Sharath Chandran
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Self-motivated professional with over 17 years of experience in the Offshore EPC industry, excelling in various engineering and project execution roles. Proven ability to adapt quickly to diverse tasks, leveraging strong technical and analytical skills. Expertise in Offshore Operations, Structural Engineering, and Installation, contributing to successful project outcomes. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, enhancing collaboration within project teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Naval Architect/installation Engineer
NMDC Energy (Formerly NPCC)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2007 - Current
- Generate the method to execute a offshore construction activity. Detail design of Heavy Lifting Arrangements, Produce Loadout, Transportation and Installation drawings, Technical Preparation for Offshore Construction.
Review offshore lifting drawings, barge layouts, and loadout feasibility studies. - Lead naval architectural analysis, installation drawings, Float over analysis and weight control reports for offshore projects.
- Prepare project-specific Scope of Work, methodology, and man-hour estimates during tendering.
- Coordinate with clients, PMT, and offshore teams to ensure timely issuance of project deliverables.
- Provide inputs for preparation of offshore installation procedures for various project requirements from high profile Clients such as ADNOC , Saudi Aramco
Naval Architect
ALBWARDY DAMEN
Dubai, UAE
07.2006 - 12.2007
Developed concept designs for structural arrangements and detailing.
Prepared stability booklet and conducted inclining experiment for crew boat scantling calculations. Executed contract design calculations and prepared technical specifications for new building quotations.
- Oversaw drafting team to ensure adherence to project requirements.
- Completed cost estimation for new building projects, optimizing budget efficiency.
Junior Naval Architect
Larsen & Toubro: L&T India
Surat, INDIA
08.2005 - 07.2006
Acted as design representative for construction of 35T BP Harbor Tug.
Prepared preliminary trim and stability booklet for tender design.
Education
BTech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding - Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding
Cochin University of Science & Technology
INDIA 06.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
- Coordinated with clients (ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, ONGC), PMT, offshore teams, and subcontractors to ensure timely issuance of Transportation and installation deliverables
- Led inter-discipline coordination for engineering, procurement, and fabrication phases
- Delegated tasks to discipline engineers and drafting teams, ensuring compliance with client/MWS requirements
- Mentored UAE nationals during internship programs
- Conduct constructability review meetings, project audits, and technical negotiations with vendors
- Presented technical concepts to stakeholders
- Offshore Installation Engineering: Expertise in float-over installation analysis, ballasting, stability calculations, mooring analysis, and motion studies
- Naval Architecture: Proficient in launching calculations, transportation stability, bollard pull requirements, and trim & stability booklet preparation
- Software Proficiency:
SESAM, MOSES, SIMO/SIMA, GHS, NAUTICUS Hull, We-CG, AutoCAD
DNV-GL certified in hydrodynamic analysis and marine operations - Weight Engineering: Weight/ COG monitoring, and review of weight reports
- Compliance & Standards: ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, DNV, BV, ABS, API, AISC
- Project Documentation: Loadout arrangements, sea fastening drawings, DAF analysis, operability studies
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Naval Architect/installation Engineer
NMDC Energy (Formerly NPCC)
12.2007 - Current
Naval Architect
ALBWARDY DAMEN
07.2006 - 12.2007
Junior Naval Architect
Larsen & Toubro: L&T India
08.2005 - 07.2006
BTech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding - Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding
Cochin University of Science & Technology
06.2000 - 06.2005
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