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Tharun THANKACHAN

Rockdale,NSW

Summary

Professional engineer with 14 years of solid EPCI experience. Extremely skilled in Electrical instrumentation and control systems, work pack, ICSS testing and commissioning, document control and workplace health and safety. Professional Certified by Engineers Australia. Currently working as E&I Engineer in jemena Asset management.Extensive experience in Gas processing and Pipeline transport infrastructure Operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Jemena Mangement Services Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
  • Opportunity Briefs.
  • Front End Engineering Design and Project Support  Performance Monitoring.
  • Operational Engineering Support .
  • Performance Non-Conformance investigation and reporting .
  • Asset Integrity Monitoring and Condition Assessment .

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd, controls pty Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Commissioning of Flow, level, and Analytical instruments at site
  • Carry out maintenance calibrations and revamps for existing facilities
  • Prepare project documentation for proposals and bid documents


  • Project commissioning of water projects with Sydney water and various wastewater treatment plants.

Instrument Engineer

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, NRM Engineers P/L
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Development of maintenance plans and work order developments for Gorgon 1 LNG plant
  • Co-ordinating onsite maintenance with technicians and developing maintenance plans for shutdowns and start-up
  • Preparation of Work packs, Job Cards, Hook-Up task-sheets, Task Risk Assessment (TRA), Method Statements
  • Review project E&I material scope in line with specifications and initiate the procurement.

ICSS Commissioning Engineer

JKC LNG Pty Ltd, Inpex Australia PTY ltd
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Prime responsibility to manage design changes, software modifications, Risk analysis of design change, Implementation and testing
  • Prepare Commissioning Procedures, check sheets, JHA, SWEMS for Commissioning
  • Verification of Commissioning test packs and Technical Documentation Prior to Commissioning and Start up.

Electrical & Instrument Engineer

Saipem S.P.A
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Development/Review of Engineering deliverables like Support details, Location Layouts, Cable tray layouts, Installation details, Cable Schedule, MCT Layouts, JB wiring Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Hook-up diagrams, P&ID’s etcDemonstrate understanding of the requirements of AS/NZS 3000
  • Reviews project scope of work, schedules, and specificationsProvides field guidance and ensures compliance with Company specifications, safety plans and procedures
  • Review and provide IDC comments on all E&I Engineering deliverables


Electrical & Instrument Engineer

N.S.H Corporation
03.2008 - 08.2011
  • Installation of Electrical &instrumentation systems in field
  • Demonstrated profound knowledge in fibre optic communication, SCS networks, PA GA systems and process control systems (DCS and ESD fire and safety equipment and security systems)


Instrument Trainee

Petron Engineering Construction Ltd
06.2007 - 03.2008
  • Reviewed, planned, designed, implemented and supervised installation of electronics and telecommunication systems
  • Conducted pre-site surveys to ensure feasibility of proposed designs
  • Reviewed datasheets of instrumentation, process and instrumentation drawing, plot plans, instrument loop drawings and cause and effect matrix for emergency shutdown system.


Professional Goals

Jemena Mangement Services Pty Ltd

Asset Integrity and Reliability: Ensure the long-term integrity and reliability of electrical and instrumentation assets within the gas network. This involves developing strategies to monitor and maintain critical equipment to minimize downtime and safety risks.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and standards related to electrical and instrumentation systems in gas networks. Ensure that all equipment and processes meet or exceed these requirements.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Develop risk assessment models and implement mitigation strategies to minimize the likelihood of equipment failures, accidents, or environmental incidents. This may involve using predictive maintenance techniques.

Cost Optimization: Work on strategies to optimize the maintenance and replacement of electrical and instrumentation assets. This could include implementing cost-effective maintenance plans, evaluating the return on investment for equipment upgrades, and managing the budget effectively.

Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including regulators, customers, and internal teams, to ensure transparency and alignment with asset management objectives.

Professional Development: Stay informed about advancements in electrical and instrumentation engineering through industry conferences, workshops, and professional organizations. Consider obtaining relevant certifications to enhance your expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

University of Calicut
2007

Skills

  • Process Instrumentation
  • Electrical Design
  • Control System Design and Engineering
  • Hazardous area classification and Design
  • Project Engineering
  • Commissioning and start up

Timeline

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Jemena Mangement Services Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd, controls pty Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2022

Instrument Engineer

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, NRM Engineers P/L
01.2020 - 05.2020

ICSS Commissioning Engineer

JKC LNG Pty Ltd, Inpex Australia PTY ltd
07.2017 - 08.2019

Electrical & Instrument Engineer

Saipem S.P.A
02.2012 - 03.2017

Electrical & Instrument Engineer

N.S.H Corporation
03.2008 - 08.2011

Instrument Trainee

Petron Engineering Construction Ltd
06.2007 - 03.2008

Professional Goals

Jemena Mangement Services Pty Ltd

Bachelor of Technology - Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

University of Calicut
Tharun THANKACHAN