Sudarshan C

Experience

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  Indian Oil Corporation Limited

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  1) Daily & weekly monitoring of parameters for corrosion.Visual inspection of high temperature piping including supports.2) Scheduling of piping inspection as per the norms and standards.Visual inspection for external corrosion, review of Ultrasonic thickness measurements for internal corrosion3) Identify piping for prevention of corrosion under insulation.4) To conduct corrosion / metallurgical failure analysis of various static equipment and piping components by interaction with metallurgical labs, corrosion experts and other agencies.5) To recommend corrosion control/preventive measures by selection and application of materials, paints/coating, neutralizers/inhibitors, etc6) Prepare Failure analysis reports with corrective recommendations.7) To implement latest techniques for identification of corrosion trends in the refinery equipment and piping.8) Monitoring of cooling water system through corrosion coupons and online corrosion monitoring probes, thus preventing corrosion of coolers and condensors. Show less

  • Senior Inspection Engineer

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Inspection Engineer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2009
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  ADNOC Group

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

  Inspection Engineer

  1) Develop and utilize corrosion loops to predict corrosion rates in process units of VDU, MHC,GHT,SRU, ARU,H2S Removal, N-Stabilizer Unit.2) Process equipment operating data and interpret information relating to the control of integrity operating windows. Emphasis will be on corrosion degradation mechanism identification and control.3) Troubleshoot and provide technical support for corrosion and materials issues in operating plant equipment in refineries, and pipelines.4) Support the development of risk-based inspection plans based on corrosion mechanisms of interest 5) Provide Shutdown planning and risk based assessments 6) Assist in turnaround inspections, repair recommendations and overall Quality Assurance 7) Assist in material failure investigations; including ability to perform failure diagnosis and mitigation work on degraded components 8) Prepare corrosion control documents or corrosion control strategies for key process units in downstream, fixed equipment assets9) Provide project support / quality assurance for materials selection 10) Provide assist in technology development,engineering standards,and best practices.11) Demonstrate Enterprise First behaviours with regards to Leadership, Accountability and Teamwork Show less

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  ExxonMobil

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Fixed Equipment & Inspection Engineer

  - Plan and carry out fixed equipment/piping inspection via on-stream risk-based monitoring programs and downtime inspection activities.- Advise business teams/units on inspection program findings and recommend appropriate solutions for corrosion issues, to ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment.- Investigate equipment failure and recommend cost-effective methods of repair and material selection.- Maintain effective working relationships and communication with business teams/units, to eliminate or minimize material and corrosion issues.- Monitor latest developments in inspection/materials and corrosion technology, via inter-affiliate technology transfers, network communications and meetings.- Develop and update piping and fixed equipment strategy as leading indicators for reliability.- Maintain effective Inspection Data Management system and filing system, including periodic updates.- Provide appropriate recommendations, mitigations and timely updates on equipment degradation problems.- Provide quality assurance on project construction and maintenance works to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and specifications.- Conduct reviews and/or updates on Materials Suitability Reviews and Equipment Strategies to ensure equipment reliability Show less

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  GE Digital

  Jan 2017 - now

  Asset Performance Management- Mechanical Integrity Staff Consultant

  Providing mechanical integrity support for MI (Mechanical Integrity) project implementation and condition assessment, program level and procedure-specific gap analysis and MI initiative, planning, implementation and RBI training to the oil and gas customers.Demonstrate leadership in managing Risk Based Inspection (RBI) analysis of pressure containing equipment as well as working with inspection Engineers to develop, implement and analyze pressure equipment inspection plans. Evaluate inspection & ensuring the ever-greening of RBI Show less

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  Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Limited Liability Company

  Jan 2023 - now

  Material and Corrosion Engineering Lead

  • Develop MCE discipline improvement plan for management review and approval; including key work processes, procedures, resource planning and KPIs. • Clear work planning and efficient delegation of work within the MCE team.• Identification and assessment of refinery damage mechanisms in accordance with industry best practices and company operating procedures. • Conduct material selection as required for new or existing assets. • Lead failure investigations related to loss of containment to identify root causes and then implement preventative measures identified. • Develop and implement integrity management programs related to Materials and Corrosion engineering. • Write and implement technical procedures, standards, work instructions etc. related to the materials and corrosion engineering discipline. • Review operational, process, leak and corrosion trends proactively in order to develop corrosion mitigation strategies for the organization. • Writing technical reports to summarize engineering recommendations. • Provide technical recommendations for corrosion, cathodic protection and coatings. • Resolve problems related to materials performance and corrosion management of refinery equipment with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary interaction. • Review inspection and integrity management programs for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness. Implement improvements as required. • Contribute to work plans for events such as planned and unplanned shutdowns. • Guide, direct and motivate less experienced engineers and staff. Show less