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Palaniappan Sivasubramanian

Palaniappan Sivasubramanian

Project Engineer
Singapore

Summary

Bachelor’s degree holder with over 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors, with strong expertise in Greenfield and Brownfield projects, tank rehabilitation, turnarounds, shutdowns, and maintenance activities. Proven ability to manage complex operations including conventional and jack-up tank construction, rehabilitation of floating, cone, and dome roof tanks, piping, structural erection, and installation of equipment, furnaces, and towers. Experienced in executing civil and support works such as scaffolding, insulation, and lifting. Known for delivering high-quality results with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and project efficiency. Dedicated to leveraging technical expertise and project management proficiency to deliver high-quality, safe, and successful project outcomes. Currently serving at Rotary IMC Pte Ltd, a leading integrated solutions provider for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Specialty Chemicals industries. Maintenance professional with proven track record in machinery upkeep and repair. Adept at identifying issues and implementing effective solutions to ensure optimal performance and safety. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing operational needs, with strong skills in diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Rotary IMC Pte Ltd
02.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: a leading integrated solutions provider for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Specialty Chemicals industries.
  • Lead equipment troubleshooting and perform corrective maintenance safely and efficiently within a cGMP-compliant environment.
  • Ensure optimal plant asset availability by prioritizing work, initiating, and enforcing preventive maintenance programs and procedures to minimize production downtime.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by recommending design enhancements and maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and performance.
  • Support CAPEX projects, including equipment modifications, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on deviation investigations and implement effective CAPA to prevent recurrence.
  • Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to train and guide site personnel, lead investigations, and support system/process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, and work instructions in strict adherence to cGMP and SOP standards.
  • A leading integrated solutions provider for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Specialty Chemicals industries.
  • Acted as SME in cross-functional teams to drive root cause investigations and implement effective CAPA.
  • Consistently ensured compliance by developing robust documentation and procedures while mentoring site personnel to uphold safety and quality standards.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Falkor Engineering Services Pte Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Supported Project and Construction Managers in overall planning, execution, and successful handover from project award to client delivery.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for effective scheduling, resource management, and tracking project progress.
  • Prepared and reviewed work method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and other critical project documentation.
  • Consolidated and verified isometric drawings, P&IDs, and GA drawings; prepared project-specific Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Led coordination with vendors and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to project specifications.
  • Presented weekly/monthly progress reports and tracked milestone achievements to ensure timely execution.
  • Facilitated daily progress tracking and 3-day lookahead plans in coordination with site supervisory teams.
  • Conducted regular site coordination meetings to monitor progress, resolve delays, and implement corrective actions.
  • Managed procurement schedules, monitored material readiness, and ensured alignment with construction timelines.
  • Ensured compliance with QA/QC policies, industry codes, and safety standards throughout project execution.
  • Reviewed and managed non-conformances, engineering changes, and rework orders where required.
  • Oversaw submission and approval of daily timesheets, progress claims, variation orders, and invoices.
  • Compiled detailed man-hour tracking and cost projections for submission to project leadership.
  • Implemented continuous improvements in planning based on feedback from site teams and client engineers.
  • Developed backup and contingency plans to safeguard critical project activities and ensure timely completion.
  • Carried out additional assignments as delegated by senior management or supervisors.
  • Successfully managed on-site mechanical installation of piping and equipment for a Hydrogen Refueling Plant, including execution of testing and commissioning procedures.
  • Coordinated end-to-end project activities covering logistics, procurement, and site construction to ensure timely and compliant delivery.

TURNAROUND ENGINEER

Hiap Seng Engineering Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Reviewed and interpreted engineering drawings (Isometrics, P&IDs, GA) for material take-off and raised accurate purchase requisitions.
  • Developed comprehensive pre-fabrication and installation work packages for piping systems.
  • Prepared technical documentation including method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, ventilation strategies, and emergency rescue procedures for client approval.
  • Planned and coordinated commissioning activities such as air/steam blowing, water flushing, leak testing, and line checking.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure strict adherence to project specifications, regulatory guidelines, and international codes.
  • Interfaced with client QC teams to oversee fabrication, NDT, PWHT, hydro-testing, painting, installation, and insulation activities.
  • Led and completed major equipment and piping installation works (PU6 Cooling Water Tower & Riser Piping) at Shell Refineries – Pulau Bukom, significantly enhancing production capacity and system reliability.
  • Executed critical piping scopes for the CRU Revamp Project at Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd (SRC), delivering on schedule while meeting safety and quality benchmarks.

MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR

PEC Ltd
10.2012 - 01.2019
  • Planned and scheduled maintenance activities, ensuring resource availability, equipment isolation, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Developed weekly and daily maintenance schedules based on backlog and operational priorities.
  • Supervised mechanical teams in executing critical plant maintenance tasks efficiently and on time.
  • Coordinated with client maintenance/operations teams, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless field execution.
  • Tracked and monitored all maintenance activities in the designated area, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
  • Estimated manpower (craft man-hour) requirements and prepared job step breakdowns for execution planning.
  • Provided daily progress updates to client and performance feedback to supervisors and execution teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Bharathidasan University
01.2009

Certification

  • Oracle Primavera P6 Professional: Smart PM Training
  • AutoCAD – Beginner to Professional: Alison (Online) Training
  • Risk Management Course BizSafe 2: Avanta Global
  • Oil Petrochemical Industry Course for Safety Supervisor: Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd
  • Building Construction Supervisor Safety Course: Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd
  • Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation: Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd
  • Work-at-Height course for Supervisor: QMT Industrial & Safety Pte Ltd
  • Lifting Supervisor Safety Course: Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd
  • Rigging Operation and Signalman Course: Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd

Computer Proficiency

Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams, SAP PM, MS SharePoint

Skills

Integrated Project Management

P6 Scheduling

Tender & Proposal

Cost Estimation

AutoCAD Design

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Preventive Maintenance

Computerized maintenance management

Inventory maintenance

Mechanical repair

Equipment installation

Crane operation

Fire protection systems

Root-cause analysis

Technical reporting

Technical troubleshooting

Personal protective equipment

Safety procedures

Hazardous materials handling

Confined space entry

Lockout and tagout procedures

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

Microsoft Office Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP PM

Timeline

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Rotary IMC Pte Ltd
02.2025 - Current

PROJECT ENGINEER

Falkor Engineering Services Pte Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2024

TURNAROUND ENGINEER

Hiap Seng Engineering Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2020

MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR

PEC Ltd
10.2012 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Bharathidasan University

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