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Naga Venkata Ramaraju Rudraraju

Bhimavaram

Summary

Adept Sr. DCS System Engineer with a proven track record at GPOC, enhancing system efficiency and reliability through expert deployment of ABB 800XA and Honeywell Experion C300 systems. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams towards achieving project goals, underscored by a strong foundation in PLC programming and effective problem-solving skills, ensuring a 30% improvement in system troubleshooting speed.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. DCS System Engineer

GPOC(Grater Pioneer Operating Company)
JUBA
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
  • Evaluated emerging technology factors around cost comparison, portability or usability.
  • Provided status updates to keep upper management informed and to reach goals.
  • Planned, implemented, and integrated updated system-oriented projects.
  • Verified stability, security and scalability of system architecture.

Offshore Instrument Supervisor

Dietsmann Technologies
Al Zour Refinery, Kuwait
06.2020 - 09.2024
  • Worked on KIPIC STM Facilities Operation and Maintenance Project.
  • Coordinated manpower allocation for maintenance tasks.
  • Identified and resolved issues in marine loading arm systems.
  • Conducted checks to ensure Vapor Recovery System operational efficiency.
  • Performed maintenance on metering and LDS package systems.
  • Mooring, berth aiding, berth approaching system (BAS) checking, and maintenance.
  • Bleach package checking, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Performed ICSS system and other packages, pre-comm, and commissioning activities, and witnessed the EPC on behalf of the company and maintenance for the same.
  • Reporting daily activities to the higher management.
  • Identifying defects and reporting to EPC through the company.
  • Performing daily routine checks for critical alarms and events.
  • All packages' working status, handover checks, and preparing PPTO comments for the marine facility.
  • Communicating and supporting other departments about troubles and faults.
  • Performing weekly and monthly checks for the packages, and maintaining that all packages are in working condition.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure optimal performance of instrumentation systems.
  • Provided technical support for operations personnel regarding use of instruments and associated software programs.
  • Maintained detailed records of all instrument calibrations and repairs performed by staff members.
  • Directed daily operations of instrumentation team, ensuring the completion of all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing maintenance work.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to instrumentation systems and equipment.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved design or implementation of instrumentation systems.
  • Created detailed reports on maintenance activities, including cost analysis data where applicable.
  • Performed root cause analysis investigations into any incidents involving malfunctioning instruments.
  • Monitored and evaluated system performance, making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of instruments and equipment to identify any potential issues or areas needing improvement.
  • Troubleshot complex problems related to instrumentation systems, using problem-solving techniques when necessary.
  • Trained personnel on proper operation of instrumentation systems and equipment.

Instrumentation Engineer

Petrofac International limited
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: For the Project of Lower Fars Heavy Oil Project, Kuwait Oil Company
  • ICSS, LCN network building according to architecture Drawing of the Crude Oil Control Center (COCC) and as per procedure checks Performed
  • Active involvement in F&G, FSS, PCS, ESD System commissioning and startup activities
  • Panel power up and prechecks migration activities, Loop checking’s
  • Active involvement in Site Acceptance Test (SAT) with Client (KOC/PMC/witness)
  • Involved in Total Plant Solution (TPS) Migration activities with vendors and making connectivity old Local Control Network (LCN) Network to new Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) Network and much familiar with HM and NIM Modules
  • Experience in operator Orion Consoles, Large Video Screen (LVS) Displays installation and commissioning
  • Updating the daily activity to Lead Instrumentation-Instrumentation Department
  • Testing & Calibrating of Field Instruments like Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature Elements, Gauges, Transmitters, Valve operations & control valves
  • Testing & Calibrating of Fire and gas detectors, Toxic gas detectors, Flame Detector and checking the functions of F&G System, Fire suppression System as per the approved Cause & Effect
  • Maintaining the Testing Equipment and calibration material, calibrated Gases in organized manner
  • For the Project of Lower Fars Heavy Oil Project, Kuwait Oil Company

Junior Engineer

Deccan Fine Chemicals India (P) Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: For C&I Projects
  • Active involvement in C&I DCS commissioning and startup activities related to different Reactor’s automation (Total Block automation)
  • Preparing IO List, cable schedules and Tray routes for Field instruments and panels in Filed
  • Graphics, Interlocks and logic implementation according to the process
  • Automating individual system with plc’s and interfacing plc with DCS, commands and logic implementation in PLC For system
  • Performing cold loop and hot loop tests to the each instruments form Control system To Instruments
  • According to Process requirements in the reactor Field instruments installation connecting to control system and configuration, keeping interlocks, logics and Log reports
  • Performing Periodic Maintenance of ABB S800xa DCS and SIS Controller logics and taking backup For All Servers and Controllers
  • Verifying the measurements in contractor’s bill’s and signing in m-books
  • Reporting periodically to Maintenance senior manager and COO
  • Scheduled maintenance of FM200 System
  • For C&I Projects

Instrument Supervisor

Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (RGTIL)
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Compressor Station.08 Through Bhaskar Resources Pvt Ltd
  • Operation & Maintenance of Instruments and Performing Joint calibration along with GAIL at Custody Transfer metering station
  • Maintenance of the field instruments according to the maintenance planner
  • Updating the daily activity to Lead Instrumentation - Instrumentation Department
  • Preparation of maintenance checklists for the instruments
  • Daily Checking the pressure levels of regulating Gas Skids of GEG’s
  • And GTC’s
  • Testing& Calibrating of Field Instruments like Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature Elements, Gauges, Transmitters, Valve operations & control valves
  • Maintaining the Lab Equipment and Lab in organized manner
  • Performing Maintenance of Fire and Gas System, Gas detectors (OPGD’s, Point IR Gas detectors), Flame detectors, Smoke detectors and FM200 System
  • Attending to the joint calibration of Field instruments and GC (Gas Chromatography) along with GAIL In Metering & Regulating Station
  • Attending the mainline Valve maintenance and Remote IO systems
  • Compressor Station.08 Through Bhaskar Resources Pvt Ltd

Instrument Supervisor

Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC)
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: Onshore Gas Terminal, Gadimoga
  • Through Prumatech Services Private Limited
  • Marking the field instruments location according to drawing
  • Preparation of cable laying schedule from plc to field instruments
  • Testing of Field Instruments like Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature, Gauges and control valves
  • Installation and maintenance of Tyco and Honeywell make Fire and gas systems
  • Instruments Installation like Pressure transmitters, guide wave radar, tank gauging systems, control valves, analyzers, mass flow meters etc
  • Trouble-shooting field and control room processes and equipment using appropriate test equipment and diagnostics
  • Maintain maintenance logs and prepare work reports
  • Onshore Gas Terminal, Gadimoga
  • Through Prumatech Services Private Limited

Customer Support Engineer

Efftronics Systems Pvt ltd
05.2007 - 07.2009
  • Company Overview: Vijayawada
  • Worked for many of the divisions in the customer support Department, and mainly worked for Vijayawada Division In charge
  • Installation, Commissioning And Maintenance of the Net Work Data Logger, Front End Processor(FEP), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Pont Machine Health Monitoring Unit, Display Board, Coach Guides..etc
  • Vijayawada

Education

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Regency Institute of Technology
01.2012

DIPLOMA - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Smt. B. Seetha Polytechnic College
Bhimavaram, Andhrapradesh
01.2007

MBA - Oil and Gas

UPES Online
Dehradun

Skills

  • Experience with ABB 800XA Systems
  • Experienced with Honeywell Experion C300
  • Yokogawa Centum VP Systems Knowledge
  • Alen Bradley DCS, Factory Talk View, and RS Logix Management
  • SCADA System Deployment
  • System Commissioning Expertise
  • Facility Maintenance
  • SATs for ICSS
  • ESD/FNG Safety manager systems
  • Fieldbus
  • Profibus
  • HART Protocols
  • ICSS System Functional checks
  • PLC programming
  • SIEMENS
  • Schneider
  • GE-Fanuc
  • Keyence
  • Omron
  • Messung
  • Mitsubishi
  • Delta
  • Ladder Diagram
  • FBD
  • STL
  • HMI design
  • Loop checking
  • Cause & Effect checks
  • Tuning
  • Set-points adjustment
  • Process interlocking
  • Integrity tests
  • Field instruments integration
  • Control system Logic development
  • Risk assessment
  • Open loop
  • Close loop
  • Cascade loop
  • Spilt range loop
  • Ratio loop
  • Anti surge control loop
  • Feedback control loop
  • Control system networking
  • Instrumentation construction
  • Instrument installation
  • Panel installation
  • Process hookup
  • Commissioning activities
  • Fire and gas equipment installation
  • ESD valves installation
  • Control valves installation
  • Calibration
  • Maintenance of instruments
  • Conductivity meters
  • PH meters
  • Valve actuators
  • Positioning devices
  • I/P converters
  • Coordination for instrumentation maintenance
  • Configuration
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Limit switches
  • Solenoid valves
  • Proximity switch
  • Safety relief valves
  • Maintenance of GC
  • Custody transfer metering
  • Distribution skids
  • Pigging activities
  • Utility package maintenance
  • Marine Loading
  • Unloading facilities
  • Marine Loading ARM
  • Berth Aiding system
  • Berth approaching system
  • Test equipment
  • HART 475
  • Fluke Loop Calibrator
  • Voltage source meter
  • Druck calibrator
  • Hand Pump
  • Megger
  • Decade Resistance Box
  • Multi meter
  • Handheld integrator

Professional Core Competencies

  • Offshore experienced in Marine export terminal maintenance.
  • Good knowledge in Installation and commissioning of an Integrated control safety systems.
  • Individually handled FAT & SAT for ESD, DCS, F&G, CMS, UCPs.
  • Logic implementation and Interlocks in DCS/PLC Controllers according to Plant Requirements.
  • Project Management.
  • Site management for erection and commissioning activities.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and control systems.
  • Team work.
  • Spares Planning & Inventory Management.
  • Safety in the workplace.

Languages

  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • English

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: T8196728
  • Father's Name: R Satyanarayana Raju
  • Title: Instrumentation Engineer
  • Date of Birth: 12/07/89
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I, R Naga Venkata Rama Raju, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe my qualifications, my experience, and me.

Certification

  • Obtained an Advanced Diploma in Industrial Automation (ADIA) from Technocrat Automation Pvt Limited (IAO Accredited) in Chennai, with 6 months of hands-on practical experience in industrial automation tools, specializing in PLC, DCS, SCADA, and VFD
  • Obtained DCS training on the Honeywell HC900 controller from the Advanced Training Institute, Electronics and Process Instrumentation, Hyderabad

Technical Skills

Extensive exposure in ABB 800XA DCS (BPCS) and SCADA system installation, commissioning and Maintenance., ICSS, LCN network building according to architecture Drawing And as per procedure checks Performed., Handled complete SATs for ICSS., Extensive exposure in Honeywell Experion C300 Controller & ESD/FNG Safety manager systems installation and commissioning., Good knowledge in Fieldbus, Profibus and HART Protocols., Performing ICSS System Functional and alarm checks with vendor and client., PLC programming for multiple vendors viz. SIEMENS, Schneider, GE-Fanuc, Keyence, Omron, Messung, Mitsubishi, and Delta Etc., Conversant with various control system programing languages E.g., Ladder Diagram, FBD and STL., Design experience of HMI for PLC and DCS interface., Loop checking, Cause & Effect checks, tuning, set-points adjustment, process interlocking and integrity tests., Integration of Field instruments with DCS system., Online modification, Control system Logic development and validation., Risk assessment for modification on ICSS systems., Good knowledge of open loop, Close loop, Cascade loop, Spilt range loop, Ratio loop, Anti surge control loop, feedback control loop system in given vendor control system., Elementary knowledge of Control system networking., Having plenty of experience in instrumentation construction, like instrument installation, Panel installation, process hookup, commissioning activities., Knowledge in Fire and gas equipment and gas detectors installation and commissioning., Installation and commissioning of ESD valves, control valves and calibration., Hands On experience in Installing, Commissioning, maintenance and Calibration of instruments, Checking and adjusting range limits according with data sheets, verifying calibration, re-calibrate whenever necessary., Experience in installation, commissioning and maintenance of analytical instruments like Conductivity and pH meters., Verifying for correct functioning of valve actuators, positioning devices and I/P converters, adjusting whenever necessary., Coordination & technical support for instrumentation maintenance., Configuration, calibration (laboratory and/or site), preventive & corrective maintenance for various filed instruments., Worked on limit switches, solenoid valves, proximity switch, safety relief valves., Having experience in maintenance of GC and custody transfer metering (Daniel Gas Metering) and distribution skids., Pigging activities, Utility package maintenance (Like Instrument Air Compressor, Nitrogen Plant and Flare systems)., Good experience in Marine Loading and unloading facilities (Marine Loading ARM, Berth Aiding system, Berth approaching system etc.) and Package maintenance., Good working knowledge in all marine facilities., Handled test equipment’s like HART 475, Fluke Loop Calibrator, Voltage source meter, Druck calibrator, Hand Pump, Megger, Decade Resistance Box, Multi meter, Handheld integrator and other test equipment’s.

Timeline

Sr. DCS System Engineer

GPOC(Grater Pioneer Operating Company)
10.2024 - Current

Offshore Instrument Supervisor

Dietsmann Technologies
06.2020 - 09.2024

Instrumentation Engineer

Petrofac International limited
01.2019 - 06.2020

Junior Engineer

Deccan Fine Chemicals India (P) Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2018

Instrument Supervisor

Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (RGTIL)
05.2015 - 08.2015

Instrument Supervisor

Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC)
12.2012 - 04.2015

Customer Support Engineer

Efftronics Systems Pvt ltd
05.2007 - 07.2009

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Regency Institute of Technology

DIPLOMA - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Smt. B. Seetha Polytechnic College

MBA - Oil and Gas

UPES Online
Naga Venkata Ramaraju Rudraraju