Kailas Cheriyan

Experience

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  Damen

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

  Marine Estimator

  Identify scope of works from Owners specifications, work lists and provided instructionAscertain commercial and technical risks and assurance of risk mitigation during bid preparation Allocated subcontract jobs depending on yard capabilities Gathering quotations, evaluating competitive responses, negotiating contractual terms with successful suppliers Prepared preliminary planning (MS Project), costing sheets, Job closing documents Internal assessment of profit margins and presented in front of the board of directors Conducted final Invoice discussions, negotiations and acceptance. Considerable experience in commercial terminology to face contractual clauses, payments terms and guaranteesConsistently developed strong, sustainable relationships, ensuring client retention Show less

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  McDermott International, Ltd

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2021

  I am primarily responsible for the Subsea Installation Engineering scope, focused on rigid pipelines and SURFActive participation from the rudimentary stages of the project [BIDS, Pre FEED, FEED] till project completion Preparation of Field Data Books and reviewPipeline Static and Dynamic analysis. Pipeline Abandonment & Recovery analysis.Experienced in Floating stinger [Truss/Articulated] and Fixed stinger pipelay. Davit lift & Midline Tie-in AnalysisPipeline Fatigue analysisSubsea lifting/lowering analysisStart-up analysis – DMA start-up, Elevated hold back start-up and Bow string start-upInstallation analysis of Subsea Flexibles, Umbilical, Cables & ICCP.J-tube pull in analysisUmbilical Termination Head laydown analysisFloatation studies, second end pulling calculation and Sleeper installation feasibility studiesBeach pull analysis [Pipelines and Cables]Deployment studies of subsea structuresReview subsea design documents Preparation and review of FJC MTO’sEstimation of allowable stacking heights for transportation of linepipesPerform diversified sensitivity studies to validate the analysis & calculationsPreparation of pipeline profile plots and procedure drawings by collaborating with designersOnboard attendance and technical assistance for offshore activities onboard installation barges/vesselsAddress Field queries and providing cost-effective solutions adhering to McDermott standardsCodes : DNVGL-ST-F101, ISO 13847, API RP 2SK, DNVGL-RP-C203, DNV-RP-C205Project Exposure; 1. Saudi Aramco - Safaniya 5 - Safaniya 62. Pan Malasia - Gorak, Bankong and Larek Field Development project3. Qatar Petroleum – Bulhanine Ph-1B4. Qatar Gas - NFPS, NFE 5. Petrobras - ROTA 3FEEDS/BIDS; Belbazem, Debottlenecking Project for North Oil Company, Marjan Increment, Hail and Ghasha (ADNOC)Softwares : ORCAFLEX 11.2, OFFPIPE 3 Programming Language : PYTHON Show less Maintenance, updating and development of the technical documents of McDermott in-house installation vessels.Derrick Barge stability check based on IMO regulations GLM (GHS Load monitor) integration and validation onboardUnderdeck stiffening modifications.Padeye strength checkSeafasteing analysisLifting analysis and rigging designStructural analysis of offshore work baskets, chutes etc..Boatlanding structural analysis using bolted connections.Spud design for jack-up barges.Capability studies of Installation vessels and development of capability plots.Develop Technical documents and review engineering drawings.Liaising with classification societies (ABS) for necessary approvals of documents and drawings. Softwares : GHS, ANSYS & STAAD-PRO Show less

  • Subsea Installation/Methods Engineer (Rigid Pipelines & SURF)

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Naval Architect (Equipment & Machinery)

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
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  NMDC Dredging & Marine

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  Dredge Superintendent - Marine Operations

  Organize safety induction on board dredgers for all new personnel and deck crew prior to execution.Ensure familiarization of the tasks, associated risks and mitigating measures to be implemented.Perform risk assessments to identify specific hazards associated with critical marine activitiesEnsure all activities are in compliance with PTW system.Preparation of procedure documents and SOWArrangement of resources to ensure uninterrupted marine operationsMonitor daily progress at site and report to the management/client representative via DPR'sPropose dredging pattern based on the soil characteristics & preparation of dredging cut plans Liaising with Survey department periodically to quantify dredged volumePre-survey and post survey monitoring and confirm dredging volumes. Ensure the surveyor has updated the latest data on the survey monitoring system.Assessment of dredger efficiency on daily basis and propose optimizations in dredging methodology if required. Coordination with reclamation & ground improvement team periodically to modify dredging plans if requiredCoordination and planning with supporting crafts for assistance as requiredArrangement of provisions and logistics for the Dredger crewDirect management of Senior Dredge Master, Dredge operators, Deck crew & Marine ForemanEnsure project completion devoid of any cost overridesExpertise onboard Cutter Suction Dredgers, Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers, Backhoe Dredgers & WI DredgerActively involved in subsea trenching operations and slope dredging for revetment installation.Develop and implement evacuation plan in case of adverse weather window.Project Exposure :1. Etihad Rail Project (Abu-Dhabi)2. Suez Canal Duplication Project (Egypt)3. Hudariyath Hill Reclamation Project4. Taweelah Artificial Island Project, 5. Diversified projects for the Crown Price Court [Hill construction, Channels, Trenching scope] Show less

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  Saipem

  Mar 2023 - now

  Principal Engineer - Subsea Installations (Rigid Pipelines & SURF)

  Pipe lay & Subsea Cable lay Installation AnalysisSURF Installation studiesSubsea pipelines lifting and lowering with the aid of Buoyancy modules & craneDeployment Studies of subsea structures [ITR, Spools, Mattress, Jumpers, Anode sleds etc.] J-Tube cable pull-in analysis [1st end from vessel and 2nd end wet stored on seabed]. J-Tube cable 2nd end pulling considering breakout and residual friction coefficients. Cable free span correction at bellmouth post J-tube pull-in to facilitate mattress installation. Umbilical termination head [Cobra head] tie-in to subsea structures [SSIV] using ROV.Pipelines/Cable Beachpull AnalysisPerform engineering checks to procure the most suitable flexible/cable from various vendors Review rigging arrangements and drawings.Review/comment on procedure documents and drawings associated with subsea installation scope.Midline joint deployment analysis of flexible pipes using spreader bar arrangement. Ascertain the requirement of bend restrictors during midline joint deployment. Rigid pipelay analysis with combinations of fixed and floating stinger sections.Project Exposure; 1. British Petroleum - Azeri Central East Project [ACE] - Shah Deniz 2 [SDAP]2. Saudi Aramco - LTA Combo Scope (LTA 85, LTA 92, LTA 93, LTA 96) ; Subsea Cables, Flexibles & Umbilical Installation- LTA 143; 16" Rigid Pipeline Replacement ProjectSoftwares : ORCAFLEX 11.2, OFFPIPE 3Programming Language :PYTHON Show less