• Accomplished Chartered Mechanical Engineering professional with over 25 years of rich diverse experience in EPC and manufacturing industries. • Adept at building and leading successful project business teams; thrive in fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused; proven track record of establishing best practices in business processes driving growth and overall profitability.• Play a catalytic role for organizations to reach higher echelons utilizing my expertise and skills. • Specialties: Technical, Procurement, Commercial, Contractual Management Negotiation SkillsManagement of change & Re-organizing business processesManufacturing expertiseSkilled and unskilled workforce managementPossess excellent analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, relationship building and team building skills with proven ability in formulating and establishing, Quality Systems/ Procedures
Farabi Yanbu Petrochemicals
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Chief Mechanical EngineerFarabi Yanbu Petrochemicals Oct 2017 - PresentYanbu, Ksa
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Chief AdvisorEngineers Right Angle Mar 2016 - PresentVadodara Area, IndiaStart up and Small scale engineering enterprise providing specialized basic and detail engineering services across industrial sectors for Chemical, Hydrocarbon, Oil and Gas, Fertilizer, Pharma, Food, Renewable energy, Power, Steel and Cement. Asset Integrity management servicesComplete deliverable for E&C projects from concept to operationsTrainingDetailed engineering
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Gm-Engg And Business DevelopmentAvadh Group Pf Companies, Vadodara May 2017 - Sep 2017Vadodara Area, IndiaResponsible for execution of groups engineering activities, new product development and business development, training, skill development, recruitment and seamless integration of divisions
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Associate Manager -Process Containment EquipmentThe Dow Chemical Company Aug 2010 - Nov 2015Chennai Area, India• Functioned as Technical Resource Lead for Multinational and multi plant projects and Work Share Lead for smooth flow of operations to reduce recharge rate by 50% and minimised idle time of team to almost nil• Lead role from concept to commissioning of green & brown field projects integrating multi discipline team, scheduling, execution, construction supervision, commissioning support, audit, performance enhancement, technological specifications & guidelines .• Identified areas of improvement and recommended modifications and equipment calibrations to enhance operational efficiency of the systems, savings to plant.• Reviewed the operational practices, identified the areas of obstruction/ quality failures and worked on system and process changes for qualitative improvement/ energy conservation.• Developed, managed and monitored the performance of multi-skilled work force and conceptualized need-based training programs for performing maintenance operations. • Delegated work schedules for smooth functioning of operations & lead people working at all level.• Executed small projects for advanced chemicals, pesticides, renewable energy, chlorine, waste water under plant expenses -
Principal EngineerPt. Rekayasa Industri May 2008 - Jun 2010Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia• Worked as Specialist-Mechanical in diverse sectors viz. Hydrocarbon,chemical,fertilizer, Offshore and renewable energy -
Chief Mechanical EngineerSaipem May 1995 - May 2008Chennai Area, India• Handled project and engineering activities in various sectors - LNG, O&G (Offshore, Onshore, FPSO, Petrochemical and chemical) with a team of 32 direct and 20 indirect.• Oversaw mechanical engineering deliverable, plant services from concept to commissioning.Notable Accomplishments• Successfully handled projects Khurais, WAFA (Offshore), Khurdis, VICTORIA (FPSO), Bluesky, Shell LNG (India), SRU (India), ISPAT Energy, RIL (PE & PTA), IOCL-Crude Terminal, GMR-Basin Bridge Power Plant (120 MW), Petrobraz (Brazil), ONGC & BHEL (Uran).• Capital cost saving to Clients SAUDI ARAMCO, SONATRAC and SHELL• Bagged a special award for paper presentation on chemical handling safety during commissioning.• Played a significant role in developing new equipment • Mentored many engineers. -
Lead EngineerSaipem Nov 1999 - Dec 2000Paris Area, FranceOn Secondment Lead for Shell LNG project, Bluesky cross country piping, ROPP-Sontrac -
Thermal EngineerBabcock Borsig Service Gmbh Mar 1999 - Sep 1999Düsseldorf Area, GermanyAs thermal engineer in development of modular HRSG and non contact type tube to tube sheet design for high pressure boilers -
Lead Engineer-IsblSumitomo Chemical: Group Companies Of The Americas Aug 1996 - Jul 1998Tokyo, JapanOn secondment from employer worked as Lead mechanical engineer for Siam Maspian Polymers PVC project for Polymerisation area from concept to commissioning. -
Assistant Manager - Projects And EngineeringIncorportaed Projects And Technologies (P) Ltd., Mar 1990 - Apr 1995Vadodara Area, IndiaResponsible for business development, estimation, design and project execution for packaged equipment, process skids, cryogenic vessels, steel and cement plant equipment, dryers, kilns
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Design EngineerFabconn Engineers (P) Ltd., Feb 1987 - Mar 1990Chennai Area, IndiaDesign and Estimation of Chemical plant Equipment, Heat Exchangers, pressure vessels, pneumatic bulk handling systems
Ravirajan Balakrishnan Education Details
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Institution Of Engineers (India)Ii
Frequently Asked Questions about Ravirajan Balakrishnan
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Ravirajan Balakrishnan works for Farabi Yanbu Petrochemicals
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Ravirajan Balakrishnan's current role is Chief Mechanical Engineer at Farabi Yanbu Petrochemicals.
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Ravirajan Balakrishnan attended Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi, Institution Of Engineers (India).
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