Chandra Kothapalli Email and Phone Number
A seasoned Mechanical Engineer and Project manager with 14 plus years of experience in Process Piping and facility design in the Construction and Oil & Gas industries. Pragmatic experience spans Piping and Equipment Engineering, design, layout, 3D Modeling, Drafting, HVAC, Plumbing, Building Information Modeling (BIM), VDC and Project management. • Hands-on experience in Engineering, designs & drawings of General alignment, Plot plan, P&ID, Pipe rack, Piping layout, Equipment design & layout, Stress analysis, Hydro testing, and Pipe loop design of green and brownfield projects.• Strong experience in pipe spools creation and checking, selection of pipe and piping support arrangements, conceptual design development of pipe support structures like process skids and maintenance platforms: preparation of MTO at various stages, valve specification and datasheets, piping materials specification, Nozzle orientation of processes equipment and use of vendor data in design.• Stronghold in preparation of process piping and equipment specifications, isometrics and orthographic drawings.• Strong background in the design of plumbing and HVAC building systems. Make field sketches and then prepare drawings from these field notes. • Good understanding of applicable design and dimensional standards for various piping components and familiar with common piping engineering materials used in Oil & Gas industry.• Proficient in CAD programmes; Auto CAD, REVIT MEP, Sysque, Victaulic, M-SUITE, BIM 360, Procore, Navisworks, Revizto, Solid Works, AutoPlant 3D, Smart Plant 3D, CADWorx, PDMS and Tekla Structures. • Assisting in the conduct of preliminary and detailed cost estimates of projects, developing business cases and preparing client reports• Manage and Coordinate project schedules, resources, budgets and information.• Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.• Advanced computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft office tools.• Achieved the project deliverables in efficient and timely manner with quality and safety meeting the client’s standards.• Well-developed analytical problem solving and Project management skills.• A dedicated team player with good interpersonal skills for project success.
Propersys Corporation
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Lead Design EngineerPropersys Corporation Feb 2023 - Present· Accountable for all Mechanical and Piping related activities for the project.· Responsible for ensuring that all Mechanical and Piping engineering, design, and construction, including testing and commissioning, is completed in accordance with established design criteria and approved design specifications.· Responsible for ensuring that mechanical and piping designs are optimized for cost, maintainability, and operability of installed systems and facilities.· Providing design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical and piping systems typical in the plant including, but not limited to, process plant piping, pumping systems, tailings pumping and piping, conveying systems, HVAC, general processing plant/facility water, compressed air, water, and gas systems.· Performing calculations for sizing of systems and selection of equipment.· Performing hydraulic calculations for piping systems.· Preparing, or overseeing the preparation of, equipment and piping technical specifications, calculations, reports, design criteria and other documents as required by the project.· Producing technical communications, including memorandums, reports and presentations.· Performing detailed technical bid analysis for equipment typical of the process plant industry.· Reviewing and approving engineering documents produced by engineering consultants such as design criteria, equipment data sheets, specifications, plant layouts, and general arrangements.· Generating and checking design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.· Ensuring that mechanical and piping design engineering standards are consistent across the project.· Co-ordinating the mechanical/piping engineering effort with the rest of the project team to meet the project schedule and budget.
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Senior Bim DesignerHarrell-Fish, Inc. May 2022 - Feb 2023Bloomington, Indiana, Us• Creating constructible, DWV, Mechanical Pipe, Plumbing, and Process Piping Models.• Interfacing with and supporting the project teams. This includes project management,field supervision, fabrication teams, and field installation teams.• Attending coordination meetings with clients.• Collaborating with architects, MEP Engineers, and other trade disciplines.• Preparing signed-off models for fabrication spooling.• Preparing shop drawings to aid the field with installation.• Creation of TFL files for field layout• Aiding in the creation of Revit families, as needed• Demonstrate a sense of pride and adhere to high standards and quality personally andin their work product and services. -
Senior Mechanical DesignerOmega Mechanical Ltd. Nov 2020 - Mar 2022Burnaby, British Columbia, Ca• Work under the direction of Project Managers and Site Superintendents to develop piping layout/construction document packages in Revit & CAD.• Provide BIM production support to project team; including project model setup, primary discipline project work, and deliverable setup to LOD 400.• Design mechanical and HVAC building systems directly in Revit/CAD while adhering to company BIM/CAD standards.• Work with clash/coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall health of the model.• Understanding and following the requirements of municipal/provincial building code and other applicable standards.• Liaise with suppliers and or manufacturers for design support and component selection.• Provide support for plotting and sending of electronic file submission,• Create, document and communicate best practices for, Revit, BIM and AutoCAD applications,• Ensure proper documentation of all works, products, and relevant activities,• Compile individual discipline models/design information and federate into multi-disciplinary model information on BIM 360.• Arrange for appropriate clash reports to design out clashes in the model (virtual) environment managing and recording their closure.• Preparation of presentation graphics, proposals, and 3D models to the clients and site team. -
3D Bim-Revit Designer/Project CoordinatorAllstar Mechanical Group Apr 2020 - Oct 2020Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca• Review mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural & fire protection drawings, and shop drawings to ensure job meets specifications.• Full take offs of all disciplines within plumbing, HVAC piping and fire protection once a project has been awarded to the Allstar Mechanical Group.• Provide plumbing and HVAC piping plans (schematic & 3-D) of a detailed layout pertaining to floor by floor, room by room of materials required in those designated areas, using AutoCAD, Revit, Sysque & Trimble Technology.• Review all plans of a project and complete a plumbing and mechanical piping layout on a per floor and per room basis and a layout of mechanical room for mechanical Projects and foreman Team.• Create pre-fabrication spool drawings for the fabrication shop and ensure all deadlines are met.• Coordinate with Project Management to maintain a flow of information to include, but not limited to, all required equipment specifications, approvals and to keep accurate filing systems. -
Intermediate Piping DesignerWorleyparsons Nov 2018 - May 2019North Sydney, Nsw, Au• Produce design drawings from reference information including rough sketches, notes, vendor drawings, or general direction from others.• Complete piping design following client and company standards as well as applicable codes• Schedule the work to complete design documents that both satisfy project scope and project schedule/cost.• As-built client documentation• Collaborate with other members of the project team to ensure all project requirements are met.• Communicate with other departments to ensure that the piping design reflects the current information from all departments and that all departments have the latest piping design information.• Keep Piping Lead informed of project status and challenges.• Perform other duties as assigned. -
Project ManagerMegha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd Feb 2016 - Sep 2018Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, InSuccessfully managed the $20.7 million rural water supply project which included design, procurement, pipe laying, and construction and commissioning of 72km long Ф900mm underground mild steel cross country pipe line, piping systems and filter houses. • Managed project team and coordinated project activities, resources, equipment & information.• Liaised with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.• Made certain that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves.• Prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedules and budget.• Monitor and control project progress and handle any issues that arise.• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all stakeholders.• Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and money spent.• Report and escalate to management as needed.• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports. -
Piping DesignerModern Niagara Jun 2015 - Dec 2015Kanata, Ontario, CaProject: MANULIFE 707 fifth Ave, Calgary, AB.Client: EllisDonPosition: Piping Designer/Co-ordinator• Layout & Modelling of 3D building piping system that correct for mistakes in consultant drawings, with QAQC steps using Revit MEP 2015.• Coordinating Gravity elements with other trades & building elements.• Issuing complete paper/pdf drawings to site team, with QAQC steps. • Ensuring that committed delivery dates are met.• Working with the other members of the Virtual Construction team (the VC Coordinator, and other modellers).• Following Virtual Construction / BIM (Building information modelling) standards set out by the VC Manager.• Bringing profitability and competitive advantage to MNA with VC technologies.• Overseeing Fittings Libraries, and reporting incorrect fittings to the MNA VC Manager -
Senior Piping EngineerLarsen & Toubro Sep 2007 - Feb 2014Mumbai, Maharashtra, In• Development of conceptual front end to full detailed piping design using the company and industry standards, codes, and specifications.• Creation of 3D modeling and 2D drafting for piping deliverables, including structural and mechanical components, such as: Site Plans, General Arrangements, Isometrics, Details, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).• Development of conceptual structural infrastructure design for piping and mechanical equipment, such as: piping supports, process skids frames, maintenance platforms, etc.• Development of detail design drawings via an interface with Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Structural disciplines.• Incorporation of supplier feedback and engineering comments into drawings/models.• Preparation of projects templates including title block, x-refs, library components/models, etc.• Preparation of Bill of Materials (BOM), drawing/equipment/line/valve lists. Assistance with preparation of Construction Work Packages, Material Requisitions, and other Deliverables or Reports as required• Preparation and verification of designs on-site, including tie-in drawings.• Participation in reviews of project documents for scope, presentation and technical accuracy.• Work with vendors/suppliers closely as a member of the project team to ensure project schedules and budgets are met.• Communication with discipline leads and team members to coordinate, ensuring the compatibility of design• Travel to site locations for field measurements, design input, construction, and commissioning activities as required.• Carrying out other tasks and projects as assigned.
Chandra Kothapalli Education Details
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Chandra Kothapalli
What company does Chandra Kothapalli work for?
Chandra Kothapalli works for Propersys Corporation
What is Chandra Kothapalli's role at the current company?
Chandra Kothapalli's current role is Lead Design Engineer.
What schools did Chandra Kothapalli attend?
Chandra Kothapalli attended Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.
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