Nidheesh Raju

Strategic professional with strong business acumen and proven track record of stamping success across entire gamut of Electrical &Instrumentation Engineer/ Project Engineer/ Construction Engineer/ Maintenance engineer targeting assignments with an organization of high repute preferably in GCC.

Sep’18-Aug’22: Core Team General Contracting LLC, Saudi Arabia as Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Established KPIs to continuously monitor and communicate engineering performance; sponsored & led teams to identify and tackle root causes to prevent reoccurrences of engineering challenges and issues
• Developed & executed lifecycle management related processes, their improvements, automation and deployment across the enterprise using lean and continuous improvement philosophy
• Organized meetings, understood the project requirement, monitored overall project budget, preparation, control & timely estimation of budget
• Governed additional power supply for explosion proof portable container –SADARA –KSA
• Identified areas of obstruction/breakdowns and taking corrective measures/ steps to rectify the equipment through application of troubleshooting tools
• Spearheaded control and instrumentation engineers engaged in research, design, develop and install the devices and systems used in manufacturing facilities and plants 
• Assessed efficiency of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance 
• Provided assistance in the field during plant start-ups, shutdowns & troubleshooting 
• Tracked / evaluated and reported refinery key performances indicators for the Equipment Class and analyzed any improvement opportunities
• Supervised all the work and ensure it meets the required standards; engaged in SWCC Maintenance project C7 (C72, C73, C75) Area Instruments Upgradation Project – SWCC-KSA.
• Administered zero level tank installation –REXAM- KSA, exploded Proof Room Upgradation – NAVAL PORT – KSA
• Engaged in Steam Tracing System Replacement Project –IBN SINA –KSA & Automatic Arm Barrier Installation Project –PETROKEMYA –KSA
• Ensured compliance with safe operating limits safety regulations and environmental regulations; provided technical support for system operations and maintenance
• Supervised all the work and ensure it meets the required standards; engaged in BF3 System Replacement Project- IBN SINA- KSA, Phase 4,5,7& 8 IGV actuator Replacement Project - GAS- KSA, AOV to MOV Replacement Project, SOV Replacement Project -SHARQ-KSA

Responsibilities:

• Administered projects such as: Replacement of 8 Oxygen and Combustible Analyzer in OLEFINS III Project-Petrokemya-KSA, SF-5 Expansion NG Metering Skid Project- SAFCO/ARAMCO- KSA, District Cooling Plant Expansion Project -HADEED/ZAMIL- KSA, FSA & Cooling Tower Bleed of System Project @ PAP - MA'ADEN PHOSPHATE-KSA, Compressor Panel Upgradation Project- SAFCO-KSA & ACS 1000 Drive Upgradation Project–

• Developed regular service program and supported operating systems; provided technical support and used industrial machinery to customers 
• Prepared design of plant control systems and managing budget and schedule; maintained safety standards and quality in product following necessary guidelines
• Installed Lighting & Power Panels in MSD - Petrokemya-KSA, JESCO-KSA; installed Sample Handling System Panel- Petrokemya-KSA
• Replaced Obsolete Analyzer in OLEFIN-1 - Petrokemya-KSA; installed Mass Flow Meter - Petrokemya-KSA, installed Proximity Sensor - Petrokemya-KSA& installed Fire Protection System – IBN SINA –KSA
• Engaged in Moisture Analyzer Installation – UNITED – KSA
• Managed projects independently & achieved success by controlling cost, schedule, material & manpower; collaborated project activities including coordination with clients, vendors, manpower & material management
• Coordinated with the team and the customers, gave them complete details about the services & promptly resolved customer problems & concerns 
• Collaboratedclosely with other internal departments and stakeholders through regular meetings to ensure client/ contractual needs and expectations are communicated to achieve positive results 
• Implementedday-to-day contracts / commercial administration during execution stages and finally claims and arbitration management towards achieving the targeted financial objectives 
• Monitoredproject baselines and controlling themwith respect to cost, resource deployment, saving time and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects 
• Delivered presentations to project teams with an aim to create a culture around identifying, communicating and mitigating risks; prepared man-hour and material estimates, and monthly budget reports for all piping design efforts and submitted progress report to project controls
• Ensured the smooth functioning of activities like installation, termination, troubleshooting, pre-commissioning & commissioning
• Calibrated readings on instruments according to standards, adjusting phasing and aligning stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function

B.Tech.(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) from Maharaja Engineering College(Anna University)

2008-2012