P Vijayan

About P Vijayan

With 19+ years of experience in piping design engineering, I have a proven track record of successfully managing project interfaces and delivering significant improvements in refinery / petrochemical / offshore projects. Also, deputed to World’s Largest Single train refinery (Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, Nigeria) for Field engineering cell & Commissioning assistance. My career has focused on designing piping layouts, stress analysis, detail engineering, root cause analysis, and managing shutdown activities in refineries and petrochemical facilities. I oversee all project phases from design and detail engineering to field execution and commissioning. My expertise includes planning and monitoring shutdowns, leading projects to meet standards, and developing procedures for operational excellence while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.Not forgetting the organization of work schedules, I come across as a highly competent professional inclined towards meeting desired goals. I have been highly appreciated by management for my exemplary performance.

Experience

1. Lead Piping Engineer

   Engineers India Limited

   Dec 2008 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Key deliverables includes:1. Review of Plot Plan and Equipment Layouts to optimize spatial utilization and operational efficiency.2. Designing Above Ground Piping ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and adherence to project specifications.3. 3D Model Review Sessions at key project milestones, including the 30%, 60%, and 90% completion stages.4. Issuing Mechanical Tender, Documentation, Statements of Requirements (SORs), Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and Material Requisitions (MRs) to facilitate procurement processes.5. Reviewing FEED and Detailed Engineering Documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and standards.6. Managing Critical Piping Activities related to burners, main heater inlet/outlets and pipe support cleats.7. Nozzle Orientation, Line Isometrics and General Arrangement Drawings (GADs).8. Stress Analysis and Critical Line Identification: Utilizing Caesar II software based on inputs from the Process department.9. Special Support Sketches and Engineering Drawings for various components, including cladded pipes, ejectors, compressors, and heaters, ensuring compliance with project specifications.10. Vendor Coordination and Package Preparation of project design inputs and documentation for vendor packages.11. IBR Package Development - compilation of the Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR) package for the entire unit and offsites.12. Shutdown Support, Tie-In Coordination and resolution of site queries, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.13. Quality Assurance to ensure zero piping-related non-conformances (NCRs) throughout the project lifecycle, emphasizing quality and compliance.14. Refinery Troubleshooting and issues in refineries, offering timely solutions to maintain operational continuity.

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy and Consulting