PALPANDI M

Instrumentation Designer

Ramanathapuram, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Instrumentation Designer with over 6 years of expertise in onshore and offshore Oil & Gas, refinery, and petrochemical projects, specializing in advanced 3D plant design using AVEVA PDMS, E3D, and SmartPlant 3D. Proven ability to lead and deliver precise instrumentation layouts, cable tray systems, and as-built documentation, effectively coordinating with major international clients like Saudi Aramco and BHP Group to ensure project success and compliance with global standards.

Work

Lamprell India Private Ltd

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Instrumentation Designer

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Led 3D instrumentation modeling for offshore rig projects, ensuring design compliance and coordinating with international engineering teams for major Saudi Aramco projects.

Highlights

Executed 3D instrumentation modeling for complex offshore rig projects using AVEVA E3D, ensuring 100% design compliance with international standards.

Coordinated directly with IMI RIG and SNOC engineering teams, delivering precise design reviews and resolving technical queries to maintain project timelines.

Prepared comprehensive deliverables for major Saudi Aramco offshore projects, leveraging S3D & Microstation to meet stringent client requirements.

Hatch Private Limited

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Instrumentation Designer

Delhi, India, India

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Summary

Managed 3D instrumentation modeling for a major Canadian potash mining project, developing and reviewing critical layouts and coordinating with international EPC teams.

Highlights

Performed 3D instrumentation modeling for a major Canadian potash mining project (BHP Jansen Stage 1), successfully integrating design elements to meet project specifications.

Developed and meticulously reviewed instrument location layouts, cable tray systems, and tray support structures, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and reducing potential rework.

Represented the instrumentation discipline in inter-discipline project review meetings, coordinating effectively with international EPC teams to resolve potential clashes and ensure seamless project execution.

De Smet Engineers & Contractors

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Instrumentation Designer

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Designed and drafted instrument layouts and cabling documentation for chemical process plants, modeled systems, and extracted 2D drawings on schedule.

Highlights

Prepared and drafted comprehensive instrument cable tray layouts and cable routing documentation for a chemical process plant, ensuring accurate system integration and compliance.

Modeled junction boxes, cable trays, cabling systems, and tray supports using AVEVA PDMS, enhancing design efficiency and accuracy.

Extracted 2D drawings from PDMS Draft Module, delivering client-ready engineering drawings on schedule and meeting all project deadlines.

Oiltech Engineering India Pvt Ltd

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Instrumentation Designer

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Developed instrument loop drawings and equipment layouts using AutoCAD, resolved design clashes, and finalized as-built drawings for a major client (Qatar Petroleum).

Highlights

Prepared precise instrument loop drawings, JB wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts using AutoCAD for the Halul Island project, ensuring technical accuracy.

Reviewed and proactively resolved instrument-related design clashes using Navisworks, coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines to prevent project delays.

Revised and finalized as-built drawings to accurately reflect site conditions and field modifications, ensuring up-to-date documentation for project handover.

Education

RVS College of Engineering & Technology

Coimbatore, India, India
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B.E. Petrochemical Engineering

Languages

English

Tamil

Telugu

Skills

3D Design Software

AVEVA PDMS V12.5, AVEVA E3D V3.1, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) V2018, 3D Plant Design, 3D Instrumentation Modeling.

2D CAD Software

AutoCAD V2024, MicroStation V8 Connect, Drafting.

Design Review & Coordination

Navisworks Manage V2020, Navisworks Freedom, Clash Review, 3D Model Review, Inter-Discipline Review Meetings, Multi-Disciplinary Status Meetings, Coordination.

Instrumentation Documentation

Installation Drawings, Cable Routing Layouts, Loop Diagrams, Cable Tray Layouts, Instrument Hook-ups, Instrument Loop Drawing Preparation, JB Wiring Diagram Preparation, As-Built Drawing Revisions, 2D Extraction.

Layout Preparation

Equipment Layout Preparation, Instrument & JB Location Layouts, Cable Tray Layout Drafting, Cable Routing & Tray Support Preparation.

Industry Expertise

Oil & Gas, Offshore, Onshore, Refinery, Petrochemical, Potash Mining, Chemical Process Plant, EPC Projects.

Project Support & Client Management

Client Coordination, Technical Query Resolution, Deliverable Preparation, Project Execution, Schedule Adherence, Design Compliance.