Kalaiselvan Paul Paul Gajendran
Sandnes,Rogaland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Primavera P6, Safran planning, and Microsoft Project. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, IFS, and Proteus, enhancing project management efficiency. Skilled in Power BI analytics and PIMS management, driving data-driven decision-making. Committed to leveraging technical skills to optimize project outcomes and support organizational growth. Confident and articulate to communicate technical updates to diverse audiences. Calm and productive under pressure to maintain team performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Hookup & Commissioning Planner
Aker BP ASA
Stavanger, Rogaland
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained system-level commissioning schedules aligned with offshore phases.
- Coordinated SIMOPS planning to prevent conflicts between commissioning and other offshore activities.
- Collaborated with construction, hook-up, and marine operations teams for seamless integration.
- Interfaced with vendors and OEMs to secure offshore mobilization and commissioning support.
- Ensured alignment of onshore and offshore commissioning scopes throughout project.
- Planned personnel rotations, offshore certifications, and accommodation logistics efficiently.
- Coordinated equipment mobilization, including commissioning tools and spare parts management.
- Tracked Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning status for all systems.
Site Lead Planner
Aker BP ASA
Stavanger, Rogaland
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted schedule analysis and scenario planning for assigned site scope.
- Collaborated with estimating and cost disciplines to ensure alignment of costs and schedules.
- Reviewed schedules from subcontractors, suppliers, and alliance partners for accuracy.
- Monitored and reported project status regularly throughout lifecycle.
- Analyzed project status weekly to identify and implement mitigation actions for discrepancies.
- Identified potential schedule risks and recommended actions to mitigate or exploit them.
- Executed schedule close-out activities according to project requirements.
- Set objectives for area of responsibility to support overall project goals.
Senior Planner/Offshore Planner
Moreld Apply
Stavanger
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed and optimised Project Control services for Execution and Modification projects.
- Ensured comprehensive processes supported effective control, reporting, and forecasting for budget and cost planning.
- Maintained and updated Task activity schedule to reflect current project status.
- Implemented changes in plans, controlling scope and budgets effectively.
- Contributed to preparation of weekly progress reports, critical path analysis, and monthly reports.
- Maintained integrated project schedule to facilitate accurate tracking.
- Established monthly baseline for AO plan to ensure alignment with objectives.
- Executed shutdown plan as offshore planner, ensuring smooth operations.
Senior planner
Wood PLC
Stavanger
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Established new studies and executed MMO projects effectively.
- Monitored project planning and progress to ensure adherence to timelines.
- Mitigated study shortcomings that delayed approval processes.
- Compiled monthly reports to provide insights on project status and outcomes.
- Utilized Safran and IFS software for efficient project management.
Senior Project Planner
Rosenberg WorleyParsons AS
Stavanger
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw piping and structural disciplines for Martin Linge Platform.
- Served as engineering planner for Jotun FPSO Life Extension project.
- Assisted offshore and commissioning planners as required.
- Maintained procedures for status updates and control of hours and consumption.
- Monitored planning progress and developed detailed Level 4 completion plans.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports, including S-curves and manpower histograms.
- Created activities, job cards, and implemented changes based on disciplinary leader inputs.
- Tracked milestones, crew requirements, material needs, durations, and loads across projects.
Senior Planner
Tek Norge
Haugesund
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted project manager in establishing project baselines.
- Developed report templates to standardise documentation.
- Created risk analysis methodology to enhance project assessment processes.
Project Management Consultant
I Solutions AS
Haugesund, Rogaland
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Delivered project management solutions to startups across engineering, procurement, and construction sectors in India.
- Provided online courses on Primavera P6 and updated software releases.
- Conducted workshops on Primavera Risk Analysis for client teams.
- Established baseline schedules based on procurement and installation timelines, including critical path analysis.
- Monitored procurement and construction activities, identifying irregularities and recommending corrective measures.
- Developed manpower estimation methods and verified estimates upon request.
- Prepared monthly progress reports, resource loading graphs, and progress curves for reviews.
- Coordinated material deliveries to ensure adherence to project schedules.
Senior Planning Engineer
Max Klima AS
Akershus
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Established baseline schedule in alignment with procurement, manufacturing, and installation schedules.
- Monitored procurement and construction activities, identifying irregularities and proposing corrective actions.
- Developed methods for manpower estimation and verified estimates upon request.
- Analyzed resource utilization and monitored follow-up actions.
- Prepared progress reports, resource loading graphs, and progress curves for monthly reviews.
- Coordinated material deliveries to ensure adherence to schedules.
- Conducted cost and schedule risk analysis, including risk quantification and audits as required.
Senior Planning Engineer
Aker Solutions
Fornebu
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed and maintained project WBS in line with corporate standards.
- Executed overall schedule for ongoing and upcoming studies, ensuring timely delivery.
- Assisted in gate and independent review processes to uphold project quality.
- Prepared integrated schedules for tenders, aligning qualifications with performance baselines.
- Identified critical activities, addressed irregularities, and proposed corrective actions.
- Monitored project status, providing periodic progress reports and forecasts to stakeholders.
- Coordinated with SCM, engineering, and procurement, managing change orders efficiently.
- Highlighted potential schedule risks and recommended mitigating strategies for optimisation.
Project Planner
GE Oil & Gas
Sandvika
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Conducted comprehensive project planning and scheduling to align with requirements.
- Analysed project scope, needs, and deliverables, estimating budget quantities and resources.
- Developed project schedules and established performance baselines for effective tracking.
- Monitored and streamlined critical paths within master schedule to enhance efficiency.
- Created weighted metrics for activities to facilitate project status tracking.
- Generated periodic performance reports, including Gantt and PERT charts, for team assessment.
- Configured standard layout and dashboard templates for consistent reporting.
- Produced look-ahead schedules, variance reports, and cumulative curves for project status updates.
Project Management Consultant
KLG Systel India Ltd
Chennai, India
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Delivered project management services using Primavera across diverse sectors including power and oil & gas.
- Provided functional and technical consultancy on Primavera solutions to optimise client operations.
- Configured enterprise project management solutions tailored to customer business processes.
- Conducted training sessions on various Primavera products for corporate clients.
Erection & Commissioning Engineer
RAM E&I Systems Ltd
Chennai, India
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Executed calibration, erection, and commissioning of field instruments.
- Conducted internal tests and hardware and software factory acceptance tests.
- Developed project master schedule to ensure timely completion.
- Prepared progress reports and curves for monthly reviews.
Education
Bachelor - Controls & Instrumentation Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India 06.2002 - 04.2006
Skills
- Primavera P6 expertise
- Safran planning proficiency
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office suite
- SAP knowledge
- IFS software
- Proteus application
- Power BI analytics
- PIMS management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Norwegian
Intermediate (B1)
Affiliations
- Badminton
- Hiking
Certification
- Basic Safety Training - Offshore training
- Project Management Using Primavera P3e 5.0
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Management Solutions
Timeline
Hookup & Commissioning Planner
Aker BP ASA
02.2025 - Current
Site Lead Planner
Aker BP ASA
11.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Planner/Offshore Planner
Moreld Apply
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior planner
Wood PLC
02.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Project Planner
Rosenberg WorleyParsons AS
07.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Planner
Tek Norge
05.2019 - 07.2019
Project Management Consultant
I Solutions AS
08.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Planning Engineer
Max Klima AS
01.2016 - 05.2017
Senior Planning Engineer
Aker Solutions
05.2013 - 12.2015
Project Planner
GE Oil & Gas
09.2010 - 11.2012
Project Management Consultant
KLG Systel India Ltd
01.2008 - 07.2010
Erection & Commissioning Engineer
RAM E&I Systems Ltd
11.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor - Controls & Instrumentation Engineering
Anna University
06.2002 - 04.2006
Personal Information
- Title: Senior Project Planner
- Date of birth: 01/06/84
- Nationality: Norwegian
References
References available upon request.
Custom
- Erik Sund, Planning manager, Rosenberg Worley, erik.sund@worley.com, 934 82 301
- Henriksen, Johan henrik, Installation Lead onshore, Statfjord C, Moreld Apply, johan.henrik.henriksen@apply.no, 932 01 417
Personal Information
- Title: Senior Project Planner
- Date of birth: 01/06/84
- Nationality: Norwegian
References
References available upon request.
Similar Profiles
Marlon Cacafranca RegnerMarlon Cacafranca Regner
Mechanical Completion Manager at Aker Carbon Capture ASAMechanical Completion Manager at Aker Carbon Capture ASA
Crystal PelechatzCrystal Pelechatz
Optometric Technician at Aker Eye CenterOptometric Technician at Aker Eye Center
OSWALD EYRAM KORTATSIOSWALD EYRAM KORTATSI
Senior Service Engineer at Aker SolutionsSenior Service Engineer at Aker Solutions
Thomas AskvikThomas Askvik
Forskalingssnekker at JærentreprenørForskalingssnekker at Jærentreprenør
Sina FerasatSina Ferasat
Mechanical engineer at Nord Welding & Engineering ASMechanical engineer at Nord Welding & Engineering AS