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Nithin Kunnath Sasidharan

Nithin Kunnath Sasidharan

Stallmestervegen 2C, Trondheim,03

Summary

Project Engineer with 8+ years of practical experience in Industrial Automation domain with dedicated work ethics. Committed to solve one of the biggest problem faced by humanity for centuries which is the energy crisis. With a journey of 4.5+ Years of Experience in Engineering for an MNC company which provides various technical solutions in Oil & Gas Industry sector. Driven with passion for learning new as well as old technology to deliver good quality end results & solutions to Customer in line with stringent targets and meeting deadlines. Also motivated to work in Renewable as well as Non renewable Energy sector domains. Motivated engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful several-year track record in industry. Dedicated to offering innovative solutions and elevate performance metrics. Diligent creator of innovative workflows and exceptional final products.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAS Engineer

Aker Solutions
Trondheim, Trøndelag
02.2024 - Current
  • Development of SCDs(System Control Diagram) for logic development of SAS system based on NORSOK standard I-005
  • Logic assessment and testing(FAT)
  • Documentation works, such as updation of FS(Functional Specification), VDU Doc(Visual Display Unit) and other As-Built docs.
  • Identified customer needs and developed solutions for Septic System for controlling the Choke Valve based on user feedback.
  • Regular Meetings with Customer Equinor Engineers & SAS Vendor Kongsberg Maritime Engineers.

Project Engineer

ABB Kokstad
Bergen
10.2022 - Current
  • For Short Term Assignment (STA) in Norway until Dec 2023 for Breidablikk Subsea wells Tie in to Grane Platform (Run by Equinor).
  • Worked in Commissioning Team as ABB Engineer in platform named Grane in Norway Offshore on rotational basis.
  • Completed 15 Offshore trips succesfully and finished Breidablikk Tie in to Grane Project. Was involved untill the completion of Commissioning phase for that project. Complemented by Wood Installation manager for work ethics.
  • 800xA System Commissioning.
  • Installation of PM06 & PM10 Workpackages (PM06-S/W PM10- HW) in SAS (Safety & Automation System)
  • Verification of System Control Diagram (SCD) based on the running logic in ABB controllers AC800M
  • Online modification of ABB Controller AC450(Advant)
  • Commissioning of F&G detectors, Pumps, Valves, Motors, Different Transducers
  • Testing of Deluge, Process Shutdown logics, Valves, Pumps, Transducers, F&G detectors
  • Verification of Loop diagrams, AT(Work Permits) preparations & Meetings
  • SAP operations for Work flow
  • Crosschecking various details from STID, Area Safety Charts (C&E Sheets) Download to AC800M
  • Troubleshooting support with Equinor Commissioning team on various issue related to communication protocols like Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profibus, Loops, Logic checks, HMI modifications etc

Associate Project Engineer

ABB GISPL
Bangalore
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Factory Acceptance Test for various AC450/410 (Advant Controllers both Process & Safeguard) & AC800M Projects
  • Internal Acceptance Tests, discussions with customer on Logic building
  • Verification of Hardware configurations in 800xA as per Loop Diagrams
  • Testing of Alarms, Trips & other tag parameters as per 1/0 schedule
  • HMI development from P&ID documents
  • Test system setup of AC450, AC410 & AC800M controllers and configuration of their communication interface modules based on communication interface cards (CS513, CI547, C1855 & C1853 etc.)
  • Configuring Node, Network and Protocol for Advant Controller as well as IP for AC800M
  • Also collaborating with Network team for proper communication between different controllers to 800xA test system
  • Logic modification & Preparation of Markups
  • Documentation of Impact Assessment, Detailed Design Specification, SI dry run document, FAT document for various 800xA projects for customers like Wood & BP
  • Produced deliverables on time to customer specifications, clarifying requirements and finding solutions
  • Design & Drawing of Electrical Panel Wiring, GA panel Layouts for Full Electrical

Service/Junior Project Engineer

Jove Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Channel Partner Delta
Pune
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Process Logic Discussions & Logic development
  • Testing of Process Logic & HMI
  • Commissioning at Various domestic sites
  • Troubleshooting at Site
  • Provided technical support to engineers and customer

Junior Service Engineer

Insa Weighing & Automation
Santacruz
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Installation & Commissioning of various types of Batching systems
  • Installation & Commissioning of Weigh Feeders, Belt Weighers also Calibration of Loadcells & Signal conditioner cards
  • Troubleshooting at various domestic sites across India

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Cochin University of Science & Technology
Cochin
01.2015

Skills

  • Kongsberg Maritime DCS system knowledge
  • TIME Aker Solution's Document Directory system knowledge
  • 800xA ABB DCS system Knowledge
  • Knowledge in Communication protocols like Master Bus 300, Modbus
  • Troubleshooting DCS system at Sites
  • Logic Development & Verification
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • MS Office365 & SAP
  • Norwegian Offshore Experience
  • Exposure to various standards like IEC 61850, 61131-3, 61131-6 etc
  • Document management

Certification

  • Mar 2023-T140 PAEN NO Functional Safety Principles & Implementation
  • Oct 2022 - Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET)
  • Oct 2022 - Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE
  • May 2022 - INT305 - System 800xA Administration and Installation
  • Dec 2020 PICW & Electrical Safety Fundamentals
  • Sep 2020 T309 - System 800xA Safety AC800M HI-Configuration & Maintenance Training
  • Jun 2019-A331 AC450 Configuration & Programming with 800xA
  • Jun 2019-T315H System800xA with 800M - Part 2 - Human System Interface
  • May 2019-T314 System 800xA Basic Configuration Training
  • Apr 2019-T315C System 800xA Engineering

Hobbies and Interests

Yoga and Meditation, Chess, Watching & Playing Cricket, Reading Kindle, Watching Documentary

Languages

Malayalam: First Language, English: Upper Intermediate, Hindi: Intermediate

Accomplishments

  • Part of the team which has been awarded for taking up extra responsibility of shifting entire internal testing Lab to new location in ABB Ability Innovation center, Bangalore in India
  • Earned appreciation from Norway ABB for Offshore activities with TNPS score of 9 out of 10

Timeline

SAS Engineer

Aker Solutions
02.2024 - Current

Project Engineer

ABB Kokstad
10.2022 - Current

Associate Project Engineer

ABB GISPL
03.2019 - 10.2022

Service/Junior Project Engineer

Jove Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Channel Partner Delta
01.2018 - 11.2018

Junior Service Engineer

Insa Weighing & Automation
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Mar 2023-T140 PAEN NO Functional Safety Principles & Implementation
  • Oct 2022 - Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET)
  • Oct 2022 - Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE
  • May 2022 - INT305 - System 800xA Administration and Installation
  • Dec 2020 PICW & Electrical Safety Fundamentals
  • Sep 2020 T309 - System 800xA Safety AC800M HI-Configuration & Maintenance Training
  • Jun 2019-A331 AC450 Configuration & Programming with 800xA
  • Jun 2019-T315H System800xA with 800M - Part 2 - Human System Interface
  • May 2019-T314 System 800xA Basic Configuration Training
  • Apr 2019-T315C System 800xA Engineering

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Cochin University of Science & Technology
Nithin Kunnath Sasidharan