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Murugesh Balasubramaniyan

Murugesh Balasubramaniyan

Al Ruwais,Abu Dhabi

Summary

20+ years - Experience in Civil Structural with strong knowledge and safe works of Industrial & Commercial, Infrastructures, Residential, Oil & gas EPC projects through working on a wide variety of medium to large scale projects in Singapore, West Africa -Ghana, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and India.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior field engineer

Rotary Engineering Private Limited
Abu Dhabi
2024.12 - Current

Project Name :: Taziz Logistic Project-Terminal Package EPC

Period :: December 2024 to Till Date

Client Name :: ADNOC (Taziz/Advario)

  • Oversaw and executed bore piling, CCFA pile, and tank foundations work.
  • Handled pipe sleepers, valve manifold foundations, and pig launcher foundations.
  • Managed multiple site operations, ensuring timely project completion.
  • Worked closely with design teams to ensure alignment between plans and onsite execution.
  • Improved client relationship through effective communication and problem-solving strategies.
  • Delivered technical support to field teams for improved efficiency.
  • Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
  • Estimated labour and material requirements to enable accurate budget planning.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
  • Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
  • Led HDD pipe crossings for Borouge 4 and Etihad Rail projects.

Senior project engineer

Alufit International Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, United Arab Emirates
2023.07 - 2024.12

Project: Alufit International Pvt Ltd

Client: Alufit International Pvt Ltd

  • Accountable for leading the Project Management Team (PMT) throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from initiation to completion while effectively managing time, cost, quality, risks, and regulatory compliance.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure effective project execution
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Ensured all procurement activities complied with legal requirements and company policies.
  • Oversaw daily site operations to ensure alignment with project plans
  • Monitored construction progress and ensured adherence to approved timelines
  • Identified potential delays or site issues and proposed appropriate corrective actions
  • Conducted regular site inspections to verify safety compliance and quality control
  • Performed onsite inspections and provided technical recommendations to resolve unforeseen conflicts in project plans and specifications

Civil engineer

Rotary Engineering Limited
Singapore, Singapore
2020.01 - 2023.05

Project-1: Bukom Crude Oil Tank - Pipe sleeper

Period: Jan 2020 - July 2020

Client: Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, Pulau Bukom

Project-2: Shell LST DWT Project (Liquid Sulphur Tank & Domestic water tank)

Period: June 2020 – Dec 2022

Client: Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, Pulau Bukom

Project-3: SLNG Flare Retrofit

Period: Jan 2022 – May 2023

Client: Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd

  • Supervised construction and related works, including RC jack-in piling, pile caps, tank foundations, pipe sleepers, pump stations, bitumen flooring, slabs, crossover platforms, pipe rack bridges, chain fencing, and drainage works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, and site instructions from the QP and project consultants.
  • Provided full-time supervision for RC jack-in piling, tank farm and bund wall works, pump and machine foundations, pipe rack and pipe sleeper foundations, COP foundations, pipe rack bridge foundations, steel structures, roads, and paving works.
  • Coordinated cable detection activities and obtained NCE approvals from PowerGrid and PowerGas for excavation works.
  • Reviewed project drawings, submittals, procedures, method statements, Quality Control Plans (QCPs), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Promoted awareness of individual responsibilities to support company health, safety, and environmental targets.
  • Prepared and submitted method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures to the client for approval.
  • Reviewed specifications and drawings to identify and resolve discrepancies or conflicts with the consultant.
  • Coordinated with other business units, including M&E teams, to resolve site-related issues and expedite progress.
  • Attended daily and weekly progress meetings and safety walkdowns with consultants and clients.
  • Coordinated work inspections with the Resident Engineer and Resident Technical Officer.
  • Liaised with clients and consultants to support project handover activities

Senior Project Engineer

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
Chennai, India
2019.01 - 2019.12

Project-1: Factory Building for Schwing Stetter India limited

Period: Jan 2019 – Dec 2019

Client: Schwing Stetter India limited

  • Supervised construction and associated works, including footing foundations, columns, beams, slabs, roads, stormwater drains, machine foundations, RR masonry boundary walls, PEB erection, brickwork, plastering, floor tiling, wall dadoing, pond stone pitching, and landscaping, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
  • Managed the Project Management Team (PMT) for all civil and structural works related to the New Schwing Stetter India Pvt. Ltd. factory building at Cheyyar SIPCOT.
  • Conducted onsite inspections and provided technical guidance and recommendations to resolve unforeseen conflicts in project plans and specifications.
  • Reviewed approved drawings, applicable codes, and equipment and material specifications.
  • Witnessed and reviewed test results for concrete cubes, rebars, soil investigation reports, and survey data, and inspected batching plant and PEB erection activities.

Senior Project Engineer

FNJ Investments
Accra, Ghana
2014.01 - 2018.11

Project 1: African Tiger Warehouse, Tema Freezone Industrial Area

Period: Jan 2014 – Dec 2014

Client: Imexco Ghana Ltd.

Project 2: Mayfair Platinum Residential Villas

Period: Jan 2015 – Jan 2016

Client: Mayfair Platinum Ltd.

Project 3: CIMAF Cement Factory, Tema Freezone Industrial Area

Period: Feb 2016 – Sep 2017

Client: CIMAF Ghana Ltd.

Project 4: Zeus Industrial Warehouse, Community 25, Tema

Period: Sep 2017 – Nov 2018

Client: Imexco Ghana Ltd.

  • Supervised construction and related works, including RC jack-in piling, pile caps, tank foundations, pipe sleepers, pump stations, bitumen flooring, slabs, crossover platforms, pipe rack bridges, chain fencing, and drainage works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, and site instructions from the QP and project consultants.
  • Provided full-time supervision for RC jack-in piling, tank farm and bund wall works, pump and machine foundations, pipe rack and pipe sleeper foundations, COP foundations, pipe rack bridge foundations, steel structures, roads, and paving works.
  • Coordinated cable detection activities and obtained NCE approvals from PowerGrid and PowerGas for excavation works.
  • Reviewed project drawings, submittals, procedures, method statements, Quality Control Plans (QCPs), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Promoted awareness of individual responsibilities to support company health, safety, and environmental targets.
  • Prepared and submitted method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures to the client for approval.
  • Reviewed specifications and drawings to identify and resolve discrepancies or conflicts with the consultant.
  • Coordinated with other business units, including M&E teams, to resolve site-related issues and expedite progress.
  • Attended daily and weekly progress meetings and safety walkdowns with consultants and clients.
  • Coordinated work inspections with the Resident Engineer and Resident Technical Officer.
  • Liaised with clients and consultants to support project handover activities

Punch List Inspector

SKY Oryx Joint Venture (TAISEI & TAV)
Doha, Qatar
2012.02 - 2012.12

Employed Zutec System (PDMS) to effectively track and manage punch list items, ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Conducted final finishing works inspections at the site.

  • Collaborated with Finishing Works Inspection Team to ensure quality control for Main Terminal Building.
  • Conducted ceiling void inspections to verify the completion status of MEP-related works.
  • Compiled and provided daily inspection reports to Walkdown Manager, facilitating timely project updates.
  • Performed initial walkdowns with the construction team and penultimate walkdowns with consultants.
  • Project-1: HAMAD International airport, Doha, Qatar
  • Period: Feb 2012 – Dec 2012

Site Engineer

MARG Limited
Chennai, India
2011.01 - 2011.12

Executed project works within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring timely completion.

Followed the IFC drawings and directed construction according to approved plans.

Ensured quality of works and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

  • Coordinated manpower and trades, achieving alignment with weekly project targets.
  • Planned day-to-day activities according to the schedule.
  • Prepared daily and weekly progress reports.
  • Prepared monthly accomplishment reports.
  • Project-1: MARG Swarna Bhoomi Residential Apartments, Kalpakkam, India
  • Period: Jan 2011 – Dec 2011, Mar 2013 – Nov 2013
  • Client: NEW Chennai Township Pvt Ltd.

Education

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Muthiah Polytechnic College
Tamil Nadu, India
2003.01 - 2006.01

Skills

  • AUTO CAD, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Knowledge of industry regulations
  • CAD software mastery
  • Project management

Certification

  • Building Construction Supervisor’s Safety Course (BCSS) – Eversafe Academy- January 2020, Singapore.
  • Workplace Safety and Health in Petrochemical Plant (AWSHPP) – Ever Safe Consultants Pte Ltd- January 2020, Singapore.
  • Asses Confined space for safe entry and work– Avanta Global Pte Ltd- August 2020, Singapore
  • Gas Testing Certification Course (As per ADNOC Onshore Requirements)
  • HSI CPR AED Adult (2020) -DC class

Declaration

I hereby declare that all information and facts given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Yours faithfully, (Murugesh Balasubramaniyan)

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Civil and Structural and Oil & Gas tank -Pile cap, Column, slab, Bund wall, Footing foundation.
  • Piling works (RC Pile - Jack In & RC Pile – Kentledge, Bore pile, CCFA pile, ULT, WLT & PDA, PIT Test works)
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) work for Pipe Crossing Work inside Borouge 4, Etihad Rail Crossing
  • Infrastructure works (Road, Paving, Drain,)
  • Tank foundation, Pile cap, Pile sleeper, Cross over platform and Sea out fall construction.
  • Steel Structure works (Pipe bridges, cross over platforms , warehouse PEB buildings)
  • Airport terminal interior finishing works, Drywall, Wall cladding , False Ceiling.
  • Pre Engineering Building Erection for industrial warehouse projects
  • Residential Apartments & Villas Inclusive of Structural, Masonry & Finishing works

Languages

English
Advanced
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Playing Cricket

Timeline

Senior field engineer

Rotary Engineering Private Limited
2024.12 - Current

Senior project engineer

Alufit International Pvt Ltd
2023.07 - 2024.12

Civil engineer

Rotary Engineering Limited
2020.01 - 2023.05

Senior Project Engineer

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
2019.01 - 2019.12

Senior Project Engineer

FNJ Investments
2014.01 - 2018.11

Punch List Inspector

SKY Oryx Joint Venture (TAISEI & TAV)
2012.02 - 2012.12

Site Engineer

MARG Limited
2011.01 - 2011.12

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Muthiah Polytechnic College
2003.01 - 2006.01
Murugesh Balasubramaniyan