Nikhil Mamidala

About Nikhil Mamidala

17 + years of Technical experience in Industrial Process Automation and Control Systems( Pre-FEED, FEED, Design, Development, FAT, SAT, Commissioning and Maintenance).Project reviewing, Scheduling, Functional design specification of Hardware and Software, Design of Control logic and graphics, Panel Designing, Panel Engineering, I/O’s Assignment, controller’s loading calculation, UPS and Heat loading calculationIO’s configuration and control logic development by using FBD, SFC & LDFactory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test Supervising of Erection, Installation & commissioningProduct Training Program for CustomerTechnical and Commercial Discussion with Customer and Vendor

Experience

1. Lead Systems Engineer

   Honeywell Technologies

   Mar 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Project ICSS Lead:Lead Engineer for Upstream oil and gas projects: BP Upstream programProject Leadership: Oversee the full lifecycle of upstream oil and gas control system projects—from concept and FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through detailed design, commissioning, and handover.System Architecture & Design: Define and validate control system architecture, including PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and communication networks.Team Coordination: Lead and mentor a team of control and instrumentation engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals, technical standards, and safety requirements.Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and EPC contractors, ensuring compliance with specifications, schedules, and quality standards.Safety & Compliance: Ensure all systems meet regulatory and industry standards and actively participate in HAZOP, SIL, and risk assessments.Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Lead site commissioning activities, resolve complex control issues, and support start-up operations to ensure smooth handover to operations.Project Management Support: Collaborate with project managers to develop schedules, allocate resources, track progress, and manage risks. Provide technical input for budgeting, procurement planning, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.Change order & upsells.Getting Project Milestone signoff & coordinating with PCO\'s for invoicing.Handled projects worth 4 million USD per Year.

Education

• Osmania University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2021

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  BTECH, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Plc Programming
• Dcs
• Commissioning
• Project Engineering
• Process Automation
• Modbus
• Control Systems Design
• Process Control
• Engineering
• Foundation Fieldbus
• Automation
• Scada
• Field Instruments
• Plc
• Instrumentation