Sandeep Kanase

Certified Professional Engineer CPEng ➤ Project Manager ➤ Program Manager ➤ Design Engineering, Implementation, and Commissioning ➤ Functional Safety Engineer ➤ Virtualization, ICSS & SCADA SME ➤ PMP In-Process

Role
Manager, Instrumentation, Controls & Elec Engineering at NextDecade
Location
Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Sandeep Kanase

AWARD-WINNING ENGINEERING PROJECT LEADERI unite 20+ years of experience in engineering, project management, and commercial support with technical acumen and commercial savvy to design, implement, and optimize large-scale systems for global industrial, capital, IT, and pipeline projects, driving profitability, sustainability, and operational excellence. KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTSVENTURE GLOBAL LNG: Optimized control systems for LNG production and led the commissioning of Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) for the Plaquemines LNG Project, driving system reliability and implementing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives.APA GROUP: Established ICSS and Operational Technology (OT) standards for greenfield projects, secured SCADA/ICSS environments through Windows SOE deployments, and improved network communication for low-bandwidth sites, maximizing uptime and reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.ARROW ENERGY: Earned the Go Further Award for optimizing control room operations and upgrading DeltaV systems at the Daandine and Tipton Central Gas Processing Facilities, automating remote wells at Oil Search Ltd, and strengthening SCADA and network security at Fitzroy Water Treatment Plant.HONEYWELL: Delivered award-winning automation, safety, and ICSS solutions for oil & gas, data center, and financial sectors, optimizing workflows, budgets, and timelines for major projects, including ExxonMobil\'s ICSS Virtualization and Oil Search Gas Injection Well automation.AREAS OF EXPERTISEEngineering Project Management | System Design and Integration | Industrial AutomationCybersecurity | IT Infrastructure | Operational Technology (OT) Solutions | Process Optimization and Reliability | SCADA and Process Control Systems | Functional Safety (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL)| Change Management | Continuous Improvement | Project Delivery & Client Relations INDUSTRIES: Refining, Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas (including LNG, NGLs)| Defense Technology | Power & Energy (Hydrogen, Electrical Infrastructure)| Electronics & Semiconductor | Data Centers and IT (Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation) CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:Master’s in Information Management | Six Sigma Green Belt | Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)Certifications in Functional Safety, VMware, and SCADA Systems | Currently pursuing PMP Certification (Project Management Institute) CITIZENSHIP: Australian Citizen with Valid U.S. Work Visa LET’S CONNECT!

Experience

  1. Manager, Instrumentation, Controls & Elec Engineering

    NextDecade

    May 2025 — Present · US

Education

  • Terna Engineering College

    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunications

    1997 — 2000

  • Terna Polytechnics

    Diploma in Engineering , Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

    1994 — 1997

  • Welingkar Institute of Management

    Masters of Operations & Information Managment, Systems, Information Technology and Operations

    2007 — 2010

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