Tejus Mehta

Senior MEP & Commissioning professional with 31 years of global experience delivering complex mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems across large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. Now returning to Mumbai to apply deep technical expertise in MEP management, commissioning, and facilities operations for real estate developers and integrated facility management organisations. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams of 40+ engineers, managing multi-billion-dollar project portfolios, and ensuring safe, reliable, code-compliant handover of critical building and process systems.

Brings international best practices (Shell DEP, ORA, TIV) directly applicable to high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

CSU Engineer – Shell Representative - GATE Energy / Shell - Sarawak, Malaysia

(2025-11)

Led full MEP/CSU function for a $10.5 billion Greenfield gas project (LP Steam Boilers, SRU, Condensate, TOX, SELOX) from project outset — mirroring the role of an MEP Manager in large-scale infrastructure.

• Developed CSU Plan, Commissioning Test Procedures (CTPs), FAT requirements, and MPP estimations
• Facilitated Risk Bow-Tie workshops and implemented Operations Readiness Assurance (ORA) for defect-free handover

Commissioning Manager - Wood Engineering PLC / ADNOC Gas Projects Division - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2024-11 - 2025-11)

Managed all MEP/CSU workstreams for a $2.5 billion Brownfield/Greenfield project from pre-FEED through handover — electrical, HVAC, fire & gas, instrumentation, and utilities.

• Developed commissioning strategy, pre-commissioning plans, CTPs, and startup sequences
• Oversaw snag management and ORA roadmap to deliver a flawless asset handover

ORA / CSU Coordinator (TA 2) - Wood Engineering PLC / Basrah Gas Company (BGC) - Basrah, Iraq

(2022-07 - 2024-10)

Led commissioning and testing of NGL Process Complex and 8 Gas Compressor Stations ($1.3 billion); full MEP scope — HV/LV electrical, gas compression, fire & gas, and instrumentation.

• Delivered Systemization & Completions Management including Technical Integrity Verification (TIV)
• Mentored local engineering talent building sustainable in-country MEP capability

Commissioning Engineer - Shell (via GATE Energy) - Houston, USA & Singapore

(2019-10 - 2021-11)

Pioneered fully digitised/paperless TIV program for a $1.3 billion Deepwater facility — first Shell project to achieve fully digital MEP commissioning records.

• Led Safety Critical Elements (SCE) program and Technical Integrity Verification across all electrical, instrumentation, fire & gas, and process systems

Completions & Commissioning Coordinator / Manager - Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) - Seria, Brunei

(2016-02 - 2019)

Overall MEP lead for a $1 billion Process Complex and 5 Wellhead Platforms including 11 kV Composite Cables, HVAC, FGS, and Smart Well systems.

• Scaled CSU team from 11 to 40+ engineers
• Delivered Country Chair award for well delivery in record time — $13 million savings via engineering innovation

Commissioning Lead - Shell Deepwater Projects Nigeria - Lagos, Nigeria

(2011-07 - 2016-02)

Built Nigeria MEP/CSU execution team from scratch; commissioned $1.6 billion Deepwater Subsea project managing HAZOP/HAZID, ORRs, and SAFOP reviews.

• Won Shell Projects & Technology Director's Award – Top Quartile Well Delivery

Shift Supervisor – FPSO Operations (MEP / Electrical / Power) - Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria - Nigeria

(2006-10 - 2011-07)

Responsible Person Electrical (RPE) for HV Power Generation & Distribution; managed DCS, FGS, HVAC, and all utilities on a $750 million FPSO. On-Scene Commander for emergency response; ensured SOLAS compliance across all life-safety systems.

Electrical Control / RPE - Shell Iran Offshore (via Brunel Energy) - Soorosh Platform, Iran

(2004 - 2006)

Commissioned Dual Fuel Gas Turbines, HV/LV power, UPS, FGS, and Subsea ESPs.

Commissioning / Maintenance Engineer - ConocoPhillips Syria Dez Gas Refinery JV - Syria

(2001 - 2004)

Managed 66 kV switchyard, 5.5 MW Gas Compression (ACS 100 VFD), GE Gas Turbines, LPG Spheres; post-startup Eclipse CMMS PPM management.

Maintenance Engineer - British Gas - Offshore India

(1997 - 2001)

TAPTI Process Platform, Offshore India

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mumbai University (2007)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mumbai University (1995)