1. Santhosh Kumar U. P.Santhosh Kumar U. P. (BTech, MBA)(BTech, MBA)
P.O. Box: 113190,
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates
(+971 50) 6608635
(+971 50) 9480225
 (+971 2) 6280587
 upsanthosh@gmail.com
Senior Mechanical Engineer/ Senior MEP Coordinator
Career Aspiration
 To seek a challenging position as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in large scale Infrastructure
Projects / Building Projects/ Oil and Gas Production / R&D Projects. Affinity to be in the field of
Project Execution, Testing & Quality Control, Maintenance, Planning, and Procurements,
offering responsibility, challenge, and rewarding experiences by maintaining a high standard of
performance & technical business ethics.
Scholastic Achievements
 BTECH in Mechanical Engineering from Calicut University, Kerala, India.
 Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) (Specialization in Marketing ) from
IGNOU, New Delhi, India.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM) from IGNOU, New
Delhi, India.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDIM) from IGNOU, New Delhi, India.
 Diploma in Management (DIM) from IGNOU, New Delhi, India
Career Position:
 Orascom- Contrack Construction Industries, Abu Dhabi July 2008, till date
Designation: Senior Mechanical Engineer / Senior MEP coordination Mechanical Engineer for
Projects, Procurement, Materials and Quality Control Department
 Legoland Projects in Dubai Parks: MEP and Infrastructure works in Dubai
Client: Meraas/ Samsung
 Hub Zero and The Green Planet Project : MEP and Infrastructure works in Dubai
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2. Client: Meraas/ Samsung
 Borouge 3 Project- Ruwais, UAE (PO/LDPE unit):Client: TECHNIMONT/SAMSUNG
 Al Reem Islands- Package 1 Infrastructure Project:
CLIENT:
ADDC/ADSSC/GASCO/ADNOC/PARSONS/BUNYA
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Study of drawings, specifications and provide technical clearance to subordinates
• Follow up with consultant for material / subcontractor’s submittal and approval on time in
coordination with main contractors/consultants/clients.
• Timely submission of clarification if found any variance with drawings and actual site condition.
• Produce sufficient data for Variation Orders and timely communicate to client in coordination with
General Manager / Contract / Estimation section.
• Governance and oversight of all project activities and assigned work responsibilities
• Responsible for overall plan, design/engineering /coordination and implementation / execution of
respective services.
• To comprehensively study the relevant international standards / local regulations / standards and
practices and adopt the same as applicable.
• To carry out the design and drawings ensuring its optimization and full compliance with the contract
including local regulations / practices /laws.
• Identify training needs of the project team members and arrange for suitable training for them, in
consultation with management for furtherance of their professional skills and competence.
• To prepare O & M Manuals.
• To initiate / prepare Engineering /Material submittals, Vendor approvals, RFI’s /ITP’s/ Method
Statement etc.,
• Evaluate offers and prepare a comparative statement with respect to technical requirements.
• Carryout necessary follow-ups with vendors / suppliers / sub-contractors for timely execution /
delivery of the ordered items.
• Inspect (in conjunction with QC Engineer) the material delivered to the site stores and there upon
prepare /submit the inspection request to the Consultants.
• To plan and timely arrange any special unloading / storage requirements, in coordination with
Project Manager, MEP Co-coordinator and Construction Manager
• Carryout follow-ups with respect to replacement / delivery of any defective / rejected / materials or
short delivered items.
• Ensuring that the quality of material and installation of works are in accordance with the acceptance
criteria, specifications, approved materials and methods of installation approved for the project.
• Ensuring that all information / drawings are issued / conveyed to the workforce in a proper manner
and details produced are in compliance to the requirement.
• Follow up with subcontractor for delivery of material on time.
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3. • Attend all weekly management/consultant/main contractor/client meeting and follow up the action
assigned on the specified dates without any delays.
• Conduct staff evaluation twice a year (i.e. every 6 month) and forward to Operation Manager with
corrective actions in coordination with General Manager Staff’s capability.
• Fully responsible to successfully manage, execute, complete and handover multiple MEP and
Infrastructure projects including building projects. The term MEP includes HVAC, Plumbing,
Drainage, Fire Fighting, Natural Gas lines & Electrical Systems.
• The Key responsibility includes commitment to ensure timely completion of project within approved
budgets on cost, resources without compromising on Quality & Safety.
• Attending regular meetings (on work progress, coordination, design, etc.) with Sub/ Main
Contactors and Consultant to discuss key issues related to the project and take effective corrective
actions.
• Monitoring project budgets and schedule and oversee performance to ensure on time, quality and
on budget project execution
• Coordinate with the design team on all aspects of the design.
• Ensure all technical aspects of the projects are strictly complied with and in conformity with
Conditions of Contract, Particular Specifications, General Specifications, and Contract Drawings /
BOQ.
• Ensure that the health and safety requirements are provided and that they comply with authorities
regulations.
• Provides guidance, managerial, technical support to complete project team.
• Analyze drawings, specifications and statements of work in the preparation of activity networks for
project resource planning and scheduling.
• Ensure program policies and procedures are implemented accordingly.
• Develop Action and Recovery plans to support program delivery on time.
• Preparation of testing and commissioning plans to finally handover the project to client with the
approval and acceptance of the authorities
 Liquid Propulsions Systems Centre, Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)
Government of India, Trivandrum, India September 1987 to December 2007
Designation- Deputy Division Head
Worked as Deputy Division Head of Upper Stage Division–Mechanical Systems (USD-MS) and as Dy
Project manager, PS2 Stage, Earth Storable Stage Mechanical Systems Group, Earth Storable Liquid
Stages entity of The Indian Space Research Organization; Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre,
Government Of India, from September 1987 to December 2007.
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4. Professional Exposure
 Employed presently with M/s Orascom- Contrack Construction Industries, Abu
Dhabi
 MEP coordination activities for the HUB ZERO Project, The Green Planet project and Legoland
Projects with Samsung and Meraas including design follow up and installation, commissioning and
testing / Hand over of the Infrastructure & Building MEP services.
 Managed and implemented all Quality Control activities in the area of planning, execution and
completion in full, of all Infrastructure utilities like, AG/UG Utilities at Borouge Project, 16 bar and 4
bar Natural Gas Network, Potable water system, Irrigation system, Sewerage Distribution System,
District cooling, MEP/Fire Fighting works at AL REEM Islands, Abu Dhabi
 Directly responsible for the materials procurement inputs, inspection and storage of all piping and
accessories for the project.
 Review and analysis of contract, design, shop and as built drawings for all of the above utilities in
accordance with of GASCO ADWEA, ADSSC, & ADNOC standards.
 Responsible for the design and preparation of requirements related to various valve and piping
requirements for all the utilities. The equipments include; Gate Valves, Ball valves, Butterfly Valves,
Flow meters, Control Valves and various joint fittings.
 Supervised the Preparation & review all shop drawings, Standard Specification, Method Statement
& Welding Procedure for Carbon Steel Pipes Weld & HDPE Pipes for the 16 Bar and 4 Bar
networks.
 Conducted the pre-qualification and qualification programme for the X65 Carbon Steel pipes and
SDR 11 HDPE pipes, which includes testing and clearance of test samples for WPS, PQR and
Welder qualifications.
 Managed the Preparation & Submission of Information Request , Material Arrival Notice, Request
Cum Damaged Report , Test Certificate, Mill Test, Calibration Certificate, Deflection Test results ,
Bend Test & Pressure (Hydro) Test as per Project test requirements.
 Strictly ensure that all quality related procedures are adhered to with respect to selection and usage
of the correct electrodes, Non destructive test procedure including radiography / MPI / Ultrasonic
testing / surface roughness profile checks / chloride tests / adhesion test for coating materials /
Holiday testing.
 Supervised the leak check and testing activities of the 4 bar (HDPE) and 16 bar (X65 Carbon Steel)
pipes and valves for the project. Supervision of site construction plans to match all quality related
procedure.
 Managed all the commissioning activities like cleaning, swabbing, leak checks, purging and
pressurizing the line with Nitrogen as also charging the lines with Natural Gas.
 Review and Generation of quality specifications to aid procurement of materials for the project and
material submittals, technical write-ups of the suppliers / manufacturers.
 Managed all Inspections and clearance with a team of Engineers for materials on supply to site with
representation from consultant and TPI.
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5.  Verification and clearance of pipe materials viz; Ductile iron, X 65 cast iron, UPVC, HDPE, GRP,
RC etc.
 Supervise the Preparation & Submission of Information Request, Material Arrival Notice, Request
Cum Damaged Report, Test Certificate, Mill Test, Calibration Certificate, Deflection Test results ,
Bend Test & Pressure (Hydro) Test as per Project test requirements.
 Managed all Inspections and clearance with a team of Engineers for materials on supply to site with
representation from consultant and TPI.
 Design, installation , testing and Commissioning of all MEP services in complex service and
commercial buildings
 Coordination with other agencies, related to site works, MEP works & other related activities for the
smooth progress of project activities.
 Worked as Deputy Division Head in the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC),
a Government of India Organization engaged in production, storage, refining, distribution,
supply and R&D works of Liquid Flight Stages using gases and Chemicals like Di-Nitrogen
Tetroxide, Monomethyl Hydrazine, Liquid Hydrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Hydrogen gas, Nitrogen gas,
Isopropyl Alcohol, Explosive chemicals like HTPBAN, HTPBN, various pyrogens.
 Experienced in reviewing Scope of Work, Specifications and other engineering documentation.
Proficiency in project planning and economic evaluation of projects under a Production Sharing
Agreement regime. Knowledge of project approval mechanism, joint venture management,
general engineering background concerning Operations, Production.
 A well-developed career spanning in excess of 24 years has furnished a comprehensive and
qualified working knowledge of Procurement Engineering, Product Quality Engineering, Material
Resource Management and Inventory Control in Chemical and Gas plants within the Project
Planning Engineering and Project Management amidst ISO 9002 environment.
 Direct and provide guidance in the preparation and evaluation of plot plans, engineering drawings
and technical documents issued for Internal Design Checks and the integration of other
engineering discipline data inputs. Prepare technical document requirements for equipment
specifications.
 Excellent exposure and confidence for the preparation and Scheduling of commercial bids,
coordination for the preparation and publication of bid documents, liaison with bidders and scrutiny
of quoted specifications for matching with the required clauses, carrying out commercial evaluation
and proposal for order placement.
 Coordination of purchase activities within suppliers of Indian as well as from a wide range of
Foreign suppliers and manufacturers for the procurement of various types of Stainless Steel
materials (Austenitic and Martensitic), light alloys like Aluminium Alloys (AA 6061, 2219, 7075 etc)
and Titanium alloys (pure Titanium and Ti6Al4V). Carrying out Techno-commercial Evaluation of
Bids and conducting pre-bid and post-bid discussions with various bidders.
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6.  To study the requirements like spares as well as capital items for plants. Inventories for
mechanical, electrical and electronic accessories and compare their quotations and requirements,
negotiations with suppliers, inspection and procurement.
 Develop and prepare contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance of supplier
companies with all guidelines, regulations and policies of local, regulations and specifications in
providing infrastructure services, material and equipment. Procurement and maintenance of
materials and equipments for the storage and transfer of Liquid Chemicals like, Di-Nitrogen
Tetroxide, Unsymmetrical Dimethyl Hydrazine , Helium gas, Nitrogen Gas etc; for the ongoing
programme of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a centre engaged in the R&D for the
handling and storage of Liquid gases and Chemicals of the Indian Space Research Organization.
 Review of Front End Engineering Document (FEED) and tender documents for finalization of
various package contracts for Nitrogen plants, DM water plants, Storage tanks etc.
 Development and implementation of control mechanism related to projects and process
improvement.
 Directly responsible for the Inspection, Erection, Testing and Maintenance of machinery and
equipments for the production, storage, supply, regeneration and distribution of Toxic and Non-
toxic chemicals. These include Pumps, Centrifuges, Chillers, Storage tanks, piping, etc.
 Preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) based on inputs from process department.
 Design, Fabrication, Erection and Testing of Piping required for the facility. The circuitry includes
Mass and Turbine flow meters, Liquid detectors, Centrifugal/ Gear/ and Piston pumps, Flow
regulating devices such as Orifices, Venturimeters, Control valves etc.
 Maintenance and installation of Electro pneumatic valves in the fluid circuitry.
 Focal point for the design, fabrication, development and maintenance of various hydraulic cum
pneumatic test facilities for projects in LPSC. These include design and implementing high-
pressure flow labs, flow calibration and metering stations with mass flow meters for various toxic
and corrosive chemical plants.
 Design of tools and fixtures for the fabrication of high-pressure vessels, welding tools and
Pneumatic proof testing facilities with regards to the chemical test stands.
 Knowledge of related activities such as Welding, NDT, Inspection, Testing, Commissioning,
Painting etc.
 Take a lead role in coordinating with the Licensors, Detailed Engineering Consultant, equipment/
package suppliers and site contractors during pre-commissioning, commissioning.
 Coordinate with the various Departments of the Organization like maintenance, operations, safety
etc during review of various critical documents and ensure that their requirements are adequately
taken care during detailed engineering.
 Specialized experience with Liquid Propulsions Systems Centre, Indian Space Research
A well experienced Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer with The Indian Space
Research Organization, with strong technical background in the field of:
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7.  Propulsion Engineering : Related to Launch Vehicle development and testing.
 Control System Engineering : Integration of Control System Packages to
Satellites and
Launch Vehicle.
 Launch Vehicle Engineering : Design,
Development, Integration, Testing and Preparation of
Vehicles Stages and Satellites for Launch
 Mechanical Engineering : Design, Realization and Testing of various interfaces and
Accessories, for Launch Vehicles.
 Launch Crew : Underwent training for executing last minute operations
for Launch of rockets for both Remote sensing and
telecommunication objectives.
 Launch Vehicle Servicing : Experienced in the field of filling Propellants to the Launch
Vehicle Stages, Satellite fuel filling operations, preparation
of Launch Vehicle at the Launch Pad for launch.
 Satellite Integration : Integration of Satellite to Launch Vehicle and servicing all
Subsystems, prior to launch and during the launch
countdown operations.
 Pre-Launch Activities:
• Managed a team of crew to verify and clear all interfaces required for Second Stages at Launch Pads.
This includes checks of the fluid interfaces on the Umbilical Tower at various platform locations.
• Supervised the conduction of Stage leak and functional tests prior to launch.
• Was responsible for the planning and execution of positioning of the Stage at Launch Pad. Hence the
stages were taken care of, for the smooth conduction of clearance checks.
• Cleared the movement of the stage to Umbilical Tower for trial charging of Helium and CSM bottles,
before stacking of Cryo and upper Stages.
• Supervised the assembly and leak checks of Remote Filling and Draining System onboard at Launch
Pad. All dimensions related to this were verified and cleared for Stage operations.
 Launch Activities:
• Was member of the Launch servicing and last minute operations crew for the launches.
• Supervised and executed the assembly and clearance of Umbilical hoses assembly at Umbilical Tower
for the launch.
• Responsible for the leak check and clearances of Remote Filling and Draining System interfaces prior
to launch.
• Generated and reviewed all documents related to the servicing of the stage at Launch Pad.
• Member of the team in the formalization of sequences for the preparation of countdown document,
Stage Automatic Launch Sequence parameters finalization document, Stage pneumatic and fluid
interfacing document etc. Executed the Stage servicing that includes filling of propellants and gases
through the Pneumatic Umbilical system, for the launch.
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8. • Was a member of the Post Flight Analysis team for analyzing Stage operation parameters and the
same were presented in the committee.
• Failure analysis committee report (FAC implementation) was adhered to, for the realization and strictly
complying to the realization of further Stages. Responsible for the implementation of FAC
implementation schemes in all the above Stages.
• Responsible for the assembly of Remote Fill and Drain Tubing’s on First stage meant for the propellant
servicing of Stage.
• Contributed actively for the preparation of Launch countdown document, ALS document, rain protection
scheme for the vehicle, preservation checks on the stage while it was under the storage mode.
• Reviewed all the relevant documents in delta format for the functional integration of stages. This
includes hardware realization, measurement plans, leak and functional checks etc.
• Responsible for the monitoring and presentation of Stage delivery Status to various committees like
PEX, PMB, DMR, Chairman’s review etc.
 UMBILICAL SYSTEM:
As Deputy Division Head I was responsible for the realization of Pneumatic Umbilical systems for
GSLV/PSLV vehicles. The works include the following:
• Functional assembly of hardware. Acceptance tests on all hardware at ATS-LMF simulating Launch
Pad conditions prior to delivery of these for integration to Stage
• Participated in the fixing Pneumatic servicing of liquid Stages of PSLV, GSLV vehicles through
Umbilical at Launch Pad, .and load testing of all anchor points on UT at Launch Pad for the release
systems of all UCA’s for PSLV and GSLV Vehicles.
• Elaborate and special tests were conducted to verify and ascertain release cable configurations in the
Launch pad.
 Remote Fill and drain System (RFDS) ACTIVITIES:
• As a requirement for the implementation of RFDS in PS2 and GS2/PS2 Stages, coordinated for the
realization of onboard and external RFDS lines on Vehicle by coordinating for welding, NDT and
pressure tests.
• Coordination with Launch complex facility for the assembly and testing of ground segment hardware for
flights from Launch Pad.
• Preparation of a test plan for testing of Pneumatic Umbilical with RFDS provision required to be
integrated in the Second launch pad and the existing Launch pad.
 Procurement
• Procured AFNOR 7020-T6 and AA 2219 sheets from M/s Manfred-Germany for the realization of
Propellant tanks. Small forgings for tank internals and manhole covers and nozzles in AFNOR 7020 has
been realized through MEF, LPSC and that in AA 2219 have been requested to MEE/VSSC and these
are in an advanced stage of delivery.
• Responsible for the procurement of all bought-outs like screws, washers, nuts, split pins, rivets etc for
Propellant tanks.
 OTHER ACTIVITIES:
• Member of task team to verify interfaces for GSLV and PSLV flight.
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9. • Member of Standing review committee for Liquid propulsion Stages- Earth Storable.
• Member of design review committee on Liquid Propulsion Systems of PSLV Mk-I & II, GSLV Mk III
projects.
• Member of the Configuration Control Board for PSLV and GSLV Storable Liquid Stages (CCB-SLS).
• Member of team for verification of operational documents for integration operations of PS2 and GS2.
• Member of committee formed to ensure rain and moisture protection scheme for PS2 and GS2 stages
at launch pads.
• Member of the Failure analysis board sub-committee for propulsion area.
• Member of the Hardware pre-dispatch review meeting being conducted.
• Member of task team for finalizing limits for checkout during ALS Phase for GSLV & PSLV flights.
• Member of the Waiver Board for Tanks and Feed lines being fabricated at work centres.
• Member of the Vendor evaluation committee (for materials and consumables).
• Member of the committee, to evaluate fabrication process review of AA 2219 propellant tank.
• Documentation
 Document Control, Management of Engineering Change Order (ECO), Engineering change
proposal (ECP). Responsible for all the activities associated with storing, retrieving, release,
updating, reproducing specifications / data sheets / drawings / manuals for all the process units.
 Directly involved in the recruitment and on the job training of skilled manpower. Adopted various
schemes to promote safe and healthy working habits among employees.
 Responsible for the data integrity, Management of ECO, ECP.
Administrative/Safety
 Member of the high power committee in reviewing and assessment of personnel in awarding
promotions.
 Training of personnel to adapt to the hazardous environmental conditions in the plants.
 Contacting government bodies and relevant institutions for obtaining no objection certificates from
Environmental department, Industries department, Chief Controller of Explosives etc.
 Introduction of weekly and monthly safety plans to minimize risk levels to personnel and protection
of machinery and equipments
Financial:
 Preparation of budget, planning of finance.
 Participated in the Contracts and Supply negotiation committee of LPSC/ISRO, Govt. of India.
Quality:
 Quality control coordinator for the ongoing Projects of LPSC.
 Implementation of approved quality assurance procedures and initiating the appropriate actions
resulting from QA, Safety Review or Technical Audit findings.
 Excellent knowledge of quality management systems.
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10.  Prepare, monitor and control Quality planning and reporting systems in accordance with the
Contract and Project Specific Quality Plan.
 Prepare “Inspection and Test plans and Reports”.
 Carry out any modifications and/or additions to the inspection and test plans and reports.
 Formally transmit these plans and reports to the Customers for approval.
 Incorporate the approved plans and reports into the Project Specific Quality Plan and implement
them accordingly.
 Coordinate with the Project Manager for the resolution of non-confirming equipment, material,
works generated non-conformance reports (NCR).
 Coordinate with the subcontractor quality representative on matters of Quality Plan submittal,
documentation and the resolution of non-conformance.
 Supervise the receiving, inspection and testing of material and equipment prior to receipt and /or
acceptance by the Company.
 Plan, coordinate and perform routine site inspections, reviews and audits.
 Supervise the tests and inspection of equipment, materials and work as required by the Quality
Plan and in accordance with the contract agreement.
 Exposure to ISO 9000 Standards.
Familiarization with code
 Familiar with API,NFL,BS, IS, DIN, and ASTM standards for procurement of inventory and
qualification testing.
Trainings Programmes attended
 Special trainings received for handling hazardous and toxic chemicals.
 Training in the field of pressure proof testing and re-validation of high pressure vessels using
strain gages and pressure monitors.
 Able to implement processes like passivation, decontamination, pickling and other surface
preparations and protections for pressure vessels and pipes.
 Various HSE Induction courses.
 First Aid Courses.
 Safety management courses related to Toxic and Corrosive Fluids handling.
 Environmental Awareness.
 Techniques in the handling of Liquid Chemicals like Di-Nitrogen Tetroxide, Unsymmetrical
Dimethyl Hydrazine , Helium gas, Nitrogen Gas etc; for the ongoing programme of Liquid
Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC),
 ISO 9002 Quality Management System and Implementation
 Attended various Seminars, Symposia and Field training courses on Industrial safety, Fire and
Health hazards conforming to International codes and Standards.
 Computer Skills MS-Office – MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point, Internet, MS Access,
MS Projects, PowerPoint
Knowledge of computerized management systems
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11. AutoCAD
Attended course in IDEAS and 3D modeling
Hands on experience with various analysis software.
Personal Data May 14, 1964 | Indian | Married | Resident Visa |
Passport Details: G 5026522 I Indian I Valid
Driving License Valid UAE Driving License
References Can be furnished immediately upon request.
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