Deepak Ramachandran Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

☛ Roma North Stage 2 Project (Mar 2024 - Present)► Eos Pump station: Detailed design (with engineering consultant), as well as materials procurement, package engineering (mechanical and electrical skid, generator and other packages), FAT, and construction and pre-commissioning activities► Tethys Pump Station & Water Truck Loadout Facility: Detailed design (with engineering consultant), materials procurement, package engineering, FAT, construction and pre-commissioning ► ACC Feedlot… Show more ☛ Roma North Stage 2 Project (Mar 2024 - Present)► Eos Pump station: Detailed design (with engineering consultant), as well as materials procurement, package engineering (mechanical and electrical skid, generator and other packages), FAT, and construction and pre-commissioning activities► Tethys Pump Station & Water Truck Loadout Facility: Detailed design (with engineering consultant), materials procurement, package engineering, FAT, construction and pre-commissioning ► ACC Feedlot End of Line Facility (Water & Gas): Detailed design (with engineering consultant), materials procurement, package engineering, FAT, construction and pre-commissioning ☛ Atlas Stage 2 Project (Jul 2023 - Jun 2024)► Water Treatment Plant Expansion (4.5MLd): Detailed design, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning for Balance of Plant, and construction support for an Osmoflo 3 MLd water treatment plant► Brine Tanks 3 & 4: Detailed design, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning of 50ML tanks► Landholder Dam & Irrigation: Detailed design and procurement.☛ Other Core Role Deliverables► Scoping, tendering, estimating, planning, scheduling (including creation of WBS’s, estimating durations, determining milestones and identifying dependencies), resourcing (manpower and materials), budgeting and cost control, as well as forecasting, logistics management, progress reporting, and ensuring overall good project governance► Facilitating or attending engineering, construction and commissioning reviews, as well as contract management, writing technical specifications, creating and implementing workflows, answering TQ’s, project risk analysis and mitigation, and managing QA/QC systems and documents. Show less

Brisbane, Qld

► Working closely with management and client representatives to identify, define and scope project requirements and objectives in alignment with organisational goals, coordinating internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain on-schedule and within scope and budget, and resolving any performance, scope or schedule issues with clients ► Developing contracting strategies for our client base, which includes Owners (INPEX, Chevron, Woodside, Santos, Exxon, Alcoa, Rio Tinto, South32… Show more ► Working closely with management and client representatives to identify, define and scope project requirements and objectives in alignment with organisational goals, coordinating internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain on-schedule and within scope and budget, and resolving any performance, scope or schedule issues with clients ► Developing contracting strategies for our client base, which includes Owners (INPEX, Chevron, Woodside, Santos, Exxon, Alcoa, Rio Tinto, South32 and Tronox) and multiple EPCM’s, including formulation, appraisal, negotiation and management of such contracts, as well as analyzing costs, spends and other data analytics, and managing contract variations ► Sourcing and management of supply contracts with OEM’s and other suppliers for piping products, valves, instrumentation, flanges, Gyrolok and HOKE NPT fittings to ensure we have the correct inventories to meet the needs of our oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, pharmaceutical, defence, water management, and chemical manufacturing clients ► Attending various product, OHSC and cybersecurity training to stay abreast of latest technologies and features, and ensure we provide technical solutions to our clients that reduce their operational costs (same for all Prochem roles below)► Project scoping, planning and scheduling, creating and implementing workflows, facilitating or attending engineering reviews, answering TQ’s, effectively managing the supply chain, and ensuring overall good project governance► Coordinating change, risk and issue management processes for projects, including initiation of Project Change Notices, monitoring project risks and implementing risk controls, and preparing response plans to project deviations► Ensuring all contracts and project engineering activities are delivered in accordance with Prochem’s Quality Management System, QA/QC procedures and work instructions, and assisting with the preparation for quality/ISO audits. Show less

Brisbane & Perth, Australia

Starting at the Perth Office, and moving to the Brisbane office in 2021, I was responsible for delivering strategic end-to-end sourcing requirements for Prochem’s non-inventory and engineered products, to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of such products for our client base. Reporting directly to the National Sourcing Manager, and working collaboratively with sales teams in Prochem Australia and New Zealand branches to ensure the achievement of sourcing objectives, core role… Show more Starting at the Perth Office, and moving to the Brisbane office in 2021, I was responsible for delivering strategic end-to-end sourcing requirements for Prochem’s non-inventory and engineered products, to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of such products for our client base. Reporting directly to the National Sourcing Manager, and working collaboratively with sales teams in Prochem Australia and New Zealand branches to ensure the achievement of sourcing objectives, core role deliverables included: ► Working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contractual terms and conditions for the supply of piping products, valves, instrumentation, flanges and fittings, negotiating best possible cost service guarantees, developing “win-win” strategies, implementing such agreements/contracts, and closely managing supplier relationships► Using industry cost models to evaluate core competencies and competitive positioning of suppliers, and analysing industry trends and evolving technologies to identify any supply base issues, and thereby reduce risks/protect continuity of supply► Combined my technical product, engineering and industry knowledge with well-developed interpersonal skills to develop business-beneficial relationships with internal stakeholders, client representatives, and suppliers (same for all roles below)► Developed a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives, and established internal purchasing policies and ensured compliance within the department ► Short-term and long-range planning and budgeting to support the strategic sourcing goals of the business, and ensuring Prochem received high-quality products at the most favorable prices and terms► Ensured incoming and outgoing shipments/deliveries arrived on-time, and met all required QA/QC standards. Show less

Reporting directly to the National Projects Group Manager, my role covered valve & instrumentation sales for our client base across Australia, New Zealand and PNG, and associated core role deliverables included:► Provided datasheet reviews, technical recommendations, and other valve solutions to Owners and EPCM’s including (but not limited to) Santos, Woodside, INPEX, Chevron, Beach Energy, BP, Esso, QGC, Vermilion, Technip, Worley, JKC, Oceaneering, Wood, Fugro, BHP, Rio Tinto… Show more Reporting directly to the National Projects Group Manager, my role covered valve & instrumentation sales for our client base across Australia, New Zealand and PNG, and associated core role deliverables included:► Provided datasheet reviews, technical recommendations, and other valve solutions to Owners and EPCM’s including (but not limited to) Santos, Woodside, INPEX, Chevron, Beach Energy, BP, Esso, QGC, Vermilion, Technip, Worley, JKC, Oceaneering, Wood, Fugro, BHP, Rio Tinto, South32, Orica, Naval Group, OSL, CSL, and various state water corporations► Worked with suppliers, clients (Owner’s and EPCM’s) and internal Prochem staff to ensure all valving requirements were met, provided reliable valve solutions to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process, prepared fast and accurate quotes to secure orders, and provided high-quality technical and after sales support► Ensured Prochem had reliable and cost-effective OEM’s and other suppliers (globally) to support contracted projects and the goals Prochem had for growth, and ensured the products we supplied met our client’s approved basis of design, and all applicable regulatory and code requirements, and international valve Standards for design and testing► Coordinated the review of technical data, project requisitions and engineering tenders, provided planning, scheduling and project engineering services for all phases of projects, participated in engineering and production meetings, established purchasing policies, maintained positive client and supplier relationships, and detailed project reports ► Worked closely with internal logistics/warehousing, QA/QC and document control/expediting teams and individuals to ensure on-time availability of required inventories, and appropriate management of organizational documents► Daily usage of Pronto CRM, Phocas and Filebound systems to manage sales, client database, and reporting requirements. Show less

Perth, Australia

DistributionNOW provides piping, valves, PVF fittings, MRO supplies and OEM products to the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector. I was employed to provide inside sales and engineering quotes, manage project tenders, process orders, oversee expediting, and provide certification reviews and after-sales service. Reporting to Branch Manager, core role deliverables included: ► Manual selection, technical review and quoting of piping, valves, PVF fittings and MRO supplies for oil and gas… Show more DistributionNOW provides piping, valves, PVF fittings, MRO supplies and OEM products to the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector. I was employed to provide inside sales and engineering quotes, manage project tenders, process orders, oversee expediting, and provide certification reviews and after-sales service. Reporting to Branch Manager, core role deliverables included: ► Manual selection, technical review and quoting of piping, valves, PVF fittings and MRO supplies for oil and gas clients including ConocoPhillips, INPEX and Quadrant Energy, preparing tenders, working collaboratively with internal project, sales and logistics teams to ensure inventories were fit to meet demand, and developing forecasts for future demand► Assisted with a Case Study and the design and procurement of required valves for BHP’s South Flank Iron Ore Project► Developed positive relationships with suppliers and clients, and negotiated the best possible cost service guarantees ► Used SAP and internal accounting systems for expenses, invoices and purchase requisitions. Show less

As an Applications Engineer, I provided inside sales support and engineering services, guided the finalization of technical clarifications, prepared data sheets, and created and implemented action plans. Reporting to Engineering Manager, other core role deliverables included: ► Scheduled and prepared immediate responses for process control requirements for a client base including Chevron, Woodside, Quadrant Energy, DBNGP, APA Group, ConocoPhillips, Vermilion Oil and Gas, BP’s Kwinana… Show more As an Applications Engineer, I provided inside sales support and engineering services, guided the finalization of technical clarifications, prepared data sheets, and created and implemented action plans. Reporting to Engineering Manager, other core role deliverables included: ► Scheduled and prepared immediate responses for process control requirements for a client base including Chevron, Woodside, Quadrant Energy, DBNGP, APA Group, ConocoPhillips, Vermilion Oil and Gas, BP’s Kwinana Oil Refinery, Tronox Management, BHP Billiton (Worsley Alumina, Macedon and KNR), Alcoa of Australia, and Wesfarmers (CSBP, LPG, LNG)► Provided technical and after sales support and parts interchangeability for the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects, supported Wesfarmers with process control solutions for a shutdown (predictive and preventive maintenance) at the CSBP chemicals production complex), and recommended valve replacements for future overhauls for Quadrant Energy ► Sizing and selection of Fisher control valve assemblies (valve and actuators) and pressure regulators (pressure reducing and relief) for industrial and natural gas applications, and to all required client specifications and Australian standards► Kept updated records for all actuated valves in the customer specified document data management system, optimized the valve parts inventory to reduce costs, and ensured correct usage of WPC’s CMMS (ECi’s M1)► Obsolescence planning, technology upgrades, troubleshooting support, criticality assessments, application reviews, failure analysis, and updating and improving job cards for QA/QC purposes► Established a reliability-based predictive maintenance environment to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs► Preparation of ITP’s and MDR report as per SDRL/VDRL’s, and instrument installation detail (hook-up and GA drawings)► Provided technical solutions for final control elements as per ANSI, API, ASME and IECx standards. Show less

Adelaide, Sa

University Of South Australia & University Of Nsw

► Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) - University of South Australia► Masters in Engineering Science (Systems & Control Engineering) - University of NSW.

► Industrial automation systems including PLC's, SCADA, DCS, VFD’s, relays, pneumatics and field instruments, and completed my undergraduate project in “Micro Controller Based Process Control and Data Acquisition using System Interface.”

► Assisted with calibration of field instruments including DP transmitters, pressure and temperature gauges, and control and safety valves, and assisted E&I technicians with site inspections, design reviews and maintenance in the oil refinery► Assisted with the preparation and review of construction and micro schedules and associated planning activities.

💠 Meng: Masters In Engineering Science, Systems & Control Engineering

💠 Graduate Diploma Of Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering

💠 Beng: Bachelor Of Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering