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Saravana Gugen Kulikutti

Saravana Gugen Kulikutti

Mechanical Piping Construction Supervisor /Superintendent/ QaQc Welding Inspector
Lumut, Perak,08

Summary

To leverage 18+ years of expertise in mechanical piping construction, QA/QC inspection, and welding supervision/inspection within the energy, oil & gas, and power sectors. Seeking a leadership role to drive project success through technical excellence, compliance with international standards, and innovative problem-solving.

Results-driven mechanical piping engineer with extensive experience in overseeing large-scale industrial projects, including combined-cycle power plants (CCPP), ultra-supercritical power plants, and LNG facilities. Proven expertise in design validation, contractor oversight, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to ASME, API, and ISO standards. Adept at optimizing project workflows, minimizing risks, and ensuring seamless commissioning and operational readiness. Strong in site supervision and subcontractor management. Skilled in coordinating across M&E, structural, and architectural disciplines to identify and resolve drawing discrepancies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation. Fluent in English and Malay.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Field Advisor – Equipment Rental, Installations & Operations

GreenOcean Lab Sdn.Bhd
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide expert technical guidance on mechanical equipment installation, operation, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance in oil & gas, power, and heavy industries.
  • Oversee rental operations for welding rotators, pumps, compressors, turbines, and other heavy industrial machinery, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Advise clients on equipment selection, installation procedures, and operational best practices to maximize efficiency.
  • Lead installation, alignment, and commissioning of mechanical equipment, including rotating and static equipment.
  • Conduct on-site inspections to verify correct installation and ensure compliance with ASME, API, and ISO standards.
  • Supervise and train field technicians in equipment setup, system calibration, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Provide real-time technical support during commissioning, resolving any mechanical or system integration issues.
  • Diagnose equipment failures, vibration issues, misalignment, and leaks, implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and recommend improvements for equipment reliability and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
  • Support field operations with hands-on troubleshooting and provide recommendations for performance optimization.
  • Assist in negotiating equipment rental agreements, service contracts, and maintenance schedules to align with project requirements.
  • Ensure all equipment meets regulatory compliance, safety standards, and client specifications.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of installation records, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning.
  • Monitor supplier performance and equipment efficiency, ensuring high service standards.
  • Oversee cross-border logistics between Malaysia and Singapore, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with local regulations.

Field Mechanical Piping Engineer/Superintendent

Black & Veatch
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led mechanical piping construction for critical systems, including RO CIP (Clean-in-Place) pipelines, natural gas distribution lines, stormwater drainage, and high-pressure process piping.
  • Supervised installation, alignment, and commissioning of major rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers, ensuring precision alignment and vibration control.
  • Oversaw fabrication, welding, and NDT inspections (RT, UT, PT, MT) to maintain ASME B31.3 compliance and optimize weld integrity, reducing rework rates.
  • Managed structural supports, pipe routing, and stress analysis to prevent failures due to vibration, thermal expansion, and external loads.
  • Supervised 50+ technicians and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to HSE regulations and site safety protocols.
  • Conducted pre-commissioning and hydrostatic testing of piping networks, troubleshooting system inefficiencies before startup.
  • Optimized material usage and supplier negotiations, achieving a 12% cost reduction while ensuring timely procurement and delivery.
  • Achievements: Accelerated project timeline by 10% through efficient workflow planning and resource allocation.

BOP Mechanical Piping Lead (Warranty/Maintenance)

Black & Veatch
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led warranty and maintenance operations for Balance of Plant (BOP) mechanical systems, including circulating water intake/discharge, Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD), wastewater treatment, and auxiliary steam systems.
  • Supervised overhauls and performance optimization of various industrial pumps, including: Centrifugal Pumps (Cooling Water, Condensate, and Boiler Feedwater Pumps), Positive Displacement Pumps (Lube Oil and Fuel Transfer Pumps), Submersible Pumps (Wastewater and Drainage Systems), Diaphragm & Metering Pumps (Chemical Dosing in FGD and Water Treatment).
  • Diagnosed and rectified vibration, cavitation, and seal leakage issues in high-pressure pumping systems, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Supported the Commissioning Manager in troubleshooting post-commissioning mechanical and piping defects, ensuring full operational readiness of Unit 1 & 2.
  • Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on pump and piping failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
  • Achievements: Reduced warranty claim costs by 20% by proactively identifying defects and ensuring timely resolution.

Mechanical Piping Engineer & Welding Supervisor

Black & Veatch
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed construction and installation of BOP mechanical systems, including coal run-off, ash handling, firefighting networks, and high-temperature steam piping.
  • Supervised the fabrication, welding, and erection of large-diameter pipelines, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.1 & B31.3 standards.
  • Oversaw weld quality inspections (RT, UT, MT, PT) and provided hands-on training for 15+ junior welding inspectors per CSWIP 3.1 standards.
  • Led hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing to validate system integrity before commissioning.
  • Involved in the installation and alignment of: Firewater Pumps (Diesel and Electric-driven), Slurry Pumps (Ash Handling), Vertical Turbine Pumps (Raw Water Intake & Circulating Water Systems).
  • Collaborated with project teams to resolve punch list items and hand over defect-free systems to plant operations.
  • Achievements: Supported QA/QC Manager to achieve zero NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) during final QA/QC audits, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Piping Supervisor/Welding Inspector/ Expeditor

Boustead Salcon Water Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supervised 7 Nos water treatment skids fabrication and pipeline systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and offshore standards.
  • Support and report to back office Project Manager & Qaqc Manager to ensure Project safety & Quality.
  • Coordinated with expeditors to secure critical materials, avoiding delays and product delivery as per the project schedule.

QA/QC SME – Mechanical & Welding

PETRONAS (Central Directorate)
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Led flange management and NDE inspections for refinery utilities, reducing leak points by 30%.
  • Conducted construction site surveillance and KPI audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented QA protocols for structural and piping systems, later adopted as company standards.

QC Lead Inspector

Tecnicas Reunidas, Spain
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Conducted final inspections for hydro-processing units (KHT, DHT), ensuring 100% compliance with PED 2014/68/EU, ASME B31.3, and API 570 standards.
  • Supervised package interconnection inspections, ensuring proper fit-up, alignment, and integrity of piping and mechanical interfaces between units.
  • Led golden joint welding inspections, verifying compliance with WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and ensuring the highest quality for critical pipeline connections.
  • Oversaw mechanical and piping inspections, including welding quality checks (RT, UT, MT, PT), material verification, and dimensional control.
  • Supervised hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of pipelines and pressure vessels, ensuring system integrity before commissioning.
  • Led pre-shipment inspections for rotating and static equipment, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
  • Streamlined quality documentation and approval processes, reducing approval time by 25% and improving project efficiency.
  • Coordinated with construction, engineering, and third-party inspectors to resolve NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and implement corrective actions.

QAQC & Welding Field Engineer

Siemens AG
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Managed welding procedures (GTAW/FCAW) for boiler and turbine systems.
  • Achievement: Reduced weld rejection rates from 5% to 0.8% through enhanced training programs.
  • Responsible for QAQC final documentation to Preparation, Compilation, review signed by owner.

QA/QC & WELDING INSPECTOR

FMC TECHNOLOGIES. SG
03.2013 - 10.2014

QA/QC AND WELDING INSPECTOR

FMC Technologies.SG
08.2012 - 03.2013

QA/QC AND WELDING INSPECTOR

FMC Technologies
10.2011 - 07.2012

QA/QC AND WELDING INSPECTOR

SHIN EVERSENDAI ENGINEERING AND EVERSENDAI OIL & GAS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
03.2005 - 09.2011

Education

professional masters - business administration in engineering, MBA (ENGINEERING)

University technology of malaysia

ProfesSional Diploma - engineering, industrial engineering

University technology of malaysia

Skills

Review and Comply Owner technical specifiction

Training

  • CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector Course.
  • CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector Course.
  • PCN Radiographic Interpreter Course.
  • ASNT LEVEL 2 RT, UT, PT, MT Courses.
  • Welding Training & Education for Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) by KISWEL.
  • Welding Training & Education for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) by KISWEL.
  • Protective Coating Training by KANSAI.

Personal Information

  • Age: 43
  • Date of Birth: 12/15/81

Certification

Certified Welding Inspector, TWI.CO.UK

Exploring New Technologies

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Timeline

Mechanical Field Advisor – Equipment Rental, Installations & Operations - GreenOcean Lab Sdn.Bhd
09.2024 - Current
Field Mechanical Piping Engineer/Superintendent - Black & Veatch
09.2023 - 08.2024
BOP Mechanical Piping Lead (Warranty/Maintenance) - Black & Veatch
08.2022 - 08.2023
Mechanical Piping Engineer & Welding Supervisor - Black & Veatch
08.2019 - 12.2021
Piping Supervisor/Welding Inspector/ Expeditor - Boustead Salcon Water Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
QA/QC SME – Mechanical & Welding - PETRONAS (Central Directorate)
07.2018 - 12.2018
QC Lead Inspector - Tecnicas Reunidas, Spain
08.2017 - 06.2018
QAQC & Welding Field Engineer - Siemens AG
07.2016 - 07.2017
QA/QC & WELDING INSPECTOR - FMC TECHNOLOGIES. SG
03.2013 - 10.2014
QA/QC AND WELDING INSPECTOR - FMC Technologies.SG
08.2012 - 03.2013
QA/QC AND WELDING INSPECTOR - FMC Technologies
10.2011 - 07.2012
QA/QC AND WELDING INSPECTOR - SHIN EVERSENDAI ENGINEERING AND EVERSENDAI OIL & GAS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
03.2005 - 09.2011
University technology of malaysia - ProfesSional Diploma, engineering, industrial engineering
University technology of malaysia - professional masters, business administration in engineering, MBA (ENGINEERING)

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