Indrajit Andy Das
Calgary,AB
Summary
Quality-focused Sr. Instrumentation Engineering Specialist offering 20+ years of field engineering, commissioning and in-house engineering service experience. Detail-oriented and proactive with diligent and focused approach to managing projects, reviewing work and coordinating call responses. Maintains strong internal, supplier and customer relationships for maximum effectiveness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Field Service Engineer
SENSIA GLOBAL
01.2017 - 02.2024
- Provided technical and on-site technical support to various clients around North America, Europe South East Asia and Middle East
- Spearheaded internal process improvements that enhanced the overall effectiveness of the field service team's response times and capabilities.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating favorable terms for the procurement of essential parts and equipment.
- Streamlined maintenance processes for increased efficiency in providing timely and quality service to clients.
- Leading the technical training to the engineering team and clients around the world for various O&G operations and maintenance
- Facilitated seamless upgrades of existing systems through careful planning, coordination with stakeholders, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Led training initiatives on new technology implementations, empowering clients to fully utilize advanced features effectively.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints efficiently by actively listening to their concerns and providing tailored solutions that exceeded expectations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability of components for efficient repair operations while minimizing costs.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for each service call, maintaining detailed records to assist with future troubleshooting efforts.
- Expedited problem resolution by leveraging expert knowledge in cutting-edge diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting routine maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues as they arose.
- Optimized service procedures through regular review of field data, identifying trends and adjusting methods accordingly.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures, resulting in reduced downtime and increased equipment lifespan.
- Provided technical expertise and technical support for client's commissioning activities.
Senior Measurement Engineering Specialist - Equipment and Asset Reliability (Maintenance)
TransCanada Pipeline Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Created project strategies, budget to help minimize cost from $1.9M to $1.1M.
- Provided technical support to operation and maintenance teams and instrument technicians for numerous projects
- Coordinated training sessions for staff members on new equipment or software applications integral to their daily responsibilities.
- Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines through effective time management and prioritization techniques.
- Worked with Capital Major projects as Subject Matter Expert to provide technical advice on design engineering for Liquid Measurement System.
- Optimized system performance with thorough testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex issues.
- Worked with multiple vendors and third-party EPCM contractors to review and approve them for the projects.
- Attended numerous FAT's and SAT's for various small to large projects.
- Managed multiple projects cost effectively as per company's guidelines.
- Worked with our Quality Management team to ensure the project and equipment quality is maintained as per company standard and procedures.
- Owned multiple operating procedures and trained people on that.
- Led design reviews, presenting detailed plans and specifications to clients for approval before moving forward with production.
- Developed comprehensive technical documentation to support engineering projects, enhancing team understanding and facilitating smooth handovers.
- Provided cost saving ideas to the operations and the major projects in the region of $5 – 10M over 5 years.
Lead Instrumentation / Controls Maintenance Reliability Specialist
Syncrude Canada Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided Industry's best practice Engineering and construction support to Syncrude's Extraction, Tailings and Mining strategic centers.
- Enhanced plant safety by conducting regular equipment inspections, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation measures.
- I have saved Syncrude's maintenance and operation department's budget by almost $1M+ with reliable and safe solutions and was able to minimize the plant downtime and enhanced the reliability in Instrumentation of our plants.
- Received six (6) Recognition Awards in one year alone for my technical excellence.
- Reduced equipment failures for increased reliability through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Worked in turn around and was able to deliver quality engineering/construction support and have lead projects and was able to put back equipment on schedule and under budget.
- Implemented predictive maintenance programs utilizing vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil analysis techniques for early fault detection and prevention.
- Provided day-to-day engineering reliable solutions to maintenance and operation departments.
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing proactive maintenance strategies and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Presented to our Management team for long-term predictive maintenance strategies for Critical control.
- Assisted engineering teams with design reviews focused on enhancing maintainability and long-term asset reliability throughout the lifecycle of new installations or upgrades projects.
- Performed cost-benefit analyses when evaluating various options for equipment modifications or replacements decisions leading to optimal investment allocation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall plant reliability.
- Provided technical support during equipment breakdowns, facilitating timely repairs and minimizing production losses.
- Lead Commissioning teams to multiple small budget OPex projects to CAPex projects.
Project Lead - Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Enbridge Pipelines (Worley Parsons Canada)
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Supervised as a Project Lead for Basic engineering to Detailed design on Phases 1 and 2 of the $270.0 M upgrade to Enbridge's Line 4 facilities from Hardisty, AB to Superior, WI.
- Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- I was accountable for the automating of multiple stations/terminals
- Reduced project completion timeframes through strategic resource allocation and efficient task delegation.
- Provided Commissioning support via RFI procedures to the field personnel
- I have coordinated aspects of the project with multi-discipline team members
- Provided Field Engineering Support during dry and wet commission and involved with FCN and RFI's
- As a part of the Field Engineering role, I was in charge of maintaining as-built drawings for the turnover package.
Intermediate Instrumentation / Control Maintenance Specialist/Commissioning Lead – Asst.
Syncrude Canada
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Intermediate Instrumentation / Control Engineering Specialist for Plant Integrity and Reliability Engineering.
- Upgrading Maintenance department responsible for change in team vision from reactive maintenance to reliability centered maintenance (RCM)
- Reduced downtime with thorough inspections and timely repairs of machinery.
- Implemented Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM).
- Responsible for reliability issues for instrumentation in upgrading organization, including presenting materials to clients, operations, maintenance and other engineering teams.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular facility audits and addressing hazards promptly.
- I have coordinated shutdown teams to ensure instrument reliability for maintenance coordinators / planners
- I have ensured compliance with various Risk Assessment Modules of the company
- Responsible for project coordination of all instrumentation jobs (field and controls) in the Plant Integrity Team
- Coordinated the multi–discipline projects including advanced control, electrical, mechanical, rotating equipment and piping
- I have mentored new employees and students
- Represented maintenance team in the INtools steering committee
- Interfaced regularly with instrument technicians and became available for technical resources for troubleshooting and provision of reliable solutions for plants in upgrading
- With CoSyn Technology, I was responsible for leading several projects in Mining, Upgrading and Extraction Plants
- Involved in the DBM phase as well as the Basic / Detail Engineering
- Coordinated with different team members
- Provided on–site engineering support as well as day to day problem solving with different types of instruments
- Collaborated with team members on root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing effective solutions.
- Worked in basic / detail engineering projects configuring soft points / logic points in HPM.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Edmonton04.1997
Skills
- On-Site Support, Remote Support, Customer Support, On-site Training
- Performance Optimization, Performance Testing
- Client Relationship Building
- Hardware Installation, Network configuration
- Field Service Management, Service Documentation, Decision-Making
- Safety Planning
- Managing projects, Recordkeeping requirements, Inventory Management, Organizational Skills
- Equipment Installation, Instrumentation calibration and Technical Support
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management, Safety Management
- Written Communication, Self Motivation, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-solving abilities, and Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
Highlights:
- Provided field support for Troubleshooting and Commissioning for field Instrumentation and Control System
- Worked as Commissioning Leads in Multiple Projects starting from $1M to $250M
- Supervisory experience for more than 10 years in Field Instrumentation and its controls component
- Provided technical support – Develop and Review Instrumentation Standards, Installation best practices as per Industries best practice and as per ISA, NEB & API standards Proficient knowledge on Industry codes and standards
- Took a lead role in creating Preventative Maintenance and Proactive Maintenance with Midstream and downstream companies
- Held Co-chairperson position for JOHS - AB chapter at Sensia Global
- Held Chairperson for the HSE department in Syncrude Canada Ltd
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
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Timeline
Sr. Field Service Engineer
SENSIA GLOBAL
01.2017 - 02.2024
Senior Measurement Engineering Specialist - Equipment and Asset Reliability (Maintenance)
TransCanada Pipeline Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2015
Lead Instrumentation / Controls Maintenance Reliability Specialist
Syncrude Canada Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2012
Project Lead - Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Enbridge Pipelines (Worley Parsons Canada)
01.2005 - 01.2009
Intermediate Instrumentation / Control Maintenance Specialist/Commissioning Lead – Asst.
Syncrude Canada
01.1997 - 01.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
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