Austin J
Chennai
Summary
Lead Instrumentation Engineer with 14+ years of experience in design and detailed engineering of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across Oil & Gas, Power, and EPC projects.
Expert in DCS, PLC, field instrumentation, and control system design, with strong experience in engineering deliverables, technical bid evaluation, vendor management, and commissioning support. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage project deliverables, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Well-versed in international standards including IEC, NEC, NFPA, and API, with hands-on experience across FEED, detailed engineering, FAT, and commissioning phases.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineer – C& I
Saipem India Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
03.2024 - Current
- Hail & Gasha Development Project - Offshore Facilities
- Developed and reviewed 3D models for modularized buildings, enhancing design accuracy and project integration.
- Equipment Layout Preparation for Instrument Equipment Shelters (IES) of Drilling Centers & GOP
- Interfacing Cable Schedule for Drilling Centers & GOP
- Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) for Junction Boxes & Cable Glands.
- TDS & MAR preparation for Instrument Bulk Materials, Cables, LPBS etc.
- Earthing Layout preparation for IES
- MCT Sizing for all Modularized buildings.
- Directed a team of five in project tasks, aligning efforts with project objectives.
- Conducted 30%, 60%, and 90% model reviews for buildings, drilling centers, and GOP, facilitating iterative design improvements.
Senior Engineer – E&I
Jord Energy Pty Ltd (C/O. PUSB Engineering Pvt. Ltd.)
Chennai
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Engineering and procurement of E&I Items for various types of Skids like Auxiliary Modules, Lube oil Modules, Gas Modules, Water wash Modules, Fuel Gas Modules etc for General Electric Company (Projects for Three Rivers, Seminole, Guernsey Power station, Hsinta, Taichung, Magnolia, Kospo, Long Ridge, Hill Top, Kiewet Indeck Niles, Danie Beach, Tanajib etc).
- Engineering and procurement of E&I Items for Lube Oil Module of Mitsubishi Power Systems (Projects for Merida, Valladolid and Orange County).
- Executed FAT and inspections for E&I items, verifying functionality and compliance with specifications.
- Coordinated vendor tracking and assessment for various E&I products, enhancing supplier reliability.
- Delivered after-sales support for all modules, addressing customer inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
Senior Engineer – C&I
VA Tech Wabag Limited
Chennai
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Dangote Oil Refinery Corporation, Nigeria, Detailed Engineering for ETP & RODM Plants.
- Led engineering projects focused on water treatment and environmental sustainability.
- Oversaw project teams to ensure adherence to technical standards and regulations.
- Developed and optimized engineering processes for efficient project delivery.
Design Engineer – C&I
Aquatherm Engineering Consultants (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Majnoon Growth Program, Feed engineering for URUK: Feed engineering for bidding
- 100 MW HFO Based power plant for Jacobsen Electro AS, BOP Package.
- Engineered 2x12 MW bagasse-based power plant for West Kenya Sugars: STG, TG Boiler & BOP.
- Delivered 12 MW CPP for MAAN Steel & Power Ltd.: STG, AFBC Boiler, 3 WHRB’s & BOP.
- Developed 12 MW CPP for Singhal Energy Pvt. Ltd.: STG, AFBC Boiler, 2 WHRB’s & BOP.
- 18 MW CPP for Singhal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. :STG, AFBC Boiler & BOP
- 8 MW CPP for Gagan ferrotech Pvt. Ltd. :STG, 1 WHRB & BOP
Instrumentation Engineer
ISGEC HEAVY ENGINEERING LIMITED.
Noida
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed 1x90 TPH coal/rice husk fired AFBC boiler at Roquette Riddhi Siddhi Power Ltd., enhancing renewable energy utilization.
- Engineered 1x55 TPH lignite/coal fired AFBC boiler at K.G. Denim, Mettupalayam, optimizing combustion efficiency.
- Designed and implemented 1x165 TPH bagasse fired travelling grate boiler in La Union, Guatemala, contributing to sustainable energy production.
- Enka De, Colombia : 1x62 TPH Coal Fired AFBC Boiler with LD Oil Burner
- Executed boiler installation to support energy production in Pata.
- Nestle Qingdao Ltd., Laixi, China : 1x18 TPH Coffee Ground Fired AFBC with LD Oil Burner
- Implemented boiler project to improve energy output in Ahmednagar.
Assistant Engineer – C&I
Vetri Engineers
Coimbatore
07.2010 - 11.2011
- Obeikan Glass Factory, Jubail, Saudi Arabia : Automation of Glass Factory using Siemens S7-400.
- KNPC MOIP Phase-II for Compressors, MAA Refinery, Kuwait : Retrofitting of 46 Nos of Compressor Units.
- Orica-Indian Explosives Limited, Gomia, India : Preliminary Design and Engineering of Expansion Project.
GAT-C&I
Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd.
Neyveli
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Underwent extensive training at a 2x210 MW power plant to develop technical skills in energy production.
Education
B.E. - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Udaya School of Engineering
04-2008
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College
04-2005
Skills
- Instrumentation & Control System Design (DCS, PLC, SCADA)
- Detailed Engineering & FEED
- SIL / HAZOP Studies
- FAT / SAT & Commissioning Support
- P&ID Review, Loop Diagrams, Hook-ups
- Instrument Sizing & Selection
- Technical specifications and data sheets
- Technical Bid Evaluation & Vendor Coordination
- Proposal and bid evaluation
- Cable Scheduling, Layouts & BOQ Preparation
- Control Panels, Junction Boxes, Skid Engineering
- International Codes: IEC, NEC, NFPA, API
- Cross-functional Coordination & Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Coordination & Team Leadership
Certification
• Commissioning and Operation Training of Boilers
• Advance Application Programming from SSi Education
• Object Oriented Programming using C++ from NIIT.
• Advance Application Programming from SSi Education
• Object Oriented Programming using C++ from NIIT.
Tools Software Codes Standards
- Intools (SPI)
- Autocad
- PDMS - Review
- MS Office
- Instrucalc
- IBM Notes
- IEC
- NEC
- NFPA
- API
Personal Information
- Passport Number: R9126779
- Father's Name: C. James
- Notice Period: 90 Days (Negotiable)
Timeline
Principal Engineer – C& I
Saipem India Projects Pvt. Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
Senior Engineer – E&I
Jord Energy Pty Ltd (C/O. PUSB Engineering Pvt. Ltd.)
01.2020 - 03.2024
Senior Engineer – C&I
VA Tech Wabag Limited
10.2018 - 01.2020
Design Engineer – C&I
Aquatherm Engineering Consultants (I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 10.2018
Instrumentation Engineer
ISGEC HEAVY ENGINEERING LIMITED.
05.2012 - 08.2015
Assistant Engineer – C&I
Vetri Engineers
07.2010 - 11.2011
GAT-C&I
Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd.
06.2009 - 06.2010
B.E. - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Udaya School of Engineering
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College