Balakrishna Kalkura

Mechanical Engineer with total 16.5 years of professional experience, 14 years of Oil and Gas experience, 5 years of Gas Plant and Pipeline Operations experience.

Seeking to leverage leadership expertise in an Oil and Gas Industry.

Highly adaptable and dedicated to producing error-free results, safe working conditions and quality service.

Gas Station In-Charge – HEI (Nov 2020 – Till Now)

Overall responsible for Operations Maintenance of Gas Station Comprising Control Room, Gas Filter/Separator, Metering Skid, Direct Fired Water Bath Heater, Pressure Regulating Units, Pumps, Compressor, N2 Skid and Pipelines.

Other Roles and Responsibilities:

Commissioning De-Commissioning Works.

Verify correct operations of rotary and stationary plant equipment

Handling hydrocarbon and auxiliary equipment

Monitor and Controlling through DCS

Monitoring, Controlling and Recording Gas Flow, temperature and Pressure 

Preparation of operating procedures

LOTO, Task Risk Assessment, Permit to Work System

As Built Drawing Verification and Updating.

Leak/Weep Check

Hydro Test, Pigging.

Maintenance and Repair Work Monitoring and Controlling.

Coordination with Supplier, Manufacturer, and other department

Lead/Senior Pipeline Operations Operator – DUSUP/Dubai Petroleum Establishment (Aug 2017 – Oct 2020)

Manage Pipeline Operations. Pipeline PMs, Inline Inspections, Fabric Maintenance of Pipelines including Pipeline Coating Work Supervision. Pipeline Defect Verifications, Anomaly Registering, Pipeline Corridor Maintenance Works. Pipeline Commissioning and De-Commissioning. Pipeline Operations and Maintenance Work Scheduling. Carry out Pipeline discipline work with a project team, supporting the project team for field development.

Other Roles and Responsibilities:

Co-coordinating with Consumers (DEWA, EGA, Dugas, SNOC, Hassyan Energy.

LOTO (Isolations), MOC Review.

Preparation of Operation Procedure, SOP Review and Updating.

Conducts corrosion monitoring, Prepare inspection reports with all findings, abnormalities and recommendations

Task Risk Assessment, Permit to Work System. Method Statement Review. Permit Audit. Permit Issuing Authority, Pipeline Area Authority.

Purchase Requisition, Release Order, Service and Goods Receipt.

As Built Drawing and asset register verification updating.

Leak/Weep Check and CP On Potential Survey.

Dig Verification (Defect Verifications)

Maintain adequate records related to pipeline integrity work.

Maintenance and Repair Work Scheduling, Monitoring and Controlling.

Coordination with Supplier, Manufacturer, and other department

Working with RBI Team and Work Execution based on RBI Recommendations.

Field Inspection Engineer - Rosen (Feb 2017 – May 2017)

Execution of Pipeline Inline Inspection works. Generating Documents such as Method Statement, Task Risk Assessment, Site Execution Report, Coordinating with client and contractors for site mobilization.

 Project Manager – TD Williamson India Ltd (Aug 2014 – July 2016)

Project Costing and Estimation, Cost Negotiating with contractor, Tender Document Review, Pre-Bid Meeting, Based on Tender document, submission of technical queries to client. Scheduling, Mobilization Plan, Project Cost and work execution monitoring and controlling. Project Close out process.

Other Roles and Responsibilities:

Release Order/Purchase Order,

Contractor’s Invoice Verification,

Invoice Submission to Client and Payment follow ups.

Method Statement, Task Risk Assessment, Contingency Plan Preparation and Submission.

Pipeline Inspection Engineer - TD Williamson India Ltd (Aug 2008 – July 2014)

Maintenance, Refurbishment, Testing, Calibration of ILI tools. Mobilization of Tools and equipment, Attending Kick Off meetings. Client. ILI Data Analysis and submission of Preliminary Report to Client.

Other Roles and Responsibilities:

Defect Verification.

Follow up with client for site work execution.

Adhere to HSE Policies.

Research Executive – Manipal Technologies (July 2006 – June 2008)

Product Development in security printing and packaging industry.

Operational testing of New Machinery after Installation and training to machine operators.

Testing of newly developed products.

Costing of new product.

Technician – Mandovi Motors (Aug 2002 – Jan 2003)

Job Card Preparation with detailed work to be performed.

Generating and Maintaining Service Report.

Replacement of damaged parts of vehicles and testing.

Mechanical Engineering
(B.E. Mech) - 2006
Visveswaraiah Technological University.