Yovan Abraham
Summary
With over 31 years of extensive experience in the offshore and marine industries, I have specialized in instrumentation construction, mechanical completions, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for FPSO projects both onshore and offshore. Throughout my career, I have excelled in coordinating between various disciplines, serving as a key interface between construction, engineering, and procurement teams. My motivation and dedication have been evident in my impressive overseas experience within multi-discipline organizations. Currently, I am employed as an Instrumentation Construction/Commissioning Supervisor at SBM Offshore, where I have been involved in the construction and integration of topsides process and compressor modules for FPSO projects since February 2018. My contract with SBM Offshore is set to end on February 15th, 2025. In my role at SBM Offshore, I have had the opportunity to showcase my expertise and leadership skills in overseeing complex systems installations, ensuring the successful completion of projects. I am committed to delivering high-quality results and driving operational excellence in every task I undertake.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation Supervisor
SBM Offshore
02.2017 - 02.2025
- I am responsible for overseeing the Mechanical Completion scope in accordance with the Project Construction schedule
- My duties include executing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities both onshore and offshore, following the Project Completions Execution schedule
- It is crucial that I ensure the high-quality handover of systems and equipment while upholding the company's HSSE requirements
- In alignment with project milestones, I manage, coordinate, and supervise the mechanical completion activities of my team to ensure successful project completion
- Main Gas Compressor Package Instruments and Topside Modules instruments mechanical completion
- Project procedure, ITP, FAT, Inspections, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of MGC with vendor
- Injection Gas Compressor Package Instruments and Topside Modules instruments mechanical completion
- Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of EIGC with vendor
- Fuel Gas Compressor Package Instruments and Topside Modules instruments mechanical completion
- Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of FGC with vendor
- Test Separators LP & HP Instruments Installation as per Hook-up
- Oil & Gas Metering package instrument pre-commissioning & Commissioning
Instrumentation Superintendent- Commissioning / Construction
SBM Offshore
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Instrument Superintendent Role & Responsibilities: Construction & Commissioning Superintendent, I execute Mechanical Completion scope, in line with the Project Construction schedule, & execute pre-commissioning and commissioning onshore and offshore, in line with the Project Completions Execution schedule, ensuring high quality system and equipment handover, whilst maintaining the company HSSE requirements
- In alignment with Project Milestone, manages, co-ordinates and supervises the mechanical completion activities of my Team
- Responsibilities include overseeing the Health & Safety of all site personnel and ensuring compliance with statutory HSSE legislation
- It is crucial to ensure that project personnel are well-versed in SBM Completions methods and understand their roles and responsibilities
- Reviewing project engineering documents to ensure they meet SBM's Group Engineering Documents requirements is also a key task
- Collaboration with procurement and package management is essential to maintain the high quality of procured packages
- Striving for maximum productivity with minimal use of labor and equipment is a constant goal
- Ensuring that construction activities meet the project's QA/QC requirements is imperative
- Achieving project milestones in terms of schedule, quality, and safety is a top priority
- Providing strategic advice to the planning team for work execution is crucial
- Compiling sub-system mark-up limits according to project engineering drawings and continuously updating them until the system is mechanically complete is essential
- Coordinating and supervising all construction activities to meet project schedule milestones is a key responsibility
- Rectifying any defects identified during site walks is also important
- Additionally, providing technical advice to the site Supply Chain team for procuring consumables and materials as per SBM specifications is necessary
- Collaborating with the Engineering team on site modifications by issuing Site Queries (SQ) and ensuring their execution with Site Instructions (SI) is vital
- Developing and implementing System Limit Mark Up in compliance with the Completion sequence is crucial
- Feedback from both the Project Manager and Completions Manager is essential for continuous improvement
Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer
PSN Wood Group
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Gas Treatment Tranche 1, 2 and 3 All the instrumentation system/sub-system Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Start-Up
- Gas Turbine Packages Loop Checks, Functional Test, and Logic Checks with GE Vendors
- Pump/ Motors drive Loop Checking from MCC TO SIS
- Cause & Effect, Functional test of Tranche 1, 2 and 3 Instruments as per matrix
- ESD/DCS
- Instrument trouble shoots during start-up
- Change Request & Red Lined drawings
- OTPs demonstration
- Start-up & operation support
- Performed SIL Tests
- Performed Fire & Gas system testing and commissioning
- Involved design change with Engineering
- Performed Punch list clearance
- ITRs A&B Submission and Dossier preparation
- Handover of red line As-built dossier to client
Lead Instrument Technician
PSN- Ocean Automation LLC
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Process Variables Instruments Installation, Inspection, Calibration, Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
- Sub-Sea Handling Instruments installation, Inspection, Calibration, Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
- Instrument Hook-up and materials, Size of tubes & Slop ratio inspection
- Cables Integrity test from Instrument to Marshalling Panel
- Control Valves/Shut down/Blow down/On-Off valve calibration
- Local Control Panels & Unit Control Panel Installation
- Glanding & Termination of Single pair to Multipair cables as per termination drawing
- Instruments installation ITR-A validate as per Data Sheet
- Instrumentation loop Check ITR-B validate as per IO details
- Cause & Effect test as per the logic matrix
- Loop Folder preparation for every system/Sub-System
- Spare Parts ordering for defective instruments
E&I Supervisor
Innovative Technologies
07.2001 - 12.2009
- Project Handled: TDS 2000 & 2500 -SBM, Soroosh MOPU, Aramco Well Head Control Panel In-House functional test-FAT, Encana & Buzzard, Plutonium, Petronas Carigali-MOPU, KIGC Air Distillation Plant-Kuwait, QP-Dukhan Plant F&G system commissioning, Maleo Gas Producer
- Indonesia, Margham Dubai- Re-Injection compressor up-gradation, Margham Dubai- BCP project, Frade Project-Dubai, Knack Adoon-FPSO-Nigeria
- Process Variables Instruments Installation, Inspection, Calibration, Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
- Construction of Topside Process Modules and commissioning of process control systems
- Supervising E&I Tech’s, ensuring they are fully familiarized with project requirements, monitoring contractor’s performance, and providing feedback
- Complete the discipline scope safely and monitor field construction activities to ensure design requirements are met in compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes, ensuring adequate inspections are carried out by contractor’s QC Department
- Distribution of sub-system reference drawings/documentation (P&ID, Instrument Hook-up, Lay-outs & Wiring Diagrams, Site Instructions) and instrumentation information to commissioning technicians to adhere with the company standards/practices and project specifications
- Supervision of field instrumentation commissioning activities (calibration/installation, loop-testing, Cause & Effects functional testing and troubleshooting)
- Attend the PTW and other discipline (mechanical, electrical, piping and construction) daily meetings and raised ideas to address some areas for improvements to create more effective and safe job execution
- Execution of Operational Test Procedures, Start-up with Operations, client, and regulatory representatives for system acceptance – Fire & Gas, ESD system, Process and Utility systems
Instrument Technician-Control Room
CCC
05.2000 - 06.2001
- Control Room Tech – BITR- Loop Checking
- Instrument Transmitters & Valves calibration -Bench/Field
- Alarm & Trip testing
- Cause & Effect Testing
- PCS/PSS instruments trouble shooting
- Loop Folder preparation for every system/Sub-System
Instrument Tech: QA/QC: Sr Instrument Tech
M.S.Al-Suwaidi
06.1997 - 09.1999
- Loop checking for all the process control instruments
- Cause & Effect and Functional test
- PCS/PSS Instruments Calibration
- Leak test impulse lines inspection
- Instrument Transmitters & Valves calibration -Bench/Field
- Alarm & Trip testing
- Loop Folder preparation for every system/Sub-System
- Leak test inspection for all the impulse lines WITH Hook-up verification
Instrument Tech
SIV-Ltd (South India Viscose LTD)
03.1992 - 05.1997
- Field Instrumentation Maintenance
- Shutdown & Control valve overhaul services
- Loop Checking of the Instruments
- Cause & Effect and Functional test
- PCS/PSS Instruments Calibration
- Instrument Transmitters & Valves calibration -Bench/Field
- Alarm & Trip testing
ICP Tech
Spic Electronic System Ltd.
09.1989 - 12.1990
- Integrated Circuit IC Inspection
- Chip on board Inspection
- IC Molding up to 40 PINS
Education
High School Diploma -
Municipal Higher Secondary School
MayiladuthuraiNational council vocational course - Electronics
Central Government
01.1989
Skills
- AVEVA NET Dashboard
- NEO
- CIS-SBM Atlantia Windows Internet Explorer
- ECOM for mechanical completion DATA Base
- MS Office/Email
Certification
- HUET-Helicopter Under Water Escape Training, Falcon Safety Services, 6113766
- CBSP-Platform Basic Safety Course, Falcon Safety Services, 6113668
- YKK-OPITO, 49849014180813138952
Languages
English
Tamil
Working Environment
- Drilling Rigs ON shore /OFF shore and sea trial
- FPSO-ON & OFF Shore
- FLNG Offshore
- Petro chemical
- Refinery
- Air Distillation
- Viscose & Rayon
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z 3642336
- Passport Date Of Issue: 07/13/16
- Passport Expiry Date: 07/12/26
- Date of Birth: 07/10/68
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Instrumentation Supervisor
SBM Offshore
02.2017 - 02.2025
Instrumentation Superintendent- Commissioning / Construction
SBM Offshore
07.2014 - 12.2016
Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer
PSN Wood Group
03.2012 - 06.2014
Lead Instrument Technician
PSN- Ocean Automation LLC
02.2010 - 06.2011
E&I Supervisor
Innovative Technologies
07.2001 - 12.2009
Instrument Technician-Control Room
CCC
05.2000 - 06.2001
Instrument Tech: QA/QC: Sr Instrument Tech
M.S.Al-Suwaidi
06.1997 - 09.1999
Instrument Tech
SIV-Ltd (South India Viscose LTD)
03.1992 - 05.1997
ICP Tech
Spic Electronic System Ltd.
09.1989 - 12.1990
National council vocational course - Electronics
Central Government
High School Diploma -
Municipal Higher Secondary School
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