AKASH D A

Experience

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  New Point Energy Services LLC (Alfa Pipeline Products LLC)

  Jun 2015 - now

  Technical Project Engineer

  Actively engaged in all the phases of product development, including conceptualization, prototype, testing and production.Predominantly involved in design review of flanges rating and material selection using ASME B16.5 standard.Involved in review of engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions on non conformance of requirements. Co-ordinated with material testing laboratories on validation of material test results for flanges in accordance with client requirement.Actively engaged with client in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on failure of flanges.Involved in testing of flanges, by sampling method from forging as per technical specifications and testing requirements as per ISO 17025 laboratory requirements.Reduced manufacturers Cost by 8% using continuous improvement on receiving inputs from client on the technical requirement.Performed overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans) and report regularly on project status and highlighted to the PMC Project Manager .Facilitated in developing all project related contract strategies and organizing potential list of vendors and initiating RFQ.Performed Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA) of flange.Accessed the criticality rating of flange material to ensure that the design is fail safe.Chaired weekly Quality Meeting with clients technical engineering department on selection of material.Reviewed General Arrangement Drawings (GAD ) in accordance, API 6A standards for RTJ flanges and ASME B16.5 for RF flanges.Prepared detailed Manufacturer Procedure Specification (MPS) for flanges in accordance with API 6A requirements and shell (MESC) standards.Liaised with manufacturer and pushed to initiate sustainability management system in manufacturing and testing process. Lead my team with strong communication skills and ensured all the engineering deliverables are approved on time and achieved flaw less delivery milestone of the project. Show less