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Rajeesh Kumar Kuttan Kandiyil

Planning Engineer
Ahmadi,Kuwait
Rajeesh Kumar Kuttan Kandiyil

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Project Control, Project Management functions, Planning, Scheduling, Budget Controlling & Costing in Construction Industries in Refinery, Oil & Gas (onshore) Petrochemical industry, Gas Plant, Power Plants, Cross Country Pipeline Projects, Industrial Infrastructure development Projects, Maintenance & Shutdown Projects

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

Planning Engineer
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Monitored planning data to continuously improve predictive maintenance effectiveness.
  • Understood and accounted for impacts of local geography on planning, accounting for technical constraints, protected sites and potential costs of addressing concerns.
  • Executed feasibility studies to evaluate and assess project potential.
  • Worked with Engineering and Operations to plan and implement equipment modifications and upgrades.
  • Worked vendors and Contractors as per the requirement.

Naser M Al-Baddah & Partner Gen Trdg & Cont Co WLL
Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

Senior engineer - Planning
02.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

Kuwait Project: Multi Projects with KNPC (CFP), KIPIC (NRP Projects), KOC (GC-32, LFHOD) etc.

  • Preparation of Overall Project schedule for major EPC projects carries out periodic updating, identify critical areas and develop corrective actions
  • Preparation of Level 3 Schedule for the EPC / FEED project proposals, identification & analysis of critical paths, preparation of proposal exhibits, preparation of manpower histograms and “S” curves and coordination to prepare the proposal exhibits of all the packages of the proposal.
  • Attend periodical progress meeting with the client, project team, subcontractors and vendors to discuss project performance, deliverables status, progress status, areas of concern & corrective action to be taken.
  • The identification of Long Lead items from the Engineering Deliverables is followed by inquiry requisitions to bidders and then evaluated technically prior to POs and consequent awards to vendors.
  • Monitoring Procurement Tracking Sheet & Vendor Documentation Register & review it in every project meeting & highlight deviation.
  • Managing a team of junior Planning engineers, to address the project planning requirements of the project.
  • Prepared status reports to facilitate accurate tracking of project progress against set goals.
  • Consulted on engineering projects, offering mechanical perspective to different disciplines in collaborative environment.
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and milestones fostering effective communication and alignment
  • Implemented and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders


Naser S. Al-Hajri Corporation
Riffa, Bahrain

Senior Planning Engineer
09.2017 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • ALBA Potline-6 Project
  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Created project reports, specifications and plans for [Type] projects.
  • Prepared accurate project cost estimates, schedules and specifications.
  • Analyzed project progress and identified potential delays or issues, proactively recommending corrective actions
  • Managed resource allocation and optimized utilization to meet project requirements and minimize costs
  • Resolved project challenges through in-depth analysis and stakeholder consultation.
  • Established project materials and methods to maximize construction productivity.
  • Sourced and allocated cost-efficient resources to meet construction constraints.
  • Coordinated contractors, subcontractors and laborers to deliver on projects.
  • Minimized deviation from cost parameters through performance and budget monitoring.
  • Prevented project delays through carefully considered risk and feasibility assessments.

AlTurki Enterprises LL
Ruwi, Oman

Project Control & Planning Engineer
04.2013 - 03.2017

Job overview

Client: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

  • Project Set-Up (working with project management, system administration and document controls to develop a project set-up that facilitates both internal and external Project Services requirements).
  • Review and notify all the documents (Letters, Request for Information, and Drawings etc.) and identify the ones related to delay events.
  • Review all the Change Notices and prepare Cost/Schedule impact Estimation and getting approval as Change orders or Contract Modifications and analyses impact of proposed changes to project scope / requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes
  • Interface Management (facilitating communication between and among Project-Managers, Discipline Leads, System Administrator and Document Controller).
  • Project Updates (Daily/weekly progress-collection & updates; schedule updates; cost control & management; change order/variation management; cash flow status; subcontractor progress management; weekly upload of project data to Project Controls Database progress management; weekly upload of project data to Project Controls Database)
  • Preparation of Weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports / progress curves and distribute them to the concerned stakeholders.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Preparing Recovery plans (in case of delays), alerts Project Manager and updating Consultant/ Client Engineer with the project progress

Qatar Engineering & Construction WLL
Doha, Qatar

Planning Engineer
01.2013 - 03.2013

Job overview

Project: Oryx GTL Shut Down project Client, Key Result Areas:

  • Developed and implemented Project control and planning strategies to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Created and maintained project schedules, including critical path analysis and resource allocation
  • Monitored project progress and identified the potential risks and delays, implementing proactive mitigation strategies
  • Collaborated with project stake holders to establish realistic timelines and milestones.
  • Prepared and presented detailed management reports to management and clients
  • Utilized the project management software to track and update the project schedules
  • Prepared accurate, non-technical charts to present data in visual manner.

Balco Air Products
Kannur, India

Maintenance Planner
08.2009 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Strategically managed work order systems respective work groups, leading to inline allocation of works
  • Led multi-skilled maintenance team of 35 operate efficiently within plant facilities for 3 years.
  • Developed and implemented maintenance procedures, policies, and best practices
  • Procured necessary maintenance supplies and equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records for maintenance performed, equipment condition and maintenance tools.

Kongunadu Air Product Pvt. Ltd
Coimbatore

Operations Trainee
08.2008 - 05.2009

Indian Clays Ltd
Trivandrum

Shift Engineer
08.2007 - 07.2008

Education

TKM College of Engineering, Kerala University

B.Tech from Mechanical
2007

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Planning & Control
  • Shutdown Planning
  • Material Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Cost Optimization
  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction
  • Resource scheduling
  • SAP PS, PM
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Primavera P6
  • Contract schedule management
  • Cost and risk estimating
  • Earned Value Management
  • Maximo
  • Technical Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Subcontracting & Vendor Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills

Certification

Completed Training for Project Management Professional (PMP)

Affiliations

A Registered Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Fluent

Timeline

Planning Engineer

Kuwait National Petroleum Company
07.2022 - Current

Senior engineer - Planning

Naser M Al-Baddah & Partner Gen Trdg & Cont Co WLL
02.2019 - 05.2022

Senior Planning Engineer

Naser S. Al-Hajri Corporation
09.2017 - 11.2018

Project Control & Planning Engineer

AlTurki Enterprises LL
04.2013 - 03.2017

Planning Engineer

Qatar Engineering & Construction WLL
01.2013 - 03.2013

Maintenance Planner

Balco Air Products
08.2009 - 12.2012

Operations Trainee

Kongunadu Air Product Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 05.2009

Shift Engineer

Indian Clays Ltd
08.2007 - 07.2008

TKM College of Engineering, Kerala University

B.Tech from Mechanical
Completed Training for Project Management Professional (PMP)
Rajeesh Kumar Kuttan KandiyilPlanning Engineer