Nil Sheth
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of experience with a strong track record in overseeing erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for refinery projects. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution, adhering to safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Skilled in system walkthroughs, punch-list clearance, functional testing, and operational readiness to meet project milestones. Adept at liaising with stakeholders, including EPC contractors, vendors, and client representatives, to resolve technical challenges efficiently. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rotary Supervisor
SOMS - OQ8 Duqm Refinery
Al Wusta, Oman
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Attending RFI's, ITW's, SMC WD, SMC dossier reviews, SRC dossier reviews, MRT's, PSSR with EPC on daily basis.
- Actively participating every activity in CDU, VDU, SGP, LTU, KTU, DCU, DHT, HCU, HPU, SRU start-up.
- Daily MIS to Plant engineers mentioning constraints, planning, Safety observations. Report content was appreciated within Plant.
- Supervised pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of key rotary equipment, including centrifugal pumps, compressors, Turbines, blowers, and fans. Ensured smooth operation and compliance with international standards.
- Commissioned Oil-mist lubrication system for rotating equipment bearings both Pure & Purge lubrication.
- Supervise Overhauling and Maintenance of API 610 Pumps OH2, OH6, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB5 & VS4.
- Perform field balancing job for unstable rotor of BB3 pump at site location with Bently Nevada vendor.
- Coordinate with team to collect equipment data based on equipment list and cross check with data sheet, P&ID's and vendor drawings.
- Generate real markup drawings for the equipment prior to go for RFI's and SMC's and identified missing items from drawings.
- Make 2 years Spares and Insurance spares lists from SPIR and Drawings and submit to Planning team for future requirement
- Supervision of installation, repairing and maintenance jobs on a wide variety of equipment and systems covering all plants on site.
- Monitor the work execution checking the quality and following up the work progress ensuring the completion on time.
- Ensure that the quality procedures, vendor/ OEM instructions, HSE requirements, etc. are available & followed by the job execution group.
- Inspect completed jobs for conformity to statutory and Company standards and regulations.
- Discuss the daily maintenance and start-up schedule and the daily plan with the Planners and Operation teams to ensure optimum use of resources such as time, material, and manpower.
- Ensure execution of scheduled pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up maintenance and troubleshooting maintenance activities on large and complex equipment to ensure proper operating conditions of Company's assets and adherence to international standards.
- Supervise mechanical maintenance jobs for the assigned plant area with objectives to minimize failures, reduce pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up delays and ensure equipment reliability & availability.
- Perform Visual, Close and Detailed inspection of installed mechanical equipment.
- Participate in Safety Audits and Area Walk downs as part of acceptance list the Start-up.
- Receive and physically inspect delivered spare parts at warehouse.
- Maintain equipment files that contain equipment datasheet, maintenance logbook, history and any other relevant records like calibration reports, checklist etc.
- Attend interface meetings with Project Teams and custodian departments to facilitate resolution of issues and promote good working relations.
- Participate in development and review of work instructions and check lists used for the execution of maintenance works.
- Ensure that mechanical equipment and systems on facilities can be operated in a safe and environmentally sound manner to comply with all applicable local laws and regulations in accordance with company guidelines and complex HSE policy and procedures
- Conduct task risk assessment and responsible for maintaining safety at work location
- Coordinate with different departments to ensure the timely completion of all maintenance jobs in the safest & effective manner
- Maintain records of the work performed and progress, other related data, processes the paperwork related to the jobs and provides inputs for the monthly report.
- Ensures the work orders are properly confirmed and failure codes are put for all the jobs performed in SAP.
- Initiate a Failure Report as per the criteria and support Engineers by giving inputs for the RCFA, improvement suggestions on chronic failures, spare parts management parameters, Preventive maintenance plans, etc. and executes all the related actions.
- Raise material reservations and assists in the receipt of materials and spare parts, helping to check the quality of the supplies. Ensure unused materials is returned to warehouse within define time.
- Responsible for segregation of repairable and non-repairable items, tagging, tracking, record keeping and initiates actions for their refurbishment.
- Conduct equipment troubleshooting, decide on the corrective action and ensures that the right maintenance is done on the equipment needing repairing.
Sales & Service Engineer
Rolon Seals
Ahmedabad
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted site visits for troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Provided maintenance solutions for rotary equipment, focusing on mechanical seals in pumps and reactors across industries.
- Conducted failure analysis and root cause evaluations, recommending corrective measures to clients.
- Coordinated technical presentations and training sessions for clients, enhancing their understanding of maintenance procedures.
- Streamlined service request management using ERP, improving response time and history tracking.
Job leader
SMH - SABIC Ar-Razi Plant
Al Jubail
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Performed major overhauls of multistage centrifugal compressors and steam turbines, restoring operational efficiency.
- Supervised team of technicians and coordinated with OEMs to ensure timely completion of repair projects.
Rotary supervisor
Reliance Industries Ltd
Jamnagar, India
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Actively participated each and every rotating equipment startup activity at Gasification plant Jamnagar J3 Project and maintenance activity in MTF plant.
- Spearheaded maintenance and overhaul of compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers in high-pressure industrial environment.
- Led critical installation, commissioning, and maintenance of rotary equipment, including pumps, compressors, and blowers.
- Utilized advanced alignment techniques (laser alignment, reverse dial) to ensure precision in equipment assembly.
- Ensured strict compliance with safety protocols, achieving zero incidents during start-up and maintenance activities.
- Major Overhauling, Preventive, Predictive, Break down and Corrective maintenances of all types of Rotating Equipment (Compressors, OH1, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB5 and VS4 Pumps, Blowers, Tank Side Entry Mixers and Vertical Pumps).
- Overhauling of Elliott Ebara make inside tank submersible pump, Oil-Flooded Screw Compressor, Vertical Reciprocating Compressor at MTF plant.
- Supervise Start-up of Siemens Make API 617 Centrifugal compressor for Synthetic gas and of Burckhardt compression Make API 618 Start-up NG reciprocating compressors.
- Installation and replacement of Tilting pad bearings and Dry gas seal in centrifugal compressor.
- Take necessary permits and allocate team for that job.
- Make sure that technicians have proper PM and CM checklist, SMP and SOP before start any activities.
- Carried out maintenance activities on Heat Exchangers, (Shell and tube, Plate type, Fin type).
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Gujarat Technological University
Skills
- Equipment Expertise: Rotary equipment Pre- Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, Maintenance and Overhaul
- Safety & Compliance: Adherence to HSE guidelines, audits, and emergency response
- Technical Proficiency: SAP, MS Office, E-permit systems
- Leadership: Team management, contractor supervision, and cross-functional coordination
- Maintenance Operations: Preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Perseverant and Great learning capabilities
- MIS Reporting
Certification
- Baker Huges 4HG/3 Reciprocating Compressor - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
- Bently Nevada Machine Diagnostics Methodology - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
- Delta Valve Coke Drum Unheading & Centerfeed Device by CIRCOR. - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
- Mitsubishi EDG (Emergency Diesel Generator) - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
Personal Information
- Passport Number: N2332572
- Date of birth: 21/03/95
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Married
- Language Known: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Accomplishments
- Appreciation Certificate in recognition of significant role and best performance in Rotary Maintenance activities by CR Asia at 2019.
- Trained and supervised teams on safety compliance, achieving zero incidents during critical maintenance operations.
Timeline
Rotary Supervisor
SOMS - OQ8 Duqm Refinery
09.2022 - 12.2024
Sales & Service Engineer
Rolon Seals
03.2020 - 06.2022
Job leader
SMH - SABIC Ar-Razi Plant
01.2020 - 03.2020
Rotary supervisor
Reliance Industries Ltd
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Baker Huges 4HG/3 Reciprocating Compressor - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
- Bently Nevada Machine Diagnostics Methodology - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
- Delta Valve Coke Drum Unheading & Centerfeed Device by CIRCOR. - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
- Mitsubishi EDG (Emergency Diesel Generator) - OQ8 Duqm Training room - 2023
B.E. - Mechanical
Gujarat Technological University
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