Bhavesh Patel

About Bhavesh Patel

Lead Instrumentation & Control Systems | Telecom Systems | OT Cybersecurity 18+ years of global experience across upstream (offshore), midstream, and downstream oil & gas, energy, and chemicals sectors. Proven expertise in engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover of complex industrial projects. Strong focus on digitalization, industrial automation, and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, ensuring safe, efficient, and future-ready solutions. Adept at leading multicultural teams in high-stakes environments with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Key words of competence:Automation & Instrumentation Engineering | Lead Engineer | Owner’s Engineering | EPC & EPCM Projects | Greenfield & Brownfield Projects | Onshore & Offshore Projects | FEED & Detailed Design | Stage Gate Project Models | Technical Leadership | Team Development & Mentoring | Resource Management & Training | Remote & Global Execution Centers | Multi-Cultural Collaboration | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Quality Assurance & Control | Engineering Workflows & Deliverables | Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)-IEC61508 /61511, ISA84 | Distributed Control Systems (DCS)| Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)| Industrial Cybersecurity - IEC6443 | Digitalization & Reliability Engineering | Control Room Design - ISO 11064 |Contract & Vendor Management | Cost Control & Budgeting | Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)| Oil & Gas | Energy | Process Industry | International Projects | Training Program Development | Continuous Improvement | Investment Project Scoping | Pre-Study & Feasibility Phases | Definition Phase Support | EPC & EPCM Interface Management | Scope, Cost & Schedule Control | Quality & Safety Standards | Procedures & Specification Development | Instrument Sizing & Selection | Control & Safety Systems (DCS, SIS, F&G)| FAT & SAT | Turnarounds | Field Engineering | Hazardous Area Wiring Design | Purchasing & Vendor Coordination | Work Package Definition | Project Hour & Cost Estimation | Stakeholder & Engineering Partner Management | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Leadership & Team Guidance | CAPEX Projects |

Experience

1. Guyana Ventures Fpso Projects - Owner\'s Instrumentation & Control Lead Engineer

   ExxonMobil

   Nov 2021 — Present

   Projects: Guyana Hammerhead FPSO(150kbd) & Longtail FPSO (250kbd)- US$6.8 billion venture, Leading Instrumentation & Control, SIS, Cybersecurity, telecom, F&G, Digitization efforts as Owner\'s I&C discipline lead.Preparation of Contract documents - Design Basis, Scope of Work, Specifications, etcBudget & Schedule review Contractor Selection, Supplier Selection (MAC, MIC, etc), Bid reviews, P & ID reviews, HAZOP / LOPA/ SIL, Design Reviews, Control Room Design study according to ISO 11064, Custody Metering System, Contractors documents review, Contractors queries resolution, Topside-Marine-Subsea interfaces, Change Management, FAT/SAT and operation handover. Additional Activities-Gas Risers Risk Assessment & leading SIL Design Reviews for High Consequences Gas Leak Scenario involving Complex interface between Topside and Subsea-FSA for Golden Pass LNG project, Cold Eye Reviews for Rovuma LNG Safety Instrumented Systems-Mentoring team for various EPC and Functional Safety activities - Harmonization and standardization of ExxonMobil Instrumentation & Control Global Practices and checklists- Recruitment Support

Education

• Gujarat University

  Bachelor's Degree or, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Government Engineering

Skills

• Engineering
• Construction
• Pds
• Petrochemical
• Project Management
• Gas
• Plc
• Control Systems Design
• Manufacturing
• Pumps
• Instrumentation
• Procurement
• Piping
• Refinery
• Project Engineering
• Automation
• Dcs
• Factory
• Power Plants
• Management
• P&Id
• Commissioning
• Quality Assurance
• Petroleum
• Engineering Design
• Epc
• Feed