Augusteen Paul

Mechanical Piping Engineer with more than 12+ years of experience delivering EPC and EPCM Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical and Power Plant projects across India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Demonstrated expertise in leading piping construction, fabrication, erection, brown field shutdown, Greenfield&brown field projects, hydro testing, pre-commissioning and mechanical completion for complex process facilities. Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams, coordinating with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Commissioning and HSE departments, and managing subcontractors to achieve safe, high-quality project execution within schedule.

Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, API Standards, work pack preparation, piping supports, line checking, punch listing, system handover, PTW, SIMOPS and construction methodologies. Proficient in 3D model tool PDMS and working with SP3D Review, Navisworks, AutoCAD and Primavera P6. Experienced in reviewing Isometrics,P&IDs, GA and Vendor drawings.

Experienced in supervising fabrication of carbon steel (CS), Stainless steel (SS), Alloy Steel (P11 & P91) aligned with international standards: ASME, API, ASTM

Senior Engineer (Piping) at Reliance Industries Ltd. (2023-12 – Present)

Effectively leading execution of Piping construction activities for KGD-6 facilities including skids, pipe racks, process piping and utilities.

• Manage a team of Engineers and Supervisors and subcontractors to achieve construction milestones safely.
• Coordinate piping fabrication, erection, hydrotesting and reinstatement activities.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, vendor drawings and 3D models before execution.
• Perform spool mark-ups and coordinate fabrication and erection activities.
• Participating in 3D model review meeting with design team and identifying the clashes and extraction of isometrics.
• Resolve site technical queries (STQs) with Engineering and ensure full compliance with HSE, PTW and SIMOPS requirements.
• Support recovery planning through manpower optimization and productivity improvement.
• Monitoring fit-up, welding, hydro test and coordination with QA/QC team for NDT clearance.
• Coordinated installation of skids, Pipe racks, static equipments, spools and valves.
• Coordinate daily with supervisors, contractors and planners for manpower & materials.
• Conducted toolbox talks and ensured strict compliance with PTW system.
• Coordinate with O&M team for Pre-commissioning activities Flushing and card board blasting of piping loops.
• Ensuring Safe work practices for hot work, lifting and confined space activities.

Shutdown Engineer (Piping) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (2023-01 – 2023-03)

Piping Engineer at GS E&C Ltd. (2018-03 – 2019-07)

Design Engineer (PDMS) at Alstom Bharat Forge Ltd. (2017-04 – 2018-01)

Agency: Aarvi Encon / Team Lease services

Piping Engineer at GS E&C Corp Ltd. (2014-09 – 2016-06)

Piping Engineer at Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd. (2011-04 – 2013-11)

Piping Engineer at Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd. (2009-09 – 2011-01)

Piping Engineer at L&T India Pvt Ltd. (2008-11 – 2009-08)

Agency: Aarvi Encon

Piping Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Limited (2008-11 – 2009-08)

Jamnagar Export Refinery Project (GDU, FGU). Agency: Aarvi Encon Pvt Ltd.

• Executed piping construction, fabrication and erection activities for refinery, powerplant and industrial projects.
• Executed brown field shutdown activities including tie-ins, equipment hook-ups and piping modifications.
• Well aware of Shutdown job list, Isolations, blinding/De-blinding, manpower, resources, PTW, HSE policies.
• Supervised piping erection, pipe rack installation, field routing, spool erection and equipment connections.
• Managed spool identification, material verification & field installation activities.
• Planned work fronts, manpower deployment, construction sequencing, and daily execution schedules.
• Coordinated with Engineering, QA/QC, Pre-commissioning teams to achieve project milestones.
• Identifying BOM and cross verify with Material Take-Offs (MTO) and supported procurement team.

B.E in Mechanical Production & Industrial Engineering – Andhra University (2008)

Intermediate – SVSL Jr. College

10th (CBSE) – Zinc smelter senior secondary school