM’s (10 Nos) & EDP
- Read and Understand the overview of the project, scope of work, project design basis, and contractual requirements.
- Familiarization of Electrical codes of practice and standards
- Review all Electrical Engineering deliverables and provide comments.
- Ensure all constructability points are closed before the engineering closeout.
- Adding on the new technologies which can improve productivity offshore.
- Prepare construction work packs for the scope of electrical & Instrumentation discipline
- Proficient in developing the work breakdown structure and Tasksheets for E & I activities.
- Prepare procedures and Method statements based on the requirement.
- Ensure Project material, consumable, and tools/tackles MTO is in line with task sheets for E & I discipline.
FIELD ENGINEER
PETROMOC, AFRICA
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Project Name – Construction of integrated LPG & Bitumen storage facility
- Scope – 3 LPG Bullet & 3 FW tanks
- Deputation at the engineering consultant office to coordinate the Engineering activities & close monitoring of the issuance of deliverables related to Electrical & Instrumentation disciplines.
- Active participation & assistance in the Pre-Engineering survey, Pre-construction survey, site routine, and hook-up points finalization along with the team of Design Engineering Consultants.
- Participation in checking & reviewing engineering deliverables like P&IDs, equipment layouts, SLD’s, interconnection drawings, Hook up drawings, MTOs, Technical bid Evaluations of vendors’ offers, etc.
- Work closely with all other disciplines for smooth coordination for interface management.
- Deputed at Biera Mozambique as Sr. E & I Site engineer for Electrical & Instrumentation activities as per project schedule.
- Daily meeting with subcontractor’s personnel to review the fabrication and installation progress and pursue pending issues related to drawings and material.
- Responsible for installing onshore Cathodic Protection systems for LPG Bullet facilities.
- Responsible for Installing & Hook up Radar and Servo Tank Gauging systems, Tank Truck Management system.
- Attending inspections such as FAT & SAT along with the concerned third-party agencies and certification authorities.
- Documentation handling related to the instruments and systems such as Purchase Orders, Purchase Specifications, Quality Assurance Plans, General Arrangement Drawings, Datasheets, Inspection Reports, Inspection Release Notes, Warranty Certificates, Packing List, Invoices, Installation reports, Meggering reports, Installation & checklists, etc.
- Active participation in mechanical completion, commissioning & facility handover work with zero punch.
E&I ENGINEER
ONGC
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Project Name – MHNRD PH-3
- Scope – Brownfield
- Procurement of E & I Equipment and systems according to the P&ID drawings and datasheets given by clients.
- Procurement of E & I cables and cable trays according to the cable layout drawings and cable schedule.
- Continuous correspondence with various vendors in order to receive the procured materials with correct specifications and ample documents.
- Attending inspections such as FAT & SAT along with the concerned third-party agencies and certification authorities.
- Preparing work packages & procedures before executing any job according to the planning.
- Installation & Hook up of the procured Electrical & Instruments and systems at the client’s site offshore as per client requirement and approved documents.
- Installed & worked instruments like pressure gauges, pressure switches, flow meters, orifice meters, flow elements, control valves, shutdown valves, detectors (HCD, H2S, UV), corrosion probes, pig detectors and systems like Fire & Gas PLC system, DCS system, etc.
- Ensuring safe and successful hook-up of all the instruments & systems procured according to the project.
- Developing of cable pulling strategy according to the sequential activities based on the project scope
- Responsible for the brownfield activities & Modification activities at offshore.
- Documentation handling related to the instruments and systems such as Purchase Order, Purchase Specifications, Quality Assurance Plans, General Arrangement Drawings, Datasheets, Inspection Reports, Inspection Release Notes, Warranty Certificates, Packing List, Invoices, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
01-2015
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
01-2011
Skills
- Project engineering coordination
- Project management coordination
- Offshore platform engineering
- Constructability assessment expertise
- Yard production and problem-solving
- Expert in managing offshore operations
- System integration technician
- Construction site analysis
- Vendor coordination expertise
- Client relationship management
- Interface coordination
- Technical bid documentation
- Collaborative leadership
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in NAVIS software
- Experienced in applying Navisworks for construction simulations
- Experienced in AutoCAD drafting
Interests
EXPLORING NEW PLACES, PLAYING CRICKET, LISTENING MUSIC, WATCHING MOVIES & SERIES
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
CLIENT
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
- Petromoc
- Saudi Aramco
- ADNOC Offshore
PERSONNEL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: August 28th, 1992.
- Passport No. – V9100099 (Valid till Aug-2032)
- Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi
- Nationality: Indian
- Blood Group: AB +ve
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
SENIOR HOOK-UP E&I ENGINEER - ADNOC OFFSHORE
12.2025 - Current
SENIOR HOOK-UP E&I ENGINEER - SAUDI ARAMCO
01.2022 - 11.2025
HOOK-UP ENGINEER/SHUTDOWN COORDINATOR - SAUDI ARAMCO
10.2020 - 12.2021
HOOK-UP ENGINEER - SAUDI ARAMCO
01.2019 - 09.2020
HOOK-UP ENGINEER - SAUDI ARAMCO
03.2018 - 12.2018
FIELD ENGINEER - PETROMOC, AFRICA
04.2016 - 02.2018
E&I ENGINEER - ONGC
08.2015 - 03.2016
North Maharashtra University - Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
MSBTE University - Diploma, Electrical Engineering