Amir H. Shaikh, B.Eng.

Experience

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  Marine Shipbuilding Industry

  Jun 2018 - now

  Marine Piping Consultant
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  Vedam Design

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Design Engineer - Piping

  Worked on the design and installation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems for over 30 vessels, including feasibility surveys for bulk carriers. My role involved:Data Analysis & Preparation: Studied vendor data, P&IDs, and machinery arrangements; aligned and validated point clouds with GA plans.Engineering & Design: Conceptualized and detailed pipe routing based on P&IDs, ensuring equipment placement aligned with recommendations and system requirements.Used ShipConstructor and AutoCAD Plant 3D for designing, routing, and detailing piping systems.Coordination & Review: Collaborated with the Basic Design Team and conducted model reviews with senior engineers to refine designs.Deliverables & Documentation: Delivered isometric drawings, machinery arrangements, spool drawings, clash reports, installation reports, and bills of materials.Quality Assurance: Performed quality checks as a client representative before delivery to ensure adherence to standards.This role provided me with hands-on experience in marine piping systems, multidisciplinary team coordination, and delivering high-quality solutions for international maritime regulations. Show less

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  IShip Design

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Design Engineer - Piping

  Team Management & Coordination:Deputed to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) to manage As-built Engineering drawings for defense projects while contributing to engineering design tasks. Key responsibilities included:Leading and managing teams to deliver As-built Engineering drawings with precision and compliance.Planning tasks and manpower allocation to ensure timely project execution.Arranging and facilitating meetings with MDL officers to discuss project objectives and resolve technical issues.Gaining valuable yard experience by working on-site, understanding practical challenges, and ensuring seamless project execution.Providing regular progress updates and strategic reports directly to the Director.Engineering Contributions:Developed basic piping drawings, including P&IDs, to meet system requirements.Conducted pipe sizing calculations and contributed to Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) designs.Used ShipConstructor and AutoCAD Plant 3D for designing, routing, and detailing piping systems.Created 3D models for BWTS integration in marine systems.This dual-focused role allowed me to strengthen my project management, engineering expertise, and practical understanding through hands-on yard experience, delivering quality outcomes for both defense and commercial marine engineering projects. Show less

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  Mazagon Dock Ltd

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Design Engineer - Piping
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  Sea Delta Marine & Offshore Engineering

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Sr. Design Engineer - Piping

  At here, I specialized in designing and developing critical marine systems and contributed to a wide range of vessel projects. Key highlights include:Marine Systems Development:Designed and engineered systems such as Bilge, Ballast, Air Vent, Sounding, Fire, Oily Bilge, Sanitary Supply & Discharge, and FO & LO systems and other systems.Performed system calculations, developed principles, and created detailed P&IDs.Conducted Material Take-Off (MTO) estimations and weight assessments during the concept and basic design phases.Performed ventilation capacity calculations, selected fan capacities, and developed mechanical ventilation drawings to ensure optimal airflow and system efficiency.Project Contributions:Successfully worked on vessel modifications and conversion projects.Delivered system designs for:19m Catamaran12m Advertisement Boat17m Landing Craft30m Crew Boat30m Tug BoatThis role allowed me to refine my expertise in marine piping systems, project-specific engineering, and providing tailored solutions for diverse vessel types. Show less