Midhun Paul
Abudhabi,UAE
Summary
Accomplished piping engineering and construction professional with extensive expertise in EPC project execution for onshore developments. Demonstrates proficiency in site supervision, field engineering, and the creation of piping layouts, GADs, and isometrics. Skilled in mechanical equipment erection, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning activities. Adept at managing material procurement coordination and ensuring HSE compliance through effective use of method statements and procedures. Proficient in multidisciplinary coordination and project scheduling with a strong command of MS Office and AutoCAD tools. Committed to delivering high-quality results while maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Piping Engineer
Galfar Engineering & Contracting WLL Emirates
2023.07 - 2026.04
- Projects: Water Injection Recovery (EPC), SWIC (EPC), ADNOC Onshore One Tie-in Program
- Client: ADNOC Onshore
- Key Responsibilities:
- To facilitate and formulate Construction Supervision, management, coordination, administration and strict enforcement of the Construction scope included as part of FEED/EPC Contract in line with Client's objective of progressing Work Order completion timely and to project schedule.
- Coordination of the FEED/Engineering Contractor from construction through commissioning and handing over of project.
- Review and provide input to the overall construction/installation plan, procedures and construction/installation requirements identified in the EPC Packages developed by FEED contractor to ensure efficient constructability
- Ensure the construction/installation plan, procedures and requirements comply with the EPC Scope of Work intent and requirements.
- Coordinate and assist fabrication works at contractor’s or subcontractor’s fabrication facilities
- Supervise, monitor and inspect the work at the construction location (or place of manufacture where applicable) in accordance with ADNOC Offshore policy for supervision, quality assurance, control and inspection for the project.
- Maintain adherence to safety, quality and schedule requirements for construction.
- Participate in identifying Construction slippage and recommend corrective action(s) to be performed by the project team.
- Provide construction input to estimates as and when required.
- Review design documents and provide constructability input to designs.
- Undertake visits to facilities/sites to support the development of construction activities, review designs and liaise with Engineering Contractor.
- Identify any Specialist Vendor Support, Tools and Equipment required to implement scope.
- Taking part in site surveys and generation of reports were required.
- Formulate Construction deliverables in line with Project procedures for content, and accuracy.
- Assist with construction input to Bid preparation.
- Development of Construction requirements for Bid estimates.
- Thorough working knowledge and experience of construction completion procedures & pre-commissioning activities.
- Involved in Effective Change Management.
- Liaise closely with ADNOC Offshore PMT team on all aspects of design and technical data.
- Coordinate & carry out required timely Constructability reviews, in line with Model progression.
- Ensure the required Constructability Readiness reviews are addressed to suit the planned deliverables timing.
- Liaise strongly with Procurement team for materials & equipment deliverables for alignment to the overall project schedules.
- Coordinate with Project controls on the progress of work order issuance, and proposed completion dates.
- Participate in HSE improvement activities, promoting HSE elements throughout construction development wherever possible.
- Full working knowledge of construction activities in relation to the relevant discipline.
- Ability to review engineering design drawings and challenge work content for any improvement / cost effective methodology that can be adopted without compromise to safety. Also to be able to challenge engineering detail for possible areas of where hot work can be reduced/minimized.
- Execute piping construction based on PMS, datasheets, layouts, GADs, isometrics.
- Review construction plans, installation procedures, and contractor deliverables.
- Coordinate fabrication activities at contractor/subcontractor facilities.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Identify construction slippage and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in constructability and model reviews.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Project Controls, and Operations teams.
- Participate in site surveys, prepare reports, method statements, and construction inputs.
- Support pre-commissioning activities and construction completion.
Senior Piping Engineer
INCO Engineering Oman
2019.10 - 2022.12
- Project: Duqm Refinery EPC-1 Process Units
- Client: TR D JV Oman
- Scope:
- Piping fabrication & welding: 196,082 DI
- Threaded/Grooved: 53,761 DI
- Mechanical equipment erection: 10,008 MT
- Steel structure erection: 6,000 MT
- Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely delivery of piping layout scope and compliance with codes/standards.
- Review client inputs, check isometrics, resolve stress comments.
- Oversee welder qualification, NDT, PWHT, and welding activities.
- Test packs preparation, punch closure, pre-commissioning support.
- Supervise tie-ins, critical line testing, and commissioning.
- Prepare method statements for fabrication, installation, and equipment erection.
Mechanical/Piping Superintendent
Nasser S. Al Hajri Corp.
2018.06 - 2019.08
- Project: ALBA Potline 6 – Cast House
- Client: Bechtel/ALBA
Project Engineer – Mechanical/Piping
NESMA & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd.
2016.12 - 2018.05
- Project: Saudi Aramco Maintain Potential (Onshore)
- Client: Saudi Aramco
- Responsibilities:
- Review construction plans and FEED documentation for constructability.
- Assign work scope, monitor site activities, ensure quality and HSE compliance.
- Resolve construction and engineering issues.
- Prepare daily progress reports and forecasts.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Manage welding activities, root cause analysis of defects, PTW compliance.
- Execute pipeline activities: stringing, bending, welding, coating, lowering, hydrotest.
Mechanical Field Engineer
NESMA & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd.
2014.08 - 2016.12
- Project: SADARA Packaging Center LSPB-2
- Client: Saudi Aramco – Dow Arabia JV
Mechanical Engineer
ITCC
Doha
2012.06 - 2014.02
- Project: RasGas RL-3 Common Off-Plot Project
- Client: RasGas
- Responsibilities:
- Design and installation of plumbing, drainage, firefighting systems.
- Pump sizing, clarifiers, heat exchangers, tank sizing, pipe sizing.
- Preparation of material submittals, shop drawings, method statements.
- Project planning, coordination, and subcontractor finalization.
- Test package preparation, punch list coordination, loop checking.
- Structural modification of pipe racks and sleepers.
- Support for oil flushing, acid cleaning, passivation.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Furnace Fabrica Limited
2011.06 - 2012.04
- Project: Ammonium Sulphate Unit & Ammonia Barge Unloading Facility (FACT, Cochin)
- Responsibilities:
- Site supervision, piping fabrication, and inspection.
- Review P&IDs, isometrics, fit-up, traceability, DFT checks.
- Participate in progress meetings and reporting.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai 2007.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Piping Engineering & Construction
- EPC Project Execution (Onshore)
- Site Supervision & Field Engineering
- Piping Layouts, GADs, Isometrics, PMS
- Fabrication & Installation
- Mechanical Equipment Erection
- Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
- Tie-ins & Shutdown Works
- Material Management & Procurement Coordination
- NDT, PWHT, Welder Qualification
- Stress/Supports Review
- HSE Compliance & PTW
- Method Statements & Procedures
- Project Scheduling & Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- P&IDs, Isometrics, Plot Plans, GADs
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
References
References available upon request.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
DRIVING LICENSES
- India
- KSA
- Bahrain
- Oman
- UAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 11-11-1989
- Sex: Male
Timeline
Senior Piping Engineer
Galfar Engineering & Contracting WLL Emirates
2023.07 - 2026.04
Senior Piping Engineer
INCO Engineering Oman
2019.10 - 2022.12
Mechanical/Piping Superintendent
Nasser S. Al Hajri Corp.
2018.06 - 2019.08
Project Engineer – Mechanical/Piping
NESMA & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd.
2016.12 - 2018.05
Mechanical Field Engineer
NESMA & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd.
2014.08 - 2016.12
Mechanical Engineer
ITCC
2012.06 - 2014.02
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Furnace Fabrica Limited
2011.06 - 2012.04
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
2007.01 - 2011.01