Krishna Balasubramanian
Porsgrunn
Summary
Competent Engineering professional with 17+ years of experience offering foundation in engineering project management and automation design. History of success in design, engineering and commissioning SAS projects. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous with strong knowledge of SAS / Control System, Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xa and Foxboro.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overall Lead / SAS Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions AS
01.2023 - Current
- Read and interpreted technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Tested, evaluated and fixed safety systems.
Application Support Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions AS
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Addressed technical issues and guided end users through resolution.
- Supported software integration and implemented maintenance enhancements.
- Improved application performance through optimization.
- Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
- Worked on GinaKrog Power from Shore project.
Offshore SAS Lead
Emerson Automation Solutions AS
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Commissioning/ SAT sign off
Lead Engineer
Emerson Export Engineering Centre
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Developed plans to control costs.
- Received and prioritized service requests to optimize resources.
Senior System Engineer & Deputy Lead
Emerson Export Engineering Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Worked with stakeholders to determine implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
- Identified software issues and handled troubleshooting to resolve quickly.
- Implemented security measures and software to maintain integrity.
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
Test Engineer
ABB INCRC (India Central research centre/development centre)
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed, tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Worked as test engineer and was responsible for
Library/Logic development & testing of the standard control library used for ABB’s drilling drive system using ACS800/880 variable speed drive part of drilling control system, used in jackup, semi-immersible & drill ship rig & Project execution Support. - Proficient in substation engineering-IEC61850 such as preparing SCD file, configuring & commissioning of IEDs (Relays).
Systems Engineer
Invensys (Now part of Schneider Electric)
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assisted employees with resolving network problems at remote locations.
- Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
- Researched software and systems products to determine purchase recommendations.
- Implemented networking and server changes to meet client budgets and needs.
Education
Currently Pursuing A Micromasters Program - Machine Learning And Data Science
MIT
OnlineBachelors of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
Anna University
Chennai06.2002
Skills
- Project Planning & Management
- System Design & Product Development
- Control systems Engineering and configuration
- NORSOK I-005 SCD (System control diagram) Engineering
- Quality Control/ Process Improvement
- System Troubleshooting/ Root Cause Analysis
- LCI Documentation
- Commissioning
- Protocol- MODBUS, HART, FF, PROFIBUS, IEC61850, OPC
- Cyber Security- Network Segmentation/ AV Solution/ backup & recovery/ Firewall & Switch Configuration /other mitigation as per IEC62443
- AMS/ Virtualization
Accomplishments
- Winning Global Hackathon for European Hub organized by Emerson Automation Solutions.
- Successfully executed Equinor Martin Linge commissioning.
- Successfully executed Equinor Gina Krog design, engineering, commissioning and operations support.
- Successfully executed Reliance Jamnagar export refinery project and Reliance KGD6 (onshore & offshore plant) project.
- Successfully delivered Marine Library using ABB800xa.
- Successfully tested and delivered IEC61850 functionality for ABB800xa 5.1 FP4.
- Was part of The Udupi Power Corporation thermal power project (1200MW (2x600MW))
Industries
- Oil & Gas
- Refinery
- Chemical
- Power
System Experience
- DeltaV
- ABB 800 XA
- Invensys Foxboro
- Triconex
Certification
- SIS 7305, Emerson
- 7009, 7018, Emerson
- Emerson DFS
- Offshore safety training and BOSIET training
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English - Advanced
Proficient
C2
Norwegian - A1 Course
Elementary
A2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
References
- Knut Jarle Skiftestad (Automation & Instrument Lead, Equinor)- +4741513186, kjski@equinor.com
- Jon Fredrik Wessel-Aas (Commissioning Lead Utility Systems Hugin A, AkerBP)- +4792619598, jon.fredrik.wessel-aas@akerbp.com
- Magne Oddvar Pedersen (SAS Engineer, Equinor)- +4791196973, magne@ptu.no
- Samuel Bandeira (SIS Lead Engineer, Emerson)- +4794533554, samuelbandeira@emerson.com
Timeline
Overall Lead / SAS Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions AS
01.2023 - Current
Application Support Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions AS
03.2022 - 01.2023
Offshore SAS Lead
Emerson Automation Solutions AS
12.2019 - 02.2022
Lead Engineer
Emerson Export Engineering Centre
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior System Engineer & Deputy Lead
Emerson Export Engineering Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
Test Engineer
ABB INCRC (India Central research centre/development centre)
01.2010 - 01.2014
Systems Engineer
Invensys (Now part of Schneider Electric)
01.2006 - 01.2010
Currently Pursuing A Micromasters Program - Machine Learning And Data Science
MIT
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
Anna University
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