Somenath Samanta

About Somenath Samanta

With over 19 years of experience in project and engineering management across the oil & gas, fertilizer, and emerging green technology sectors, I have led complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through commissioning — ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. My expertise spans EPC, EPCM, and FEED environments, combining strong technical foundations with strategic project leadership across India and the Middle East.Throughout my career, I have managed diverse projects including refinery expansions, gas processing plants, ammonia and urea complexes, hydrogen-based developments, and renewable energy transition initiatives. I have consistently delivered results by driving efficiency, ensuring quality, and maintaining transparent communication among stakeholders, clients, and contractors.As both a Project Manager and Engineering Manager, I bring hands-on leadership in design coordination, procurement management, and site execution. My experience extends across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility studies and conceptual engineering to construction supervision, commissioning, and handover. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing risk, optimizing schedules, and ensuring strict adherence to HSE and quality standards.My core competencies include project planning, cost control, stakeholder management, and contract administration. I have a strong background in reviewing engineering deliverables, conducting design reviews, coordinating with licensors, and implementing digital project management tools such as Primavera with support and MS Project to enhance visibility and decision-making.Having worked across India and the Middle East, I possess a deep understanding of multicultural work environments and regional industry practices. I believe effective project management is built on collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement where every team member contributes to shared success.Looking forward, my vision is to leverage my two decades of EPC and engineering experience to lead large-scale projects that advance energy transition and sustainability. I am passionate about bridging the gap between traditional industrial expertise and future-ready green technologies delivering projects that balance economic performance with environmental responsibility.Core Expertise:Project Management (EPC / EPCM / FEED)| Engineering Leadership | Oil & Gas | Fertilizer | Green Ammonia | Renewable Hydrogen | Sustainability | HSE | Risk & Cost Control | Stakeholder Engagement | Construction & Commissioning

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager Project

   Larsen & Toubro

   Jan 2021 — Present

Education

• West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

  Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Telecommunication

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Automation
• Valves
• Instrumentation
• Refinery Operations
• Distributed Control System (Dcs)
• Gas
• Petrochemical
• Engineering Design
• Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&Id)
• Refinery
• Hazop
• Turbines
• Dcs
• Esd Control
• F&G
• Refineries
• P&Id
• Hazop Study
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Petroleum
• Mcms
• Scada
• Pdms
• Power Plants
• Process Control
• Project Engineering
• Control Valves
• Oil & Gas
• Factory
• Engineering
• Control Systems Design
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• Epc
• Feed