Tinu Mathew
TECHNICIAN I-C (Maintenance)
Alappuzha
Summary
Experienced TECHNICIAN I-C (Maintenance) with a proven track record of efficiently handling Commissioning, Maintenance, and repair tasks. Overall 16+ years of experience in maintaining, calibrating, and repairing various types of instruments and equipment. Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical issues, ensuring optimum performance and reliability. Excellent knowledge of industry standards and safety protocols. Skilled in reading and interpreting technical schematics and diagrams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
I-C Technician Maintenance
ADNOC Upper Zakum (UZ750) Umm Al Anbar Artificial Islands, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Abu Dhabi
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Carefully review work requests or work orders to understand scope of work, including equipment to be addressed, location, and any specific instructions or safety requirements.
- Regularly inspect equipment to identify wear and tear, damage, or any signs of potential issues. This may include visual inspections, listening to unusual sounds, and checking for leaks
- Regularly clean equipment to remove dirt, debris, and contaminants that can affect performance. This includes cleaning filters, vents, and surfaces.
- Calibrate instruments and sensors to maintain accurate measurements. Follow calibration procedures and use calibrated equipment.
- Begin by identifying problems or abnormal behaviors in process control instruments. Listen to operator reports, use monitoring tools, and conduct visual inspections to pinpoint issues.
- Prioritize troubleshooting efforts based on criticality of equipment and impact on overall process.
- Prioritize safety by ensuring that equipment is properly isolated and tagged out, and that all personnel involved are wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify and replace any faulty components, such as sensors, transmitters, control valves, or relay logic components. Use appropriate spare parts to ensure that replacements are compatible with system.
- Inspect and test electrical wiring, circuits, and connections to identify and repair loose or damaged connections. Safely handle electrical components and follow proper electrical safety procedures.
- Communicate your findings, maintenance activities, calibration adjustments, and test results to supervisors, operators, and relevant stakeholders. Clearly report any issues or concerns and recommended actions
- Calibrate instruments and sensors to ensure accurate measurements. Use calibrated equipment and follow calibration procedures and standards.
- Conduct functional tests to verify that equipment operates correctly within specified tolerances. Confirm that equipment is functioning as intended.
- Establish emergency maintenance procedures and protocols that outline steps to be taken when unexpected failure or breakdown occurs.
- Ensure that emergency response team is well-trained, understands procedures, and has access to necessary tools and spare parts for quick response.
- Test relay logic system to verify that it correctly controls process. Confirm that relays, logic circuits, and control systems operate in accordance with design specifications.
- Maintain detailed records of all preventive maintenance activities, including the date, time, description of work performed, and any issues encountered. Keep records for future reference and auditing purposes.
- Begin with safety. Assess the safety risks involved and ensure that you have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety tools.
- Collect all the necessary tools, equipment, spare parts, and materials needed for the maintenance, repair, or testing tasks. Ensure that all tools and equipment are in good working condition.
- Adhere to the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and industry standards applicable to the type of equipment and maintenance tasks. These procedures provide guidelines for safe and efficient work.
- If required, isolate or shut down the equipment and lock/tag it out to prevent accidental startup or release of hazardous energy.
- Perform a visual inspection of the equipment to identify any obvious issues, wear and tear, loose connections, or abnormalities
- Use appropriate testing equipment to measure and assess the performance of the equipment. This may include electrical, mechanical, or other tests depending on the equipment type.
- If the work involves routine maintenance, follow a checklist or a maintenance plan to perform tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, tightening bolts, and replacing worn parts. Ensure that these tasks are completed accurately.
- For preventive maintenance, follow a schedule or checklist that includes tasks aimed at preventing future issues. This may involve replacing components before they fail or performing tasks to extend the equipment's lifespan.
- If there are identified issues that require repair, follow procedures for repairing or replacing damaged components. This may include troubleshooting, part replacement, welding, soldering, or other repair techniques.
- Ensure that maintenance, repair, or testing work is completed to a high standard. Verify that all components are properly installed and that all connections are secure.
- After maintenance or repair, conduct functional tests to ensure that the equipment operates correctly. This includes verifying that the equipment meets performance specifications.
- Before re-energizing or restarting equipment, follow proper safety procedures to ensure the area is safe and that all personnel are aware of the equipment's status.
- Prepare a completion report summarizing the work performed, any issues encountered, and any recommendations for future maintenance or repairs.
- Communicate the completion of the work to relevant parties, including supervisors, operators, and maintenance coordinators.
- Safely isolate and shut down the equipment to be serviced during the shutdown. Implement lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental restarts.
- Perform any necessary repairs, replacements of worn or damaged parts, or upgrades to improve equipment performance. Ensure that spare parts are available as needed.
- Throughout the shutdown, adhere to safety protocols and ensure that all team members follow safety guidelines. Conduct safety audits as needed.
- After the shutdown, participate in a post-shutdown review to discuss the successes and areas for improvement. Use this feedback to enhance future shutdown planning and execution.
- Create a routine inspection schedule based on the equipment's criticality, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices. Determine the frequency of inspections.
- Conduct regular visual inspections to identify any signs of wear, damage, or abnormalities. Look for leaks, corrosion, loose connections, worn-out components, unusual sounds, or other visible issues.
- Utilize monitoring equipment such as vibration analyzers and pressure gauges to gather data and detect abnormalities that may not be visible during a visual inspection.
- Maintain a detailed record of your observations during each inspection. Note any anomalies, measurements, or deviations from the expected condition.
- Trend Analyze inspection data over time to identify trends. Recognize recurring issues or patterns that may indicate developing problems. This data analysis can help you predict potential failures.
- Calibrate the new instruments and configure them to match the control strategy and setpoints. Ensure that the instruments provide accurate measurements and operate as intended.
- To find any critical issues during an inspection that pose an imminent threat to safety or operational integrity, report them urgently to the relevant personnel or supervisor.
- Maintain open and effective communication with supervisors, colleagues, and relevant departments. Discuss your findings, concerns, and any recommended actions.
- Share your knowledge and insights with colleagues and team members. Consider providing training on equipment inspections and problem identification techniques to enhance overall vigilance.
- Manage the inventory of spare parts and critical components to ensure that necessary materials are readily available for maintenance and repairs. Keep track of spare part requirements and stock levels.
- Regularly review and assess your preventive and emergency maintenance processes. Identify opportunities for process optimization, improved efficiency, and enhanced equipment reliability.
- Review the plant change request thoroughly to understand the scope, purpose, and requirements of the requested modifications. Ensure that the proposed changes align with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
- Depending on the nature of the modification, replace, adjust, or reconfigure control elements, such as sensors, transmitters, valves, or controllers. Follow manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
- Modify control loops by changing setpoints, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) parameters, or control strategies as specified in the change request.
- After implementing the modifications, conduct system testing to ensure that the changes have the desired effect and do not introduce new issues. Verify that the control loops and elements operate correctly.
- Assist in updating all related plant drawings to reflect the actual changes made. Ensure that piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), electrical schematics, and control system drawings accurately represent the modified system.
- Ensure that the entire modification process adheres to the plant's Management of Change (MOC) procedure, which may involve thorough documentation, approvals, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Begin by thoroughly reviewing the upgrade retrofit requirements. Understand the scope, objectives, and specific changes needed for the control instruments.
- Analyze the existing control system and identify the instruments, panels, and components that need to be upgraded or retrofitted. Determine the compatibility of new instruments with the existing system.
- Select the appropriate control instrument based on the upgrade requirements. Ensure that the chosen instruments meet industry standards and are compatible with the existing control system.
- Modify the existing control panels and cabinets to accommodate the new instruments. This may involve mounting brackets, wiring, and making physical space for the new components.
- Reconfigure the wiring and connections to integrate the new instruments with the existing control system. Follow wiring diagrams and guidelines to ensure proper connectivity.
- Ensure that all control panels and instruments are properly labeled and marked to facilitate easy identification, troubleshooting, and future maintenance.
- Before re-energizing or restarting the equipment, perform safety checks to ensure that the area is safe, and all personnel are aware of the equipment's status.
- ESD and BPCS Function check, Cause and Effect Function check, OTP Test, PSSR, MRT, SCR
- Good Proficiency of Process Related Instruments (FF & HART Protocol) and Fire and Gas System, Fire Suppression System Such as NOVEC & Deluge & Fire water pump & Water Mist.
- Following ADNOC 10 Lifesaving rules & Step Back 5x5
Senior Instrument Commissioning Technician
ADMA-OPCO Umm Lulu Phase 2, NPCC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of instrument commissioning technicians. Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team's productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
- Develop a comprehensive commissioning plan that outlines the strategy, sequence, and schedule for commissioning activities related to instrumentation and control systems. Coordinate with other departments and disciplines to ensure a well-structured commissioning process
- Verify the calibration of instruments to confirm that they provide accurate and reliable measurements. This may involve comparing readings to known standards or master instruments.
- Assist in functional checking of ESD system using cause and effect chart
- Conduct and oversee loop checks to ensure that the control loops are functioning correctly and that all instruments are communicating as intended. Verify that the control loops are properly closed and configured.
- Commissioning of vibration sensors, Axial& Radial probes from Bentley Nevada and gap voltage setting for sensors
- Skilled in reading and understanding Engineering Drawings, Loop Diagrams, P&ID Drawings, Logic Diagram & Hook up drawings also
- Loop checking and Fault finding, troubleshooting for HART & Foundation Fieldbus related Instruments & Fire and gas system as per the client requirements for Offshore & Onshore Platform.
Senior Instrument Technician Maintenance
Sipchem & Sadara Chemical Complex, SNC-Lavalin Group, Saudi Arabia
Jubail Industrial City
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Work on Ethylene Oxide (EO) plant maintenance and operation support, PM & CM works Shutdown & Startup Activities, SIF & SIS validation tests Related HART and FF Protocols instruments
- Conducted routine inspections and performed maintenance for production equipment Tested, calibrated, and documented results for a wide variety of electronic and pneumatic instruments
- Provided technical support to other company personnel in the event of equipment errors and failures, and collaborated closely with team members to promote efficiency.
- Provide leadership and supervision to a team of maintenance instrument technicians. Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team's productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
- Train and mentor junior maintenance instrument technicians, helping them develop their technical skills, knowledge, and safety awareness.
- Ensure that all instrument maintenance and calibration activities adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and organizational policies. Stay informed about changes in regulations.
- Lead root cause analyses for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to identify underlying issues.
- Implement advanced quality control measures to verify that instruments meet the required standards and specifications. Conduct thorough inspections and audits.
I&C Pre-Commissioning Supervisor
Mong Duong II BOT Power Project, Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam Co. Ltd
Mong Duong
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Pre-Commissioning and start-up activities based on client’s requirement, Loop checking activities on Boiler, AUX boiler and steam turbine and all type of Instruments, loop record making and Documentation work on 1,240MW Coal Coal-Fired Power Project
- Develop and review pre-commissioning plans and schedules for all instrumentation and control systems. This includes defining the scope of work, setting milestones, and allocating resources effectively.
- Steam Turbine Control System loop check and troubleshoot on Vibration and temperature, turbine flow meter and Anti-surge protection system for compressors, lube oil/fuel oil control systems.
- Lead and manage a team of pre-commissioning technicians responsible for the instrumentation and control systems. Ensure that the team is adequately trained and equipped to carry out their tasks effectively.
- Oversee the installation of all instrumentation equipment, ensuring that it is correctly placed, mounted, and wired according to project specifications and design documentation.
- Manage the calibration of instruments to ensure they accurately measure and control processes. This involves coordinating calibration procedures and executing calibration checks.
- Verify that the control loops and instrumentation systems are correctly configured and functioning properly by conducting loop testing and functional tests.
- Perform functional testing of control systems to confirm that they can control the process as intended. Verify that all interlocks, alarms, and safety systems are working correctly.
- Oversee the testing and validation of safety and interlock systems to ensure they operate as required for process safety.
- Maintain accurate records of pre-commissioning activities, including test results, calibration certificates, as-built drawings, equipment history, and other relevant documentation. This documentation is essential for project records and future reference.
- Manage any changes or modifications made to the instrumentation and control systems during pre-commissioning. Document, test, and approve changes to ensure that they meet project requirements.
- Implement quality control measures to verify that instrument and control systems meet industry standards and project specifications. Conduct inspections and audits as necessary.
- Assist with the startup of the process by coordinating with operations teams and ensuring that all instrumentation and control systems are ready for operation.
- Generate pre-commissioning reports that summarize the activities, tests, and outcomes of the pre-commissioning process. These reports are often required for project handover and documentation.
Senior Instrument Technician (Maintenance)
Revamp Effluent Treatment Facilities Mina Abdullah Refinery, IMCO Engineering & Construction, Kuwait
Fahaheel
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Provide leadership and supervision to a team of Instrument Technicians. Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team's productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
- Train and mentor junior Instrument Technicians, helping them develop their technical skills, knowledge, and safety awareness.
- Act as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting complex instrumentation issues. Resolve technical problems that are beyond the expertise of junior technicians.
- Lead and participate in maintenance projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate with other departments and project managers as necessary.
- Perform and oversee advanced calibration activities, particularly for critical instruments and control systems. Ensure that instruments meet stringent accuracy and performance requirements
- Manage the inventory of spare parts and critical components, ensuring that the necessary materials are readily available for maintenance and repairs. Optimize spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
- Ensure that all maintenance and calibration activities are conducted in strict compliance with safety standards, regulations, and best practices. Lead safety initiatives within the team.
- Manage relationships with instrument and control system vendors. Evaluate new technologies and collaborate with vendors on maintenance and repair strategies.
- Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provide support to operations teams during commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities, ensuring the readiness of instrumentation systems.
- Ensure that all maintenance and calibration activities adhere to industry-specific regulations and standards, as well as organizational policies.
Instrument Technician Maintenance
Qatar Petroleum Dukhan Field Khuff, Messaid NGL3, IMCO Engineering & Construction Company, Qatar
Dukhan
11.2009 - 07.2010
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on instruments and control systems to ensure they remain in good working condition. This can include tasks like cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting equipment.
- Calibrate instruments to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. This involves following calibration procedures, using calibration equipment, and adhering to industry and regulatory standards.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with instruments and control systems. Identify and rectify problems such as sensor malfunctions, wiring issues, or control loop errors.
- Implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime and extend the lifespan of instruments. This may involve conducting regular inspections, replacing worn parts, and conducting performance checks.
- Repair or replace faulty instrument components, wiring, or circuitry. This can involve using soldering, welding, or replacing damaged parts to restore proper functionality.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance and calibration activities, including work orders, calibration certificates, equipment history, and performance data. Accurate documentation is essential for compliance and auditing purposes.
- Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with safety standards and regulations. Follow safety protocols and participate in safety training to protect yourself and others.
- Implement quality control measures to verify that instruments meet the required standards and specifications. Ensure that maintenance and calibration activities result in accurate and reliable instrument readings.
- Manage spare parts inventory to ensure that necessary components are readily available for maintenance and repairs. Keep track of spare part requirements and stock levels.
Instrument Technician
FMP Project In KOC, SK Engineering & Construction Company Ltd. Kuwait
Ahmadi
02.2007 - 08.2009
- Install various types of instruments, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and measurement devices. This may involve mounting, wiring, and connecting the instruments according to design specifications.
- Install tubing and piping systems to connect instruments to the process, ensuring proper connections and leak-free operation.
- Assist with the calibration of instruments to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. This may include helping to set up and perform calibration checks.
- Lay and connect electrical cables and wiring for instrument loops, control systems, and data communication.
- Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure that instruments and their installations meet the required standards and specifications.
- Collaborate with the commissioning team to conduct functional tests on all instrumentation systems. This involves verifying that the instruments operate as designed and within specified tolerances.
- Perform loop checks to ensure that the control loops are functioning correctly and that all instruments are communicating as intended.
- Perform loop checks to ensure that the control loops are functioning correctly and that all instruments are communicating as intended.
- Support the startup in the process by verifying that the instrumentation and control systems are ready for operation and by troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
- Ensure that all commissioning activities are conducted safely and in compliance with safety standards and regulations. Follow safety protocols and participate in safety training.
Instrument Maintenance Technician
Steel Plant, Power Plant And Fertilizer, Thejo Engineering Services Ltd. Mumbai, India.
Mumbai
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Calibrate a wide range of instruments, such as sensors, transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and other measurement devices, to ensure their accuracy and reliability.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on instruments and control systems to minimize downtime and extend their operational lifespan. This includes cleaning, inspection, and replacement of components as needed.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot instrument and control system issues, identify faults, and develop solutions to rectify problems quickly and efficiently.
- Install new instruments and control components, following technical specifications and manufacturer guidelines
- Conduct testing and inspection of instruments to ensure their proper functioning, accuracy, and reliability.
- Provide detailed reports on maintenance activities, including work performed, issues encountered, and recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with safety standards and regulations. Follow safety protocols and participate in safety training.
Assistant Instrument Technician
ONGC Offshore Projects, M/s Homa Offshore Services, Sholapur, Mumbai, India.
Mumbai
02.1999 - 12.1999
- Support installation and removal of instrumentation equipment as needed. Assist in mounting, wiring, and configuring instruments according to technical specifications.
- Assist in calibration of instruments to ensure they provide accurate measurements. This may involve assisting in adjusting instrument settings and recording calibration data.
- Cable glanding & termination of Junction box, control room panel wiring, and assist, support loop checking team.
Education
3 Year Diploma - Instrumentation
Instrumentation Technology Institute of Engr.
Kerala 06.2001 - 05.2004
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Board of Public Examination
Kerala 06.1993 - 03.1995
Skills
SAP & Maximoundefined
Timeline
I-C Technician Maintenance
ADNOC Upper Zakum (UZ750) Umm Al Anbar Artificial Islands, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
10.2019 - 10.2023
Senior Instrument Commissioning Technician
ADMA-OPCO Umm Lulu Phase 2, NPCC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Instrument Technician Maintenance
Sipchem & Sadara Chemical Complex, SNC-Lavalin Group, Saudi Arabia
08.2015 - 06.2018
I&C Pre-Commissioning Supervisor
Mong Duong II BOT Power Project, Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam Co. Ltd
10.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Instrument Technician (Maintenance)
Revamp Effluent Treatment Facilities Mina Abdullah Refinery, IMCO Engineering & Construction, Kuwait
08.2010 - 09.2013
Instrument Technician Maintenance
Qatar Petroleum Dukhan Field Khuff, Messaid NGL3, IMCO Engineering & Construction Company, Qatar
11.2009 - 07.2010
Instrument Technician
FMP Project In KOC, SK Engineering & Construction Company Ltd. Kuwait
02.2007 - 08.2009
Instrument Maintenance Technician
Steel Plant, Power Plant And Fertilizer, Thejo Engineering Services Ltd. Mumbai, India.
02.2005 - 01.2007
3 Year Diploma - Instrumentation
Instrumentation Technology Institute of Engr.
06.2001 - 05.2004
Assistant Instrument Technician
ONGC Offshore Projects, M/s Homa Offshore Services, Sholapur, Mumbai, India.
02.1999 - 12.1999
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Board of Public Examination
06.1993 - 03.1995
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