Mohan Raj

• A result oriented professional, highly motivated & able to work either independently or in a group with role as a Manager / Leader / Coordinator with 22+ Yrs’ experience (10+yrs-India, 5yrs-UAE, 1yr-Norway, 2yrs-Nigeria, 1+yrs-KSA & <1yr-Indonesia) have managed a team of 50+ employees, proficient in Steel structural design & Analysis for in-place & pre-service like Heavy Lift, Roll-up/flip-over, Land Transportation, Load-Out/Load-in including mooring arrangement & ballasting for onshore & offshore Oil & Gas projects. 
• Developed Calculations, defined method procedures, identified dedicated tools, equipment & participated in the critical operations like Heavy Lifts, Roll-ups, Weighing and Load-out for >4000MT topside platform & Jackets. Involved in Mechanical Completion activities.
• Proficient in handling projects for Power Plants (Boiler & Bunker supporting structures), Industrial, Residential and Commercial structures (Mid-rise & High-rise buildings). 
• Interacts effectively in technical meetings with Client, sub-vendors, PMT & Construction yard.
• Project set ups, effective team building and goal alignments.
• Actively participated in relevant training to pursue continuous professional development.
• Capable of working under pressure, take an initiative / problem-solving approach to tasks and formulate action plans. 
• Mindful of my role and the roles of others to ensure successful outcomes & always work with the targets to meet the standards, quality, schedule of company and client requirements.

Work Experience

10.2022 – Present Lead Structural Engineer, Saipem, Indonesia

• Defined construction erection sequences for Modules, yard layout and phase movements and prepared design report.
• Structural integrity check, load out & mooring analysis, intact stability, longitudinal & local deck strength check, SPMT transport, grillage & sea fastening design.
• Prepare calculation note for each analysis to be used as references for other disciplines such as Method dept and Production team. 
• Performed design of lifting gear such as spreader bar, pad eyes, internal / external lifting tools whenever required. 
• Discuss procedures and calculations with client's representative and Marine Warranty Surveyor on site as necessary.

• Lead a team of Engineers & Designers
• Defined operations to ensure the structural integrity of components by performing structural design in intermediate conditions for lifting, roll-up, weighing & transportation of subassemblies and load-out.
• Defined construction erection sequences for Modules, yard layout and phase movements.
• Performed Design verification, Structural Integrity checks, Retrofitting, Detailing & Connection Design. 
• Performed Analysis & Design of Installation aids, Grillage & sea-fastenings & identified proper rigging, sling & shackles.
• Interface & liaise with Client, MWS & Construction team at yard for the project activity.
• Ensure the interfaces with the Client Engineering / Methods department and with our in-house Engineering department.
• Involved in Mechanical completion activities.

• In charge of complete project delivery operation in India.
• Managed a team of 50+ employees consist of Engineers, Modelers, Detailers, QC/QA to achieve the planned schedule of projects & trouble shooting of design problems with fabrication / Erection team whenever required.
• To provide technical proposals & carryout preliminary design for tender submission.
• Liaising with co-professionals & representing engineering dept. in weekly / monthly project meetings with client.

• Direct, manage and lead dedicated Engineers & Designers to achieve the planned schedule of projects & trouble shooting of design problems with fabrication / Erection team whenever required.
• To arrive concepts and perform analysis and design of permanent and temporary structure including verification of permanent structures at various construction stage.
• To provide technical proposals & carryout preliminary design for tender submission.
• Effectively Coordinated with Tender, Commercial, Procurement, Projects, Quality, fabrication, Erection, HSE departments. 
• Provided input to Projects and Commercial team on claims and variations and participate in commercial meetings if required.
• Facilitates smooth execution of projects by attending regular progress meetings with clients and visiting construction sites.
• Liaising with co-professionals & representing engineering dept. in weekly / monthly project meetings with client.
• Co-ordination with client engineers for review / approval of deliverables.

• Direct, manage and lead dedicated Engineers/designers group to achieve the planned schedule of projects. Attended weekly meetings with Projects / Client. 
• Mentor and supervise the design team in all design stages (studying the project, developing the design that secure best execution).
• Head and manage work intake and overall design project assignment process and reporting directly to Engineering Lead, UK on daily basis / weekly basis.
• Discuss feasibility issues with operations, construction & identify solutions
• Ensure optimum manpower utilization.
• Manage day to day activities for design and detailing team within the stated policies and objectives of the organization.
• Review & Preparation of conceptual design sketches, GA drawings for Steel structures and design basis.

• Planned and organized the workload of the methods engineering team
• Carried out fabrication / erection sequences and method statements
• Prepared, reviewed and supervised lifting and transportation plans, load-out procedures, reports and calculation notes.
• Organized and leaded technical meeting with Clients and with the Yard
• Managed budgets, bids and coordinated subcontractors.
• Participated in Heavy lifting and transportation (including upending, roll-up and weighing), Barge ballasting, mooring and load out

• Lead a team of Engineers & Designers
• Performed in-place design, transportation (using Sea fastening loads) and lifting for Pre-Assembled Racks & Pre-Assembled Units.
• Involved in verification of existing structures for increased blast loads & provided retrofitting solutions.
• Provided Engineering support to PDMS designers in the preparation of engineering drawings.
• Liaised with other disciplines to understand the interfaces within the project.
• Production and checking of design documentation including feasibility reports, detailed design reports etc.
• Actively participating in relevant training to pursue continuous professional development

• Lead a team including Structural Engineers & Designers.
• Performed Design verification and connection design.
• Performed analysis and design of secondary steel structures.
• Participating in Design Review and Progress Review meeting with Client. 
• Preparation of Deliverable list & Schedule, Man-hour estimate, Resource requirement and Progress report.
• Providing Input to Project Planning Engineer to prepare project schedule. 
• Coordination with various other departments to finalize erection methodologies and temporary stability design and participating management meetings. 
• Co-ordination with engineering clients / contractors. 
• Progress monitoring & reviewing of Design & Drawing.
• Performed Erection engineering and provided technical support to fabrication and erection team.

• Spearheaded a team including Engineers & Designers.
• Performed design verifications for pipe-racks, equipment support structure, pipe bridges, pipe supports, offshore topside modules, industrial structures, commercial structures and its end connection design.
• Preparation of design for temporary supporting structures/jigs for fabrication of modules or heavy structures
• Involved in Erection engineering and also provided technical support to Fabrication / construction team and Erection team.
• Conducting study on sketches, information and instruction received from a client.
• Drawing rough layouts of the planned structure and making necessary changes to the designs, drawings or specification.
• Coordinating with Engineers and Designers to make drawings of planned structures as part of contract document. Reviewing engineering / design changes & resolving quality problems associated with the same.
• Actively participated in the design review and progress review meeting with client.
• Maintained coordination with Consultants, Contractors, Construction & Installation team and other disciplines.
• Provided technical support to Construction and Installation team.

• Lead a team including Engineers & Designers.
• Checking of Design Documents & Approval of Drawings.
• Standardization of Design & Drawing Procedures. 
• Preparation of Check list and Design Guidelines. 
• Interacts effectively with other disciplines.
• Deputed to Head office in Bury, UK for the period of 2months.

• Performed analysis and design of oil & gas and power plant structures.
• Furnished engg. sketches to Designers & generated design calculation reports.

Education

08.2013 – 06.2016 MSc Structural and Foundation Engineering, Heriot Watt University, UK

06.1996 – 05.2000 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, Pondicherry University, India

Training Courses

11.2021 – 03.2022 Lloyd's Maritime Academy: Certificate in Heavy Lift

02.2023 – 02.2024 Pursuing Lloyd's Maritime Institute: Marine Engineering Advanced Diploma